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LAST CABINS: Ride the Indian Pacific from Perth-Sydney, then enjoy three nights at Sydney Harbour! (Apr & Sep 2023)

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$3,543 pp twin share
6 nights
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Duration6 nights
OperatorJourney Beyond
StyleRail journey
Experience one of the world's greatest train journeys from Perth to Sydney, then cap it off with three nights of 4-star accommodation at Rydges Sydney Harbour. Call now on 1300 414 198…

Experience the world’s only continuous transcontinental journey and travel through some of Australia’s most diverse landscapes on the mighty Indian Pacific. Follow the path of bush pioneers, gold rush prospectors, and legendary adventurers as you make an epic transcontinental crossing aboard the Indian Pacific.

Afterwards, take your time in Sydney with three nights accommodation and marvel at one of Australia’s most iconic places with a Sydney Harbour Cruise.

(Already live in Sydney? We also offer this package with a 5-star stay in Perth prior to your journey. Or, by request, we can happily combine the two options into one amazing 9-night adventure, featuring time in both cities!)

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Ponder the vastness of the Australian continent as you cross the Nullarbor Plain
  • Experience outback mining heritage in Kalgoorlie
  • Enjoy sightseeing and fine food and wine around cosmopolitan Adelaide
  • Travel through the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains to Sydney
  • Explore the energetic, harbour city of Sydney
Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Board the Indian Pacific in Perth

    Your journey from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean begins as you pull away from the platform in Perth at 9am. Settle into your comfortable cabin and get to know the creature comforts of life onboard. Enjoy a modern Australian lunch as you glide through the picturesque rolling hills of the Avon Valley. After a relaxing afternoon onboard, enjoy a three-course dinner prior to your late evening arrival in the wild west township of Kalgoorlie.

    Stay: Indian Pacific - Gold Service cabin Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  2. 2

    Indian Pacific, Nullarbor Plain

    Awake to the spectacular expanse of the Nullarbor Plain to watch the sunrise. Be captivated by the big blue skies and ancient stillness of the desert landscape, broken only by a mob of friendly kangaroos. Waiting ahead is the charm of the once-thriving Nullarbor railway community – now ghost town – of Cook. Sit back and relax as the train continues its trek across the longest single stretch of railway in the world. Another mouth-watering dinner is followed by relaxed conversation in the lounge before a restful night’s sleep.

    Stay: Indian Pacific - Gold Service cabinIncluded Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. 3

    Indian Pacific, Adelaide

    Get to know Adelaide, a true foodie city and the hub of the world-beating South Australian wine industry. On arrival in elegant Adelaide, you have the choice of a walking tour (seasonal), a behind-the-scenes tour of the world famous Adelaide Oval, or a coach tour of the city sights.

    Stay: Indian Pacific - Gold Service cabinIncluded Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. 4

    Indian Pacific, Blue Mountains & Sydney

    Wake in the picturesque Blue Mountains. See the majestic Three Sisters at Echo Point and the views at Jamison Valley before completing your journey on our chartered NSW rail service (fully hosted by our staff) into Sydney Central Station. Alternatively, stay on board the Indian Pacific to travel directly to Sydney arriving at approx. 1130am. Make your way to the Rydges Sydney Harbour, The Rocks for check in, the rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure.

    Stay: Rydges Sydney Harbour, The RocksIncluded Meals: Breakfast
  5. 5

    Sydney

    Today enjoy a relaxing breakfast and free time to explore the harbour city. Today, you'll enjoy a cruise on Sydney Harbour. Experience the vastness of Sydney Harbour with its many secluded beaches and spectacular sandstone cliffs. Visit one of Sydney Harbour National Park's protected Islands; a hidden gem right in the middle of the harbour and discover natural bush land, once common around Sydney. Listen to commentary on the history of Sydney Harbour as well as details of the marine life that inhabits its sandy beaches, grassy sea beds and rocky shores. Opportunity to swim at one of Sydney's hidden beaches…

    Stay: Rydges Sydney Harbour, The RocksIncluded Meals: Breakfast
  6. 6

    Sydney

    Today is yours to explore Sydney at leisure. Why not check out the Museum of Contemporary Art or the Sydney Opera House, head to Circular Quay and hop on a ferry to Manly Beach or Taronga Zoo or visit the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain, the choices are endless.

