12-Nights Across Australia: Rail, Wildlife & Island Discovery from $6,637

Goway Travel

OFFER ID 1722290

Epic Scenery, Iconic Landmarks, Wildlife Encounters Cross Australia in style on this Private-guided trip, pairing iconic cities and wildlife wonders with the epic journey of the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth.

Trip Overview :

Australia’s most iconic rail journey, the “Indian Pacific” takes you across the mighty Nullarbor Plain on this 13 day itinerary from Sydney to Perth – or vice versa.

This trip incorporates our popular Three Capitals Classic itinerary to give you an introduction to three of Australia’s most exciting cities. Sydney greets you with its glistening harbour and iconic sights including Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Canberra is the purpose-built national capital of Australia, with many historic and noteworthy sights including Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial. Meanwhile, Melbourne is a leisure traveller’s delight, as Australia’s undisputed centre for sports, shopping and culture.

Adelaide is your gateway to South Australia. With 4 days to explore the history, wine and wildlife of this vibrant state, you’ll visit the Barossa Valley, Australia’s oldest and most famous wine making region. You’ll also spend a night on Kangaroo Island, home to the famous sea lions of Seal Bay and spectacular natural landmarks like Admiral’s Arch and Remarkable Rocks. The island is also home to other natives including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidnas, platypus and over 250 species of birds.

Board the “Indian Pacific” for your journey to Perth. Spend two nights and a full day onboard this historic train, which allows you to take in the incredible vastness of the Australian outback from the comfort of your seat. Finally, arrive in Perth to enjoy a half day sight-seeing tour, including a Swan River cruise and a visit to neighbouring Fremantle.

Highlights:

Take in Sydney’s icons on a panoramic city tour and savour harbour views over a relaxed lunch cruise.
Journey from Adelaide to the Barossa Valley for fine wines, gourmet food, and vineyard vistas.
Explore Kangaroo Island’s pristine wilderness, meeting sea-lions, koalas, and kangaroos in their natural habitat.
Cross Australia aboard the legendary Indian Pacific, from rolling vineyards to the vast Nullarbor Plain.
Discover Perth and Rottnest Island, from leafy Kings Park to quokkas and turquoise coastal bays.

Included Services:

Private arrival and departure transfers between airports or railway stations and your hotels
3 nights premium accommodation in Sydney
3 nights premium accommodation in Adelaide
3 nights premium accommodation in Perth
Indian Pacific from Adelaide to Perth in a Gold Service Cabin
2-day, 1-night Kangaroo Island in Style tour, including accommodation, guided touring, and select meals
Shared half-day Panoramic Sydney Sights tour
Shared half-day Sydney Harbour View Lunch Cruise
Shared full-day Barossa Food and Wine Experience Tour
Shared half-day Perth and Fremantle City Explorer
Shared full-day Discover Rottnest Island tour

Excluded Services:

Travel insurance
International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
Sydney to Adelaide Flight
Adelaide/Kangaroo Island/Adelaide Flights
Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
Gratuities
Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature
Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

12 nights from $6,637 per person

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Sydney

Transfer: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airportto Sydney - City Centre

Hotel: Paradox Sydney (5 Star Rating)

Set within a beautifully restored 169-year-old sandstone building in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, Paradox Sydney blends timeless elegance with bold individuality. More than a luxury hotel, it’s a destination where heritage meets modern design, and every detail reflects the city’s vibrant spirit. Whether you're here for business or discovery, Paradox Sydney invites you to rest, connect, and return transformed.

Day 2: Half Day Sydney City Tour

Depart your hotel for an unforgettable Panoramic Sydney half day city sights tour. On tour you will visit the historic Rocks area and hear of early convict history. We continue through the financially focused Central Business District (CBD), and Macquarie Street. Marvel at 19th century sandstone architecture such as NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary’s Cathedral. We will continue to Mrs Macquaries Point, to enjoy magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

We then continue through Sydneys Eastern Suburbs, home to the rich and famous. Travelling along the coves and shores of one of the worlds most impressive harbours, we will take a few stops for photo opportunities, including a panoramic photo of Sydney skyline. You will pass through areas such as Kings Cross, Double Bay, Rose Bay before arriving at Watsons Bay, passengers will have the option a short coastal walk with views of the South Pacific Ocean and the entrance to Sydney harbour.

