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Indian Pacific

Four days across a continent — from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean

About the Train

From the shores of the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, the Indian Pacific's rails bind southern Australia in a single extraordinary crossing. The train combines elegantly modern suites with the retro-Edwardian grandeur of the Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car, and panoramic windows that frame the passing continent in all its ancient vastness.

Whether you travel westbound to Perth or eastbound to Sydney, the journey offers opportunities to step off the train and explore highlights along the route — the gold-rush streets of Kalgoorlie, the wine regions of the Barossa Valley, a lamb roast under the Nullarbor stars at Rawlinna, and the majesty of the Blue Mountains. Shorter itineraries between Adelaide and Sydney or Adelaide and Perth are also available on request.

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Accommodation

Platinum Service

Platinum cabins offer a spacious double or twin configuration — nearly twice the size of a Gold Twin — with a private en suite featuring a separate shower, hair dryer and premium Australian amenities. By day, the cabin is set up lounge-style with a moveable table and two armchairs; by night it transforms into a luxurious bedroom. All-inclusive dining, beverages, off-train excursions, in-cabin continental breakfast on request, and chauffeur transfers (within 60 km) are included, along with access to the exclusive Platinum Club.

Gold Twin

The compact Gold Twin Berth Sleeper Cabin offers a comfortable three-seater lounge by day, converting to upper and lower sleeping berths at night. A private en suite includes toilet, wash basin, hair dryer and shower. Gold Twin cabins are available for solo travellers subject to a single supplement.

Gold Single

Gold Single Berth Sleeper Cabins feature a comfortable lounge chair and footrest by day and a single-level sleeping berth at night. Shared shower and toilet facilities are located at either end of the carriage.

Gold Superior

A limited number of Gold Superior cabins are available on each departure, featuring a ¾-size double bed with an additional fold-down upper berth, a lounge area, TV and DVD player, mini-bar and private en suite. These sell out quickly.

All Gold Service guests dine in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, where the menu blends Australian and international cuisine — from saltwater barramundi to grilled kangaroo fillet — paired with a generous selection of Australian wines, beers and spirits.

Itineraries

Choose the journey that calls to you. Each itinerary may be reserved through our concierge.

Perth – Adelaide / Sydney – Adelaide
Perth ↔ Adelaide / Sydney ↔ Adelaide
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Shorter segments of the full trans-continental route are available on request, connecting Adelaide with either Perth or Sydney. Adelaide also serves as the hub for onward journeys on The Ghan to Darwin or The Great Southern to Brisbane.

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Perth to Sydney
3 nights · 4 days · Perth → Sydney
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Departing Perth on Saturday afternoons, this four-day westward crossing passes through the Avon Valley wheat belt, the gold-rush town of Kalgoorlie, the ancient Nullarbor Plain and Adelaide, before climbing through the Blue Mountains into Sydney.

Day 1 – Perth to Kalgoorlie

Perth departs at 16:30. The train climbs through the scenic Avon Valley and into Western Australia's expansive wheat belt before arriving late evening in Kalgoorlie, the legendary gold-rush town. After a short stop the journey continues overnight.

Day 2 – Nullarbor Plain

Sunrise arrives as the train moves through mallee scrub and onto the ancient Nullarbor Plain — Latin for 'no trees' — a barren landscape unchanged for millennia. The once-thriving railway community of Cook, now a ghost town, marks the midpoint of the world's longest single stretch of straight track. The evening ends with dinner and relaxed conversation in the Outback Explorer Lounge.

Day 3 – Adelaide and Broken Hill

Arriving in Adelaide in the morning, guests choose from a guided city coach tour, a visit to the Adelaide Oval, or a progressive breakfast tour of the Adelaide Central Market. In Broken Hill, options include the Regional Art Gallery of NSW, The Big Picture (a 100-metre acrylic panorama of the Outback), or a visit to The Palace Hotel — made famous by The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Day 4 – Sydney

Wake to the picturesque Blue Mountains. See the majestic Three Sisters at Echo Point and the views across Jamison Valley, then complete the journey via a hosted chartered NSW rail service into Sydney Central Station, arriving at 12:25.

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Sydney to Perth
3 nights · 4 days · Sydney → Perth
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Departing Sydney on Wednesday afternoons, this eastward crossing winds through the Blue Mountains, down to Adelaide and the Barossa Valley, across the infinite Nullarbor Plain and into Perth — a journey of breathtaking contrasts.

Day 1 – Sydney

The train departs Sydney at 13:55 (13:25 September–November), winding through the breathtaking Blue Mountains. Enjoy time onboard before a regionally inspired dinner paired with all-inclusive wines and beverages. Drinks in the lounge or an early night — the choice is yours.

Day 2 – Barossa Valley and Adelaide

Lunch is served as the Indian Pacific enters the southern tip of the spectacular Flinders Ranges. Arriving in Adelaide in the afternoon, guests may choose a city tour, a visit to the world-famous Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale wine regions (seasonal), or a trip to the Adelaide Hills with a stop in the culinary village of Hahndorf.

