Indian Pacific Coast to Harbour, Perth to Sydney with Rottnest and Harbour Cruise, 9 Days

Your included airport transfer takes you to QT Perth for two nights. Settle in and enjoy the city at your own pace, perhaps finding a riverside café or taking a walk through the central neighbourhoods. Dinner is independent, leaving you free to choose the style of evening that suits you. Arriving before the train gives you time for tomorrow’s island experience and avoids a same-day flight connection. Standard hotel check-in times apply, with luggage storage on request.

Meals: none. Overnight: QT Perth.

Travel by ferry from Perth or Fremantle, as confirmed in your final arrangements, to Wadjemup / Rottnest Island. An included guided bus tour introduces the island’s coastal scenery and stories, with time to enjoy the settlement independently before the return ferry. Keep an eye out for quokkas from a respectful distance and take in the clear water and sheltered bays. The package includes return ferry travel, the island admission fee and the bus tour. Lunch and transport to the ferry departure point are excluded unless added to your quote; sailings remain subject to weather and operating conditions.

Meals: hotel breakfast. Lunch and dinner at own expense. Overnight: QT Perth.

Enjoy breakfast and some free time before your included transfer to East Perth Terminal. Board the Indian Pacific later in the day and settle into your selected cabin. As the train leaves the city, meet your fellow travellers and begin to enjoy the slower rhythm of life on the rails. Dinner introduces regional Australian flavours with wines and beverages included. Your four-night crossing will connect goldfields, remote railway towns, wine country and mountain scenery before reaching Sydney.

Meals: hotel breakfast and rail dinner. Overnight: Indian Pacific.

Wake in Western Australia’s interior and step off for an introduction to Kalgoorlie’s gold-mining heritage. Available experiences connect the town’s early stories with the scale of the modern goldfields. Back on board, the Nullarbor opens into long horizons, giving you time to relax, read or share a drink in the lounge. Later, pause at Cook, a remote railway settlement where the buildings and vast surroundings offer a striking sense of distance. Evening outdoor activities depend on the departure and conditions before you continue east.

Meals: rail breakfast or brunch, lunch and dinner according to the train programme. Overnight: Indian Pacific.

Enjoy a leisurely day on board as the landscape changes towards South Australia’s agricultural country. Breakfast and lunch are served while the train continues east, with time to appreciate the views between conversations in the lounge. Later, travel from the rail stop into the Barossa Valley for a hosted regional dining experience. Food, wine and the setting bring the region’s character to life. The exact venue and arrangements are confirmed for your departure. Return to the train after dinner for another night on the rails.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Indian Pacific.

Explore Broken Hill through one of the off-train experiences offered on your departure. You might focus on mining history, local art, food or the town’s distinctive personalities, with choices varying by date and capacity. Your specialist can help match the experience to your interests and preferred activity level. Rejoin the Indian Pacific for lunch as the journey continues through regional New South Wales. Tonight is your final rail dinner, a chance to share favourite moments with fellow guests before tomorrow’s mountain scenery and arrival in Sydney.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Indian Pacific.

Your final rail morning brings the Blue Mountains into view. Choose an available off-train mountains experience, with options that may include scenic attractions, a guided walk or a more leisurely visit. Afterwards, the hosted rail connection takes you into Sydney Central. Travellers preferring an earlier arrival can remain on the Indian Pacific; tell us your preference so your transfer is arranged correctly. Meet your included transfer to Vibe Hotel Sydney for two nights, with the evening free to enjoy the city independently.

Meals: rail breakfast and lunch according to your selected programme. Overnight: Vibe Hotel Sydney.

After breakfast, make your way to the confirmed departure wharf for a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. Settle in for a leisurely meal as the waterfront changes around you, with views towards the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the city’s bays. The vessel, menu and sailing time will be confirmed for your date. The rest of the day is independent, giving you time to explore The Rocks, the gardens or the waterfront. Transport between your hotel and the wharf is at your own expense unless added to your quote.

Meals: hotel breakfast and cruise lunch. Overnight: Vibe Hotel Sydney.

Enjoy breakfast before your included airport transfer at the agreed time. Flights are excluded, and we will align the arrangements with your chosen onward travel. You may prefer to add another Sydney night, explore a different neighbourhood or include further guided touring before leaving. Your Rail Travel Specialist can tailor the holiday around your interests, pace and flight connections, with any additional accommodation, experiences or flights clearly included in your personalised quote.

Meals: hotel breakfast. No overnight accommodation included.

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