Margaret River & Rottnest Discovery 2026
Highlights & Inclusions
- FREE return economy flights at the beginning and end of your journey*
- 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna
- Explore mining and artistic history in Broken Hill
- Visit the foodie capital of South Australia, Adelaide
- Witness the barren beauty of the Nullarbor Plain
- Discover the almost-ghost town of Cook
- Transfer from Rail Terminal to Hotel
- 6-day Margaret River & Rottnest Island Explorer intimate small group tour with Outback Spirit, travelling onboard a state-of-the-art 4WD Mercedes-Benz vehicle, including accommodation, meals with beverages, and guided touring
- Walk through the Perth Botanical Gardens
- Experience lunch, fine wines, art and music at Leeuwin Estate winery
- Margaret River Boranyup Karri forest
- Indulge in delicious Gabriel Chocolates
- Marvel at the ancient Mammoth Caves
- Enjoy the far-reaching Yallingup coastal views
- Visit the longest jetty in Australia in Busselton
- Take a sightseeing tour of Fremantle
- Idyllic Rottnest Island stay in search of sun, sand and quokkas
- 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners
Departure Dates
- 11 February 2026
- 25 February 2026
- 11 March 2026
- 18 March 2026
- 25 March 2026
- 28 October 2026
- 04 November 2026
- 11 November 2026
- 18 November 2026
- 25 November 2026
- 02 December 2026
Alternate Journeys
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| Cabin | Fare Type | FEBRUARY, DECEMBER | MARCH, OCTOBER TO NOVEMBER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | Everyday Holiday | $11,330 | $12,015 |
| Gold Premium Twin | Advance Purchase Holiday* | $8,210 | $8,695 |
| Gold Premium Twin | Everyday Holiday | $8,795 | $9,380 |
| Gold Twin | Advance Purchase Holiday* | $7,495 | $7,925 |
| Gold Twin | Everyday Holiday | $8,015 | $8,505 |
| Gold Single | Advance Purchase Holiday* | $8,595 | $9,025 |
| Gold Single | Everyday Holiday | $9,070 | $9,560 |
*Margaret River Fly Free special offer is valid for new bookings made between 1 October - 15 December 2025. Offer available for travel between 1 January - 31 December 2026. Advertised price is per person based on the Everyday fare in a Gold Twin cabin in December 2026, travelling from Sydney to Perth. Subject to availability. Block-out dates apply. Prices may vary. Special offer includes free return flights. Return economy airfares and taxes are valid up to the value of $750 AUD per person. Any additional flight costs will be at an additional expense. Flight offers are available from major capital cities including Sydney, Darwin, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart, Canberra and Auckland, NZ. We are unable to book flights within 4 hours of your train’s scheduled departure or arrival. In some cases, this may require an overnight stay, which will need to be arranged at your own expense. All offers are subject to airline availability. Flight tickets will not be issued until booking deposit has been received by Journey Beyond. Amendments to ticketed flights will incur airline related charges and a $50pp admin fee. Any cancellations of ticketed flights may be subject to third party fees and charges as per Airline terms and conditions. No flight credits will be given for tickets issued under this campaign. Advance Purchase fare type cancellation and payment terms apply. For full terms & conditions visit www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/terms-conditions. Prices correct as at 2 October 2025.
Departing Sydney’s Central Station mid-afternoon, leave city skylines and the fast-paced urban lifestyle behind. Get acquainted with your cabin and fellow travellers as the Indian Pacific heads west winding through the Blue Mountains. Relax in your cabin or socialise in the lounge, enjoying an afternoon tipple on request. Tonight, you will enjoy your first meal on board – a regionally inspired dinner paired with fine wine and beverages. After dinner, consider a nightcap in the lounge before you retire to your cabin. (D)
OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Indian Pacific
This morning prepare for your first Off-Train Experience in Broken Hill, the Silver City. Enjoy light refreshments on your tour as you explore the rich mining heritage of the historic Broken Hill Trades Hall and the striking Miners Memorial overlooking the town. For a different perspective, join Shelita Buffet, Queen of the Outback, for a lively tour along the main drag.
Breakfast and lunch will be served back on board as the Indian Pacific enters the southern tip of the ancient Flinders Ranges.
