Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney
You'll arrive in Sydney and head to your hotel for a 3-night stay. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore at your own pace, getting familiar with the Harbour City on your terms.
Optional Activities
- Explore Sydney Harbour City
Landmarks/POIs Sydney Harbour - Day 2
Sydney
Grab a seat on the Big Bus hop-on hop-off service and navigate Sydney's landmarks at whatever pace suits you. The top deck gives you the best views for photos. Hop off to check out the Queen Victoria Building and The Rocks, or spend time at Darling Harbour, the Sydney Opera House, and Harbour Bridge.
Included Activities
- Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Optional Activities
- Visit Queen Victoria Building
- Explore The Rocks neighbourhood
- Visit Sydney Opera House
- Visit Harbour Bridge
- Explore Darling Harbour
Landmarks/POIs Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge Darling Harbour Queen Victoria Building The Rocks - Day 3
Sydney - Blue Mountains
After hotel pickup, you'll travel into the Blue Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop at Echo Point to see the Three Sisters rock formation, then head to Scenic World for the steepest railway, highest cable car, and a self-guided rainforest boardwalk. Lunch is included, and you'll finish with a visit to Featherdale to see Australian wildlife.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Blue Mountains Day Tour
- Echo Point lookout visit
- Three Sisters rock formation viewing
- Scenic World visit - steepest railway experience
- Scenic World - highest cable car in Australia
- Self-guided rainforest boardwalk
- Lunch
- Featherdale Australian Wildlife Experience
Landmarks/POIs Echo Point Three Sisters Scenic World Featherdale Wildlife Park - Day 4
Sydney to Broken Hill (Indian Pacific Train)
Check out this morning and take a taxi to Central Station. Board the Indian Pacific train and settle into your Gold Class cabin. As you head through the Blue Mountains, you'll have your first on-board dinner with regional flavors and included drinks. The journey across Australia begins on the world's longest straight railway track.
- Meals
- Dinner (Regionally-inspired dinner paired with all-inclusive beverages)
Included Activities
- Indian Pacific train journey
- Dinner on board Indian Pacific
- All-inclusive beverages throughout journey
Landmarks/POIs Sydney Central Station Blue Mountains - Day 5
Broken Hill - Adelaide (Indian Pacific Train)
Early morning arrival in Broken Hill gives you off-train time to explore the Silver City. Return for lunch as the train travels through the Flinders Ranges. You'll reach Adelaide in the afternoon with options to join a city tour, visit wine regions like Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale, or check out Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Off-Train Experiences in Broken Hill
- Lunch on board Indian Pacific
- All-inclusive beverages throughout journey
Optional Activities
- Adelaide city tour
- Barossa Valley wine region tour (seasonal)
- McLaren Vale wine region tour (seasonal)
- Adelaide Hills tour
- Hahndorf village and culinary experience
Landmarks/POIs Broken Hill Flinders Ranges - Day 6
Nullarbor Plain (Indian Pacific Train)
Start the day with breakfast while traveling across the Nullarbor Plain's endless flat landscape along the world's longest straight railway line. Later this evening, you'll have dinner off the train under the stars at Rawlinna in this remote setting (seasonal availability).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner off the train and under the stars at Rawlinna)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board Indian Pacific
- Dinner off the train at Rawlinna under the stars (seasonal)
- All-inclusive beverages throughout journey
Landmarks/POIs Nullarbor Plain Rawlinna - Day 7
Perth (Indian Pacific Train arrival)
Have breakfast as you pass through the rolling hills of the Avon Valley before arriving in Perth. After a final lunch aboard the train, you'll take a taxi to your hotel for a 6-night stay. The rest of the day is free to relax at your hotel or explore the neighborhood and central Perth.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board Indian Pacific
- Lunch on board Indian Pacific
- All-inclusive beverages throughout journey
Optional Activities
- Explore Perth neighbourhood
- Explore central Perth
Landmarks/POIs Avon Valley Perth - Day 8
Perth - Fremantle
A guided tour takes you through Perth's main attractions including Kings Park Botanic Gardens, the WACA cricket ground, Perth Mint, Swan Bell Tower, Royal Yacht Club, and St Georges Road. Then you'll head to Fremantle for lunch (your cost), where you can browse shops and markets or walk through charming sandstone buildings. A 1-hour tram ride through Fremantle follows, then a river cruise back to Perth with wine tasting and complimentary tea and coffee.
