Margaret River Indulgence 2026

Overview

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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

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This epic journey will take you across Australia from South to West, experiencing sensational food and wine and unforgettable Off Train Experiences. dores.

Perth to Adelaide

Perth to Adelaide

Touring Western Australia’s beautiful Margaret River region is the perfect primer for the culinary adventure ahead on the Indian Pacific. Margaret River is an internationally acclaimed producer of not only premium wines and is also home to regional specialty food and artisan providores, along with stunning natural assets. This makes for a wonderfully indulgent start to your journey

8 days, 7 night
Departs Mondays between January - December 2026
Gold Single From $4,985pp 
Gold Twin From $4,615pp twin share
Gold Premium From $5,045pp twin share
Platinum From $7,835pp twin share

INCLUSIONS

• 3 nights’ accommodation in Perth, including breakfast daily

• 3 day Margaret River Escape, including accommodation and personalised touring

• 1 day Discover Rottnest tour, including lunch

• Transfer from hotel to East Perth Rail Terminal

• 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie and Cook

• 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners

HIGHLIGHTS

• Stroll along Busselton Jetty, the longest timber jetty in the Southern Hemisphere

• Delight in the flavours of Margaret River wine, coffee, cheese, olive oil and chocolate

• Go underground at the spectacular Mammoth Cave

• View the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

• Meet the quokkas on Rottnest Island

• Experience outback mining heritage in Kalgoorlie

• Ponder the vastness of the Australian continent as you cross the Nullarbor Plain

DAY 1 – ARRIVE PERTH

After making your own way to Perth, settle into your accommodation and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

OVERNIGHT: 2 nights DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront

DAY 2 – ROTTNEST ISLAND

Make your way to Barrack Street Jetty and board Rottnest Express, bound for Rottnest Island, 22kms offshore. A 90-minute air-conditioned bus tour around ‘Rotto’ takes you to some spectacular locations, including Wadjemup Lighthouse and the boardwalk lookout at the rugged west end. Feast on a delicious lunch before exploring the island at your leisure – make sure you meet a quokka. Return to Perth by ferry in the afternoon. (B,L)

DAY 3 – PERTH TO MARGARET RIVER

Your day starts with a picturesque drive south to the fabulous Margaret River region, with several stops along the way. In Mandurah, a coffee break by the foreshore is followed by a visit to the Featured Wood Gallery in Bunbury. At Busselton, walk off your delicious lunch with a stroll along the longest timber jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Next is a visit to everyone's favourite, the Margaret River Chocolate Company, with its beautiful handmade chocolate truffles and more. From here, we travel along the coast and see the action at Surfers Point, where the world's best surfers come to compete. We’ll also see where the Margaret River meets the Indian ocean. Visiting the quaint coastal town of Prevelly, we’ll learn of the fascinating wartime connection with Crete and see Prevelly's charming Greek memorial chapel. (Please note we sometimes switch this around and include this on Day 4or 5). Continuing along the coast, we’ll arrive at our overnight accommodation. The evening is at leisure. Your guide will suggest options for dinner, which is at your own expense. (B,L)

OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Margaret’s Beach Resort or Margaret In Town

DAY 4 – MARGARET RIVER

Today is all about exploring the region’s stunning scenery and fantastic natural and cultural attractions. We’ll start by visiting Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park and see remains of megafauna over 50,000 years old found at Mammoth Cave, a gigantic, underground limestone cave.

MARGARET RIVER INDULGENCE

Next is a scenic drive through the majestic Boranup Karri Forest, where awe-inspiring trees tower over 65m tall. This forest is a feast for the senses, with the forest floor carpeted with wildflowers, orchids and fungi (in season),together with the sounds of native birds and the fresh smell of eucalyptus. We’ll continue south to picturesque Hamelin Bay, where a jetty once stood. Built for exporting timber, this old jetty has been in ruins for many years. The bay is now known for the friendly stingrays that cruise the shallow waters. Passing through the hilltop coastal town of Augusta, we’ll have views of the Blackwood River on the way to the historic Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Australia's tallest mainland lighthouse. Here, you will be able to see the Southern Ocean meeting the Indian Ocean. Learn what life was like for the lighthouse keepers and their families on a guided tour. Lunch will be at either The Colour Patch, overlooking the beautiful Blackwood River, or at Hamelin Bay Wines, with magnificent views over there Karridale vineyard. Both have delicious options for lunch to match with a glass of wine or beer. This afternoon, there is time to explore the town of Margaret River before returning to your accommodation. Your evening is at leisure, with dinner at your own arrangements. (B,L)

DAY 5 – MARGARET RIVER TO PERTH

Today is all about food and wine. Visit Yahava Koffee Works, where the proprietors are so passionate about coffee that they travel the world looking for the best coffee beans, which are then roasted in house. Indulge in tastings while you learn how to make the perfect cup of coffee. Margaret River is famous for award-winning wineries and cellar doors. Today, we visit two wineries for tastings. At the second winery, your premium wine tasting will be paired with local cheeses from the Margaret River Dairy Co. Your gourmet day continues at Olio Bello, an olive oil farm. Experience first-hand the subtle flavours of extra virgin olive oil, including citrus pressed oils and enjoy a tasing of the incredible range of condiments. The Olio Bello Café has a menu inspired by their award-winning oils and fresh farm produce and this is where we sit down for a delicious lunch accompanied by a glass of wine, beer or juice. After lunch, your Margaret River Escape concludes as you return to your Perth accommodation. (B,L)

OVERNIGHT: 1 night DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront

DAY 6 – BOARD THE INDIAN PACIFIC IN PERTH

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out and being transferred to the Indian Pacific.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. (B,D)

OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Indian Pacific

DAY 7 – 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. (B,D)

DAY 8 – INDIAN PACIFIC, ADELAIDE

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

Adelaide to Perth

Adelaide to Perth

This epic journey will take you across the vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain, on an incredible journey covering three days of sensational food and wine and unforgettable Off Train Experiences. Upon arrival in Perth, the adventure
continues, as you head to the world-renowned Margaret River region, home to some of Western Australia’s finest wineries and providores.

