Your journey on the Indian Pacific will include a number of off train excursions and experiences, these are included in your fare.
Pre and post travel you may also wish to consider adding these Additional Excursions (not included).
Please use the following information as a guide only as specific details and availability of some of these excursions may vary.
Travelling Sydney to Perth on the Indian Pacific your journey stops in Broken Hill, Adelaide and Rawlinna (Nullarbor).
Choose your Off Train Excursions from Sydney to Perth. These can now be pre booked.
On the western extremity of New South Wales, remote Broken Hill is an unlikely hotspot for creatives but this plucky township certainly has its place on the global art scene. So much so, it attracted international artists to create a defining and permanent installation that beautifully blends its unique environment with its artistic legacy.
From October to March, guests can take a self-guided walk around the captivating Living Desert Sculpture site. The 12 imposing sandstone artworks, each with their own story to tell, sit on a majestic hilltop within The Living Desert Reserve that houses a 180-hectare flora and fauna sanctuary.
The Living Desert Sculpture site is a self-guided walk offering breathtaking views of the NSW outback, and is the perfect location to capture some stunning photos.
Recommended Fitness Level: MODERATE – includes a short approx. 1km walk on sealed pathway and some rocky ground.
This excursion operates October to March
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery is the oldest regional art gallery in New South Wales holding an important cultural position and role in the broader western New South Wales region.
The Emporium was associated with two well-known Broken Hill families, the Sullys (1885-1925) and the Sweetapples (1924-1985), and had its own livery stable and blacksmiths in the yard at the rear of the buildings. In 1998 the Broken Hill City Council purchased the building to provide a permanent home for Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery and the city’s art collection.
The Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery provides an annual program of locally curated exhibitions along with touring exhibitions from major cultural institutions. A selection of works from the collection is on permanent display in the upstairs gallery whilst the touring exhibitions fill the lower floor.
On display is an extensive collection of Australian colonial works including James Coutts Michie and James Ashton along with several important Victorian painters such as Arthur Hacker RA. The gallery also has a nationally recognised collection of early 20th century Australian paintings including works by Margaret Preston and Arthur Streeton through to contemporary works by Rick Amor, Charles Blackman, Arthur Boyd, Lloyd Rees, Barbara Hanrahan, Mandy Martin, Clifton Pugh, Tim Storrier, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Emily Kane Kngwarreye, David Malangi and many other fine Australian artists including Pro Hart.
Enjoy strolling the gallery and immersing yourself in this historic building and cultural art works.
Recommended Fitness Level: Low mobility – short walks are required to view artwork throughout the Gallery.
This excursion operates April to September
Broken Hill was borne of the richness that lies beneath it and, in this far-flung region of Australia, mining was a tough and often dangerous business. Visit the Broken hill Trades Hall, a heritage-listed building home to the city’s first labour movement. Enjoy a live performance by local actors showcasing the early mining story and life in Broken Hill. Under the ‘United we stand’ banner, the Union successfully championed the 35- hour working week and created safer and fairer working conditions that Australian workers enjoy today.
The striking Miners Memorial that stands over the town is a constant and powerful salute to the more than 800 miners who’ve lost their lives working here.
Fittingly, the towering 54 metre structure dominates the city’s highest point on the Line of Lode remnant mullock dumps that traverse the city, and its east-west axis track the path of the rising and setting sun.
From your vantage on the lookout above the city, you’ll also enjoy the sweeping outback vistas and a unique view of the Indian Pacific stretched out below you.
Recommended Fitness Level: LOW – coach tour with short walks required. No wheelchair access.
When the world fell in love with the blockbuster movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Broken Hill suddenly had more than mining and famous painters to put it on the map – it had a faceful of fluttering fake lashes and pouting lips coated in lurid lipstick to back it up. Join the fun with a tour of the main drag with fabulous local Drag Queen sensation, Shelita Buffet.
This is a town tour with a difference, as Shelita educates and entertains on the mining history, iconic buildings, and art installations that represent the fascinating interfusion that makes up contemporary Broken Hill. From the Town Hall to the Police Station and the Palace Hotel to the Giant Ant Sculpture, you’ll catch all the highlights, presented with Shelita’s inimitable flair.
Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate – walking tour of approx 2 km.
Ignite your sense of nostalgia and take a step back in time to Bells Milk Bar, an icon of Broken Hill.The neighbourhood corner store was once a colourful and vibrant hallmark of Australian life. Bells began as a confectioner in 1892 but was established as Bells Milk Bar in the late 1930s and is one of the last and longest-running milk bars around.As your cross the threshold, the clock winds back to the 1950s, when vanilla malt and lime green soda were regular requests. Don’t have a sweet tooth? Don’t worry. Bells also serves organic single origin espresso coffee and a range of herbal teas. While enjoying your beverage, sit back and relax to a fantastic performance by Cindy and Johnny, taking you back to the 50’s before returning to the Indian Pacific.
Recommended Fitness Level: Low – Coach with short walks at Bells.
After disembarking in Two Wells, enjoy a scenic coach ride to one of the world’s premier wine regions, the Barossa Valley. The cool summers and rainy winters are perfectly suited to red wine production, with Shiraz and richly flavoured Cabernet the stand-outs.Arrive and Seppeltsfield Winery and enjoy an interactive tour of the Jam Factory and the amazing Vasse Virgin before joining an immersive wine and food pairing. A sumptuous dinner awaits on site before being transferred to the Indian Pacific by coach to continue your Journey.
*Optional Upgrade: At Seppeltsfield Wines, enjoy the rare opportunity to try your own birth year vintage Tawny direct from the barrel. This experience is included for our Platinum Guests, our Gold Service guests have the opportunity to upgrade to include this experience in their visit to Seppeltsfield. Gold guests who would like to upgrade please advise your Hospitality Attendant who will make the arrangements and advise you of the cost.
Fitness Level: Low – a coach tour with short walks at Seppeltsfield. Optional upgrade includes set of stairs. This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
If you want to discover the heart of a city, head to its local markets to get a sense of the region. Adelaide is a city with a famous culinary scene rich in flavour and flair, so what better place to explore than the Adelaide Central Markets?
For over 140 years, the Adelaide Central Markets has been sharing local produce with foodies. With over 70 traders under one roof, the Adelaide Central Market is one of the southern hemisphere’s largest undercover fresh produce markets.Walk through the aisles of colourful fruit and vegetable stands and savour artisanal cheeses, oils, and herbs, sampling South Australia’s award-winning produce, from Kangaroo Island pure sticky fig syrup to freshly picked truffles.
After touring the Market, ready yourself for an exclusive sit-down dinner, that not even the locals are privy to. Your Central Market After Dark dining experience begins with a gourmet wine and cheese pairing before a delicious main course, followed by dessert, and freshly brewed coffee. This unique dining experience is the perfect opportunity to try the best of South Australian produce.Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate – a walking tour through the Market aisles and stalls.
Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate – a walking tour through the Market aisles and stalls.
Known as the place where the ‘vines meet the sea’, beautiful McLaren Vale is within easy reach of Adelaide and full of culinary surprises. A famous and prolific wine growing region set along 30 kilometres of stunning coastline and ridges, McLaren Vale is also known for the warmth and friendliness of the locals who are always willing to share the secrets of the delicious wines produced here.You’ll enjoy a wonderful cellar door experience at Coriole Vineyards, founded by Hugh and Molly Lloyd in 1967. The estate is located among the rolling hills, and features Shiraz vines planted immediately after the end of the First World War.Sample reserve wines while taking in the lush vistas toward the Fleurieu Bight. Your wine tasting experience is accompanied by Coriole’s own olives, and a selection of sophisticated Woodside artisan cow and goat’s milk cheeses. With your palate warmed up by the cellar door session, head to the Star of Greece restaurant for more amazing views of Gulf St Vincent and a sumptuous meal accompanied by regional produce and those signature McLaren Vale wines.
Recommended Fitness Level: Low – coach tour with short walks required
This charming village just 40 minutes from Adelaide is a little slice of Germany down under. In 1839, Captain Dirk Meinertz Hahn headed to the Adelaide Hills looking for fertile country to start a new settlement. It wasn’t long before 200 German Lutheran migrants followed him and Hahndorf was born.
