Indian Pacific Railway Journey & Western Australia
Post-Eclipse Indian Pacific Rail Journey | Sydney - Perth
July 26 - August 4, 2028
Join Sirius Travel for an epic post-eclipse adventure on the iconic, all-inclusive Indian-Pacific luxury transcontinental train crossing Australia from Sydney on the Pacific Ocean to Perth on the Indian Ocean. The train journey portion of the trip takes travelers across the expanse of southern Australia over four days as you enjoy sensational food and wine, expansive scenery, and unforgettable off-train experiences. Upon arrival in Perth travelers will continue their adventure to the wild and unique central coast of Western Australia, home to endless stretches of beautiful white beaches and crystal clear water: the west coast of Australia is a feast of unique geology, beautiful outback, and stunning marine life.
Trip Highlights
July 26-29, 2028 – Indian-Pacific portion of the tour
There’s nothing like putting down your suitcase and allowing your journey to simply unfold. Once you step aboard the train, you can relax, knowing everything has been considered and included in your fare. From world-class food and wine to a range of immersive off train experiences included in your fare, the hardest decision you’ll need to make is what to have for lunch and which experience to join.
- 4 days / 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, travelling from Sydney to Perth
- All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
- A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
- Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide and surrounds, Cook, and Rawlinna
July 29 – August 3, 2028 – Central west coast and Rottnest
- Transfer from East Perth Rail Terminal to hotel
- 3 nights’ accommodation in Perth, including breakfast daily
- 4 day Monkey Mia Adventure, including 3 nights accommodation and personalised touring
- 1 day Grand Rottnest Island tour, including light lunch
- Meals included on this portion: daily breakfasts, 2 lunches
Pricing and Terms
Payment
- ADULT: 18 and older – maximum occupancy of 2 people per room.
- CHILD: 11-17 years old – any child must share a room with 1 adult 18+.
- No Child price on this add-on tour
- Single supplement: $1,000 USD
- Lower age limit is 11 years old.
- To secure a reservation, initial deposit ($1,500) with a completed reservation form is required.
- 2nd payment ($2,000) due January 15, 2027
- 3rd payment ($2,000) due January 15, 2028
- Final payment due April 15, 2028
Cancellations
- Cancellations made on or prior to July 25, 2027 are fully refundable.
- If cancellations are made:
- 07/26/2027 – 03/26/2028 (364-120 days prior to travel):
65% of your total tour cost is refunded. - 03/27 – 05/27/2028 (119-60 days prior to travel):
35% of your total tour cost is refunded. - 05/28 – 06/26/2028 (59-30 days prior to travel):
10% of your total tour cost is refunded
- 07/26/2027 – 03/26/2028 (364-120 days prior to travel):
- There are no refunds on or after June 27, 2028
Indian Pacific Railway details
- For Gold Twin, a comfortable sleeper cabin featuring a private en suite with upper and lower berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day
- For Gold Single, a compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day and shared shower/toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage
- Power outlets in cabin
- In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary available
- All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant
- All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, base spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
- All-inclusive Off Train Experiences
- Luggage allowance is 60kg (132 lbs) per guest
Please note, guests traveling in Gold twin and Gold single cabins will have access to the Outback Explorer Lounge and Queen Adelaide Restaurants for meals and socializing.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Depart Sydney
Wednesday, July 26, 2028
NOTE: This tour starts 2 days after our eclipse tour ends. An extension of 2 nights at the Intercontinental Hotel in Sydney is possible for those who are also joining us for the eclipse tour!
Your adventure begins in the afternoon at Sydney’s Central Station, where the iconic Indian Pacific waits to carry you across the continent. As the train eases away from the platform and city skylines fall away, you’ll soon be surrounded by the soaring sandstone cliffs and deep valleys of the Blue Mountains. Settle into your cabin or join fellow travelers in the lounge for a drink as the journey unfolds. This evening, take your seat in the dining car for your first regionally inspired dinner, thoughtfully paired with fine Australian wines and beverages. Afterward, return to the lounge for a nightcap or retreat to your cabin as the train rolls westward.
Accommodation: Indian Pacific
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
Broken Hill and Adelaide
Thursday, July 27, 2028
Your morning begins in Broken Hill, the fabled Silver City. Step off the train for your first Off Train Experience – explore the outback towns mining legacy, taking time to reflect at the Miners’ Memorial, or for those interested in the curiosities of Broken Hill, join Shelita Buffet, Broken Hill’s famous Drag Queen for a morning of fun, creativity and food. Refreshments are included before reboarding the Indian Pacific. Back on board, enjoy breakfast and lunch as the train sweeps past the southern tip of the Flinders Ranges, South Australia.
