About a third of people on the tour travel alone. Single cabins are available! You won’t be left alone; the Travelrite International tour manager will be there to guide you. There will be group activities almost every day.
The tour is fully escorted and will be a great, fun holiday with plenty of activities. Each evening you will dine with the group at our reserved tables. You will meet a fun group of people and have a fabulous time.
The Indian Pacific is one of the great railway journeys of the world, travelling across the continent from Sydney to Perth or reverse. On the way, see the desert wilderness of the Nullarbor Plain, the mining town of Broken Hill and the fine city of Adelaide. Gold Service offers you a sleeper cabin that is a three-seater lounge during the day, which converts to two beds during the evening. The restaurant car serves fine food carefully prepared. The Gold Kangaroo lounge offers an ideal place to socialise with other travellers. The Gold Service includes all meals and beverages along with a fantastic selection of Off Train Experiences showcasing the highlights along the rail route. Your train journey through Australia will be made even more comfortable with service from the hospitality attendant including fresh sheets, bath towels, pillows, doonas and complimentary toiletries.
Gold Twin, a comfortable sleeper cabin featuring private en suite and upper and lower berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day.
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.
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Wednesday, 20 May 2026, Sydney/Indian Pacific
This afternoon we board the Indian Pacific.
Travelling between the Indian and Pacific
oceans for over 40 years, this truly is one of
the world’s great train journeys. More than
three million guests have already enjoyed
this epic journey, which spans a continent,
travelling the whole distance in three days
and three nights. Setting off from Sydney
in the afternoon, your train will climb to the
heights of the majestic Blue Mountains as
you sate your appetite with one of the Indian
Pacific’s signature dining experiences.
DAY 2 Thursday, 21 May 2026, Broken Hill & Adelaide
This morning we arrive in Broken Hill, a
classic mining town where the streets are
wide and there’s a cosy country pub on
every corner. On your Off Train Excursion,
explore the rustic beauty of this Silver City
and all the artistic culture than abounds in
the area. Step back on board, head straight
to the Queen Adelaide Restaurant for a
traditionally cooked Australian breakfast that is sure to delight. By the time your next meal
is served, you’ll be well into South Australia
and coasting across the tip of the Flinders
Ranges. Upon arrival in Adelaide, you’ll have
your choice of whiling away the afternoon
and evening in the picturesque city itself, or
historic Barossa Valley.
DAY 3 Friday, 22 May 2026, Cook & Nullarbor
Wake up to the raw beauty of the Nullarbor
Plains. Take some time to reflect on the
changing landscape on Australia’s longest
single stretch of railway as you dig into a
delicious breakfast. Your sense of wonder will
be ignited anew when you step off the train
in Rawlinna in the evening for an Outback
roast under the desert stars.
DAY 4 Saturday, 23 May 2026, Fremantle
Mid-afternoon we arrive in Perth. We will be
transferred to our hotel in Fremantle, our
base for the next three nights. There will be
free time to explore the historic dockside city
of Fremantle.
DAY 5 Sunday, 24 May 2026, Fremantle
We will be met by our private coach for a
panoramic city tour of the sights of Perth,
including the Governor’s Residence,
Parliament House and Perth University. We
travel to King’s Park, where we are able
to admire the spectacular views over the
city and the Swan River before returning to
Fremantle via the famous Cottesloe Beach.
This afternoon we visit the Fremantle Prison,
built in the 1850s by convicts; it was used
as a place of incarceration and punishment
for nearly 140 years. We will then visit The
Round House, the first permanent building in
Western Australia.
DAY 6 Monday, 25 May 2026, Fremantle
Today we will visit Rottnest island, 19 kms
west of Fremantle. The island is known for its
laid-back atmosphere (cars are not allowed
on the island), its native wildlife (including
the quokka – a small native marsupial) and
its beautiful beaches & bays. Once we arrive
on the island by ferry, enjoy a 90-minute tour
by bus and visit the island’s most spectacular
locations. The tour makes a stop at Cape
Vlamingh, also known as the West End –
where you can hop off and take a short walk
and soak up the views. Mid-afternoon we
take the ferry back to Fremantle.
DAY 7 Tuesday, 26 May 2026, Albany
Our journey today is along the Albany
Highway from Fremantle to Albany, on the
shores of the Southern Ocean. Albany is
the oldest European settlement in Western
Australia and was a major whaling station.
Upon arrival you will have the chance to
explore the main town of Albany.
DAY 8 Wednesday, 27 May 2026, Albany
This morning we will have a tour of historic
Albany including the Mt Clarence Desert
Corp Memorial and Padre White Lookout,
for amazing views of Albany. We will visit the
National ANZAC Centre, which honours the
ANZACS of the First World War. It overlooks
the actual harbour from which over 41,000
men and women departed Australia for
the First World War. We’ll also view the
impressive granite formations of The Gap and
Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park.
