Around Australia by Rail

Around Australia by Rail Around Australia by Rail

20 nights ex Sydney

Departs every Saturday

INCLUSIONS:

» Rail travel on The XPT, Sydney to Melbourne
» 3 nights in Melbourne
» Half day Melbourne City Sights Tour
» Rail travel on the Overland, Melbourne to Adelaide

» 2 nights in Adelaide
» Rail travel on the Indian Pacific, Adelaide to Perth
» 3 nights in Perth
» Half day Perth, Fremantle and Swan River Cruise Tour
» Air travel, Perth to Broome
» 3 nights in Broome
» Half day Broome Sights Tour
» Air travel, Broome to Darwin
» 2 nights in Darwin
» Half day Darwin City Sights Tour
» Air travel, Darwin to Cairns
» 2 nights in Cairns
» Rail travel on The Sunlander, Cairns to Brisbane
» 2 nights in Brisbane

» Rail travel on The XPT, Brisbane to Sydney


SAT Sydney to Melbourne
This morning you will make your way to Central Station to join The XPT for a 7.42am departure. You can sit back, relax and enjoy the countryside in your First Class Seat before arriving into Melbourne at 6.56pm. Overnight: Quality Hotel Batmans Hill or similar, 3 nights

SUN Melbourne
Today is free to explore this cosmopolitan city, perhaps take a tram ride or explore Federation Square.

MON Melbourne
This morning you will be collected for your Melbourne City Sights Tour. Highlights will include the Fitzroy Gardens, MCG, Flinders Street Station, Queen Victoria Markets, Port Phillip Bay and the Yarra River. Afternoon is at your leisure.

TUE Melbourne to Adelaide
Depart Melbourne at 8.05am this morning on The Overland and arrive in Adelaide at 5.55pm. Make your own way to your hotel. Overnight: Mercure Grosvenor Hotel or similar, 2 nights

WED Adelaide
Today is free to explore the historic city of Adelaide, you may like to add on one of the many optional tours available.

OPTIONAL TOURS: Adelaide City Highlights Tour (Half day) $62 per person; Barossa & Hahndorf Highlights Tour (Full day) $125 per person; Panda Insights Tour (2 hours) $130 per person

THU Adelaide
Continue exploring Adelaide before boarding the Indian Pacific at 6.40pm for your journey across the Nullarbor. Overnight: Indian Pacific, 2 nights
 
FRI Adelaide to Perth
Your journey continues along the longest straight stretch of railway in the world, with a short stop in Kalgoorlie this evening.

SAT Perth
Arrive in Perth at 9.10am and make your own way to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore this beautiful city. Overnight: Goodearth Hotel or similar, 3 nights

SUN Perth
Join your half day Perth and Fremantle City Tour today. Highlights include Kings Park, Tree Top Walkway, Cottesloe Beach and free time to explore historical Fremantle, before cruising back to Perth along the Swan River.

MON Perth
Today is free to continue exploring Perth for yourself or perhaps join a day tour.

OPTIONAL TOURS: Swan Valley & Wine Tour (Half day) $99 per person; Pinnacles & New Norcia Tour (Full day) $215 per person; Margaret River & Busselton Jetty Tour (Full day) $215 per person

TUE Perth to Broome
Fly from Perth to Broome and on arrival make your own way to your accommodation. Overnight: Mangrove Resort or similar, 3 nights

WED Broome
This morning is at your leisure before joining your afternoon Broome Sights tour. Highlights will include a visit to the Kanagae Estate to see the mango orchards and sample local produce, enjoy local beer tastings and a gourmet platter at Matso’s Boutique Brewery, learn about Broome’s pearling past at the Japanese cemetery and sample traditional bush tucker at Minyirr Park. Your afternoon will conclude on Cable Beach whilst enjoying the spectacular sunset.

THU Broome
A day at your leisure in Broome or take an optional day tour to some of the most beautiful remote areas that you will ever see.

OPTIONAL TOUR: Cape Leveque 4WD Tour (Full day) $269 per person

FRI Broome to Darwin
Make your way to the airport today to join your flight to Darwin. On arrival make your own way to your accommodation. Overnight: Darwin Central Hotel or similar, 2 nights
 
SAT Darwin
This morning is free to relax before joining an afternoon tour of Darwin, which includes visits to the East Point Military Precinct, Stokes Hill Wharf area and the lush Botanic Gardens. You will also have time to explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

SUN Darwin to Cairns
Fly from Darwin to Cairns and on arrival make your own way to your accommodation. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight: Mantra Trilogy or similar, 2 nights

MON Cairns
Today is free to explore this beautiful tropical city, perhaps take an optional day tour.

OPTIONAL TOURS: Skyrail & Kuranda Scenic Railway (Full day) $139 per person; Reef Magic Outer Reef Cruise (Full day) $194 per person

TUE Cairns to Brisbane
Depart Cairns on the Sunlander at 9.15am and enjoy the scenery as you meander along the coastline of Queensland. Overnight: First Class Sleeper (Red Sleeper), Queenslander Class (Gold Service) on the Sunlander

WED Brisbane
Continue your journey south before arriving in Brisbane at 3.55pm. Overnight: Marque Brisbane or similar, 2 nights

THU Brisbane
Today is free to explore Brisbane perhaps take a cruise up the Brisbane River, or choose one of the many optional day tours.

OPTIONAL TOURS: O’Reily’s & Lamington National Park (Full day) $99 per person; Croc Express to Australia Zoo (Full day) $126 per person

FRI Brisbane to Sydney
Board The XPT at 7.30am this morning and enjoy your journey in a First Class Seat, arriving in Sydney at 9.06pm this evening. 
 
AUD COST
PER PERSON (TWIN)
EX SYDNEY		 RED SLEEPER GOLD SERVICE PLATINUM SERVICE
ADULT $5040 $5850
$6820
SENIOR $4470 $5190
PENSIONER $4380 $5150
Single Supplement plus $1500, Upgrade to Deluxe Hotels plus $650pp