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Indian Pacific

Indian Pacific • Adelaide to Sydney

3 day Rail Journey – from £569

All aboard the Indian Pacific for a luxurious journey through the South Australian Outback and majestic Blue Mountains.

  • Stay in a sophisticated Gold of Platinum Service cabin
  • Enjoy fine dining and all-inclusive drinks
  • Soak in mesmerising views over the expansive Outback
  • Choose from a range of experiences in the Blue Mountains
  • Book with flights as part of a complete Australia rail holiday

Your Itinerary

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Combine a journey aboard the Indian Pacific with a longer stay in Adelaide or Sydney, and add other destinations to create a complete Australia holiday.

Boarding the Indian Pacific

Day 1 – Adelaide

Your journey aboard the great Indian Pacific train begins in Adelaide, with an exclusive dining experience…

Your journey aboard the great Indian Pacific train begins in Adelaide, with an exclusive dining experience in the famous wine region Barossa Valley. You’ll enjoy a ‘Firing of the Barrel’ display, a curated menu highlighting regional ingredients and delicious wine pairing, and an introduction to the history of Barossa Valley.

After dinner, you will board the train, and you can spend the evening settling into your cabin, or with a nightcap in the lounge.

    Your chosen Indian Pacific cabin

    Dinner
Boarding the Indian Pacific

Day 1

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Adelaide

Your journey aboard the great Indian Pacific train begins in Adelaide, with an exclusive dining experience in the famous wine region Barossa Valley. You’ll enjoy a ‘Firing of the Barrel’ display, a curated menu highlighting regional ingredients and delicious wine pairing, and an introduction to the history of Barossa Valley.

After dinner, you will board the train, and you can spend the evening settling into your cabin, or with a nightcap in the lounge.

    Your chosen Indian Pacific cabin

    Dinner
Boarding the Indian Pacific
Indian Pacific Train

Day 2 – Broken Hill

Overnight, you will cross into New South Wales, enjoying some spectacular views accompanied by a hearty…

Overnight, you will cross into New South Wales, enjoying some spectacular views accompanied by a hearty breakfast on board. After your meal, you’ll disembark in Broken Hill, where you can choose from several off-train excursions:

  • Historic Day Dream Mine Tour
  • Silver City Highlights Tour
  • Taste of the Outback Experience
  • Paint and Sip Workshop
  • Broken Hill Drag Tour

Following your activity, you’ll return to the train for lunch. Soak in the passing landscapes as you travel through New South Wales that afternoon, before a delicious dinner on board.

    Your chosen Indian Pacific cabin

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Day 2

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Broken Hill

Overnight, you will cross into New South Wales, enjoying some spectacular views accompanied by a hearty breakfast on board. After your meal, you’ll disembark in Broken Hill, where you can choose from several off-train excursions:

  • Historic Day Dream Mine Tour
  • Silver City Highlights Tour
  • Taste of the Outback Experience
  • Paint and Sip Workshop
  • Broken Hill Drag Tour

Following your activity, you’ll return to the train for lunch. Soak in the passing landscapes as you travel through New South Wales that afternoon, before a delicious dinner on board.

    Your chosen Indian Pacific cabin

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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The Blue Mountains, The Indian Pacific Off-Train Experiences

Day 3 – Blue Mountains & Sydney

Enjoy your final breakfast on board, before disembarking in the Blue Mountains (or alternatively travel straight…

Enjoy your final breakfast on board, before disembarking in the Blue Mountains (or alternatively travel straight into Sydney). There are several activities on offer to explore this World Heritage-listed area:

  • Scenic World Skyway & Rail
  • Scenic World Cultural Tour
  • Blue Mountains Discovery Trail
  • High Tea in the Blue Mountains

Following your excursion in the Blue Mountains, you will complete the last leg of your journey into Sydney Central Station.

    Breakfast and lunch
The Blue Mountains, The Indian Pacific Off-Train Experiences

Day 3

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Blue Mountains & Sydney

Enjoy your final breakfast on board, before disembarking in the Blue Mountains (or alternatively travel straight into Sydney). There are several activities on offer to explore this World Heritage-listed area:

  • Scenic World Skyway & Rail
  • Scenic World Cultural Tour
  • Blue Mountains Discovery Trail
  • High Tea in the Blue Mountains

Following your excursion in the Blue Mountains, you will complete the last leg of your journey into Sydney Central Station.

    Breakfast and lunch
The Blue Mountains, The Indian Pacific Off-Train Experiences

The Indian Pacific Train Cabins

There is a choice of Gold and Platinum Service Cabins available on board the Indian Pacific train.

The Ghan Train, Gold Premium Service Cabin

Gold Cabins

A private single or twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts into a single, or upper…
  • A private single or twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts into a single, or upper and lower berth at night
  • En-suite facilities in twin cabins, shared facilities for single cabins
  • Large window
  • All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant and access to the Outback Explorer Lounge
  • Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
  • 60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
The Ghan Train, Gold Premium Service Cabin

Gold Cabins

  • A private single or twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts into a single, or upper and lower berth at night
  • En-suite facilities in twin cabins, shared facilities for single cabins
  • Large window
  • All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant and access to the Outback Explorer Lounge
  • Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
  • 60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
The Ghan Train, Gold Premium Service Cabin
Indian Pacific, The Ghan, Great Southern, Gold Premium Dining

