New Zealand Rail & Sail 2027

Day 1 | Auckland, New Zealand | 4:00 PM Embark

Day 2 | Tauranga, New Zealand | Arrive 7:00 AM – Depart 7:00 PM

Day 3 | At Sea

Day 4 | Lyttelton, New Zealand | Arrive 8:00 AM – Depart 6:00 PM

Day 5 | Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand | Arrive 7:00 AM – Depart 5:00 PM

Day 6 | Milford Sound, New Zealand (Scenic Cruising)

Day 6 | Doubtful Sound, New Zealand (Scenic Cruising)

Day 6 | Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Scenic Cruising)

Day 7 | At Sea

Day 8 | At Sea

Day 9 | Melbourne, Australia | Arrive 7:00 AM – Depart 5:00 PM

Day 10 | Burnie (Tasmania), Australia | Arrive 7:00 AM – Depart 3:00 PM

Day 11 | Eden, Australia | Arrive 10:00 AM – Depart 4:30 PM

Day 12 | Sydney, Australia | 7:00 AM Disembark Ship

Your next adventure begins at Sydney’s Central Station, where the iconic Indian Pacific waits to carry you across the continent. As the train eases away from the platform and city skylines fall away, you’ll soon be surrounded by the soaring sandstone cliffs and deep valleys of the Blue Mountains. Settle into your cabin or join fellow travellers in the lounge for a drink as the journey unfolds. 

This evening, take your seat in the dining car for your first regionally inspired dinner, thoughtfully paired with fine Australian wines and beverages. Afterward, return to the lounge for a nightcap or retreat to your cabin as the train rolls westward. (D) 

DAY 13 | BROKEN HILL, MCLAREN VALE, ADELAIDE AND SURROUNDS

Your morning begins in Broken Hill, the fabled Silver City. Step off the train for your first Off Train Experience – explore the outback towns mining legacy, taking time to reflect at the Miners’ Memorial, or for those interested in the curiosities of Broken Hill, join Shelita Buffet, Broken Hill’s famous Drag Queen for a morning of fun, creativity and food. Refreshments are included before reboarding the Indian Pacific.

Back on board, enjoy breakfast and lunch as the train sweeps past the southern tip of the Flinders Ranges, South Australia. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive in Adelaide for a choice of curated experiences. Savour McLaren Vale wines before dining at the cliffside Star of Greece, or sample gin and cheese in the Adelaide Hills followed by a feast at Haus, a German restaurant showcasing the best of local produce. In the city, Icons of Adelaide includes a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Coopers Brewery, a scenic drive, and a teppanyaki dinner at Shiki capped by a twilight stroll to Adelaide Oval. Alternatively, take a guided tour of the Adelaide Central Market, finishing with an exclusive sit-down dinner, in the markets and all to yourself.  

After a memorable evening, return to the train to continue your westward journey. (B,L,D) 

DAY 14 | NULLARBOR PLAIN

Today is all about the vast, unforgettable views of the Nullarbor Plain. You’ll journey across this legendary expanse on the world’s longest stretch of straight railway track, with endless horizons unfolding outside your window. Along the way, the train pauses at Cook – once a bustling railway town, now a near-ghost outpost with stories etched into its weathered buildings. 

By evening, you’ll reach Rawlinna, on the edge of Australia’s largest sheep station. Here, the outback comes alive as you dine beneath a canopy of stars at a spectacular signature long-table dinner (Sept–May). In the cooler months, gather around a roaring bonfire with drinks and canapés, soaking up the atmosphere of this remarkable setting. (B,L,D) 

DAY 15 | PERTH

Wake to the soft light over Western Australia’s Avon Valley, its rolling green hills a fitting finale to your transcontinental adventure. Savour a leisurely brunch on board as the train makes its final approach into Perth. Soon, you’ll step off the Indian Pacific, farewelling fellow travellers and crew after sharing 4,352 unforgettable kilometres between Australia’s coastlines. (B)

*Itinerary based on 2027 season and subject to change.