On arrival into Hahndorf, join the gin experts at Ambleside distillers on a guided tasting with an emphasis on locally sourced and homegrown botanicals that thrive in the Adelaide Hills.
After you’ve indulged at Ambleside, you’ll head to the Haus – a German restaurant showcasing the best in local produce. Enjoy rousing entertainment as you tuck into a Bavarian-inspired dinner before returning to the Indian Pacific for your journey onwards through the night.
Recommended Fitness Level: Low – coach tour with shorts walks required throughout.
The stunning Adelaide Hills region is known for its exceptional cool climate wines, thanks to warm days and cool nights during spring and summer, and the region’s mouth-watering, high-quality produce which provides visitors with a memorable gastronomic experience.
Hahndorf is classified as Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement and has a unique ‘village feel’ about it. The Main Street is lined with eateries, souvenir and gift shops, clothing and leather goods, craft outlets and galleries. Leaving Adelaide by coach you will reach your destination in 40 minutes, while enjoying driver commentary along the way.
On arrival into Hahndorf, you will be introduced to cheese in all its forms at Udder Delights – which includes tastings accompanied by local Apply or Pear Adelaide Hills Cider.
After enjoying your chosen gastronomical delight, stroll down the road to The Haus, a German restaurant showcasing the best in local produce. Here you will be entertained as you enjoy a German inspired Bavarian dinner before returning to the Indian Pacific for your journey onwards through the night.
Recommended Fitness Level: Low – coach tour with short walks required.
You will delight in this exclusive crafted tour of the South Australian Museum as you explore distinctly unique exhibits in one of the most visited museums in Australia. You will be immersed in the story of South Australia’s vibrant fossil heritage and learn more about early paleontology across the Nullarbor plain. You will be delighted as you view the extensive and stunning collection of opals, meteorites and minerals on display and understand their significance in the evolution of Australia’s desert landscapes and the history around South Australia’s Opal wealth and cultural significance. Enjoy the showcase of unique opalised fossils of ancient sea monsters that swam in the Eromanga Sea over 100 million years ago.
Your tour will also take in the most significant collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural material in the world.In the evening, guests will enjoy canapes and drinks prior to a sumptuous dinner. Hosted by one of Adelaide’s renowned scientists, this is a wonderful finale to a uniquely immersive afternoon.
Recommended Fitness Level: MODERATE – short walks required through the exhibits.
COOK
Hidden in the vast interior of South Australia lies a ghost town that once bustled with life. Today, the village of Cook is home to lonely buildings and a population you can count on one hand – but in its heyday the location was an important part of the development of Australia’s interior. Established in 1917, Cook was originally built as a support town for the railway, with more than 50 people helping to maintain the tracks. Alight and wander the remote, time-worn town for a slightly eerie, unique glimpse of pioneering Australia.
RAWLINNA
On the fringes of Australia’s biggest sheep stations, this little outpost on the Nullarbor Plain is pure jackaroo country. By car, Rawlinna is a five hour trip from the nearest big town, Kalgoorlie. The Rawlinna Station is home to up to 80,000 sheep spread across 2.5 million acres. To put that into perspective, one paddock alone takes 8 hours to muster by plane.
During the Winter months Platinum and Gold Service guests will be invited to disembark to partake in drinks, canapes served around a bonfire under the wide Nullarbor skies. In the warmer months (October through March), take it up a notch and enjoy dining under the stars – a unique outback dining experience like no other!
Subject to weather conditions and change
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From Stawell Station, enjoy a coach ride through picturesque countryside to your dining destination, where you’ll be wined and dined by the best local producers. The Grampians wine region zeroes-in on late-ripening reds, notably spicy shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. Sparkling reds also feature, notably from the Great Western sub-region, a geological area riddled with seams of gold. Feel like exploring further? Take a guided walk into the heart of Gariwerd, following Stony Creek upstream to the spectacular Venus Baths, where the creek flows over a sandstone shelf into a series of deep rockpools. You can also choose to take a shuttle bus up to Boroka Lookout, from where you can survey the Grampians’ magical peaks, hazy valleys and forested slopes. After a lavish dinner, your coach will spirit you back to Ararat Station, where you’ll reboard the Great Southern for your journey into the night.–
Guest Requirements: Hat, sunscreen and enclosed shoes
Fitness levels: Low – dining experience Moderate – optional walks
Duration (Approximately 5 hours)
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AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL
Enjoy a coach ride through the countryside on the way to the Nation’s capital where you will enjoy a visit to Parliament House and lunch before a guided tour of the Australian War Memorial before traveling back to the train for dinner.
