Indian Pacific 2026
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Sydney to Perth or vice versa
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Australia’s Great Rail Journeys 2026 Season Release
Uncover exciting 2026 departures & unbeatable last-minute deals for 2024/2025!
Thursday 5th December 2024
From 10:30am | Adelaide Parklands Terminal
Adelaide Parkland Terminal, Richmond Rd, Keswick SA 5035
The Indian Pacific has been making its epic transcontinental crossing between the two oceans that lend it its name for more than half a century. Departing Sydney, this spectacular journey traverses mountain ranges, passing through arid landscapes and goldfields, rocky valleys and subtropical savannahs before arriving into Perth. There’s no better way to experience the spectacular interior landscape of Australia.
Sydney to Perth
4 days, 3 nights
Departs Wednesdays between January - December 2026
Gold Single From $2,590pp
Gold Twin From $2,790pp twin share
Gold Premium From $3,390pp twin share
Platinum From $5,990pp twin share
Inclusions
- 4 days / 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, travelling from Sydney to Perth
- All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
- A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
- Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide and surrounds, Cook, Rawlinna and Perth
DAY 1 - BOARD THE INDIAN PACIFIC IN SYDNEY
Departing Sydney’s Central Station, get acquainted with your cabin and fellow travellers. Leaving city skylines and the fast-paced urban lifestyle behind, the Indian Pacific winds through the Blue Mountains with spectacular views to the left and right. Relax in your cabin or socialise in the lounge with a cup of coffee or 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.
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 - BROKEN HILL AND ADELAIDE
After breakfast, prepare for your first Off Train Experience in Broken Hill, the Silver City. Explore mining heritage through visiting the Broken Hill Trades Hall and the striking Miners Memorial that stands over the town or for a different take on Broken Hill, go on a tour of the main drag with fabulous local Drag Queen sensation, Shelita Buffet.
Art aficionados may opt to visit the captivating Living Desert Sculpture site or take in the exhibitions at the oldest regional art gallery in New South. Alternatively, ignite a sense of nostalgia at Bells Milk Bar, an icon of Broken Hill, sipping on malted milk while a performance by Cindy and Johnny takes you back to the 50’s.
Lunch is 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 for an Off Train Experience, exploring the South Australian Museum or indulging in an epicurean experience. Visit the Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale to sample fine South Australian wines before an indulgent meal, or try a cheese or gin tasting in the charming Adelaide Hills village of Hahndorf before feasting at Haus, Haus – a German restaurant showcasing the best in local produce. Alternatively, visit Adelaide Central Markets for a tour and exclusive sit-down dinner. After dinner, return to the train to continue your journey west.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 - NULLARBOR PLAIN
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 signature dinner under a thousand stars (seasonal).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 - PERTH
Admire the delightful undulations of the Avon Valley and enjoy a final breakfast on board as the final stage of your transcontinental crossing unfolds. On arrival in Perth, take the opportunity to say goodbye to fellow travellers and the crew. You’ve just crossed 4,352 kilometres together on the Indian Pacific.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
*Itineraries based on 2026 season and subject to change, pricing is based on advanced purchase fare in low season. Advertised price is based on June & July 2026 departures. Correct as of 13 November 2024
Perth to Sydney
5 days, 4 nights
Departs Saturdays between January - December 2026
Gold Single From $3,090pp
Gold Twin From $3,390pp twin share
Gold Premium From $4,090pp twin share
Platinum From $6,990pp twin share
Inclusions
- 5 days / 4 nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth to Sydney
- All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
- Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Cook, Barossa Valley, Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains
- Visit Kalgoorlie, a gold rush-era town on the outskirts of the Nullarbor
- Stargaze by a bonfire at the remote town of Cook
- Enjoy a signature dining experience in the Barossa Valley at Seppeltsfield Estate
- Visit Australia’s first heritage listed-city, Broken Hill
- Explore the spectacular Blue Mountains
Day 1 – Perth
Today marks 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.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Kalgoorlie & Cook
Awake to see the sunrise unfold across Australia’s largest outback town, Kalgoorlie. This morning, we’ll delve into this mining towns fascinating past and present, with a visit to the regions gold-rush era, now modern-day, Super Pit mine. Decide how you ant 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 Nullabor Plain. You’ll cross borders and time zones, entering South Australia before dinner. Late evening, the train will put into the almost-ghost-town of Cook for a nightcap, late-night bonfire and stargazing experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – Barossa Valley
Spend the morning travelling through the pastoral lands and communities of remote South Australia as the Indian Pacific cruises past the Flinders Ranges, 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 is part of the evening, as well as 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 vintage Tawny tasting experience.
