Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Perth

After making your own way to Perth, settle in to your accommodation.
1 night, Parmelia Hilton Perth.

Day 2: Perth to Margaret River

Your adventure starts with a picturesque drive to the Margaret River region, with several stops on route. A coffee break by the foreshore in Mandurah is followed by a visit to the Featured Wood Gallery in Bunbury. At Busselton, walk off your delicious lunch with a stroll along the longest timber jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Next is a visit to the Margaret River Chocolate Company, with its beautiful handmade truffles. From here, we travel along the coast and visit the quaint coastal town of Prevelly, before continuing along the coast to your overnight
accommodation. (B,L)
Stay: 2 nights, Margarets Beach Resort, or Margaret In Town.

Day 3: Margaret River

Explore the region further, including Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. Take a scenic drive through the majestic Boranup Karri Forest, with towering trees and continue south to Hamelin Bay, known for the friendly stingrays that cruise the shallow waters. Later, you’ll take a guided tour of the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Lunch will be at either The Colour Patch, overlooking the Blackwood River, or at Hamelin Bay Wines, with views over the Karridale vineyard. After lunch is a visit a small boutique winery for a wine tasting.  In the afternoon, there is time to explore the town of Margaret River, before returning to your accommodation. (B,L)

Day 4: Margaret River to Perth

Today is a sensory overload of wonderful food, culture and scenery as you indulge in regional specialties with various respected local producers. You’ll treat your tastebuds to a tasting of locally roasted coffee, visit a local award-winning winery or two, experience the subtle flavours of extra virgin olive oils, savour a wine and cheese pairing. Top it all off with a delicious sit down lunch at the award winning Olio Bello Café. (B,L)
Stay:  2 nights, Parmelia Hilton Perth.

Day 5: Rottnest Island

Make your way to Barrack Street Jetty, a short stroll from your hotel, and board the Rottnest Express bound for Rottnest 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 6: Board the Indian Pacific in Perth

This morning, you will join the Indian Pacific, departing Perth, before heading east through the delightful Avon Valley. Relax into the rhythm of this iconic train in your cabin or the Outback Explorer Lounge (B,L,D)
Stay:  3 nights, Indian Pacific.

Day 7: Indian Pacific, Nullarbor Plain

Wake to a spectacular Nullarbor sunrise. Relax throughout the morning, taking in the outback vistas before feasting on a regionally inspired menu of modern Australian cuisine and fine wines for lunch. Then it’s time to visit the extraordinary and slightly eerie ghost town of Cook, home to a thriving population of four. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Indian Pacific, Adelaide

As the landscape changes again and rich ochre sands make way for forests and farmlands, you will arrive into Adelaide. After a rewarding Off Train Experience in the South Australian capital, return to the Indian Pacific to continue your journey toward Sydney. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Indian Pacific, Blue Mountains, 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 a choice of mountain experiences before completing your epic transcontinental crossing at Sydney’s Central Station. (B,L)

This tour can also operate in the reverse direction or start/finish in Adelaide.  Call for a price based on availability.