AAT Kings - Western Wonderland & Rail Itinerary

Make your own way to Central Railway Station in Sydney, departing in the afternoon on a true journey of contrasts that will take you through the heights of the majestic Blue Mountains and across the barren expanse of the Nullarbor Plain to lush vineyards and vast goldmines.

Named for the two oceans the train encounters on its journey, the Indian Pacific travels between Sydney and Perth via Adelaide on a spectacular 4,352km journey. Settle into your cabin and relax, or make your way to the Outback Explorer Lounge to meet fellow guests and help yourself to a welcome drink.

Included Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Indian Pacific, Private Cabin - 3 Nights

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Wake up to a coffee or tea as you arrive in Broken Hill this morning to explore the beauty of the ‘Silver City’ and discover the history of the mining industry that is at the heart of the town. Step back on board and head to the Queen Adelaide Restaurant for breakfast, where an extensive menu caters to all tastes. By the time lunch is served, you’ll be well into South Australia on the southern tip of the Flinders Ranges.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Marvel at the raw beauty of the vast Nullarbor plains as you awake this morning, and reflect on the changing landscapes that background your rail journey. Your sense of wonder will be aroused when it comes time to set foot in remote Rawlinna later today. Under brilliant desert stars, enjoy an evening stop in a location experienced only by an intrepid few.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Arrive into the cosmopolitan Western Australian capital of Perth after lunch. You’ll be transferred to your hotel. Get to know your Travel Director and travelling companions at dinner this evening.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Perth - 1 Night

Journey through the Golden Outback to Boddington, the site of Australia’s largest gold mine. Continue to Wave Rock, a magnificent rock formation formed over three million years ago.

Accommodation: Hyden - 1 Night

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

This morning, take an exclusive farm tour to learn about station life in the outback. Pass through the former gold boomtown of Coolgardie and continue to Kalgoorlie for spectacular views over the famous Super Pit open-cut gold mine and an orientation tour of this historic town.

Accommodation: Rydges Kalgoorlie

Included Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Today visit Cape Le Grand National Park with its wild coastal scenery, rugged granite peaks, sweeping heathlands and white sand beaches. At stunning Lucky Bay, you may see some of the local kangaroos that like to laze on the pristine beach.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Esperance - 1 Night

Travel on through Ravensthorpe and the unique Fitzgerald Biosphere. Later, at Bluff Knoll Lookout, you’ll witness the rugged beauty of the Stirling Ranges National Park. Continue to Albany, a town imbued with Anzac history, and settle into your hotel for the night.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Albany - 2 Nights

This morning take your time to explore seaside Albany, which boasts many fine heritage-listed buildings. Later, visit the acclaimed National Anzac Centre overlooking the harbour from which over 41,000 men and woman departed Australia for the Great War. The award-winning centre is the focus of one of Australia’s most important cultural pilgrimages

Included Meals: Breakfast

Visit the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk this morning to explore the canopy of the majestic Tingle forest. Then travel on to Cape Leeuwin, where the Indian and Great Southern Oceans meet. You may like to take an optional experience guided tour to the top of the famous lighthouse before leaving for Margaret River, one of Australia’s premier wine-growing regions. Beaches and surf breaks line the nearby coast, whose waters host migratory whales between June and November.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Stay Margaret River - 2 Nights

First up you’ll see fossils, stalactites, and stalagmites, in the impressive caves of the region with a local guide. Then get ready to delight your taste buds! Margaret River is known for its fabulous wines and its boutique producers, and you’ll visit a local winery for tastings and a lunch prepared from fresh local produce.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

On arrival in Fremantle, the afternoon is yours to explore this wonderful town. You may like to visit the colourful Fremantle Markets to purchase local arts and crafts and taste local produce. We recommend taking a wander along the Fremantle foreshore to observe the impressive fishing fleet. Enjoy dinner this evening at your hotel.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Fremantle - 2 Nights

Join a local guide this morning for a private tour of historic convict-era Fremantle Prison. The rest of your day is at leisure. You might like to take an optional experience boat trip to Rottnest Island, a gazetted A-class nature reserve or closer to home, a ride on the popular Fremantle Tram.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Travel north along the coast, stopping in Yanchep National Park for an Aboriginal cultural experience with a member of the local Nyoongar people. Continue along the coast past the seaside hamlet of Lancelin pausing to see the marvellous Pinnacles, a series of intriguing limestone formations. Explore the seaside township of Geraldton and visit the evocative HMAS Sydney memorial.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Geraldton - 1 Night

Begin your day at Shell Beach, formed from billions of tiny cockle shells. Travel on to the blue waters and pristine beaches of Monkey Mia.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Monkey Mia - 2 Nights

Watch the famous Monkey Mia dolphins swim into shore to be fed. Later, visit Shell Beach, formed by billions of cockle shells up to ten metres deep. Continue to Hamelin Pool to discover a unique colony of stromatolites, described as the earliest record of life on earth. Venture into Kalbarri National Park to witness the spectacular scenery of the Murchison River Gorge. During wildflower season, the National Park is alive with blooms.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Kalbarri - 1 Night

Today you’ll travel back to Perth, where you’ll join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner.

Included Meals: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner

Accommodation: Perth - 1 Night

Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end this morning after breakfast.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Highlights

Indian Pacific

• Iconic railway journey on the Indian Pacific
• Travel in the style and comfort 
• Indulge in all-inclusive local food and beverages
• Relax in your private cabin as you watch the landscape go by
• All-inclusive Off Train Excursions

Western Wonderland

• Perth city sights touring
• Enjoy a guided tour of Boddington Gold Mine
• ‘Surf’ Wave Rock
• Discover WA’s famous wildflowers (seasonal)
• Explore white sandy beaches near Esperance
• Walk high above the trees at Valley of the Giants
• See the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
• Indulge in Margaret River food and wine
• Explore cosmopolitan Fremantle and its market
• Guided tour of Freemantle Prison
• Indigenous culture at Yanchep National Park
• Marvel at the Pinnacles
• Visit the HMAS Sydney Memorial in Geraldton
• Learn about Hamelin Pool’s ancient stromatolites
• Walk on spectacular Shell Beach
• Get up close to the dolphins at Monkey Mia
• Experience Kalbarri National Park

What’s included

• Comfortable accommodation
•  Travel by luxury coach
•  Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide

Dining

• 14 Full buffet breakfasts
•  3 À la carte breakfasts
•  4 Lunches
•  11 Dinners
•  1 Farewell Dinner

Fitness Requirements

• Low level fitness required