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Indian Pacific, Manna Hill Station
The Indian Pacific Train
Outback Experience at Rawlinna, The Indian Pacific Train, Off-Train Experience
The Indian Pacific, Barossa Valley Off-Train Experience
The Indian Pacific
The Blue Mountains, The Indian Pacific Off-Train Experiences
The Ghan, Gold Twin Cabin
Indian Pacific, The Ghan, Gold Premium Dining
The Great Southern Train, Platinum Double Cabin

Indian Pacific • Perth to Sydney

5 day Rail Journey – from £1425

Take the iconic journey aboard the Indian Pacific train, travelling from Perth to Sydney, through the mesmerising Outback and majestic mountain scenery.

  • Travel in a sophisticated Gold or Platinum cabin
  • Enjoy fine dining and all-inclusive drinks on board
  • Cross the striking Nullarbor Plain on the world’s longest single stretch of railway
  • Choose from a range of experiences in Barossa Valley, Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains
  • Book with flights as part of a complete Australia rail holiday

Your Itinerary

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This world-renowned railway travels the 4,352km across Australia, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

The Indian Pacific Train

Day 1 – Perth

You will be welcomed aboard the Indian Pacific train in Perth in the afternoon. Check out…

You will be welcomed aboard the Indian Pacific train in Perth in the afternoon. Check out your cabin as the train begins its journey from the Indian Ocean towards the Pacific. Get to know your fellow travellers over a relaxed dinner, featuring seasonal and regional flavours.

    Your chosen Indian Pacific cabin

    Dinner
The Indian Pacific Train

Day 1

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Perth

You will be welcomed aboard the Indian Pacific train in Perth in the afternoon. Check out your cabin as the train begins its journey from the Indian Ocean towards the Pacific. Get to know your fellow travellers over a relaxed dinner, featuring seasonal and regional flavours.

    Your chosen Indian Pacific cabin

    Dinner
The Indian Pacific Train
Outback Experience at Rawlinna, The Indian Pacific Train, Off-Train Experience

Day 2 – Kalgoorlie & Cook

Your first morning aboard the Indian Pacific, you’ll wake up to watch the sunrise over the…

Your first morning aboard the Indian Pacific, you’ll wake up to watch the sunrise over the Outback town of Kalgoorlie. There is a choice of off-train experiences on offer:

  • Visit the Gold Mining Super Pit
  • Discover the History of Gold Mining
  • Kalgoorlie Cultural Tour

Following your chosen activity, you’ll reboard the Indian Pacific for brunch, rolling through the endless expanse of the Nullarbor Plain and crossing into South Australia in the early evening. After dinner, you will stop in the almost-deserted railway town of Cook for drinks and a bonfire under the night sky.

    Your chosen Indian Pacific cabin

    Breakfast and dinner
Outback Experience at Rawlinna, The Indian Pacific Train, Off-Train Experience

Day 2

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Kalgoorlie & Cook

Your first morning aboard the Indian Pacific, you’ll wake up to watch the sunrise over the Outback town of Kalgoorlie. There is a choice of off-train experiences on offer:

  • Visit the Gold Mining Super Pit
  • Discover the History of Gold Mining
  • Kalgoorlie Cultural Tour

Following your chosen activity, you’ll reboard the Indian Pacific for brunch, rolling through the endless expanse of the Nullarbor Plain and crossing into South Australia in the early evening. After dinner, you will stop in the almost-deserted railway town of Cook for drinks and a bonfire under the night sky.

    Your chosen Indian Pacific cabin

    Breakfast and dinner
Outback Experience at Rawlinna, The Indian Pacific Train, Off-Train Experience
The Indian Pacific, Barossa Valley Off-Train Experience

Day 3 – Barossa Valley

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board as you watch the changing scenery pass you by. You…

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board as you watch the changing scenery pass you by. You will first journey through South Australia’s rolling pastoral lands, the Flinders Rangers, Spencer Gulf and then the Adelaide Plains, making for incredible views.

You will disembark the train in Long Plains, just a stone’s throw from the famous wine region, the Barossa Valley. This evening, indulge in an exclusive dining experience at Seppeltsfield Estate, in their vintage cellar. Sample a delicious menu with wine pairings, learn about the history of the region, and witness a ‘Firing of the Barrel display’.

    Your chosen Indian Pacific cabin

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner
The Indian Pacific, Barossa Valley Off-Train Experience

Day 3

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Barossa Valley

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board as you watch the changing scenery pass you by. You will first journey through South Australia’s rolling pastoral lands, the Flinders Rangers, Spencer Gulf and then the Adelaide Plains, making for incredible views.

You will disembark the train in Long Plains, just a stone’s throw from the famous wine region, the Barossa Valley. This evening, indulge in an exclusive dining experience at Seppeltsfield Estate, in their vintage cellar. Sample a delicious menu with wine pairings, learn about the history of the region, and witness a ‘Firing of the Barrel display’.

    Your chosen Indian Pacific cabin

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner
The Indian Pacific, Barossa Valley Off-Train Experience
The Indian Pacific

Day 4 – Broken Hill

Overnight, you’ll cross into New South Wales, enjoying breakfast on board board, ready for your choice…

Overnight, you’ll cross into New South Wales, enjoying breakfast on board board, ready for your choice of experience in Broken Hill.