By late afternoon, you’ll arrive in Adelaide for a choice of curated experiences. Savour McLaren Vale wines before dining at the cliffside Star of Greece, or sample gin and cheese in the Adelaide Hills followed by a feast at Haus, a German restaurant showcasing the best of local produce. In the city, Icons of Adelaide includes a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Coopers Brewery, a scenic drive, and a teppanyaki dinner at Shiki capped by a twilight stroll to Adelaide Oval. Alternatively, take a guided tour of the Adelaide Central Market, finishing with an exclusive sitdown dinner, in the markets and all to yourself. After a memorable evening, return to the train to continue your westward journey.
Accommodation: Indian Pacific
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
Nullarbor Plain
Friday, July 28, 2028
Today is all about the vast, unforgettable views of the Nullarbor Plain. You’ll journey across this legendary expanse on the world’s longest stretch of straight railway track, with endless horizons unfolding outside your window. Along the way, the train pauses at Cook – once a bustling railway town, now a near-ghost outpost with stories etched into its weathered buildings. By evening, you’ll reach Rawlinna, on the edge of Australia’s largest sheep station. Here, the outback comes alive as you gather around a roaring bonfire with drinks and canapés, soaking up the atmosphere of this remarkable setting.
Accommodation: Indian Pacific
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
Arrive Perth
Saturday, July 29, 2028
Wake to the soft light over Western Australia’s Avon Valley, its rolling green hills a fitting finale to your transcontinental adventure. Savour a leisurely brunch on board as the train makes its final approach into Perth. Soon, you’ll step off the Indian Pacific, farewelling fellow travellers and crew before transferring to your accommodation, with the remainder of the day free to start exploring.
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
Perth to Kalbarri
Sunday, July 30, 2028
Our coastal loop adventure begins by traveling by luxury coach up the Indian Ocean Drive to Geraldton. After enjoying lunch in this seaside city, we venture further up the coast to The Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake. Then, it’s on to the stunning coast just south of Kalbarri, taking a leisurely walk between the Natural Bridge and Castle Cove. Enjoy an Overnight stay in the sleepy seaside town of Kalbarri, where the Murchison River flows out into the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation: Kalbarri Edge Resort or similar.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6
Kalbarri to Monkey Mia
Monday, July 31, 2028
Start early to catch a glimpse of the Murchison Gorge, Nature’s Window, and the Kalbarri Skywalk in Kalbarri National Park, where water has carved its way through sandstone. Witness bright pops of color here during the wildflower season (spring). Visit the well-known Billabong Roadhouse for lunch and refreshments (at guests’ expense), an iconic landmark that has been serving visitors to Western Australia since 1962. From here, we visit the remarkable Shell Beach and take a stroll along a beach made entirely of tiny shells. At Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, we will stay right on the beach with resident dolphins living close by, within the World Heritage Listed area known as Shark Bay. You can hire a Kayak and go for a paddle (optional extra), relax on the beach or at the resort, or look for turtles, dugongs, emus, and kangaroos that live here.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort or similar.