Arriving in Adelaide in the late afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Adelaide and its surroundings. Choose to enjoy a taste of McLaren Vale with a guided wine tasting and indulgent meal at the iconic Star of Greece restaurant overlooking Gulf St Vincent. Opt for a cheese or gin tasting in the charming Adelaide Hills village of Hahndorf before feasting at Haus, a German restaurant showcasing the best in local produce. Immerse yourself in the heart of the city with Icons of Adelaide, featuring a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Coopers Brewery, a scenic city drive, and a teppanyaki dinner at Shiki followed by a twilight stroll to Adelaide Oval. Alternatively, visit the Adelaide Central Market for a tour and exclusive sit-down dinner.
After dinner, return to the train to continue your journey west. (B,L,D)
Today is all about those amazing outback views as you cross this famous stretch of the Australian interior, the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest stretch of straight railway track in the world. En route, the Indian Pacific calls in to Cook, once-bustling, now almost-ghost town that was originally built as a support town for the railway.
Travelling further west, the next stop is at Rawlinna on the fringe of Australia’s largest sheep station for a dinner under a thousand stars. You’ll arrive at sunset, where the quiet outpost of Rawlinna comes to life with an al fresco long table set up and a seat calling your name (Mar-Oct). During the Winter months guests will be invited to disembark to partake in drinks and canapes served around a bonfire under the evening sky. (B,L,D)
Admire the delightful undulations of the Avon Valley and enjoy a final breakfast on board as the final stage of your transcontinental crossing unfolds, heading into Perth. Transfer to your accommodation, where your 6 Day Margaret River and Rottnest Island Explorer tour begins.
This afternoon, enjoy an introduction to the city of Perth as we take an informative tour of the city, including Kings Park, with the opportunity to take a walk through the Botanical Gardens. This evening, share a special welcome dinner at Reel Restaurant overlooking the Swan River. (B,D)
OVERNIGHT: 1 night DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
This morning, we leave the city and head south to the picturesque Margaret River Region. Renowned for its world class wines and unspoilt coastline, stunning inland rivers, tall timber forests and ancient underground caves, making it one of the most unique destinations on earth. With a short stop enroute, we head to Leeuwin Estate winery for lunch, where we experience a combination of fine wines, food, art and music. Later we head to the tall timber Karri forests of Boranyup and marvel at the sight of these enormous trees, some over 60 metres in height. After a feast of the senses with the forest floor tumbling with wildflowers and ferns, together with the sounds of native birds and the fresh smell of eucalypt, we head to our hotel. Dine tonight at the Margaret River Brewhouse. (B,L,D)
OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Margarets in Town
We spend some free time this morning enjoying the Margaret River township before heading to Gabriel Chocolate, Western Australia’s first bean to bar chocolate maker. Taste the latest range of chocolate bars being made, hear the techniques used to create this delicious chocolate and take a sample with you. Next, we head to Mammoth Cave for a self-guided tour that offers a unique window into the past, over 10,000 fossils once accumulated inside the cave.
When exploring this incredible cave system, you will come face to face with a 50,000-year-old “zygomaturus” jawbone Embedded in the cave wall. From here, we make our way to Yallingup and take in the majestic coastal views out to the Indian Ocean. There is time to wander along the sandy beach and take in the breathtaking scenery. Tonight, dine at a local Margaret River restaurant. (B,L,D)
Leaving the Margaret River Region, we travel to Busselton on Geographe Bay and walk the famous 1.7-kilometre jetty – the longest in Australia. We travel north passing the port city of Bunbury, Australind to Mandurah. Enjoy a fish and chip lunch on the beach at Mandurah before heading to Fremantle. Undertake a sights tour before joining the Rottnest Express ferry to Wadjemup, Rottnest Island. Here, we experience and learn all that Rottnest Island has to offer from ancient history, nature and wildlife, spectacular scenery, walking trails and around 10,000 adorable quokkas. We check-in to our hotel for a 2-night stay. (B,L,D)
OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Rottnest Island
Today we spend the day exploring Rottnest Island, renowned for its 63 stunning beaches and home to the ever-smiling quokka. After a leisurely start, we’ll take an informative bus tour around the island’s most spectacular locations, with insightful commentary. You might even meet a quokka or two along the way. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch (with bubbles!), before spending the afternoon at your leisure back at the resort. Enjoy dinner tonight at the hotel with fellow travellers and reminisce about your amazing trip. (B,L,D)
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, we board the Rottnest Express ferry back to Fremantle. Rejoin our coach before being transferred to Perth where you exploration of Perth, Margaret River and Rottnest Island comes to an end. (B)