Luxury East Coast Rail & Sail

Day 1 | Melbourne | Embark 

Depart 7.00pm

Day 2 | At Sea

Day 3 | Eden

Arrive 7.00am | Depart 3.00pm

Day 4 | Newcastle 

Arrive 9.00am | Depart 4.00pm

Day 5 | At Sea

Day 6 | K'Gari (Formerly Fraser Island)

Arrive 9.30am | Depart 6.00pm

Day 7 | At Sea

Day 8 | Townsville

Arrive 8.00am | Depart 5.00pm

Day 9 | Willis Island

Arrive 11.30am | Depart 2.00pm

Day 10 | Cairns

Arrive 8.00am | Depart 10.00pm

Day 11 | At Sea

Day 12 | At Sea

Day 13 | Mooloolaba

Arrive 8.00am | Depart 7.00pm

Day 14 | At Sea

Day 15 | Sydney | Disembark

Arrive 7.00am

Arrive in Sydney this morning and disembark Silver Moon. Make your way to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 16 | Sydney

Enjoy the day at leisure before embarking on an all-inclusive Sydney Harbour cruise with 3 course dinner. 

Day 17 | Sydney 

Spend the day at leisure.

Day 18 | Sydney

Check out of your hotel this morning and make your way to 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 19 | 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 20 | Nullabor 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.