Perth & Ningaloo Reef Escape 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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As if making an epic transcontinental crossing of Australia isn’t enough, the chance to experience another life-long dream awaits at the end of your rail journey. From your eco-resort sitting on the edge of Ningaloo Reef, you have the chance to swim with the gentle giants of the sea – whale sharks or humpback whales.

Perth to Adelaide

Perth to Adelaide

Start your epic journey in an eco-resort sitting right on the edge of Ningaloo Reef. Here, you have the opportunity to swim with the gentle giants of the sea – whale sharks or humpback whales. Step aboard the Indian Pacific and experience the tremendous beauty of the Nullarbor on this timeless rail journey between two great cities.

9 days, 8 night
Departs Sundays between March - October
Gold Single From $11,310pp
Gold Twin From $8,940pp twin share
Gold Premium From $9,370pp twin share
Platinum From $12,155pp twin share

INCLUSIONS

• 3 nights’ accommodation in Perth, including breakfast daily
• 1 day Discover Rottnest tour, including lunch
• Transfer from hotel to Perth Airport
• Return economy flights from Perth to Exmouth
• 3 nights’ accommodation at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, including airport transfers, chef-prepared meals, snacks and beverages, National Park entrance fees and guided wilderness activities
• 1 day Whale Shark Swim (March to July) or Humpback Whale Swim (August to October), including travel onboard a luxury vessel, wetsuits and snorkel gear, morning tea, lunch and beverages
• Transfer from Perth Airport to hotel
• Transfer from Esat Perth Rail Terminal to hotel
• 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Adelaide,
• Including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie and Cook
• 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise to Rottnest Island and meet a quokka
• Discover hidden gems on a remote stretch of Western Australia’s Indian Ocean coast
• Beachside safari camping in eco-luxe wilderness tents nestled in the dunes of Cape Range National Park
• Explore Ningaloo Reef, home to over 500 species of colourful fish
• Swim with the mighty giants of the ocean, whale sharks or humpback whales
• Ponder the vastness of the Australian continent as you cross the Nullarbor Plain
• Experience outback mining heritage in Kalgoorlie Please note itineraries are subject change.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE PERTH

Start your journey in the Western Australian capital of Perth. Check in to your accommodation and spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the many attractions.

OVERNIGHT: 2 nights The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

DAY 2 – ROTTNEST ISLAND

Make your way to Barrack Street Jetty and board Rottnest Express, bound for Rottnest Island, 22kms offshore. On arrival, 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 EXMOUTH AND NINGALOO REEF

You will be transferred to Perth Airport, where your flight to Exmouth transports you to another world. Your eco[1]luxury accommodation for the next three nights, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, is a beachside safari camp with just 16 wilderness tents, surrounded by the pristine bush and beaches of the Cape Range National Park. Enjoy the day exploring this beautiful location, which teems with native wildlife. (B,D)

OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

DAY 4 – NINGALOO REEF

Prepare for a life-changing experience. Depending on the time of year, you have the opportunity to swim with whale sharks (March to July) or humpback whales (August to October) on spectacular Ningaloo Reef. These opportunities are restricted to small groups, and you will be escorted the whole way, travelling aboard a luxury vessel guided from above by a spotter plane. Snorkels and wetsuits are provided, and lunch is included. This is an encounter with nature that you’ll never forget. (B,L,D)

PERTH AND NINGALOO REEF ESCAPE

DAY 5 – NINGALOO REEF

Today is yours to enjoy more of Ningaloo from your Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef base. Go snorkelling along the coral reef on your doorstep and swim among 500 species of fish, 250 species of coral and 600 species of mollusc. Alternatively, join a guided walk through spectacular Mandu Mandu and Yardie Creek Gorges, go kayaking or try your hand at fishing. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 – NINGALOO REEF AND EXMOUTH TO PERTH

Your morning flight back to Perth leaves the afternoon free to take in more of the Western Australian Capital once you are transferred to your hotel from Perth Airport. (B)

OVERNIGHT: 1 night The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

DAY 7 – 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 8 – 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 9 – 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 your journey comes to an end with memories made for sharing. (B,L

Adelaide to Perth

Adelaide to Perth

As if making an epic crossing of Australia’s vast Nullarbor Plain isn’t enough, the chance to experience another lifelong dream awaits at the end of your rail journey. From your eco-resort sitting right on the edge of Ningaloo Reef, you have the chance to swim with the gentle giants of the sea – whale sharks or humpback whales.