Guest Requirements: Photo ID, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, water. Parliament House Security and Australian War Memorial Security Terms and Conditions apply.
Fitness Level: Low Mobility and Fitness: Guided walking tour that can accommodate most fitness abilities.Approximate Excursion
Duration (including travel time): 8 hours
NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA
Enjoy a coach ride through the countryside on the way to the Nation’s capital where you will enjoy a visit to Parliament House and lunch before a guided tour of the National Gallery of Australia before traveling back to the train for dinner.
Guest Requirements: Photo ID, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, water. Parliament House Security Terms and Conditions apply.
Fitness Level: LowMobility and Fitness: Guided walking tour that can accommodate most fitness abilities.
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 8 hours
NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA & MATESSE PICASSO EXHIBITION
As above plus a visit to the Matisse Picasso Exhibition.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA
Enjoy a coach ride through the countryside on the way to the Nation’s capital where you will enjoy a visit to Parliament House and lunch before a guided tour of the National Museum of Australia before traveling back to the train for dinner.
Guest Requirements: Photo ID, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, water. Parliament House Security Terms and Conditions apply.
Fitness Level: Low Mobility and Fitness: Guided walking tour that can accommodate most fitness abilities.Approximate Excursion
Duration (including travel time): 8 hours
PARLIAMENT HOUSE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a coach ride through the countryside on the way to the Nation’s capital where you will enjoy a visit to Parliament House and lunch before staying on for an extended guided tour of Parliament House before traveling back to the train for dinner.
Guest Requirements: Photo ID, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, water. Parliament House Security Terms and Conditions apply.
Fitness Level: Low Mobility and Fitness: Guided walking tour that can accommodate most fitness abilities.
Approximate Excursion Duration(including travel time): 8 hours
MURRUMBATEMAN FOOD AND WINE TRAIL
Enjoy a relaxing day of wine tasting and lunch in the Murrumbateman wine region before returning to the train for dinner.
Guest Requirements: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Low
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 8 hours
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COFFS EXPLORER
Travel up to Sealy Lookout offering views for miles from the Forest Sky Pier before travelling back to Coffs Harbour for free time to explore the Harbourside Markets, historic jetty or relax by the beach.
Guest Requirements: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Low
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 4 hours
BOARDWALK TO BEACH
Stopping at the small station of Urunga, enjoy a guided stroll along the Urunga Boardwalk with views of the coastline before travelling to Coffs Harbour for free time to explore the Harbourside Markets, historic jetty or relax by the beach.
Guest Requirements: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Moderate Mobility and Fitness: Approximate 2km walk on a narrow boardwalk with stops along the way to spot wildlife. Optional shuttle bus to Sealey Lookout available from Coffs Harbour.
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 4.5 hours
BEACHSIDE MORNING
Make the most of Coffs Harbour’s beautiful beaches with an entire morning of free time spent seaside. Wander along the coast, have a dip in the ocean, explore the Harbourside Markets and historic jetty or simply sit back and relax.
Guest Requirements: Guests to bring swimwear if they intend to swim. Towels will be provided. Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Low
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 4 hours
or further details see PDF below
(please use the following information as a guide only as some details of these excursions may vary)
For those onboard the Indian Pacific travelling from Sydney to Perth they will be able to choose from the existing Off Train Excursions.
Travelling Perth to Sydney in 2024 on the Indian Pacific your journey stops in Kalgoorlie, Adelaide and the Blue Mountains.
Choose your Off Train Excursions for Perth to Sydney from the following options.
Get Kalgoorlie's full golden story on a fascinating night tour of Hannan's North Tourist Mine. Here you'll see a short play performed by local artists highlighting the tales of The Golden Mile and the Kalgoorlie gold rush.
