The unified line from east to west was completed in 1969, and the Indian Pacific remains one of the longest and most spectacular train journeys in the world. This iconic train journey travels across Australia from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean from Perth to Sydney or vice versa.

Along the way, you will see the stunning scenery from the mountains to the desert, historic as well as famous cities and also Australian wildlife in their own natural habitats.

The route runs from Perth to Sydney, via Adelaide or vice versa.
Trip duration 4 days, 3 nights, 65 hours.
The distance is 4352 km.

Availability all year round, departures:
Sundays from Perth
Wednesdays from Sydney
 
Examples of excursions and experiences:

Sydney – Adelaide – Perth

• Broken Hill

• Adelaide (optional: Barossa Valley / McLaren Vale / Hahndorf)

• Rawlinna

• Cook

Explore the historic mining town of Broken Hill. Today, the city is also known for its artistic culture. You can choose one of the following day trips:

• The Miners Memorial and Trades Hall

• Pro Hart Gallery

• The Living Desert
   

Spend the day exploring the secrets and culture of Adelaide or embark on a wine tour of the famous Barossa or McLaren wine regions. Or would you rather go sample local delicacies in the historic town of Hanhdorf in the Adelaide Hills?

You can choose one of the following excursions:

• Barossa Valley (winter) or McLaren Vale (summer)

• Hanhdorf

• The South Australian Museum

If you start your trip from Adelaide, you can enjoy the flavours of Southern Australia for dinner before boarding.

Experience Cook, which was founded in 1917 at the same time as the railway was built. Here you will see the longest straight section of railway in the world, 478 km. Cook’s Hospital is closed and the pool is empty, but you have the opportunity to walk around the city, where only four people live permanently today.

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Get off the train in the middle of nowhere at Rawlinna. You will enjoy roast lamb dinner under the stars at the one of Australian largest sheep farms (weather permitting). During the hottest months, dinner is served on the train, after which you can enjoy performances outdoors under the stars.

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Perth - Adelaide - Sydney

• Kalgoorlie

• Adelaide

• Broken Hill

• Blue Mountains

Experience the gold rush in the mining town of Kalgoorlie. When Paddy Hannan found gold here in 1893, Australia’s biggest gold rush began. You will visit Hannan’s North Tourist mine, where you will see a short play.

Wake up to a spectacular sunrise in Rawlinna, where you get off the train and enjoy your morning coffee, tea or juice.

Experience Cook, which was founded in 1917 at the same time as the railway was built. Here you will see the longest straight section of railway in the world, 478 km. Cook’s Hospital is closed and the pool is empty, but you have the opportunity to walk around the city, where only four people live permanently today.

Once in Adelaide, you have one of the following morning trips to choose from:

• Adelaide City and River Walking Tour (Summer Months Only)

• Adelaide Oval Tour

• Breakfast at Adelaide Central Market

• City tour and attractions

 

You will arrive in the mining town of Broken Hill in the evening. The city is known for its artistic culture, so you have an art-focused tour to choose from:

• The Main Drag

• The Regional Art Gallery

• The Big Picture

Along the way, you’ll also see the Blue Mountains, a wold heritage site. You can see the peaks of the mountains and also the plains. Here you have the option of an optional excursion to admire the scenery either on foot or by cable car until you continue to Sydney.
 
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