Australia's Indian Pacific Rail Journey: Sydney, Adelaide, Nullarbor Plain & Perth - 7 Days

Day 2: Panoramic Sydney Sights Tour, Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk 

Wake up ready to explore Sydney on a guided tour. Hear fascinating stories of early convict history in The Rocks area, and see breathtaking views of the famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Shop till you drop at the Queen Victoria Building and explore the trendy Oxford Street district. Head east for a stunning walk around Tamarama and Bronte, and enjoy a refreshing drink at the famous Bondi Beach while admiring bronzed Aussie lifeguards. At the end of the tour, you'll wave goodbye to your guide and find somewhere for lunch by Bondi Beach.

After eating, lace up your sneakers and walk the famous cliff-top walk from Bondi to Coogee, a 3.7-mile (6 km) coastal walk with breathtaking views. It usually takes two to three hours to complete, depending on how often you stop—there's the temptation of a swim at every beach you pass! Begin at Sydney's Bondi Beach, pass the Art Deco Bondi Icebergs swimming club, admire 2,000-year-old traditional Aboriginal rock carvings at Marks Park, grab a coffee at Tamarama Beach, walk past the heritage-listed Waverly Cemetery, see Gordons Bay and finish at Coogee Beach. 

Day 5: The Indian Pacific Train: Adelaide to Nullarbor Plain

Awaken to the breathtaking views of the Nullarbor Plain at sunrise. This vast outback plain, which takes its name from the Latin for "no trees," spans 77,000 square miles (200,000 sq km) across South Australia and Western Australia. This rugged stretch of the outback is considered a "bucket list" experience that has inspired travelers for generations. Today the train will stop at a forgotten outpost of Australia's past in Cook, a ghost town in South Australia's vast interior. Established in 1917 as a support town for the railway—now it's a quiet reminder of Australia's pioneering past.

Soon the train will chug across the border into Western Australia. Celebrate reaching the west with a traditional long-table dinner under the starry night sky of the outback in remote Rawlinna. This is one dining experience to remember. Following dinner, board the train again for your final slumber aboard the Indian Pacific.

Day 6: The Indian Pacific Train: Nullarbor Plain to Perth, Swan Valley Wine Tour

Enjoy breakfast while relishing the last few hours aboard the Indian Pacific. Watch as the scenery changes from the rugged outback to the rolling green hills of the Avon Valley as you roll toward Perth, Australia's sunniest capital. This laid-back city combines the urban landscape with its natural surroundings. 

This afternoon set off to discover the stunning Swan Valley wine region on a half-day tour. Sample some of the finest wines and local produce as you visit award-winning wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the area's most renowned eateries, and take in the breathtaking views of the valley. Learn about new grape varieties, uniquely suited to Swan Valley's warm climate, before returning to the city. Catch the sunset at Perth's Kings Park, one of the largest inner-city parks in the world, or from the golden sands of Cottesloe Beach.

Day 7: Depart Perth

It's your final morning in Australia. Do as the locals do and go for breakfast or brunch at a trendy café before taking a private transfer to the airport in time for your flight home. Safe travels!