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Departs Thursdays from Adelaide in February, March, October, November & December 2026
Gold Single from $8,595pp Gold Twin from $7,405pp twin share Gold Premium from $8,110pp twin share Platinum from $10,490pp twin share
Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the Indian Pacific, crossing the vast Nullarbor Plain. Then, immerse yourself in the beauty of Western Australia's South West, exploring the majestic Karri forests and the renowned Margaret River region, where you'll enjoy exceptional food and wine tastings. Discover the natural wonders of the area before relaxing on the sun-drenched shores of idyllic Rottnest Island, home to friendly quokkas.
*Pricing is based on November 2026 departures, correct as of 22 July 2025.
Inclusions & Highlights
Inclusions
2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Adelaide to Perth, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Cook and Rawlinna
Transfer from Rail Terminal to Hotel
6-day Margaret River and Rottnest Island Explorer
Intimate small group touring with Outback Spirit,
Travelling onboard a state-of-the-art 4WD Mercedes Benz vehicle, including accommodation, meals, and guided touring
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Highlights
Witness the barren beauty of the Nullarbor Plain
Discover the almost-ghost town of Cook
Walk through the Perth Botanical Gardens
Experience lunch, fine wines, art and music at Leeuwin Estate winery
Margaret River Boranyup Karri forest
Indulge in delicious Gabriel Chocolates
Marvel at the ancient Mammoth Caves
Enjoy the far-reaching Yallingup coastal views
Visit the longest jetty in Australia in Busselton
Take a sightseeing tour of Fremantle
Idyllic Rottnest Island stay in search of sun, sand and quokkas
Itinerary
Day 1 – Board the Indian Pacific in Adelaide
Start your journey with a delicious welcome dinner before joining the Indian Pacific, where you can settle into your cabin or mingle with fellow travellers in the Outback Explorer Lounge. (D)
Overnight: 2 nights Indian Pacific
Day 2 – Indian Pacific, Nullarbor Plain
Today is all about those amazing outback views as you cross this famous stretch of the Australian interior, the ancient Nullarbor Plain, on the longest stretch of straight railway track in the world. En route, the Indian Pacific calls in to Cook, once-bustling, now almost-ghost town that was originally built as a support town for the railway. Travelling further west, the next stop is at Rawlinna on the fringe of Australia’s largest sheep station for a signature dinner under a thousand stars (seasonal). (B,L,D)
Day 3 – Indian Pacific, Perth
Admire the delightful undulations of the Avon Valley and enjoy a final breakfast on board as the final stage of your transcontinental crossing unfolds, heading into Perth. Transfer to your accommodation, where your 6 Day Margaret River and Rottnest Island Explorer tour begins. This afternoon, enjoy an introduction to the city of Perth as we take an informative tour of the city, including Kings Park, with the opportunity to take a walk through the Botanical Gardens. This evening, share a special welcome dinner at Reel Restaurant overlooking the Swan River. (B,D)
Overnight: 1 night DoubleTree by Hilton Perth
Day 4 – Perth to Margaret River
This morning, we leave the city and head south to the picturesque Margaret River Region. Renowned for its world class wines and unspoilt coastline, stunning inland rivers, tall timber forests and ancient underground caves, making it one of the most unique destinations on earth. With a short stop enroute, we head to Leeuwin Estate winery for lunch, where we experience a combination of fine wines, food, art and music.
Later we head to the tall timber Karri forests of Boranyup and marvel at the sight of these enormous trees, some over 60 metres in height. After a feast of the senses with the forest floor tumbling with wildflowers and ferns, together with the sounds of native birds and the fresh smell of eucalypt, we head to our hotel. Dine tonight at the Margaret River Brewhouse. (B,L,D)
Overnight: 2 nights Margarets in Town
Day 5 – Margaret River
We spend some free time this morning enjoying the Margaret River township before heading to Gabriel Chocolate, Western Australia’s first bean to bar chocolate maker. Taste the latest range of chocolate bars being made, hear the techniques used to create this delicious chocolate and take a sample with you. Next, we head to Mammoth Cave for a self-guided tour that offers a unique window into the past, over 10,000 fossils once accumulated inside the cave. When exploring this incredible cave system, you will come face to face with a 50,000-year-old “zygomaturus” jawbone Embedded in the cave wall. From here, we make our way to Yallingup and take in the majestic coastal views out to the Indian Ocean. There is time to wander along the sandy beach and take in the breathtaking scenery. Tonight, dine at a local Margaret River restaurant. (B,L,D)
Day 6 – Margaret River, Busselton, Fremantle, Rottnest Island
Leaving the Margaret River Region, we travel to Busselton on Geographe Bay and walk the famous 1.7-kilometre jetty – the longest in Australia. We travel north passing the port city of Bunbury, Australind to Mandurah. Enjoy a fish and chip lunch on the beach at Mandurah before heading to Fremantle. Undertake a sights tour before joining the Rottnest Express ferry to Wadjemup, Rottnest Island. Here, we experience and learn all that Rottnest Island has to offer from ancient history, nature and wildlife, spectacular scenery, walking trails and around 10,000 adorable quokkas. We check-in to our hotel for a 2-night stay. (B,L,D)
Overnight: 2 nights Rottnest Island
Day 7 – Rottnest Island
Today we spend the day exploring Rottnest Island, renowned for its 63 stunning beaches and home to the ever-smiling quokka. After a leisurely start, we’ll take an informative bus tour around the island’s most spectacular locations, with insightful commentary. You might even meet a quokka or two along the way. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch (with bubbles!), before spending the afternoon at your leisure back at the resort. Enjoy dinner tonight at the hotel with fellow travellers and reminisce about your amazing trip. (B,L,D)
Day 8 – Rottnest Island to Perth
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, we board the Rottnest Express ferry back to Fremantle. Rejoin our coach before being transferred to Perth where you exploration of Perth, Margaret River and Rottnest Island comes to an end. (B)
*Itinerary is subject to change.