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

Return to the train for lunch and admire New South Wales’ spectacular scenery, before your final dinner on board.

    Your chosen Indian Pacific cabin

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner
The Indian Pacific

Day 4

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Broken Hill

Overnight, you’ll cross into New South Wales, enjoying breakfast on board board, ready for your choice of experience in Broken Hill.

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

Return to the train for lunch and admire New South Wales’ spectacular scenery, before your final dinner on board.

    Your chosen Indian Pacific cabin

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

Day 5 – Blue Mountains & Sydney

You will travel through the spectacular Blue Mountains on your final day aboard the Indian Pacific….

You will travel through the spectacular Blue Mountains on your final day aboard the Indian Pacific. There are a choice of optional off-train experiences in the Blue Mountains (or alternatively travel straight into Sydney):

  • 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 5

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Blue Mountains & Sydney

You will travel through the spectacular Blue Mountains on your final day aboard the Indian Pacific. There are a choice of optional off-train experiences in the Blue Mountains (or alternatively travel straight into Sydney):

  • 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

The Ghan, Gold Twin 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 luggage allowance per guest
The Ghan, Gold Twin 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 luggage allowance per guest
The Ghan, Gold Twin Cabin
Indian Pacific, The Ghan, Gold Premium Dining

Gold Premium

Your choice of Gold Cabin Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Dining Carriages Two-course lunches and…
  • Your choice of Gold Cabin
  • Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Dining Carriages
  • Two-course lunches and four-course dinners
  • 75kg 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, Gold Premium Dining

Gold Premium

  • Your choice of Gold Cabin
  • Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Dining Carriages
  • Two-course lunches and four-course dinners
  • 75kg 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, Gold Premium Dining
The Great Southern Train, Platinum Double Cabin

Platinum Suites

A luxurious cabin that converts from a private lounge by day, to a comfortable bedroom…
  • 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
  • 90kg 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 Great Southern Train, Platinum Double Cabin

Platinum Suites

  • 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
  • 90kg 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 Great Southern Train, Platinum Double Cabin

2025 & 2026 Departure Timetable

The Indian Pacific train operates weekly year round.

Indian Pacific, Manna Hill Station

January to December 2025 & 2026

Saturday 17:52 – Depart Perth Sunday 06:00 – Kalgoorlie experience Sunday afternoon – Cook experience Monday 15:25 – Arrive Long Plains…
  • Saturday 17:52 – Depart Perth
  • Sunday 06:00 – Kalgoorlie experience
  • Sunday afternoon – Cook experience
  • Monday 15:25 – Arrive Long Plains | Barossa experience
  • Monday 17:15 – Arrive Adelaide
  • Monday 22:40 – Depart Adelaide
  • Tuesday 08:15 – Arrive Broken Hill | Broken Hill experience
  • Wednesday 08:00 – Arrive Blue Mountains

Either:

  • Wednesday morning – Blue Mountains experience
  • 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, Manna Hill Station

January to December 2025 & 2026

  • Saturday 17:52 – Depart Perth
  • Sunday 06:00 – Kalgoorlie experience
  • Sunday afternoon – Cook experience
  • Monday 15:25 – Arrive Long Plains | Barossa experience
  • Monday 17:15 – Arrive Adelaide
  • Monday 22:40 – Depart Adelaide
  • Tuesday 08:15 – Arrive Broken Hill | Broken Hill experience
  • Wednesday 08:00 – Arrive Blue Mountains

Either:

  • Wednesday morning – Blue Mountains experience
  • 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, Manna Hill Station

What is Included on the Indian Pacific Train

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

Departure Dates

Check for departure dates that suit you:

2025-05-10

2025-05-17

2025-05-24

2025-05-31

2025-06-07

2025-06-14

2025-06-21

2025-06-28

2025-07-05

2025-07-12

2025-07-19

2025-07-26

2025-08-02

2025-08-09

2025-08-16

2025-08-23

2025-08-30

2025-09-06

2025-09-13

2025-09-20

2025-09-27

2025-10-04

2025-10-11

2025-10-18

2025-10-25

2025-11-01

2025-11-08

2025-11-15

2025-11-22

2025-11-29

2025-12-06

2025-12-13

2025-12-20

2025-12-27

2026-01-03

2026-01-10

2026-01-17

2026-01-24

2026-01-31

2026-02-07

2026-02-14

2026-02-21

2026-02-28

2026-03-07

2026-03-14

2026-03-21

2026-03-28

2026-04-04

2026-04-11

2026-04-18

2026-04-25

2026-05-02

2026-05-09

2026-05-16

2026-05-23

2026-05-30

2026-06-06

2026-06-13

2026-06-20

2026-06-27

2026-07-04

2026-07-11

2026-07-18

2026-07-25

2026-08-01

2026-08-08

2026-08-15

2026-08-22

2026-08-29

2026-09-05

2026-09-12

2026-09-19

2026-09-26

2026-10-03

2026-10-10

2026-10-17

2026-10-24

2026-10-31

2026-11-07

2026-11-14

2026-11-21

2026-11-28

2026-12-05

2026-12-12

2026-12-19

2026-12-26

To confirm availability call 0333 234 2889

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

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Indian Pacific • Perth to Sydney

5 day Rail Journey – from £1425

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