After the show and some great photo opportunities at the mine, it's time to visit the Super Pit. At 3.5 kilometres long, 1.5 kilometres wide and 600 metres deep, the Pit can be seen from space!
Low mobility - short walks are required at both Hannan's North Tourist Mine and the Super Pit.
RAWLINNA
The remote town is five hours drive from the nearest big town of Kalgoorlie and borders the largest sheep station in the southern hemisphere, home to up to 80,000 sheep across a mere 2.5 million acres. To put the scale into perspective, one paddock alone takes eight hours to muster by plane. It’s here that you’ll enjoy an outback encounter to remember. As you enjoy morning refreshments, you’ll witness a moving, dawn experience as the desert comes to life, and marvel at the raw beauty of the Nullarbor.
COOK
Hidden in the vast interior of South Australia lies a ghost town that once bustled with life. Today, the village of Cook is home to lonely buildings and a population you can count on one hand – but in its heyday the location was an important part of the development of Australia’s interior. Established in 1917, Cook was originally built as a support town for the railway, with more than 50 people helping to maintain the tracks. Alight and wander the remote, time-worn town for a slightly eerie, unique glimpse of pioneering Australia.
Spend your morning in the beautiful Adelaide Hills and embark on a scenic coach drive through Crafers, a small township on the south-eastern edge of Greater Adelaide.
Learn about the Adelaide Hills as you make your way up to The Summit Café at Mount Lofty, 710 metres above sea level and Adelaide's highest peak. Taste your way through a selection of premium South Australian providores from Handorf's best seasonal fruits to Jenny's Bakery ham and cheese croissants and The Yoghurt Shop's delicious vanilla bean yoghurt; considered one of the best yoghurts in the country.
Low mobility - short walks are required at Mount Lofty Summit.
Walk along the colourful, stall-lined passageways of the Adelaide Central Market and taste the best of local, South Australian fresh produce. Meet the stall owners and take in the 150 years of marketplace history, making this the true food and culture centre of Adelaide.
Moderate mobility - this is a leisurely paced walking tour through the Adelaide Centre Market aisles and stalls.
Your walking guide will introduce you to some of the sights of Adelaide city while sharing stories about the old and new of the North Terrace precinct, including how Adelaide got its name along with some quirky facts that few people know.Your guide will point out highlights including Parliament and Government Houses, Sir Donald Bradman statue, War Memorial, South Australian Museum, Old Police Barracks and Armoury, Migration Museum, Adelaide Oval and St Peter's Cathedral.
High mobility - this is a walking tour of approximately 3 kilometres including some stairs.
Adelaide Oval has been widely regarded as one of the most picturesque sporting grounds in the world and attracts thousands of visitors each year. As a guest onboard the Indian Pacific, you will have access to restricted areas and experience the roar of the crowd as you take to the ground through the interactive players' race.
This immersive experience will allow you to feel first-hand, the spine-tingling experience of game day. Your expert guide will take you through the Sheffield Shield Museum followed by an exclusive tour of Sir Donald Bradman's private collection, a must-see compilation of personal mementos and cricket memorabilia from the greatest batsman in cricket history.
Moderate mobility - short walks and climbing stairs required throughout Adelaide Oval.
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As the sun dips beneath the horizon, enjoy a unique beachside dinner where you’ll feast on local produce and fresh seafood matched with fine wines, while the waves lap at the shore nearby. After a few leisurely hours, you’ll reboard the train and set off for the night.Guest Requirements: As this is an outdoor experience guests are strongly encouraged to dress according to the weather and to wear comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness level: Low Mobility and Fitness: Guests will be dining on a beach with sand and pebbles underfoot. Guests will walk along an uneven boardwalk to enter the beach.
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 4 Hours
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NEWCASTLE EXPLORER
Take in spectacular coastal views and discover Newcastle’s unique blend of old and new with a guided walking tour, lunch and a historical Fort Scratchley site visit. Finish the day with a visit to Strzelecki Lookout and stroll along the Newcastle Memorial Walk.Guest Requirements: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Moderate to High Mobility and Fitness: The excursion includes a lot of walking though the pace can be altered to accommodate most abilities; guests should consider their fitness levels in relation to the the length of time they will be on their feet.