- Meals
- Wine tasting (Wine sampling on river cruise)
Included Activities
- Perth & Fremantle Tour with Swan River Cruise
- Botanic Gardens at Kings Park visit
- WACA cricket ground viewing
- Perth Mint visit
- Swan Bell Tower visit
- Royal Yacht Club viewing
- St Georges Road viewing
- Fremantle tram ride
- Swan River Cruise from Fremantle to Perth
- Wine tasting on river cruise
- Complimentary tea and coffee on river cruise
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Fremantle (own expense)
- Shop and browse markets in Fremantle
- Explore Fremantle sandstone buildings
Landmarks/POIs Kings Park Botanic Gardens WACA Cricket Ground Perth Mint Swan Bell Tower Royal Yacht Club Fremantle Swan River - Day 9
Perth
Today is yours to spend as you like in Perth. You might return to spots from yesterday's tour that interested you, or explore new areas. One option is visiting one of Perth's well-known beaches.
Optional Activities
- Revisit Perth highlights from previous day
- Visit Perth beaches
- Explore new areas of Perth
Landmarks/POIs Perth - Day 10
Perth - Pinnacles Desert (Nambung National Park)
Drive north on quiet back roads to West Coast Honey to learn about honey production. Continue to Lancelin, passing large sand dunes, and stop for included lunch at Lancelin Beach Hotel. After that, you'll head to Nambung National Park for a guided walk through the Pinnacles Desert with its unusual limestone formations. The Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre explains the area's cultural and natural heritage. Return to Perth along the Indian Ocean Drive, arriving around 6pm.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lancelin Beach Hotel lunch)
Included Activities
- Pinnacles Day Tour
- West Coast Honey visit
- Lancelin Beach Hotel lunch
- Nambung National Park visit
- Pinnacles Desert guided walk
- Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre visit
Landmarks/POIs West Coast Honey Lancelin Beach Hotel Nambung National Park Pinnacles Desert Cervantes Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre - Day 11
Rottnest Island
Take a trip to Rottnest Island, 19 kilometres off the coast. A 4-hour guided island tour in air conditioning covers the must-see spots including Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Oliver Hill Gun Fortification and Tunnels, and Cathedral Rocks. You'll start with a historic train ride and see the island's beaches, woodlands, salt lakes, and wildlife. The tour includes cultural and historical heritage information. Afterward, explore the island settlement or grab a drink at the Rottnest Quokka Arms Pub.
Included Activities
- Rottnest Island Tour
- Historic train ride
- Wadjemup Lighthouse visit
- Henrietta Rocks viewing
- Oliver Hill Gun Fortification and Tunnels visit
- Cathedral Rocks viewing
- Cape Vlamingh viewing
Optional Activities
- Explore island settlement
- Drink at Rottnest Quokka Arms Pub
Landmarks/POIs Rottnest Island Wadjemup Lighthouse Oliver Hill Gun Fortification Cathedral Rocks Cape Vlamingh - Day 12
Margaret River, Busselton and Winery Region
Head south from Perth through farmland to Busselton, which opens to the Margaret River region. Stop at Busselton Jetty (the longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere) for morning tea (your cost). Then move into Margaret River for lunch with local gourmet platters and complimentary beer and cider at an old brewery. Visit a well-known winery for wine tasting and learn about production methods. Tour Mammoth Cave through gothic chambers, drive through Boranup Forest with its large Karri trees, and stop at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse where two oceans meet. Stroll the Margaret River township, have light dinner at a restaurant (your cost), and return to Perth around 9:30pm.
- Meals
- Lunch (Gourmet platter lunch of local produce with complimentary beer and cider tastings at brewery)
Included Activities
- Margaret River, Busselton & Winery Tour
- Busselton Jetty stop
- Brewery gourmet platter lunch with complimentary beer and cider tastings
- Winery visit with award-winning wine tasting and industry insight
- Mammoth Cave guided tour
- Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse visit
- Margaret River township main street stroll
Optional Activities
- Morning tea at Busselton Jetty (own expense)
- Light dinner at restaurant en route (own expense)
- Purchase wine at winery
Landmarks/POIs Busselton Jetty Margaret River Mammoth Cave Boranup Forest Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse - Day 13
Perth departure
Check out of your hotel this morning and say goodbye to Perth. If flying out today, arrange a taxi to the airport for your departure.