DAY 7
Monkey Mia to Geraldton
Tuesday, August 1, 2028
This morning, we will meet with the famous Monkey Mia dolphins and get some up close and amazing photos. The Dolphin experience finishes at 9 am. Afterwards, you have free time to enjoy the beaches of Monkey Mia or alternatively head out on a wildlife cruise looking at dugongs, turtles, sharks, sea snakes, stingrays, sea birds, and fish (at guests’ own expense; pre-bookings required). For customers not going on the cruise, we gather at 11 am and head to Eagle Bluff to look for sharks and turtles before heading back into Denham to explore the foreshore area and have lunch (own expense). Departing Denham at 1.30 pm, we head for Geraldton with stops at the Overlander Road House and Galena Bridge for a photo opportunity. Upon our arrival at Geraldton after 6-6:30 pm, we will spend a final night by the seaside.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hospitality Geraldton Motel or similar
DAY 8
Geraldton to Perth
Wednesday, August 2, 2028
Enjoy the HMAS Sydney Memorial with stunning views of Geraldton. Visit the Point Moore Lighthouse in Geraldton. On to Port Denison with a walk along the foreshore and to the lookout. Then head back along the Indian Ocean road with a stop in the town of Jurien Bay with a walk along the Jetty. Then we travel to the lovely little seaside town of Cervantes to our fabulous lunch option at the WA famous Lobster shack, then on to a guided tour through their Lobster factory. On to the amazing Nambung National Park to wander around the strange and eerie Pinnacles Desert. Kick back and relax on the bus for the last stretch, taking in the last coastal views of the scenic countryside before making our way back towards Perth, with drop-off starting around 6.30 pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
DAY 9
Rottnest Island
Thursday, August 3, 2028
Make your way to Barrack Street Jetty and board Rottnest Express, bound for Rottnest Island, 22kms offshore. Join a 4 hour fully guided, air-conditioned bus tour around ‘Rotto’ taking you to some spectacular locations, including Wadjemup Lighthouse and the boardwalk lookout at the rugged west end. Stop for a light lunch before exploring the island at your leisure – make sure you meet a quokka. Return to Perth by ferry in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
DAY 10
Farewell
Friday, August 4, 2028
It’s time to check out of your accommodation concluding your rich and rewarding discovery of Western Australia.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Astronomer / Scientist guides
- Local Australian guide
- 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna
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Explore mining and artistic history in Broken Hill
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Visit the foodie capital of South Australia, Adelaide
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Witness the barren beauty of the Nullarbor Plain
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Discover the almost-ghost town of Cook
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Transfer from East Perth Rail Terminal to hotel
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3 nights’ accommodation in Perth, including breakfast daily
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4 day Monkey Mia Adventure, including 3 nights accommodation and personalised touring
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1 day Discover Rottnest tour, including light lunch
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9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Not Included
- Flights/transportation to meet in Sydney for the post-eclipse rail tour
- Flights/transportation to leave Perth from the post-eclipse rail tour
- Items of a personal nature
- Alchoholic beverages (unless specifically included)
- Tips for drivers and guides
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Activities or services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
Other Information
Trip cancellation, health, and accident insurance is required. It will save you money if you are forced to cancel or alter your trip after our 100% refund deadline. We recommend that all travelers purchase their insurance 7-14 days after their initial reservation to take advantage of any pre-existing condition or Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) clause.
Precautions should always be taken seriously and pre-trip education on what to eat or to avoid should be planned. Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747) or via the CDC website.
It is every traveler’s responsibility to consider all appropriate medical advice regarding whether or not they are fit to take this trip prior to booking their reservation. We recommend that all travelers check with their healthcare provider before signing on.
Children 11 and older are welcome on this tour but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if they are under 18. Please note that most countries have very strict entry/exit requirements for minors (under the age of 18 years old), especially minors traveling with only one parent. Please review the destination requirements before choosing to travel with a minor.
If you are traveling alone, you may save quite a bit of money by opting to share a room. We will match solo travelers of the same gender so that they can share a double occupancy room with two beds. We will do our best to match travelers but if we cannot find a match for you then you will be required to pay the single occupancy price.
Temperatures: Daily highs across the souther part of Australia, including Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth, typically range from 11°C to 22°C (52°F to 72°F), while night lows drop to 3°C to 11°C (37°F to 52°F).
Conditions: Cool, crisp, and relatively clear in cities like Sydney and Perth, with more frequent rain or windy periods in Adelaide. July is historically Sydney’s coldest month, though August brings clearer skies.
August in Southern Australia is proper winter coat weather. Because you will experience cool-to-cold temperatures—with daytime highs around 11°C to 15°C (52°F to 59°F) and cold winds or frequent drizzles—the secret to staying comfortable is smart, versatile layering. Links here are the same as those on our “packing suggestions” page and are Amazon affiliate links.
- Closed-toe shoes are recommended to handle cold, wet pavement.
- Comfortable runners or hiking shoes with good tread for exploring walking trails and national parks.
- Base layer – Pack lightweight, breathable long-sleeve tops (like Merino wool or thermal undergarments). These provide excellent insulation without adding bulk under your clothing.
- Mid-layer – Bring a variety of mid-weight knit sweaters, cardigans, turtlenecks, or fleeces.
- Outer Shell – A wool coat, trench coat, or puffer jacket is absolutely necessary. Ensure you have at least one outer layer that is wind- and water-resistant to handle sudden coastal showers.
- Hats, gloves – are useful for brisk mornings and chilly nights.
- Swimsuit – In case want to relax in hotel swimming pools after a long day.