Approximate Excursion Duration (including traveL time): 10 Hours
PORT STEPHENS BY LAND AND SEA
Travel to Nelson Bay for a relaxing cruise spotting dolphins and taking in the beauty of the Bay before lunch at the Marina. Next stop is the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes where you’ll explore the beach by 4WD van, stopping to hunt for pippies and driving to the top of a sand dune before returning to the train for dinner.Guest Requirements: Comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Low Mobility and Fitness: The cruise vessel has steep steps to board and steep steps to use the bathrooms on board. The 4WD tour can be bumpy and may not be suitable for people with some injuries or mobility restrictions. If guests are unable to take part in the 4WD tour they can take a seat at nearby Crest Café or enjoy a wander along the beach.
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 10 Hours
HUNTER VALLEY WINE REGION
Meander through the picturesque and historic vineyards of the Hunter Valley where you can sample wines from both world-renowned brands and boutique cellar doors. Your day will include cellar door experiences, winery tours and a sumptuous lunch.Guest Requirements: Comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: LowMobility and Fitness: Up to four locations will be visited. Guests will climb on and off coaches for each and walk short distances to enter the venues.
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 10 Hours
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WONDERS OF THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD
After brunch on board, set off on a road trip by coach through regional Victoria to the Great Ocean Road to see unforgettable highlights such as the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge or London Bridge, majestic collections of crumbling pillars rising from the Southern Ocean. On the return journey to Inverleigh Station, enjoy dinner and drinks at a heritage homestead in regional Victoria.Guest Requirements: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.Fitness Level: Moderate Lengthy coach travel, approximately 2 hours each way. Walking required at most locations including stairs and boardwalks.
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 8.5 Hours
Optional Upgrade: 12 Apostles Scenic Flight (subject to availability).Enjoy a 25 minute scenic helicopter flight over unforgettable highlights such as the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge, majestic collections of crumbling pillars rising from the Southern Ocean. The remainder of the excursion is as detailed in the standard excursion.
Cost: $235.00 per person
WINE AND WATERFRONT
After brunch on board, set off to enjoy wine tasting and stunning views at a regional Victorian vineyard before heading to the Geelong Waterfront. Set your own pace by wandering along the foreshore discovering public art and history such as the Pier, Eastern Beach and Baywalk Bollards or just sit and soak up the sights and sounds of the foreshore. Finish the day with dinner and wine tasting before returning to the train that night.
Guest Requirements: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Low Mobility and Fitness: Free time to walk in Geelong.
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 8.5 Hour
EUREKA SKYDECK AND WALKING TOUR
Take in the breathtaking views of Melbourne from Eureka Skydeck, the highest public observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere, and lunch at Eureka 89. Then get to know Melbourne city with a two-hour guided laneway walking tour. As the day ends, the coach will transport you to a sumptuous dinner and wine tasting before returning to the train that night.
Guest Requirements: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Moderate Mobility and Fitness: Very fast elevator ride. Two hour walking tour at a moderate pace.
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 10.5 Hours
EUREKA SKYDECK AND NGV AUSTRALIA
Take in the breathtaking views of Melbourne from Eureka Skydeck, the highest public observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere, and lunch at Eureka 89. Then enjoy a guided tour of the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia as well as your own free time to wander through the collections. As the day ends, the coach will transport you to a sumptuous dinner and wine tasting before returning to the train that night.
Guest Requirements: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Low Mobility and Fitness: Very fast elevator ride. One hour gallery tour at an easy pace.
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 10.5 hours
EUREKA SKYDECK AND FREE TIME
Take in the breathtaking views of Melbourne from Eureka Skydeck, the highest public observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere, and lunch at Eureka 89. Then enjoy Melbourne your way with approximately two hours of free time. As the day ends, the coach will transport you to a sumptuous dinner and wine tasting before returning to the train that night.Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Low to ModerateMobility and Fitness: Very fast elevator ride. Guests choose their own activities in free time and are not escorted.
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 10.5 Hours
For further details see PDF below
(please use the following information as a guide only as some details of these excursions may vary)
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The Blue Mountains is a World Heritage-listed area that is bound to delight your senses with its rugged cliffs, forests and formations.