After dinner, you’ll return to the Indian Pacific, continuing your rail journey through the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – 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 – Blue Mountains & 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 the 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
*Itineraries based on 2026 season and subject to change, pricing is based on advanced purchase fare in low season. Advertised price is based on June & July 2026 departures. Correct as of 13 November 2024
Adelaide to Sydney or vice versa
Adelaide to Sydney
3 days, 2 nights
Departs Mondays between January - December 2026
Gold Single From $1,490pp
Gold Twin From $1,790pp twin share
Gold Premium From $2,090pp twin share
Platinum From $4,290pp twin share
Inclusions
- 3 days / 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, travelling from Adelaide to Sydney
- An exclusive pre-boarding event in Adelaide, including a gourmet dinner and world-class wine
- All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
- A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
- Off Train Experience in Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains
DAY 1 - ADELAIDE
Celebrate the start of your journey with an exclusive “Flavours of South Australia Welcome Dinner”, held at the Adelaide Parklands Terminal, showcasing fabulous food and world-class wine, this dinner promises to deliver the best bottles from around South Australia and sublime regional offerings from both land and sea.
After dinner, you’ll be welcomed aboard the Indian Pacific where you will settle into your cabin, or head to the lounge for a night-cap as you begin your journey towards Sydney.
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 - BROKEN HILL
Crossing the 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 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 3 - BLUE MOUNTAINS & 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 your Indian Pacific train crew) into Sydney Central Station.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
*Itineraries based on 2026 season and subject to change, pricing is based on advanced purchase fare in low season. Advertised price is based on June & July 2026 departures. Correct as of 13 November 2024
Sydney to Adelaide
2 days, 1 night
Departs Wednesdays between January - December 2026
Gold Single From $1,090pp
Gold Twin From $1,190pp twin share
Gold Premium From $1,490pp twin share
Platinum From $2,890pp twin share
Inclusions
- 2 days / 1 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, travelling from Sydney to Adelaide
- All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
- A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
- Explore the Silver City, Broken Hill on a morning Off Train Experience
DAY 1 - SYDNEY
Leave Sydney in the mid-afternoon and enjoy dinner views as the Indian Pacific makes its way through the magnificent Blue Mountains. After a regionally-inspired dinner and all-inclusive fine wines, there is plenty of time for socialising with fellow guests in the lounge. Retire to the comfort of your cabin for a restful night’s sleep as the train rolls onward.
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 - BROKEN HILL AND ADELAIDE
Arrive in Broken Hill in the early hours of the morning and enjoy a choice of off train experiences exploring the historic mining town’s unique cultural and artistic attractions. Head back to the train for breakfast while you journey west and watch the scenery change from semi-arid scrub to the russet and ochre hues of the ancient rock formations of the Southern Flinders Ranges. Arrive in Adelaide by mid-afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
*Itineraries based on 2026 season and subject to change, pricing is based on advanced purchase fare in low season. Advertised price is based on June & July 2026 departures. Correct as of 13 November 2024
Adelaide to Perth or vice versa
Adelaide to Perth
3 days, 2 nights
Departs Thursdays between January - December 2026
Gold Single From $2,290pp
Gold Twin From $2,490pp twin share
Gold Premium From $3,090pp twin share
Platinum From $5,190pp twin share
Inclusions
- 3 days / 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, travelling from Adelaide to Perth
- An exclusive pre-boarding event in Adelaide, including a gourmet dinner and world-class wine
- All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
- A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
- Dinner under a million outback stars at Rawlinna (seasonal)
- Explore the now ghost-town of Cook
DAY 1 - ADELAIDE
Indian Pacific guests heading west from Adelaide to Perth will celebrate the start of their journey with the ‘Flavours of South Australia Welcome Dinner’, held at the Adelaide Parklands Terminal. A showcase of fabulous food and world-class wine, this complimentary pre-boarding event delivers the best bottles from around SA and sublime regional offerings from both land and sea.
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 - NULLARBOR PLAIN
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with expansive desert views, followed by a stop at the outback ghost town of Cook. A spectacular dinner under the stars awaits at Rawlinna (seasonal), the Nullarbor outpost that borders a ‘little’ sheep station of a mere 8,000 square kilometres.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 PERTH
After a restful sleep, sit down for breakfast as the picturesque rolling hills of the Avon Valley pass you by. Perth is your final destination, arriving mid-afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
*Itineraries based on 2026 season and subject to change, pricing is based on advanced purchase fare in low season. Advertised price is based on June & July 2026 departures. Correct as of 13 November 2024
Perth to Adelaide
3 days, 2 nights
Departs Saturdays between January - December 2026
Gold Single From $2,090pp
Gold Twin From $2,290pp twin share
Gold Premium $2,790pp twin share
Platinum From $5,790pp twin share
Inclusions
- 3 days / 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, travelling from Perth to Adelaide
- All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
- A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
- Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie and Cook
DAY 1 - PERTH & KALGOORLIE
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.
Enjoy 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.
