A Taste of Western Australia 2022
INCLUSIONS
- 4 days/3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna
- Transfer from East Perth Rail Terminal to hotel
- 3 nights’ accommodation in Perth including breakfast daily
- 1 day Discover Rottnest tour inc. lunch
- 1 day Margaret River, Busselton Jetty & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse tour
- 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
HIGHLIGHTS
- Travel through the spectacular bush scenery of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains
- Engage with Broken Hill’s booming arts scene and mining heritage
- Taste the local product in the world-famous wine regions around Adelaide
- Ponder the vastness of the Australian continent as you cross the Nullarbor Plain
- Explore the energetic, confident city of Perth, Australia’s sunniest capital
- Cruise to Rottnest Island and meet a quokka
- Experience the wineries, coastline and townships of Western Australia’s gorgeous Margaret River region
| Cabin | Fare Type | June - July 2022 | Jan - May, Aug, Nov & Dec 2022 | Sep - Oct 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Twin | Advance Purchase | $2,975 | $3,515 | $3,565 |
| Gold Twin | Everyday | $3,355 | $3,955 | $4,055 |
| Gold Single | Advance Purchase | $2,995 | $3,725 | $3,585 |
| Gold Single | Everyday | $3,335 | $4,115 | $4,035 |
| Platinum Double | Everyday | $4,955 | $6,095 | $6,155 |
Make your way to Sydney Central Station and board the Indian Pacific mid-afternoon. Your journey to Perth begins with a steady climb into the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. A landscape of ancient forests, sheer cliffs and mesmerising views passes by your window. Settle in, open a book or enjoy a pre-dinner drink with your fellow travellers.
OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Indian Pacific (D)
Wake up deep in the Australian outback, where the historic mining hub of Broken Hill is waiting for you to explore. Connect with the town’s world-famous artists and mining heritage with a choice of Off Train Experiences. Your journey continues through the southern Flinders Ranges and into cosmopolitan Adelaide, the South Australian capital. Embark on a history tour of the South Australian Museum, or journey beyond to the legendary Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale wine regions. A visit to the historic stone village of Hahndorf in the photogenic Adelaide Hills is another option. (B,L,D)
Enjoy breakfast as you begin your crossing of the Nullarbor Plain, taking its name from the Latin word meaning ‘no trees’. Part way along the world’s longest stretch of straight railway track (478km), have a wander around Cook, an abandoned railway town that was once home to a bush hospital and more than 50 railway workers. Next stop is tiny Rawlinna, a remote outpost bordering the largest sheep station in the southern hemisphere. Here you’ll enjoy an outback dinner under a glorious spread of stars (seasonal). (B,L,D)
Watch the delightful Avon Valley pass, whilst the final stage of this transcontinental crossing unfolds. Enjoy a delightful lunch as you head to your destination of Perth, arriving mid-afternoon and transfer to your accommodation. The evening is yours to embrace: discover some of the city’s atmospheric laneway bars and restaurants, buzzing with live music and street art.
OVERNIGHT: 3 nights DoubleTree By Hilton Perth Waterfront (B,L)
Make your way to Barrack Street Jetty and board the Rottnest Express to unique, diverse Rottnest Island, 22km offshore. A 90-minute air-conditioned coach tour around ‘Rotto’ takes you to some spectacular locations, including Wadjemup Lighthouse and the boardwalk lookout at the rugged West End. Enjoy a delicious lunch before exploring the island at your leisure (make sure you see a quokka). Return to Perth by ferry in the afternoon. (B,L)
Travel south today and head towards the iconic Busselton Jetty, the world’s longest timber jetty (1841m). Indulge in a lunch of local Margaret River produce accompanied by beer and cider tastings at one of Margaret River’s oldest breweries. Explore spectacular Mammoth Cave on a guided tour, before a visit to see the enormous karri trees of the Boranup Forest. At the 39m-tall Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, look down at the point where the Southern Ocean and Indian Ocean collide. As you travel back towards Perth, make a brief stop in Margaret River township and stroll the main street, before heading back to Perth. (B,L)
Check out of your hotel after breakfast: one last chance to explore Perth before your journey home. (B)
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