After disembarking, it’s onwards to Scenic World for four phenomenal mountain experiences. The Scenic Skyway takes you above ancient ravines, visible 270 metres below through the glass cabin floor. Your vista is 360 degrees and features the Three Sisters, the Jamison Valley and Katoomba Falls.
Join the Scenic Cableway and glide over the forest as you descend more than 500 metres to the valley floor, before boarding the Scenic Railway, the steepest passenger railway in the world.
Next, travel to the Echo Point Lookout, perched on the edge of the escarpment in Katoomba to enjoy a light lunch paired with award-winning wine and beer to complement more amazing views. After lunch, you’ll board a private charter train which will take you through to Sydney Central Station concluding your epic journey.
Recommended Fitness Level: Low to medium mobility – short walks and climbing stairs required. Wheelchair access available. Speak with your guide for low-mobility options.
THIS EXPERIENCE IS OPTIONAL. If you chose not to join this excursion you travel straight through to Sydney Central Station, arriving at approx 12.15pm.
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After disembarking, you’ll transfer to Scenic World for four phenomenal mountain experiences. Learn about Indigenous lore and culture here, with Uncle David King, a Gundundgurra Custodian and Scenic World’s Indigenous Engagement Officer.
Start your experience with a ride on the world’s steepest passenger railway, the Scenic Railway, descending into the valley where you’ll walk beneath the rainforest canopy with your Indigenous guide.
Hear their stories and connections to Country, learn about native plants and animals, the different seasons, and more. Then, traverse up the ancient escarpment 500 metres above the valley floor on the Scenic Cableway.
Enjoy a dreamtime story of the formation of the Jamison Valley before stopping on the Scenic Skyway, 270m above the rainforest. Next, travel to the Echo Point Lookout, perched on the edge of the escarpment in Katoomba, to enjoy a light lunch paired with award-winning wine and beer to complement more spectacular views. After lunch, you’ll board a private charter train that will take you through to Sydney Central Station concluding your epic journey.
Recommended Fitness Level: Medium mobility – short walks and climbing stairs required. Wheelchair access available. Speak with your guide for low-mobility options.
THIS EXPERIENCE IS OPTIONAL. If you chose not to join this excursion you travel straight through to Sydney Central Station, arriving at approx 12.15pm.
Join your local expert guide and take in spectacular views of the World Heritage-listed area from numerous lookouts along the trail.
Delight your senses as you connect with the serenity, witnessing towering eucalypts and ancient tree ferns before getting a glimpse of the famous Three Sisters.
Don’t forget to take your camera to capture the expansive views, rugged cliffs, local fauna, forests and formations
End the trek with a light lunch at the Echo Point Lookout, perched on the edge of the escarpment in Katoomba. Take in more amazing views with an award-winning wine or beer.
Recommended Fitness Level: High – Approx. 3km walk with varying elevations and uneven ground; enclosed shoes suitable for walking required.
THIS EXPERIENCE IS OPTIONAL. If you chose not to join this excursion you travel straight through to Sydney Central Station, arriving at approx 12.15pm.
You'll disembark in Lithgow for a scrumptious breakfast with a spectacular mountain view. Then, it's on to Scenic World for four amazing mountain experiences. The Scenic Skyway takes you 270 metres above ancient ravines that pass beneath the glass cabin floor for an amazing bird's eye view. Your vista is 360 degrees and takes in the famous Three Sisters, the Jamison Valley and Katoomba Falls.Next, travel to the Echo Point Lookout perched on the edge of the escarpment in Katoomba to enjoy a light lunch, where perennial favourites are paired with award-winning wine and beer to complement those amazing views.
Moderate mobility - short walks and climbing stairs required throughout. Wheelchair access is available.
THIS EXPERIENCE IS OPTIONAL. If you chose not to join this excursion you travel straight through to Sydney Central Station, arriving at approx 12.15pm.