Travel on to famous Bondi Beach where we enjoy a short stop of approximately 30 minutes. Visit the beachfront promenade, put your toes in the sand, enjoy a coffee or cool drink (at own cost). See bronzed Aussie lifesavers and surfers riding the waves of Bondi

Re-board your bus and continue on to Tamarama and Bronte beaches before returning to the city via Centennial Park and Paddington, a trendy district with its elegant terrace houses and boutique shops along Oxford Street.

Final stop of the day is Darling Harbour. Your tour will end at Darling Harbour or Circular Quay. You will need to make your way back to your hotel.

Day 3: Half Day Sydney Harbour Luncheon Cruise

The Harbour Lunch Cruise is a great way to experience spectacular Sydney Harbour over Lunch. Featuring two-course à la carte this is one waterfront restaurant with endless and ever-changing Sydney Harbour views. Sightseeing lunch escapes are a breeze with this zippy 90-minute on-water venue when you can enjoy stunning Sydney Harbour by day with expansive windows offering million-dollar views.

You will see the Harbour's stunning beaches, national parks, world famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge icons and the playgrounds of the rich and famous. This is a photographer's and Instagrammer's dream with spacious outdoor open leisure decks to capture the perfect moments.

Day 4: Sydney to Adelaide

Transfer: Sydney - City Centre to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Transfer: Adelaide Airportto Adelaide - City Centre

Hotel: Majestic Roof Garden Hotel (3 Star Rating)

Located in the heart of Adelaide, offering all the warm and personal service expected of a 4 1/2-star hotel and exuding a blend of old-world comfort with all the modern essentials to meet the needs of today’s guest. Eclectic and luxury shopping, cafes and restaurants surround this popular Hotel, situated a mere few minutes walk from the city’s most popular events, and boasts picturesque roof top views.

Day 5: Full Day Barossa Valley Food & Wine Tour

Travel through the city of Adelaide northwards to the world-renowned Barossa wine region. Your first stop is Pindarie, a family owned and awardwinning cellar door, which feels more like an Australian Homestead than a cellar door. The friendly staff share their stories behind the wines as you sample their famous blends in the heritage sandstone stables, converted into a cellar door. Sit back and admire their stunning vineyard views
while you enjoy some morning tea. There’s time for fun photos by a haystack framed by fabulous views dominated by shiraz vines.

Next you will head to the main street of Tanunda, for some free time to explore the charming boutiques, galleries and shops. Enjoy a photo stop at Mengler Hill Lookout, with fabulous sweeping views across the valley. Then it’s onto Lambert Estate, with panoramic vineyard views and halls of local art. Here you will enjoy a delicious two-course lunch and a wine tasting, including their popular Chocolatier (Chocolate Port).
After lunch, continue onto Chateau Tanunda, which celebrates over 130 years of winemaking history and is viewed by many as the birthplace of the Barossa wine industry. Home to some of the oldest Shiraz wines in the world, you will enjoy a brief guided walk around this magnificent property to share the architecture, grounds, winery facilities and cellar door. You will have time to explore the gardens and the stunning Chateau,
while enjoying a taste of their wine.

Next is a quick stop at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, where you have time to explore their chocolate shop. A viewing wall showcases the crafting of more than 250 chocolate products. Then it’s on to Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, where you will have time to browse the collection of souvenirs to take home, or perhaps enjoy an afternoon treat with a tea/coffee (own cost). Finish the day with a drive along Seppeltsfield Road,
one of the Barossa’s most iconic landscapes, with its historic palm-lined road and rolling hills.

Day 6: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island

Today, we’ll get a feel for Island Life – where things take time, drivers wave as they go by – or even stop for a chat.

