DAY 1
ARRIVE PERTH
Make your way to Perth where your holiday experience starts after checking in to your accommodation. The rest of the day is at your leisure to discover the many attractions of Perth.OVERNIGHT: Mercure Perth
DAY 2
ROTTNEST ISLAND
Make your way to Barrack Street Jetty a short stroll from your hotel and board the Rottnest Express bound forRottnest 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. 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. (B,L)
DAY 3
PERTH AT LEISURE
It might be the largest state in Australia, but WesternAustralia’s capital city is a conveniently compact centre,packed with things to see and do. Enjoy your day at leisure in Perth visiting Kings Park, Barrack Square or some of the many museums and galleries. (B)
DAY 4
BOARD THE INDIAN PACIFIC IN PERTH
This morning join the Indian Pacific and, before long, you’ll be heading through the delightful Avon Valley. Take time out to enjoy this iconic train and its many creature comforts. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the Outback Explorer Lounge with fellow travellers in anticipation of your late-night arrival into the gold-mining township of Kalgoorlie where you’ll enjoy an Off Train Excursion. OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Indian Pacific (B,L,D)
DAY 5
INDIAN PACIFIC, NULLARBOR PLAIN
Wake to a spectacular Nullarbor sunrise. Relax throughout the day taking in the outback vistas before visiting the extraordinary and slightly eerie ghost town of Cook, home to a thriving population of four. (B,L,D)
DAY 6
INDIAN PACIFIC, ADELAIDE
As the landscape changes again and rich ochre sands make way for forests and farmlands, you will arrive into Adelaide in the morning where a range of Off Train Excursions are on offer. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Adelaide Oval or see the highlights of the city on foot or by coach. After a rewarding experience in the South Australian capital, return to the Indian Pacific to continue the journey toward Sydney. (B,L,D)
DAY 7
INDIAN PACIFIC, BLUE MOUNTAINS AND SYDNEY
Wake this morning to take in the full spectacle of the Blue Mountains on Sydney’s doorstep. After your arrival into Katoomba, select from numerous mountain experiences.See the majestic Three Sisters at Echo Point and the views at Jamison Valley before the culmination of your epic transcontinental crossing. (
