This itinerary includes seven days to explore the South-West corner, one of Western Australia’s most popular areas. Following a day tour of Perth and the Port of Fremantle we travel south for the next four days. Highlights include the renowned Margaret River wine region, a forest of the famed Karri trees and a cross country visit to the southern coast amongst the sand dunes. All this before a five-day, four-night crossing of Australia’s Nullarbor Plains from Perth to Sydney on the iconic Indian Pacific Train. Here you experience a journey full of contrasts that includes ‘off train’ excursions which add real value to a memorable cross continent experience.
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Depart on Air New Zealand mid-day to arrive in Perth late afternoon. Transfer to inner-city hotel with remainder of afternoon free.
Today’s city tour of Perth includes the famous port of Fremantle, a walk in Kings Park and a beachfront drive. Remainder of the day free to explore at your leisure. Welcome dinner tonight.
Travel south from Perth to the coastal city of Busselton with its 1.8km jetty jutting out into the Indian Ocean, with time here for lunch. Later arrive in Margaret River for a two night stay.
Begin the day with a drive to Cape Leeuwin, the most south / westerly point of Australia where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet. Visit the lighthouse and later the Mammoth Caves, a large limestone cavern where a guided tour is included. Continue to a winery for tasting and lunch. Return to Margaret River.
Located in Western Australia’s far southwest, Margaret River is one of the world’s most isolated wine regions, renowned for its elegant, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. With over 150 wine producers and 5,000 hectares of vines, the region produces around 20% of Australia’s premium wine. We visit one of its boutique wineries.
Today travel inland to the town of Nannup, the home of Cambray Cheese. Lunch in a truffle growing area and onto the former sawmilling town of Pemberton. Spend the next two nights in a lakeside resort in a Karri Forest.
Pemberton, set amongst rich agricultural land and Karri forests won the Top Tourism Town for populations less than 5000.
Today drive through the tall Karri and Jarrah (eucalyptus) trees to enjoy a 4WD experience into the coastal sand dunes and later a peaceful river cruise to the ocean. Return to our lakeside accommodation.
After a leisurely start we travel north to Perth with an afternoon and evening at your leisure to explore the Western Australian Capital.
Morning free before we transfer to the railway station to board ‘Indian Pacific’ train. Depart Perth, travelling in ‘Gold Class’ with time to settle into your comfortable cabin – home for the next five days / four nights.
Wake up in Kalgoorlie and delve into this mining town’s fascinating past and present, with a visit to ‘super pit’ mine. We travel across the Nullarbor Plain before arriving into the almost ghost town of Cook for a late night bonfire and star gazing.
Spend the morning travelling through pastoral lands and communities of remote South Australia before arriving into ‘Two Wells’ where we will transfer to world renowed, wine-producing region of Barossa Valley.
Today we stop at Broken Hill known as Australia’s silver capital. This once-thriving mining town is set to a backdrop of mining tailings, a colourful main street and historic buildings.
Wake up to the iconic Blue Mountains and see the majestic Three Sisters at Echo Point and the breathtaking views at Jamison Valley before arriving in Sydney. Transfer to your hotel for a one-night stay. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight.
After breakfast transfer to the airport for a midday flight, arriving in Auckland early evening.
Please ask us if you would like to extend your stay in Sydney.
| Cost Per Person * Auckland - Auckland | Twin Share | Single |
|---|---|---|
| $14,395 |
$15,130 |
| Business Class Upgrade (limited space) |
+$2050 |
| Premium Economy Class Upgrade (limited space) |
+$680 |
| Early Booking Discount ( 15 March 2027) | $150 |
| Previous International Pukekohe Travel Tour Discount | $100 |
*This is a cash price. Credit cards will incur a 1.5% fee
*Itinerary and costs subject to change, airline and fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment
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Documentation
Currency - The Australian Dollar – ATMs available in major towns
Luggage - Checked-in luggage is not accessible during the train journey. Pack your soft cabin bag with the essentials for the foour nights. Smart casual is recommended for the Queen Adelaide Restaurant on board the train.
Clothing - Daytime – comfortable touring clothes, good walking shoes. Evening – smart casual for hotels and on board the train.
Temperatures Max Min
To ensure the tour is enjoyable for you and others in the group, a high standard of fitness and mobility is required. The train is unstable while travelling, therefore you need to be firm of foot. The ability to walk unaided for 500 metres and negotiate steps and uneven surfaces is essential. Mobility frames and wheelchairs are not practical or permitted. It is expected you will arrive on tour fit, healthy and ready to travel.
By embarking on this transcontinental journey, you’ll be following in the footsteps of those who have dared to venture beyond the city limits – the legendary adventurers, goldrush prospectors and bush pioneers who forged their lives in Australia’s spectacular yet unforgiving interior.
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* Itinerary subject to change