Have a cuppa with some home-made treats before taking a walk down a country track through tall Eucalyptus trees where koalas snooze overhead or wake briefly for a feed. Listen for the sounds of the bush – brightly coloured honeyeaters and brilliant parrots, cicadas or perhaps just the sound of silence.

Travel through the Island’s most productive country to the north coast. Walk through the bush with your guide – through strangely shaped trees learning what makes that noise, whose tracks are those, and who left THAT little pile there? Look for small wallabies almost extinct on the mainland, a kangaroo found only on Kangaroo Island and a variety of other birds, plants and animals.

Break for lunch at a private bush camp and enjoy a delicious meal featuring King George whiting (local sea fish), fresh salads and fine South Australian wines.

At Seal Bay Conservation Park take a private tour with your guide among Australian sea-lions on a beautiful sandy beach – an experience similar to that of the Galapagos. Watch pups nursing or playing in the surf, see old bulls bearing the scars of territorial disputes and learn about their unique breeding biology.

Meal(s): Dinner, Lunch

Hotel: Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island (4 Star Rating)

Welcome to the Aurora Ozone Hotel at Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Boasting a truly unique location, set along the foreshore of one of South Australia’s most pristine coastlines.

Experience our quality Kangaroo Island accommodation located on the foreshore with stunning views overlooking Nepean Bay from our Zone Restaurant.

Transfer: Adelaide - City Centre to Adelaide Airport

Day 7: Kangaroo Island Touring & Return to Adelaide

Begin the day travelling through some of the fire-affected landscapes of Kangaroo Island, which are recovering quickly following generous winter rains.

Learn about fire ecology and how nature deals with fire. Some of our native flora species only flower following fire!

Travel into Flinders Chase National Park and explore the massive shapes of Remarkable Rocks, a natural sculpture perched impossibly on top a granite dome plunging into the ocean

Break for an elegant picnic lunch in the bush, or if weather permits, on a spectacular clifftop. Lunch features marinated poached chicken, fresh salads, cheeses accompanied by local wine, beer, soft drinks and spring water.

Evidence of the power of the Southern Ocean swell continues at Admirals Arch – a coastal grotto which provides a haul out for a large colony of Long-nosed fur seals which swim effortlessly through crashing waves.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer: Penneshaw Ferry Port to Cape Jervis Wharf

Transfer: Cape Jervis Wharf to Adelaide Central Bus Station

Hotel: Majestic Roof Garden Hotel (3 Star Rating)

Day 8: Depart Adelaide on the Indian Pacific

Transfer: Adelaide - City Centre to Adelaide Parklands Terminal

Day 9: Onboard the Indian Pacific

Day 10: Arrive in Perth

Transfer: East Perth Terminal to Perth - City Centre

Hotel: Crown Metropol Perth (5 Star Rating)

Crown Metropol Perth offers a stylish and comfortable stay in one of Perth’s premier hotel precincts. This luxurious 5-star hotel combines contemporary design, welcoming service, and excellent amenities, making it a great choice for both leisure and business travellers. Guests can choose from a range of elegantly appointed rooms and suites, each designed with modern furnishings and thoughtful comforts to create a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring the city. Families are warmly welcomed, with child-friendly facilities and services that help make every stay easy and enjoyable. With its convenient location, sophisticated atmosphere, and focus on comfort, Crown Metropol Perth is an excellent base for discovering the best of Perth.

Day 11: Half Day Perth & Freemantle City Tour

Enjoy a fantastic tour taking in Perth and Fremantle giving you a great insight into the city and the alfresco lifestyle Perth people enjoy.

Starting in Perth, the tour takes in all major attractions, including the Western Australian Cricket Ground (WACA). Then onto Kings Park Botanical Gardens where you will have time to walk through the tree canopies on the Tree Top Walk Way.

Continue to Cottesloe Beach and the Historical Fremantle before returning back to Perth.

Day 12: Full Day Rottnest Island Discovery Tour

Your tour today includes return ferry to Rottnest Island and a 90
minute Island Discovery Coach Tour. You will also have free time to
explore the island at leisure.