    Ask your travel consultant about booking Hunter Valley Scenic Wine and Dine Tour with Lunch Full-Day Tour from $205 per person or Blue Mountains Deluxe Tour from $345 per person

    Stay: Rydges Sydney Harbour, The RocksIncluded Meals: Breakfast
  7. 7

    Homeward Bound

    Sadly your holiday comes to an end after a relaxing breakfast and checking out of the hotel.

    Included Meals: Breakfast
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific travelling from Perth to Sydney (including all meals, beverages and Off Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Rawlinna, Cook, Adelaide and the Blue Mountains)
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Sydney at the 4-star Rydges Sydney Harbour including breakfast daily
  • Sydney Harbour Cruise
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

The Indian Pacific

Spend hours deep in conversation with a travelling partner or lose yourself in a lifetime of thoughts. And after a day of off-train activities, your cabin provides the perfect place to relax and recharge before heading for the lounge or dining carriage. With room to stretch out and all the comforts of home, Gold Service is the most popular level of service aboard The Indian Pacific. You’ll enjoy private cabin accommodation together with all-inclusive dining, beverages and a range of fascinating Off Train Excursions at key stops.

  • Gold Twin, a comfortable sleeper cabin featuring private en suite and upper and lower berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day
  • Gold Single, a compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day and shared shower/toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage

Rydges Sydney Harbour, The Rocks

Located just one street back from the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay, a heritage site dating back to 1926, Rydges Sydney Harbour sits amongst the undisturbed cobblestone laneways of the city’s oldest neighbourhood. You’ll find an array of boutique shops and galleries and plenty of cafes and restaurants on your doorstep. Within a few minutes walk you’ll be at Sydney Harbour, where you can check out the Museum of Contemporary Art or the Sydney Opera House, head to Circular Quay and hop on a ferry to Manly Beach or Taronga Zoo, or catch a train to other noted Sydney hotspots.

All rooms come with free high-speed internet, a flatscreen TV, spacious ensuites and plenty of natural light. Other hotel amenities include rooftop pool, full-service housekeeping and more.

Watch the landscape pass by through large panoramic windows on the Indian Pacific
Watch the landscape pass by through large panoramic windows on the Indian Pacific
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

Standard of dress onboard the train:
It is your holiday and we want you to be comfortable, so smart casual attire is recommended. Warm clothes are recommended for evenings onboard the train, as the air-conditioning can be cool. It is recommended that guests pack a hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes for off-train touring. Sensible shoes are advisable for walking between carriages. 
Cabins onboard the train:
Single Gold Cabins - compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day, private vanity, with shared shower/toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage.
Luggage Allowance:
Guests should bring an overnight bag to their cabin containing everything needed for the journey. Each guest travelling is entitled to checked in luggage, however checked in luggage cannot be accessed during the journey. In Gold Service, guests are allowed 2 bags x 30kg and guests travelling in Platinum Service are allowed 3 bags x 30kg.
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Our Social Getaways are small-group holidays designed especially for over-60s Australians who want the freedom of a great trip without the work of planning every detail. A Travel at 60 host travels with the group, the operator handles the logistics, and you get to focus on the bit that matters — the people, the places, and the stories you'll bring home.

Open to solo travellers too. Many of our travellers book on their own and find their feet quickly in a friendly group of like-minded Australians. Reduced single-supplement options are available on most departures — ask one of our consultants and we'll talk you through what's offered on this trip.

  • A friendly Travel at 60 host — an Australian face on the ground, looking out for the group from day one.
  • Curated local guides & boutique suppliers — the same operators we'd book for our own families.
  • Real itineraries, not whirlwind tours — comfortable transfers, breathing room, and the “off the beaten track” stops the big bus tours skip.

Want to talk it through? Call 1300 414 198 7 days a week, Queensland time, and one of our consultants will walk you through it.

— The team at Travel at 60

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