- 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide
- 2 nights at Sequoia Lodge including breakfast
- Indulge in a fine-dining degustation dinner experience
- RAC members save 5% on rail portion^
Travel aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth across the vast Nullarbor Plain to make your way to Adelaide, South Australia’s food and wine capital.
Upon arriving in Adelaide, settle into your Adelaide Hills Luxury accommodation at Sequoia Lodge for the next two nights and use it as your base to discover some of South Australia’s best food, wine and scenery in the picturesque Piccadilly Valley and surrounding Adelaide Hills. It’s the perfect retreat for those seeking a luxurious blend of nature, relaxation, and epicurean exploration.
Highlights
- Ponder the vastness of the Australian continent as you cross the Nullarbor Plain
- Experience outback mining heritage in Kalgoorlie
- Learn fascinating stories of the Mt Lofty region and meet fellow guests in an intimate and engaging Lodge Welcome experience
- Enjoy a South Australian Cheese and Wine Discovery Experience
- Rejuvenate your body and mind and soak in the artesian spring-fed hot pools
- Join a guided nature walk of the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, along the Heysen Trail, with sweeping views of Adelaide and the Mount Lofty Ranges
- Indulge in a fine-dining Degustation Dinner Experience paired with matched wines at the 3-chef hat Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant
Inclusions
- 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie and Cook
- Transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Sequoia Lodge, Mount Lofty
- 2 nights’ accommodation at Sequoia Lodge including daily a la carte breakfast in Sequoia Lounge, a Welcome Drink and curated minibar
- selection with local artisan produce to enjoy
- Dinner in Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant with a Degustation menu and matched wines on one evening
- Sequoia complimentary onsite experiences and activities
- Transfer from Sequoia Lodge, Mount Lofty to the Adelaide Airport or Adelaide CBD
- 4 breakfasts, 2 lunch, 3 dinners
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: 2 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, lunch & dinner
Day 3: Indian Pacific, Adelaide Hills
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 arrives in Adelaide where you will be transferred to your Luxury accommodation in the Adelaide Hills, Sequoia Lodge at Mount Lofty.
Sequoia is an intimate, luxury lodge, nestled in the highlands of the glorious Adelaide Hills in South Australia. Designed as a private sanctuary with many exclusive amenities and bespoke onsite and personalised offsite activities, Sequoia will take you by the hand, sweep you off your feet, and will do everything to make this the trip of your lifetime. Your private open-plan suite is perched on the edge of the Piccadilly Valley, boasting panoramic views from the sunken lounge, bedroom and bathroom. Sink into the large bathtub, take a nap or relax on your spacious private balcony day bed with a bottle of sparkling wine and watch the wallabies and kangaroos forage beneath your feet as you indulge in losing track of time.
After settling into your accommodation, you are invited to join the Sequia’s welcome event at sunset to hear the stories of the region over a glass of local wine overlooking the Piccadilly Valley. This is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow guests. A culinary degustation dinner experience to remember at the 3-chef hat Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant is included during your stay.
Stay: 2 nights Sequoia Lodge, Mount Lofty
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Please note, dinner can be arranged for either evening of your stay. Your dedicated Experience Curator will contact you before your arrival at Sequoia Lodge to confirm your preference.
Day 4: Adelaide Hills
Part of Sequoia’s philosophy is to connect you with the land and its people through a range of intimate and curated onsite experiences that are included in your stay. As part of these daily and seasonally changing experiences listen to ancient dreamtime stories, savour and learn from artisan producers or join a guided tour of the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden. There are endless wonderful memories to be made, and you will receive a pre arrival call from the Sequoia Experience Curation Team to plan your escape and curate your bespoke Itinerary at Sequoia and exploring the region.
Due to the nature of its exclusive experience offerings, Sequoia Lodge, only accommodates guests over the age of 18 years.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Farewell
After breakfast, it is it time to farewell your luxurious retreat. You’ll leave with a connection to the land, the people and the animals that make Adelaide’s Hills so arresting - Sequoia will connect you to the South Australia you never knew existed.
Meals: Breakfast
2025 Fares & Departures
| Cabin | Fare Type | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Twin | Advance Saver Holiday* | From $5085 |
| Gold Twin |
RAC member rate |
From $5405 |
| Gold Twin | Everyday Holiday | From $5650 |
| Gold Single | Advance Saver Holiday* | From $5175 |
| Gold Single | RAC member rate | From $5460 |
| Gold Single | Everyday Holiday | From $5680 |
*Prices are based on travel in April and September to October 2025. Please enquire with your local RAC Travel Centre 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.
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.
2026 Fares & Departures
| Cabin | Fare Type | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Twin | Advance Saver Holiday* | $5360 |
| Gold Twin |
RAC member rate |
$5540 |
| Gold Twin | Everyday Holiday | $5680 |
| Gold Single | Advance Saver Holiday* | $8065 |
| Gold Single | RAC member rate | $8230 |
| Gold Single | Everyday Holiday | $8355 |
*Prices are based in travel in July 2026. Please enquire with your local RAC Travel Centre 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.
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 Saver Holiday fare in a Gold Twin cabin for travel in July 2026 departures. 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.
^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.
General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.