Rottnest Island has long been admired for white sandy beaches,
idyllic coves and abundant wildlife including the unique Quokka.
Explore the beauty and tranquility of Rottnest as you sit back and
relax in the comfort of an air conditioned coach. This 90-minute
circumnavigation of the island takes you out to some of Rottnest’s
most spectacular locations, with insightful commentary shining a
light on Rotto’s unique flora, fauna, history and culture.

The bus tour makes one stop at Cape Vlamingh, also known as the West End – where passengers can hop off, take a short walk and soak up the views, you might even meet a quokka or two along the way.

Day 13: Depart from Perth

Transfer: Perth - City Centre to Perth Airport

Featured Destinations

Perth (Fremantle)

Kangaroo Island

Adelaide

Adelaide

This elegant city is known for its colonial stone architecture, expansive parklands, lively festivals and incredible sense of space. Explore the museums and libraries of North Terrace, dine on dedicated 'eat streets' or picnic in gardens that sprawl over almost half the city. Go bike riding in Botanic Park or row past rose gardens in Rymill Park. Swim with dolphins or learn to sail in Glenelg or fish from the jetty in Henley. Just beyond the city centre you'll find the picturesque Adelaide Hills and the world-class wineries of the Barossa Valley.

Five ways to immerse yourself in Adelaide:

1. Hit the eat streets

Sample everything from Asian fusion to Argentine cuisine in the exotic, bustling foodhalls of Chinatown. Embrace the alfresco ambience of Rundle Street in Adelaide's East End or live it up in one of the city's many elegant wine bars and fashionable restaurants. Enjoy a beach sunset with your meal in the coastal suburbs of Glenelg and Henley Beach or wind down with a wine at the National Wine Centre. If you're a fresh food addict, Adelaide Central Markets offer premium produce from growers across the state.

2. Feel green and serene in Adelaide's parks

Hire paddleboats and bikes in Elder Park or row past formal rose gardens in Rymill Park. Picnic in the local's beloved Botanic Park or cycle from the hills to the coast in River Torrens Linear Park. For serious tranquility, head to the classic Japanese oasis of Adelaide-Himjei Garden. Adelaide's 29 parks take up almost half of the city, and come with walking trails, quiet spaces and sporting fields for everything from football to archery.

3. Head for the coast

Swim with dolphins or learn to sail in Glenelg, which bustles with sidewalk cafes, alfresco dining and summer entertainment. In the beach suburb of Henley, you can fish from the jetty or go on a culinary world tour at the ethnic food stores and eateries. Explore the museums, markets and historic harbour of Port Adelaide, the city's maritime heart. Or see heritage buildings and colourful summer sideshows in family-friendly Semaphore. Further along the spectacular Le Fevre Peninsula, you can swim on protected beaches and walk one of the state's few heritage-listed jetties at Largs Bay.

4. Soak up Aboriginal and European heritage

Do a cultural tour of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens with traditional custodians the Kaurna people. You'll learn how native plants have been used for sustenance, shelter, ceremonies and medicines for thousands of years. Browse the world's largest collection of Aboriginal antiquities at the Aboriginal Cultures Gallery at the South Australian Museum and visit Tandanya, the National Aboriginal Cultural Institute. Adelaide also has a proud European heritage for you to explore -in the museums and libraries of North Terrace, in Adelaide Town Hall and in Port Adelaide, the state's first declared heritage area.

5. Escape to the hills

Drive to the Adelaide Hills, where the picturesque farmlands and charming villages have inspired many generations of artists. Stay in Bavarian-inspired chalets and browse the bakeries, craft shops and galleries of Hahndorf, Australia's oldest surviving German village. Visit The Cedars, once the gracious old home and studio of famous landscape artists Sir Hans Heysen. Then hit the markets of Lobethal, a fairytale town which celebrates Christmas with metres and metres of colourful lights.