D A Y 1 - T H E G R A M P I A N S
From Stawell Station, enjoy a coach ride through picturesque countryside to your dining destination, where you’ll be wined and dined by the best local producers. The Grampians wine region zeroes-in on late-ripening reds, notably spicy shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. Sparkling reds also feature, notably from the Great Western sub-region, a geological area riddled with seams of gold. Feel like exploring further? Take a guided walk into the heart of Gariwerd, following Stony Creek upstream to the spectacular Venus Baths, where the creek flows over a sandstone shelf into a series of deep rockpools. You can also choose to take a shuttle bus up to Boroka Lookout, from where you can survey the Grampians’ magical peaks, hazy valleys and forested slopes. After a lavish dinner, your coach will spirit you back to Ararat Station, where you’ll reboard the Great Southern for your journey into the night.–
Guest Requirements: Hat, sunscreen and enclosed shoes
Fitness levels: Low – dining experience Moderate – optional walks
Duration (Approximately 5 hours)
D A Y 2 - C A N B E R R A I C O N S
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL
Enjoy a coach ride through the countryside on the way to the Nation’s capital where you will enjoy a visit to Parliament House and lunch before a guided tour of the Australian War Memorial before traveling back to the train for dinner.
Guest Requirements: Photo ID, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, water. Parliament House Security and Australian War Memorial Security Terms and Conditions apply.
Fitness Level: Low Mobility and Fitness: Guided walking tour that can accommodate most fitness abilities.Approximate Excursion
Duration (including travel time): 8 hours
NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA
Enjoy a coach ride through the countryside on the way to the Nation’s capital where you will enjoy a visit to Parliament House and lunch before a guided tour of the National Gallery of Australia before traveling back to the train for dinner.
Guest Requirements: Photo ID, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, water. Parliament House Security Terms and Conditions apply.
Fitness Level: LowMobility and Fitness: Guided walking tour that can accommodate most fitness abilities.
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 8 hours
NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA & MATESSE PICASSO EXHIBITION
As above plus a visit to the Matisse Picasso Exhibition.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA
Enjoy a coach ride through the countryside on the way to the Nation’s capital where you will enjoy a visit to Parliament House and lunch before a guided tour of the National Museum of Australia before traveling back to the train for dinner.
Guest Requirements: Photo ID, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, water. Parliament House Security Terms and Conditions apply.
Fitness Level: Low Mobility and Fitness: Guided walking tour that can accommodate most fitness abilities.Approximate Excursion
Duration (including travel time): 8 hours
PARLIAMENT HOUSE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a coach ride through the countryside on the way to the Nation’s capital where you will enjoy a visit to Parliament House and lunch before staying on for an extended guided tour of Parliament House before traveling back to the train for dinner.
Guest Requirements: Photo ID, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, water. Parliament House Security Terms and Conditions apply.
Fitness Level: Low Mobility and Fitness: Guided walking tour that can accommodate most fitness abilities.
Approximate Excursion Duration(including travel time): 8 hours
MURRUMBATEMAN FOOD AND WINE TRAIL
Enjoy a relaxing day of wine tasting and lunch in the Murrumbateman wine region before returning to the train for dinner.
Guest Requirements: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Low
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 8 hours
D A Y 3 - C O F F S H A R B O U R
COFFS EXPLORER
Travel up to Sealy Lookout offering views for miles from the Forest Sky Pier before travelling back to Coffs Harbour for free time to explore the Harbourside Markets, historic jetty or relax by the beach.
Guest Requirements: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Low
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 4 hours
BOARDWALK TO BEACH
Stopping at the small station of Urunga, enjoy a guided stroll along the Urunga Boardwalk with views of the coastline before travelling to Coffs Harbour for free time to explore the Harbourside Markets, historic jetty or relax by the beach.
Guest Requirements: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Moderate Mobility and Fitness: Approximate 2km walk on a narrow boardwalk with stops along the way to spot wildlife. Optional shuttle bus to Sealey Lookout available from Coffs Harbour.
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 4.5 hours
BEACHSIDE MORNING
Make the most of Coffs Harbour’s beautiful beaches with an entire morning of free time spent seaside. Wander along the coast, have a dip in the ocean, explore the Harbourside Markets and historic jetty or simply sit back and relax.
Guest Requirements: Guests to bring swimwear if they intend to swim. Towels will be provided. Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water.
Fitness Level: Low
Approximate Excursion Duration (including travel time): 4 hours
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(please use the following information as a guide only as some details of these excursions may vary)
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