Gold Premium Cabins

A private newly designed contemporary twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts to a single,…
  • A private newly designed contemporary twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts to a single, or upper and lower berth at night
  • Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Dining Carriages
  • Two-course lunches and four-course dinners
  • 75 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
  • Priority luggage check-in
  • Welcome drink served in cabin
  • Enhanced drinks package and an enhanced turndown service, including a nightcap and a premium sleep pack
Indian Pacific, The Ghan, Great Southern, Gold Premium Dining

Gold Premium Cabins

  • A private newly designed contemporary twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts to a single, or upper and lower berth at night
  • Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Dining Carriages
  • Two-course lunches and four-course dinners
  • 75 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
  • Priority luggage check-in
  • Welcome drink served in cabin
  • Enhanced drinks package and an enhanced turndown service, including a nightcap and a premium sleep pack
Indian Pacific, The Ghan, Great Southern, Gold Premium Dining
The Ghan, Indian Pacific & Great Southern Platinum Suite

Platinum Cabins

A luxurious cabin that converts from a private lounge by day, to a comfortable bedroom by…
  • A luxurious cabin that converts from a private lounge by day, to a comfortable bedroom by night, with a double bed or twin beds
  • Expansive windows on either side of the train
  • Full size ensuite shower room
  • All-inclusive dining in the Platinum Club Car
  • Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
  • 90 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
  • Hotel or airport transfers at the start and end of your rail journey, up to 60 km from the rail terminal
The Ghan, Indian Pacific & Great Southern Platinum Suite

Platinum Cabins

  • A luxurious cabin that converts from a private lounge by day, to a comfortable bedroom by night, with a double bed or twin beds
  • Expansive windows on either side of the train
  • Full size ensuite shower room
  • All-inclusive dining in the Platinum Club Car
  • Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
  • 90 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
  • Hotel or airport transfers at the start and end of your rail journey, up to 60 km from the rail terminal
The Ghan, Indian Pacific & Great Southern Platinum Suite

2025 & 2026 Departures

The Indian Pacific Adelaide to Sydney train is scheduled to operate year round in 2025 and 2026, departing every Monday.

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January to December 2025 & 2026

Monday 15:25 – Dinner Experience in Adelaide Monday 17:15 – Depart Adelaide Tuesday 08:15 – Arrive Broken Hill |…
  • Monday 15:25 – Dinner Experience in Adelaide
  • Monday 17:15 – Depart Adelaide
  • Tuesday 08:15 – Arrive Broken Hill | Morning experience
  • Wednesday 08:00 – Arrive Blue Mountains

Either:

  • Wednesday morning – Blue Mountains excursion
  • Wednesday 13:15 – Depart Katoomba on NSW Train Link (private charter)
  • Wednesday 15:15 – Arrive Sydney

Or:

  • Wednesday 08:15 – Depart Blue Mountains on the Indian Pacific
  • Wednesday 12:25 – Arrive Sydney
Indian Pacific

January to December 2025 & 2026

  • Monday 15:25 – Dinner Experience in Adelaide
  • Monday 17:15 – Depart Adelaide
  • Tuesday 08:15 – Arrive Broken Hill | Morning experience
  • Wednesday 08:00 – Arrive Blue Mountains

Either:

  • Wednesday morning – Blue Mountains excursion
  • Wednesday 13:15 – Depart Katoomba on NSW Train Link (private charter)
  • Wednesday 15:15 – Arrive Sydney

Or:

  • Wednesday 08:15 – Depart Blue Mountains on the Indian Pacific
  • Wednesday 12:25 – Arrive Sydney
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What is Included on the Indian Pacific Train

2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific
All-inclusive meals
Fine wines and beverages
Off-train experiences in Barossa Valley, Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains

Departure Dates

Check for departure dates that suit you:

2025-05-26

2025-06-02

2025-06-09

2025-06-16

2025-06-23

2025-06-30

2025-07-07

2025-07-14

2025-07-21

2025-07-28

2025-08-04

2025-08-11

2025-08-18

2025-08-25

2025-09-01

2025-09-08

2025-09-15

2025-09-22

2025-09-29

2025-10-06

2025-10-13

2025-10-20

2025-10-27

2025-11-03

2025-11-10

2025-11-17

2025-11-24

2025-12-01

2025-12-08

2025-12-15

2025-12-22

2025-12-29

2026-01-05

2026-01-12

2026-01-19

2026-01-26

2026-02-02

2026-02-09

2026-02-16

2026-02-23

2026-03-02

2026-03-09

2026-03-16

2026-03-23

2026-03-30

2026-04-06

2026-04-13

2026-04-20

2026-04-27

2026-05-04

2026-05-11

2026-05-18

2026-05-25

2026-06-01

2026-06-08

2026-06-15

2026-06-22

2026-06-29

2026-07-06

2026-07-13

2026-07-20

2026-07-27

2026-08-03

2026-08-10

2026-08-17

2026-08-24

2026-08-31

2026-09-07

2026-09-14

2026-09-21

2026-09-28

2026-10-05

2026-10-12

2026-10-19

2026-10-26

2026-11-02

2026-11-09

2026-11-16

2026-11-23

2026-11-30

2026-12-07

2026-12-14

2026-12-21

2026-12-28

To confirm availability call 0333 234 2889

Flights & More

With FREEDOM, you can book everything you need for your Australia rail holiday in one place; Indian Pacific and Ghan train journeys, flights, hotels, tours and more.

Please note, advanced booking is highly recommended. Both Gold and Platinum cabins regularly sell out.

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Indian Pacific • Adelaide to Sydney

3 day Rail Journey – from £569

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