DAY 9 Thursday, 28 May 2026, Margaret River
We depart Albany for Margaret River
and travel through the Valley of the
Giants, where karri and jarrah trees tower
majestically over the countryside and red
tingle trees can have a base circumference
of 16m. We’ll take the tree-top walk through
the canopy of the trees, 40m above the
forest floor. We will see the enormous
Gloucester Tree towering 72m above the
ground. Used as a fire lookout tree, it has
a cabin built 58m up the tree, accessed by
153 spikes that spiral the trunk. There will
be time for lunch in the town of Pemberton
before we continue to our hotel in
Margaret River.
DAY 10 Friday, 29 May 2026, Margaret River
Today we travel to Augusta and then Cape
Leeuwin, where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet. In Cape Leeuwin, we will visit
the lighthouse. This famous landmark was
constructed from local limestone in 1895 and
is still a vital working lighthouse for vessels
navigating the treacherous cape. We then
visit Boranup Forest with its views of the
prettiest karri forest in Western Australia.
We return to Margaret River late afternoon.
DAY 11 Saturday, 30 May 2026, Margaret River
This morning we will enjoy a morning tour of
the Margaret River township and surrounding
area, including the famous surf beaches.
We then enjoy a wine tasting, followed by a
special The Senior Farewell Lunch at a local
winery. We return to our hotel mid-afternoon.
DAY 12 Sunday, 31 May 2026, Departure
Heading back to Perth we first stop at
Busselton, to see the largest wooden jetty
in the Southern Hemisphere, and then
continue to Bunbury, Western Australia’s
second largest city. If we’re lucky we will get
a glimpse of the dolphins along the coastline.
On arrival at Perth airport we’ll catch our
return flights home. Please book flights that
depart after 6.00pm.
| Cabin | Twin Fare Per Person | Single Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Service | $6,790 | $7,190 |
| Platinum Service | On application | On application |
International touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
Tour Operator: Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser. The Indian Pacific is operated by Journey Beyond and the train arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general information detailed in The Indian Pacific brochure 2026. All passengers must complete and sign the Travelrite International booking form and agree to the Indian Pacific terms and conditions.
Tour Costs: The tour costs are based on train, general transport and accommodation costs at 15 January 2025. Travelrite International reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to price will be made within 90 days of departure from Australia.
Deposit and Payment: A non-refundable deposit of $750 per passenger should be sent with a completed Travelrite International booking form. As soon as the booking is confirmed, (usually within 24 hours), a tour confirmation advice will be emailed to the client. The confirmation advice will contain all details. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 90 days prior to the commencement of the tour. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to payments by credit card.
Cancellation Charges:Number of days before sailing
| Days prior to Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Over 90 days | Lost of deposit |
| 90 days or less | 100% of full fare |
| Non appearance/no written notice | 100% of full fare |
Refunds:
The tour is based on arrangements which do not allow
for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or
other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
Travel Insurance: Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended to cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the cruise and for cancellation fees which could result from events such as illness, accident, death etc.
Baggage: There is limited baggage storage available in cabin on The Indian Pacific. Day bags should be packed for your cabin and suitcases stored in the baggage compartment. Full details will be provided prior to departure.
Minimum Tour Numbers: The tour arrangements have been made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers travelling. In the event that less than the required number of passengers have confirmed their booking 90 days from the date of departure, Travelrite International reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified fare.
TOUR PARTICIPATION:
Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.
Responsibilities: Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ATAS No. A10538) is the tour organiser. Travelrite International Pty Ltd, its agents, officers, affiliates, and/ or suppliers of services pursuant to, or in connection with these tours, shall act only as agents in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, including transportation by train, restaurants, or any other service and do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in tours, or by act of God. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. Baggage is at owners’ risk throughout the fly/cruise. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this tour and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any tour and/or make such changes in the tour as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the tours. This contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of the Indian Pacific passage contract with Journeys Beyond, detailed on The Indian Pacific website. If you do not have a copy of this form please contact Travelrite International and we will send one to you.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite to book
this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite acts as
your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and
the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other
services that comprise the tour. Travelrite may without reference to
you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage
any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or
service which Travelrite reasonably believes is necessary for your
benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise
accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which
the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint
Travelrite your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite
any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite in respect of any
cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain travel
insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such
good or service may become required.
How to Book: Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $750 per person to: Travelrite
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free: 1800 630 343
Telephone (03) 8803 6868
Email balwyn@travelrite.com.au
https://www.travelrite.com.au/
About Travelrite International: Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a well-established travel company which has been operating in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for more than 40 years. It is fully ATAS accredited (No. A10538) and fully IATA credited and directly represents the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international tour and transport operators. Travelrite International has been operating special interest tours for over 40 years, and now runs over 120 tours a year. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Travel Industry Association – ATIA.
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