9 days, 8 night
Departs Thursdays between March - October 2026
Gold Single From $11,475pp
Gold Twin From $9,110pp twin share
Gold Premium From $9,625pp twin share
Platinum From $11,570pp 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
• 3 nights’ accommodation in Perth, including breakfast daily
• Full day Discover Rottnest tour, including lunch
• Transfer from hotel to Perth Airport
• Return economy flights from Perth to Exmouth
• 3 nights’ accommodation at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, including airport transfers, chef-prepared meals, snacks and beverages, National Park entrance fees and guided wilderness activities
• 1 day Whale Shark Swim (March to July) or Humpback Whale Swim (August to October), including travel onboard a luxury vessel, wetsuits and snorkel gear, morning tea, lunch and beverages
• Transfer from Perth Airport to hotel
• 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners

HIGHLIGHTS

• Witness the barren beauty of the Nullarbor Plain
• Discover the almost-ghost town of Cook
• Cruise to Rottnest Island and meet a quokka
• Discover hidden gems on a remote stretch of Western Australia’s Indian Ocean coast
• Beachside safari camping in eco-luxe wilderness tents nestled in the dunes of Cape Range National Park
• Explore Ningaloo Reef, home to over 500 species of colourful fish
• Swim with the mighty giants of the ocean: whale sharks or humpback whales

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. (D)

OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Indian Pacific

DAY 2 – INDIAN PACIFIC, NULLARBOR PLAIN

Today is all about those amazing outback views as you cross this famous stretch of the Australian interior, the ancient 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). (B,L,D)

DAY 3 – INDIAN PACIFIC, 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, heading into Perth. Transfer to your accommodation, where connection with the Indian Ocean begins. (B)

OVERNIGHT: 2 nights The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

DAY 4 – ROTTNEST ISLAND

Make your way to Barrack Street Jetty and board Rottnest Express, bound for Rottnest Island, 22kms offshore. On arrival, 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 5 – PERTH TO EXMOUTH AND NINGALOO REEF

You will be transferred to Perth Airport, where your flight to Exmouth transports you to another world. Your eco[1]luxury accommodation for the next three nights, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, is a beachside safari camp with just 16 wilderness tents, surrounded by the pristine bush and beaches of the Cape Range National Park. Enjoy the day exploring this beautiful location, which teems with native wildlife. (B,D)

OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

PERTH AND NINGALOO REEF ESCAPE

DAY 6 – NINGALOO REEF

Prepare for a life-changing experience. Depending on the time of year, you have the opportunity to swim with whale sharks (March to July) or humpback whales (August to October) on spectacular Ningaloo Reef. These opportunities are restricted to small groups, and you will be escorted the whole way, travelling aboard a luxury vessel guided from above by a spotter plane. Snorkels and wetsuits are provided, and lunch is included. This is an encounter with nature that you’ll never forget. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 – NINGALOO REEF

Today is yours to enjoy more of Ningaloo from your Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef base. Go snorkelling along the coral reef on your doorstep and swim among 500 species of fish, 250 species of coral and 600 species of mollusc. Alternatively, join a guided walk through spectacular Mandu Mandu and Yardie Creek Gorges, go kayaking or try your hand at fishing. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 – NINGALOO REEF AND EXMOUTH TO PERTH

Your morning flight back to Perth leaves the afternoon free to take in more of the Western Australian Capital once you are transferred to your hotel from Perth Airport. (B)

OVERNIGHT: 1 night The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

DAY 9 – FAREWELL

After breakfast, check out of your accommodation with memories made for sharing. (B

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