Cabins
Gold Single Cabin
Australia’s iconic rail journeys offer purpose-built carriages to do it in superb style. Our Gold Single is a comfortable sleeper cabin option that offers all the luxurious inclusions of the Gold Twin such as fully inclusive dining with three gourmet meals per day, all-inclusive Australian wines, beers, base spirits and non-alcoholic beverages, and your choice of Off Train Experiences as you travel.
All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant
Off Train Experiences
Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising
All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
A compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day, private vanity, with shared shower & toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage
Power outlets and in-cabin safe
In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
Complimentary Australian bathroom amenities
60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (2 x 30 kg each, to be checked in to the luggage car) plus one small carry-on bag / piece of hand luggage (stored in your cabin)
Gold Twin Cabin
The most popular choice of accommodation on The Ghan and Indian Pacific, Gold Twin cabins have everything you need to make you feel right at home for the amazing experience that lies ahead. This is your private oasis, a superbly comfortable overnight room to recline and let the rhythm of the tracks sway you to sleep ahead of your next adventure. During the day, relax on the three-seater lounge that converts to your upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Enjoy the high quality linen, pillows, doonas and complimentary Australian-made toiletries. Gold Twin cabins have a compact en suite with toilet, washbasin and shower giving you all the comfort, privacy and amenities you require.
All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences
Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising
All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
A comfortable sleeper cabin featuring upper and lower sleeping berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day
Private compact ensuite featuring a shower and toilet
In-cabin safe
In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
Complimentary Australian bathroom amenities
Complimentary shuttle bus transfers available between Darwin Terminal and the city centre
60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (2 x 30 kg each).
Gold Premium
Gold Premium is a new style of travel, with contemporary cabins that take inspiration from the colours and contours of the Australian outback. Think walnut timber and polished brass details, along with Indigenous prints on the upholstery. The cabins are designed to cocoon guests in comfort and come with exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Gold Dining carriages. Whether you want to share the highlights of your day with fellow guests over an aperitif in the Lounge or relax in your cabin as you admire the colours and contours of the passing landscape, you’ll enjoy special moments throughout the journey and a range of enhanced benefits, such as all-inclusive dining, premium beverages and fascinating Off Train Experiences.
Newly designed, contemporary cabins
Premium amenities, luxuriously soft linen and silk eye masks
Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Gold Premium Dining carriage
Two-course, regionally inspired lunches and four-course dinners
All-inclusive premium Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
All-inclusive Off Train Experiences and preferences on tour selections
75kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 25 kg each)
Priority luggage check-in
Power outlets in cabin
In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
Complimentary shuttle bus transfers available in Darwin and Brisbane to selected hotels in the city centre
Platinum
Stylishly appointed, spacious suites complemented by discreet, personalised service and world-class food and wine make this a very special travel experience. Platinum guests enjoy extras like a full-size ensuite, expansive window views from both sides of the train, and exclusive use of the Platinum Club carriage. You’ll also notice the Champagne Bollinger, Australian Appelles Apothecary toiletries, a nightcap at turndown, luxuriously soft linen, and more! It’s this attention to detail that you’ll recall long after your journey’s end.
By day, your cabin is configured as a private lounge with deluxe seating, a table and two ottomans. By night, you’ll enjoy a deep, comfortable sleep as the lounges convert into a comfortable bedroom with either a double or twin beds. It’s the perfect place to relax and take in the amazing views passing by your panoramic windows but, for a more social experience, head to the Platinum Club. Thoughtfully appointed to embody the spirit of the train’s Australian heritage, the décor features quartzite tabletops, timber flooring, brass fittings and leather banquette lounge seating in tones of ash, moss and sepia. The carriage offers a daytime lounge setting with adaptable dining options.
Spacious Double or Twin cabin almost twice the size of a Gold Premium Twin or Gold Twin cabin
All-inclusive dining, beverages, and Off Train Experiences
By day, cabins are set up lounge-style with a moveable table and two ottomans
By night, lounges are converted to double or twin beds
En suite equipped with separate shower, vanity with cupboard space, and toilet
Premium amenities, luxuriously soft linen and silk eye masks
Power outlets and in-cabin safe
In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
Panoramic windows offering views from both sides of the train
Access to the exclusive Platinum Club for dining and socialising
Freshly prepared continental breakfasts served upon request in-cabin
Refreshments served in-cabin
Transfers at the start and end of your journey available for guests within 60 km of the terminal (Platinum transfers in Darwin are provided in multi-passenger vehicles)
90 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 30 kg each)
Priority luggage check-in
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