Sydney

Sydney

Soak up Sydney’s gorgeous harbour, seductive outdoor lifestyle and great natural beauty. Kayak under the Sydney Harbour Bridge or wave at the Opera House as you ride a ferry across the harbour to Manly. Learn to surf at Bondi Beach or swim in the calm waters of Coogee. Lose yourself in the cobblestone cul-de-sacs of The Rocks or in the markets, boutiques, cafes and pubs of Paddington. As well as a world-famous harbour and more than 70 sparkling beaches, Sydney offers fabulous food, festivals and 24-7 fun.

Five Sydney Experiences Not to Miss:

1. Explore the historic Rocks

Discover Sydney’s colorful convict history in the harbourside quarter where it all began. Just five minutes from Circular Quay, you can hear stories of hangings and hauntings on a ghost tour, wander the weekend markets or climb the span of the Harbour Bridge. In amongst the maze of sandstone lanes and courtyards, you’ll find historic workman’s cottages and elegant terraces, art galleries, hotels with harbour views and Sydney’s oldest pubs. See people spill out of them onto a party on the cobblestone streets when The Rocks celebrates Australia Day on January 26th, Anzac Day on April 25th and New Years Eve.

2. Hit the world-famous harbour

Sail past the Opera House on a chartered yacht or paddle from Rose Bay in a kayak. Take a scenic cruise from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour, past waterfront mansions, national parks and Shark, Clark, Rodd and Goat islands. Tour historic Fort Denison or learn about the life of Sydney’s first inhabitants, the Gadigal people, on an Aboriginal cultural cruise. Watch the harbour glitter from the green parklands of the Royal Botanic Gardens, which curves around its edge. Or take in the view from a waterfront restaurant in Mosman, on the northern side of the bridge, or Watsons Bay at South Head. Walk from Rose Bay to Vaucluse or Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay, on just some of the 16 spectacular routes hugging the harbour foreshore.

3. Visit Manly on the ferry

Travel across Sydney Harbour on a ferry to Manly, which sits between beaches of ocean surf and tranquil inner harbour. Wander through native bushland on the scenic Manly to Spit Bridge walk, learn to scuba-dive at Cabbage Tree Bay or ride a bike to Fairy Bower. Picnic at Shelly Beach on the ocean and sail or kayak from Manly Wharf round the harbour. Hire a scooter and do a round trip of northern beaches such as Narrabeen and Palm Beach. Explore the shops, bars and cafes along the bustling pine tree-lined Corso and dine at world-class restaurants with water views.

4. Enjoy café culture and top shopping in Paddington

Meander through the Saturday markets, browse fashion boutiques on bustling Oxford Street or discover the antique shops and art galleries in upmarket Woollahra. Visit the 1840s Victoria Barracks Army base, open to the public once a week, and see restored Victorian terraces on wide, leafy streets. Ride or roller-blade in huge Centennial Park, then stop for coffee and lunch on Oxford St or in the mini-village of Five Ways. Catch a movie at an art-house cinema or leaf through a novel at midnight in one of the huge bookstores. Crawl between the lively, historic pubs. They hum even more after a game at the nearby stadium or a race day, when girls and guys arrive in their crumpled trackside finery.

5. Walk from Bondi to Coogee

Take in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean as you walk the winding, sea-sculpted sandstone cliffs between Bondi and Coogee. Swim in the famous Bondi Icebergs rock pool or just watch the swimmers with a sunset cocktail from the restaurant above. See wild waves in Tamarama, nicknamed Glamarama for the beautiful people who lie on its golden sand. From mid-October to November, the stretch from here to Bondi is transformed into an outdoor gallery for the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. You can surf, picnic on the grass or stop for a coffee at family-friendly Bronte. Or swim, snorkel or scuba dive in Clovelly and tranquil Gordon’s Bay. See the graves of poets Henry Lawson, Dorothea Mackellar and aviator Lawrence Hargrave in Waverley Cemetery, on the edge of the cliffs. Finish your tour in the scenic, backpacker haven of Coogee.

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

09/17/2026 - 12/31/2028

from $6,637 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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