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 - KALGOORLIE & 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 - ADELAIDE
Arrive in Adelaide in the afternoon to complete your epic Nullarbor train crossing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
*Itineraries based on 2026 season and subject to change, pricing is based on advanced purchase fare in low season. Advertised price is based on June & July 2026 departures. Correct as of 13 November 2024
Cabins
Gold Single Cabin
Australia’s iconic rail journeys offer purpose-built carriages to do it in superb style. Our Gold Single is a comfortable sleeper cabin option that offers all the luxurious inclusions of the Gold Twin such as fully inclusive dining with three gourmet meals per day, all-inclusive Australian wines, beers, base spirits and non-alcoholic beverages, and your choice of Off Train Experiences as you travel.
- All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant
- Off Train Experiences
- Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising
- All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
- A compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day, private vanity, with shared shower & toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage
- Power outlets and in-cabin safe
- In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
- Complimentary Australian bathroom amenities
- 60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (2 x 30 kg each, to be checked in to the luggage car) plus one small carry-on bag / piece of hand luggage (stored in your cabin)
Gold Twin Cabin
The most popular choice of accommodation on The Ghan and Indian Pacific, Gold Twin cabins have everything you need to make you feel right at home for the amazing experience that lies ahead. This is your private oasis, a superbly comfortable overnight room to recline and let the rhythm of the tracks sway you to sleep ahead of your next adventure. During the day, relax on the three-seater lounge that converts to your upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Enjoy the high quality linen, pillows, doonas and complimentary Australian-made toiletries. Gold Twin cabins have a compact en suite with toilet, washbasin and shower giving you all the comfort, privacy and amenities you require.
- All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences
- Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising
- All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
- A comfortable sleeper cabin featuring upper and lower sleeping berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day
- Private compact en suite featuring a shower and toilet
- In-cabin safe
- In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
- Complimentary Australian bathroom amenities
- Complimentary shuttle bus transfers available between Darwin Terminal and the city centre
- 60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (2 x 30 kg each).
Gold Premium
Gold Premium is a new style of travel, with contemporary cabins that take inspiration from the colours and contours of the Australian outback. Think walnut timber and polished brass details, along with Indigenous prints on the upholstery. The cabins are designed to cocoon guests in comfort and come with exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Gold Dining carriages. Whether you want to share the highlights of your day with fellow guests over an aperitif in the Lounge or relax in your cabin as you admire the colours and contours of the passing landscape, you’ll enjoy special moments throughout the journey and a range of enhanced benefits, such as all-inclusive dining, premium beverages and fascinating Off Train Experiences.
- Newly designed, contemporary cabins
- Premium amenities, luxuriously soft linen and silk eye masks
- Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Gold Premium Dining carriage
- Two-course, regionally inspired lunches and four-course dinners
- All-inclusive premium Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
- All-inclusive Off Train Experiences and preferences on tour selections
- 75kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 25 kg each)
- Priority luggage check-in
- Power outlets in cabin
- In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
- Complimentary shuttle bus transfers available in Darwin and Brisbane to selected hotels in the city centre
Platinum
Stylishly appointed, spacious suites complemented by discreet, personalised service and world-class food and wine make this a very special travel experience. Platinum guests enjoy extras like a full-size en suite, expansive window views from both sides of the train, and exclusive use of the Platinum Club carriage. You’ll also notice the Champagne Bollinger, Australian Appelles Apothecary toiletries, a nightcap at turndown, luxuriously soft linen, and more! It’s this attention to detail that you’ll recall long after your journey’s end.
By day, your cabin is configured as a private lounge with deluxe seating, a table and two ottomans. By night, you’ll enjoy a deep, comfortable sleep as the lounges convert into a comfortable bedroom with either a double or twin beds. It’s the perfect place to relax and take in the amazing views passing by your panoramic windows but, for a more social experience, head to the Platinum Club. Thoughtfully appointed to embody the spirit of the train’s Australian heritage, the décor features quartzite tabletops, timber flooring, brass fittings and leather banquette lounge seating in tones of ash, moss and sepia. The carriage offers a daytime lounge setting with adaptable dining options.
- Spacious Double or Twin cabin almost twice the size of a Gold Premium Twin or Gold Twin cabin
- All-inclusive dining, beverages, and Off Train Experiences
- By day, cabins are set up lounge-style with a moveable table and two ottomans
- By night, lounges are converted to double or twin beds
- En suite equipped with separate shower, vanity with cupboard space, and toilet
- Premium amenities, luxuriously soft linen and silk eye masks
- Power outlets and in-cabin safe
- In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
- Panoramic windows offering views from both sides of the train
- Access to the exclusive Platinum Club for dining and socialising
- Freshly prepared continental breakfasts served upon request in-cabin
- Refreshments served in-cabin
- Transfers at the start and end of your journey available for guests within 60 km of the terminal (Platinum transfers in Darwin are provided in multi-passenger vehicles)
- 90 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 30 kg each)
- Priority luggage check-in
