Rail Across the Nullarbor and Beyond

Cross the Nullarbor with Travelmarvel, uncovering stunning landmarks along the way. Beginning with an Indian Pacific railway journey from Sydney, admire the native wildlife and countless different landscapes as you travel to Perth.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Sydney, Board the Indian Pacific

Arrive in Sydney and make your way to Central Station to join the Indian Pacific. Tonight, enjoy a delicious onboard dinner.

Day 2: Broken Hill, Adelaide

After breakfast, hop off the Indian Pacific for your first off-train experience in Broken Hill. Spend time exploring the Silver City’s mining heritage by visiting the Broken Hill Trades Hall and Miner’s Memorial, or opt to join a town tour with the local drag queen sensation Shelita Buffet. If you’re a fan of the arts, visit the Living Desert Sculpture site or head to the state’s oldest regional art gallery. Feeling nostalgic? Enjoy a drink at Bells Milk Bar, a Broken Hill institution. Back on board your train, enjoy lunch while the Indian Pacific glides through the Flinders Ranges. This afternoon, arrive in Adelaide where you may like to visit the South Australian Museum. Alternatively, set off on a gourmet adventure to McLaren Vale for fine wines and a meal, visit the Adelaide Hills for a German-inspired feast at the village of Hahndorf, or tour the Adelaide Central Market before a special dining experience.

Day 3: The Nullarbor

Wake to the passing landscape of the Nullarbor’s captivating expanses. Relax on board, and perhaps head to the lounge to socialise as you enjoy the journey. Arrive in Rawlinna this evening and enjoy a dinner under the stars.

Day 4: Disembark Train, Perth

Your Indian Pacific journey ends today as you disembark for the final time in Perth.

Insider Experience – Stay at Pan Pacific Perth
Savour a fantastic stay at Pan Pacific Perth, a premium hotel which was newly refurbished in 2024 and boasts a terrific central location overlooking the Swan River.

Day 5: Perth

Enjoy the morning at leisure before a city sights tour this afternoon. This evening, savour a Welcome Dinner with your fellow guests.

Day 6: Perth, Swan Valley, Geraldton

Head off this morning to enjoy your Insider Experience in the Swan Valley before continuing to the coastal city of Geraldton.

Insider Experiences – Bush Tucker Experience

Visit the stunning Mandoon Estate and join Noongar Elder Dale Tilbrook for a bush tucker experience. Be immersed in the cultural tradition of storytelling as you sample an array of bush tucker.

Day 7: Geraldton, Hamelin Pool, Monkey Mia

Travel to Hamelin Pool to view some of the world’s oldest living fossils, then visit the remarkable Shell Beach. Later, head to Monkey Mia at World Heritage-listed Shark Bay for today’s Insider Experiences.

Insider Experience – Monkey Mia Seafood Feast
Indulge in a delicious dinner of locally sourced seafood amid the beautiful coastal landscape of Monkey Mia. This experience is sure to delight even the most discerning foodie.

Insider Experience – Stay at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
Enjoy the stunning location of Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, where you can meet the friendly resident dolphins, uncover an underwater wonderland thanks to breathtaking snorkelling spots, or laze out on the sugar-white beach with your holiday read.

Day 8: Monkey Mia

Today, visit one of the best places for dolphin interaction. At Monkey Mia, you’ll enjoy a rare up-close encounter with these clever mammals at the daily dolphin feeding experience (subject to appearance). Then enjoy today’s Insider Experience before spending the rest of the day at your leisure.

Insider Experience – Shark Bay Wildlife Cruise

Unwind during a wildlife cruise on picturesque Shark Bay. Keep watch for the bay’s Big Five – dugongs, turtles, rays, dolphins and sharks.

Enhance Your Journey - Campfire

Gather around the campfire and savour fresh seafood or bush tucker under the stars while listening to the ancient song of the Didgeridoo.

Day 9: Monkey Mia, Kalbarri Skywalk

Travel to the small town of Denham and visit the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre before heading south to explore the spectacular Kalbarri National Park, where around 800 species of wildflowers bloom in the spring. Visit the Kalbarri Skywalk for incredible views of the stunning gorge and surrounding environment.

Day 10: The Pinnacles, Perth

Travel to Nambung National Park to see the Pinnacles and wander among the striking limestone pillars before returning to Perth.

Day 11: Perth, York, Wave Rock

Set out across the stunning Darling Ranges on the way to the charming town of York. Here, enjoy today’s Insider Experience. Then continue to Hyden to see the incredible granite cliff formation of Wave Rock.

Insider Experience – York Town Historic Tour

Enjoy a tour of the historic town of York, Western Australia’s first inland settlement. Explore the colonial architecture of the well-preserved buildings, from the Town Hall to the churches, before passing colourful open gardens that are vibrant with wildflowers and birdlife.

Day 12: Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie

Journey to Coolgardie and discover the site of Western Australia’s original gold rush. Continue to Kalgoorlie, where more than half of the gold mined in Australia is sourced.

Day 13: Kalgoorlie, Lake Lefroy, Esperance

Head for Lake Lefroy and marvel at the stark white salt pans that stretch into the distance. Then continue to the seaside town of Esperance.

Day 14: Esperance, Pink Lake, Stirling Range National Park, Albany

Take in the sights of Esperance, including Twilight Bay and Pink Lake. Then drive through the Stirling Range and meet a local wildflower expert. From Bluff Knoll, see the jagged peaks towering over bushland dotted with wildflowers in the spring. Later, arrive in Albany.

Day 15: Albany

Tour Albany and enjoy today’s Insider Experience. Enjoy free time before heading to Mt Clarence to enjoy views over the Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound.

Insider Experience – National Anzac Centre Visit  
Visit the National Anzac Centre in Albany and discover Anzac stories through interactive media, artefacts, photographs, film, and audio.  

Day 16: Albany, Valley of the Giants, Margaret River

Head to the Valley of the Giants, a world-famous forest of gigantic tingle trees. Visit the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the most southwesterly point on mainland Australia. Arrive in Margaret River, where you’ll enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 17: Margaret River

This morning you’ll see the ancient fossil remains of long-extinct giant animals during a walk through Mammoth Cave. Then, join today’s Insider Experience before enjoying a Farewell Lunch and wine tasting at a renowned local winery – a fitting way to end your time in the South West.

Insider Experience – Gabriel Chocolate Factory Tour

Enjoy an exclusive factory tour and sample handmade chocolate bars at Gabriel Chocolate. Discover a wide range of varieties, from light milk chocolate to 99% cacao chocolate, made fresh from the bean in the heart of the Margaret River wine region.

Day 18: Busselton, Depart Perth

Spend the morning exploring the coastal town of Busselton at your leisure. You may like to stroll the 1.8-kilometre jetty and look out over Geographe Bay, take a walk along the foreshore, peruse the local shops or enjoy a bite to eat for lunch. For something extra special, head to the Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory for a unique marine experience (own expense). This afternoon, return to Perth where your tour concludes.

Enhance Your Journey – Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory

Go beneath the surface of Geographe Bay and observe more than 300 species of incredible marine life at the Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory (own expense).