Day 3 – Nullarbor Plain

Awake to the seemingly endless expanse of the Nullarbor Plain and breakfast while travelling along the longest stretch of straight railway track in the world. This evening (seasonal), guests are invited to dine under the brilliant desert stars at Rawlinna — a traditional Outback lamb roast beneath the Nullarbor sky.

Day 4 – Perth

Breakfast is served as the train passes through the cool green vales of the Avon Valley, arriving in Perth at 15:00 after a final onboard lunch.

from AUD 2,590 per person

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Departure Dates

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Cabins & Prices

Cabin / SuiteBasisPrice
Platinum Doubleper person, Flexible fare, High Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 10,690
Platinum Doubleper person, Everyday fare, High Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 9,390
Platinum Doubleper person, Flexible fare, Shoulder Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 9,590
Platinum Doubleper person, Everyday fare, Shoulder Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 8,390
Platinum Doubleper person, Flexible fare, Low Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 7,990
Platinum Doubleper person, Everyday fare, Low Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 6,990
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Flexible fare, High Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 5,990
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Everyday fare, High Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 5,290
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Advanced fare, High Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 4,690
Gold Singleper person, Flexible fare, High Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 5,290
Gold Singleper person, Everyday fare, High Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 4,790
Gold Singleper person, Advanced fare, High Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 4,190
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Flexible fare, Shoulder Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 5,090
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Everyday fare, Shoulder Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 4,590
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Advanced fare, Shoulder Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 3,890
Gold Singleper person, Flexible fare, Shoulder Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 4,590
Gold Singleper person, Everyday fare, Shoulder Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 4,090
Gold Singleper person, Advanced fare, Shoulder Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 3,490
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Flexible fare, Low Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 4,390
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Everyday fare, Low Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 3,990
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Advanced fare, Low Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 3,390
Gold Singleper person, Flexible fare, Low Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 3,990
Gold Singleper person, Everyday fare, Low Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 3,590
Gold Singleper person, Advanced fare, Low Season, Perth–SydneyAUD 3,090
Platinum Doubleper person, Flexible fare, High Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 8,990
Platinum Doubleper person, Everyday fare, High Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 7,890
Platinum Doubleper person, Flexible fare, Shoulder Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 8,190
Platinum Doubleper person, Everyday fare, Shoulder Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 7,190
Platinum Doubleper person, Flexible fare, Low Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 6,890
Platinum Doubleper person, Everyday fare, Low Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 5,990
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Flexible fare, High Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 4,790
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Everyday fare, High Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 4,290
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Advanced fare, High Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 3,690
Gold Singleper person, Flexible fare, High Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 4,390
Gold Singleper person, Everyday fare, High Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 3,890
Gold Singleper person, Advanced fare, High Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 3,290
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Flexible fare, Shoulder Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 4,190
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Everyday fare, Shoulder Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 3,790
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Advanced fare, Shoulder Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 3,190
Gold Singleper person, Flexible fare, Shoulder Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 3,790
Gold Singleper person, Everyday fare, Shoulder Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 3,390
Gold Singleper person, Advanced fare, Shoulder Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 2,890
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Flexible fare, Low Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 3,790
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Everyday fare, Low Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 3,390
Gold Twin Doubleper person, Advanced fare, Low Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 2,790
Gold Singleper person, Flexible fare, Low Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 3,390
Gold Singleper person, Everyday fare, Low Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 2,990
Gold Singleper person, Advanced fare, Low Season, Sydney–PerthAUD 2,590

Prices are indicative and subject to change and availability. Contact us for the latest rates and offers.

Destinations on This Journey

In-depth guides to the places you'll visit — what to see and where to eat at each stop.

Questions About the Indian Pacific

What is the Nullarbor Plain crossing and why do people talk about it so much?+
The Nullarbor (Latin for "no trees") is a vast, ancient limestone plain the train crosses over roughly two days, including the world's longest straight stretch of railway track — nearly 478 kilometres without a single curve. There is genuinely nothing but horizon in every direction, and many guests find the sheer scale and silence more moving than any single landmark on the trip. It's often the single most-talked-about stretch of the entire journey.

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Do you really serve a lamb roast in the middle of the outback?+
Yes — one of the trip's signature moments is stepping off the train at the remote siding of Rawlinna, deep in the Nullarbor, for a lamb roast dinner under an open, star-filled sky, often with a bonfire and local hospitality from one of the world's largest sheep stations. It's an unforgettable contrast to the white-tablecloth dining on board and a highlight guests mention again and again. Ask Palace Trains whether this excursion is running on your chosen departure.

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How far in advance should I book, and how do I check availability?+
Popular departures, especially Platinum cabins in shoulder-season months, can sell out months ahead, so we recommend booking as early as your travel plans allow. The fastest way to check real-time availability and current pricing (from AUD 2,590 per person) is to speak directly with our specialists. Call Palace Trains toll-free at 1-800-724-5120 or email travel@palacetours.com to start your reservation.

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