Day 1 – Board The Indian Pacific in Perth 

Your afternoon begins with a welcome gathering, in celebration of the start of your journey across the country and along the world’s longest stretch of straight railway track. Spend a relaxed afternoon getting to know your fellow travellers after you board the Indian Pacific and pull away from Perth, leaving the Indian Ocean behind and cruising toward the Pacific. Tonight, a delectable dinner is served on board, featuring contemporary Australian cuisine with seasonal and regional flavours.
Stay: 4 nights Indian Pacific
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 – Indian Pacific, Kalgoorlie and Cook

Awake to see the sunrise unfold across Australia’s largest outback town, Kalgoorlie. This morning, we’ll delve into this mining town’s fascinating past and present, with a visit to the region’s gold-rush era, now modern-day, Super Pit mine. Decide how you want to explore Kalgoorlie on your
choice of Off Train Experience, including morning refreshments. Reboarding the train mid-morning for brunch, the remainder of the day is on board at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the hospitality as you take in spectacular views of the seemingly endless expanse of the Nullarbor Plain. You’ll cross borders and time zones, entering South Australia before dinner. Late evening, the train will pull into the almost-ghost-town of Cook for a nightcap, late-night bonfire and stargazing experience.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner

Day 3 – Indian Pacific, Barossa Valley

Spend the morning travelling through the pastoral lands and communities of remote South Australia as the Indian Pacific cruises past the Flinders Rangers, Spencer Gulf and the Adelaide Plains. Breakfast and lunch are both served on board. Mid-afternoon, the train pulls into Two Wells, where you’ll disembark and transfer in comfortable coaches for a short ride to the world-renowned, wine producing region of the Barossa Valley. You’ll spend the evening at Seppeltsfield Winery, delighting in a signature dining experience in the vintage cellar. A traditional ‘Firing of the Barrel’ display kicks off the evening, followed by a food and wine pairing curated by Executive Chef Owen Andrews, highlighting regional produce and traditional methods that reflect the story of the Barossa. Here, Platinum guests are also treated to a special 100-year-old wine tasting experience. After dinner, you’ll return to the Indian Pacific, continuing your rail journey through the night.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 4 – Indian Pacific, Broken Hill 

Crossing another border during the night, you’ll wake up in Broken Hill, New South Wales. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, ready for the day’s activities in the Silver City. You’ll have a choice of four Off Train Experiences, including guided history, art and cultural experiences that showcase the highlights of Australia’s first heritage-listed city. Returning to the train for lunch, admire the scenery as the Indian Pacific travels through regional New South Wales. Tonight, dinner is served on board as you make the most of your final night exploring Australia by train.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 5 – Indian Pacific, Blue Mountains and Sydney

The Blue Mountains is known for its soaring sandstone ridges wrapped in native flora. This World Heritage-listed area marks your final stop before arriving in Sydney. Say goodbye to the Indian Pacific after breakfast, to travel deep into the mountains for this afternoon’s Off Train Experiences. Scenic World includes four phenomenal mountain experiences, from the Scenic Skyway, which takes you over ancient ravines, with 360-degree vistas to the Scenic Cableway that glides over the forest to the valley floor and the Scenic Railway, the steepest passenger railway in the world. Alternatively, stretch your legs on a guided walk with spectacular views from numerous lookouts along the trail. Both experiences end at Echo Point Lookout, perched on the edge of the escarpment in Katoomba, where a light lunch is served. Complete your journey on our chartered New South Wales rail service (fully hosted by our crew) into Sydney Central Station. Alternatively, if you prefer to arrive in Sydney earlier, stay on board the Indian Pacific to travel directly to Sydney Central Station, arriving before lunch. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel to check in and make the most of being in this beautiful harbourside city.
Meals: Breakfast (& lunch)
Stay: 3 nights Swissotel Sydney 

Day 6 - Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

Experience one of the world’s most iconic cities on an all-inclusive 2.5-hour lunch cruise on an exclusive 78ft luxury vessel, Spirit of Migloo. Enjoy a premium two-course menu featuring regionally sourced ingredients. Departing Darling Harbour, we cruise towards Sydney Harbour Bridge and pass the iconic Sydney cityscape and Sydney Opera House. We believe lunch should be a long, lavish affair, so expect a generous al a carte meal inspired by local and regional produce, paired with a selection of beers, wines from some of the finest wine-producing regions in New South Wales, soft drinks and tea or coffee. 
Meals: Breakfast & lunch 

Day 7 - Sydney

Today is yours to explore the harbour city from the CBD to Chinatown, Manly to Newtown, or Barangaroo to Darling Harbour. There are plenty of diverse sights, flavours and experiences to take in, including museums, galleries, aquariums, gardens and more.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Farewell

After breakfast, check out of your accommodation. This signals the end of your epic journey across Australia.
Meals: Breakfast

*Advertised price is per person, based on the Advance Purchase Holiday fare in a Gold Twin cabin for travel in June - July 2025.  Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for other travel dates and cabin types. 

Advance Purchase: Are you booking at least 6 months in advance? Please enquire about the Advance Purchase Fare to get the lowest price! For Advance Purchase Rail Journeys, full payment will be required at the time of booking and a stricter cancellation and amendment policy applies. Advance Purchase Holiday fares are subject to availability when booking at least 6 months in advance.

Everyday Fare: For Everyday Rail Journeys, you may pay in two parts, a deposit at time of booking and the balance no later than 45 days prior to departure. Everyday Fares are generally a bit more expensive than Advance Purchase Fares but offer more flexible cancellation and amendment policy.

RAC Member Fare: The RAC Member Fare is based on the Everyday Fare. The same terms and conditions apply but as a RAC member you save 5% off the Everyday Fare.

*All prices shown are starting prices, capacity controlled and subject to availability and change at any time. Advertised price is per person, based on the Advance Purchase Holiday fare in a Gold Twin cabin on The Indian Pacific for travel in June - July 2025. Other travel dates available at seasonal surcharge. For Advance Purchase Fare full payment is required at time of booking.100% cancellation fees apply 14 days after booking. Advance Purchase Fares are subject to availability and must be booked at least 6 months prior to travel. Timetables and Off Train Experiences are subject to change without notice. Standard Journey Beyond terms and conditions apply. Credit card fees may apply to your booking. Other terms and conditions apply, for full terms and conditions please visit RAC Travel.

RAC members save 5% on rail portion: The RAC Member Fare is based on the Everyday Fare and applies to Gold Twin, Gold Single and Gold Premium Twin cabins. RAC members receive a 5% discount on the rail portion of this package. Other terms and conditions apply, for full terms and conditions please visit RAC Travel.

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