8 days, 7 night
Departs Thursdays between January - December 2026
Gold Single From $5,160pp
Gold Twin From $4,785pp twin share
Gold Premium From $5,300pp twin share
Platinum From $7,250pp twin share

INCLUSIONS

• 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Adelaide to Perth, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Cook and Rawlinna
• Transfer from East Perth Rail Terminal to hotel
• 1 nights’ accommodation in Perth, including breakfast
• 2 Nights Margaret River Escape, including accommodation, personalised touring, breakfast & lunch
• 2 nights’ accommodation in Perth, including breakfast daily
• 1 day Discover Rottnest tour, including lunch
• 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners

HIGHLIGHTS

• Witness the barren beauty of the Nullarbor Plain
• Discover the almost-ghost town of Cook
• Stroll along Busselton Jetty, the longest timber jetty in the Southern Hemisphere
• Delight in the flavours of Margaret River wine, coffee, cheese, olive oil and chocolate
• Go underground at the spectacular Mammoth Cave
• View the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
• Meet the quokkas on Rottnest Island

DAY 1 – BOARD THE INDIAN PACIFIC IN ADELAIDE

Start your journey with a delicious welcome dinner before joining the Indian Pacific, where you can settle into your cabin or mingle with fellow travellers in the Outback Explorer Lounge over a nightcap.
OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Indian Pacific

DAY 2 – INDIAN PACIFIC, NULLARBOR PLAIN

Today, wake up and marvel at the barren beauty of the Nullarbor Plain. Taking its name from the Latin meaning ‘no trees’, the ancient plain conjures a sense of limitless space and time, making this journey all about amazing outback views as you cross this famous stretch of the Australian interior. Dinner this evening is under an outback sky on the edge of the country’s largest sheep station at Rawlinna. (seasonal).

DAY 3 – INDIAN PACIFIC, PERTH

Watch the delightful Avon Valley pass by as the final stage of your rail journey unfolds, heading into Perth, where your connection with the Indian Ocean begins. Check in to your accommodation and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
OVERNIGHT: 1 night DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront   

DAY 4 – PERTH TO MARGARET RIVER

Your adventure starts with a picturesque drive south to the Margaret River  region, with several stops on route. A coffee break by the foreshore in Mandurah is followed by a visit to the Featured Wood Gallery in Bunbury. At Busselton, walk off your delicious lunch with a stroll along the longest timber  jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. After lunch, visit the Origins Market and  enjoy a wine tasting with Marri Wood Estate in collaboration with Jilyara Wines or explore the markets further and taste some of the local gourmet product on  display. Next is a visit to the Margaret River Chocolate Company, with its  beautiful handmade truffles. From here, we travel along the coast and visit the coastal town of Prevelly, before continuing along the coast to your
overnight accommodation.
OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Margaret’s Beach Resort 

DAY 5 – MARGARET RIVER

Explore the region further, including Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, where the remains of megafauna over 50,0000-years-old is found at Mammoth Cave. Take a scenic drive through the majestic Boranup Karri Forest, with towering trees and continue south to Hamelin Bay, known for the friendly stingrays that cruise the shallow waters. Pass through the hilltop town of Augusta on the way to the historic Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, where you will take a guided tour. Lunch will be at either The Colour Patch, overlooking the Blackwood River, or at Hamelin Bay Wines, with views over the Karridale vineyard. After lunch is a visit a small boutique winery for a wine tasting. In the afternoon, there is time to explore the town of Margaret River, before returning to your accommodation.

DAY 6 – MARGARET RIVER TO PERTH

Today is all about food and wine. Visit the 'Yahava Koffee Works', who are so passionate about coffee, they travel the world looking for the best coffee beans which are roasted in house. Indulge in delicious tastings while you learn how to make the perfect cup of coffee from the experts. Margaret River is famous for award winning wineries and cellar doors. Today we visit two different wineries for tastings. At the second winery, your premium wine tasting will be accompanied with local cheeses from the Margaret River Dairy Co. You gourmet day continues at 'Olio Bello', an olive oil farm. Experience first-hand the subtle flavours of extra virgin olive oil including citrus pressed oils and sensations with a tasing of the incredible range of condiments. The Olio Bello Café has a menu inspired by their award-winning oils and fresh farm produce and is where we sit down for a delicious lunch accompanied by a glass or wine, beer or juice. After lunch, your Margaret River Escape concludes as you return to your Perth accommodation for some time to relax.
OVERNIGHT: 2 nights DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront

DAY 7 – ROTTNEST ISLAND

Make your way to Barrack Street Jetty, a short stroll from your hotel, and board the Rottnest Express bound for Rottnest Island, 22kms offshore. A 90-minute airconditioned bus 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 meet a quokka. Return to Perth by ferry in the afternoon. 

DAY 8 – FAREWELL

It’s time to check out of your accommodation after a rich and rewarding discovery of the south-west of Western Australia. 

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