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Indian Pacific with Great Ocean Road and Sydney

  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Apollo Bay
  • Port Fairy
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Barossa Valley
  • Adelaide
  • Perth
  • 22 nights from
  • £6,785 per person
  • Trip Code: RT-1406

Holiday Overview

Start your journey in Sydney with a visit to the Blue Mountains, where you’ll be treated to stunning views across the valley, including the iconic Three Sisters. Enjoy a scenic lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour, offering the best vantage points of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Next, head to Melbourne and set out along the breathtaking Great Ocean Road to see the famous Twelve Apostles rock formations. From there, take a ferry to Kangaroo Island, often called Australia’s natural zoo, where you’ll encounter beloved wildlife like kangaroos and koalas.

Your road trip concludes in Adelaide, where you’ll board the Indian Pacific. Relax onboard as you traverse Australia’s dynamic landscapes, crossing the expansive Nullarbor Plain enroute to Perth. Conclude your adventure in Perth with a visit to the mystical Pinnacles and a trip to Rottnest Island, where you’ll meet the famously cheerful quokka.

Duration: 22 Nights / 23 Days

Start: Sydney Finish: Perth

States Visited: New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia

Indian Pacific with Great Ocean Road and Sydney includes:

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Internal flight from Sydney to Melbourne
  • 20 Nights hotel accommodation
  • 2 Nights on the Indian Pacific from Adelaide to Perth - including meals and off train experiences
  • Car Hire
  • Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise
  • Blue Mountains day tour
  • Full day French Island and Philip Island experience
  • Kangaroo Island Experience
  • Full day Pinnacles, Yanchep & Swan Valley tour with lunch
  • Full day Rottnest Island tour
  • All Transfers
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Day 1 - UK to Sydney

Arrive at Sydney airport and transfer to your downtown hotel. Spending the rest of your day at leisure.   

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Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel

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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

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Day 2 - Sydney Harbour Cruise

Spend your morning at leisure, explore Sydney's Rock area and Circular Key before embarking on your lunch cruise of Sydney Harbour. Discover the secrets of one of the world's most famous and spectacular natural harbours including icons such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Sydney Botanical Gardens and more. We give you a chance to see the city from a new perspective and marvel at the sights that decorate its coastline. Owing to our educated live commentator, you will get to learn something new about Sydney, its history and about each of the sights that you can see from the deck.

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Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel

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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

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Day 3 - Explore Sydney

A day at leisure to explore Sydney, if you wish to add on one of our Sydney experiences speak to your consultant for more details.

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Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel

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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

Unmissable Experiences

Sydney Experiences

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Day 4 - Blue Mountains Experience

After leaving the city behind our first stop of the day is at Calmsley Hill a working farm also home to Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats and Koalas. Enjoy morning tea and time to wander at leisure.

From Calmsley Hill we continue to ascend the Blue Mountains via the highway.  We will visit one of a range of stunning outlooks of the Jamison Valley seeing beautiful vistas. Where possible this will be away from the crowds of tours that visit the mountains each day with other operators, thus our guests will enjoy a stress and hurry free environment taking in the views and information imparted by their guide.   

Continuing on we arrive at Eaglehawk Lookout, a remote lookout points away from the crowds for views of the famous Three Sisters.  Whilst the Blue Mountains features so much more than this natural attraction you can't help but admire the unquestionable beauty of this amazing rock formation. The character of the Three Sisters changes throughout the day and throughout the seasons as the sunlight brings out the magnificent colours.  Here your guide will discuss the legends behind this famous rock formation and time available for you to take some great photos.

We then make our way around the mountain towards the village of Blackheath and our lunch venue the Hydro Majestic. Here in this relaxed venue with stunning views. We enjoy a 2-course lunch. All diets are catered for (excluding Kosher Meals).  Beverages can be purchased at your own expense from the Bar.

The afternoon is spent visiting a selection of lookouts.  Once you clap your eyes on the view from Govetts Leap you'll know why it's one of the most famous lookouts in Australia. The magnificent waterfall drops a whopping 180m to the base of the cliff. If you're not mesmerised by the dancing waves of water spray, you'll be transfixed by the sweeping views down the valley to the Grose Wilderness.  We then stop briefly to enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice at the delightful Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens our last stop, where we enjoy the sweeping views across to Sydney before travelling down the Bells Line of Road to arrive back at your hotel approximately 4.30 - 5.00pm.

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Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel

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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

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Day 5 - Sydney to Melbourne

Check out of your Sydney hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Melbourne. After arriving in Melbourne transferring to your chosen hotel spending the remainder of your day at leisure. 

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Batman's Hill On Collins

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Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto

Crown Towers Melbourne

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Day 6 - Explore French & Philip Island

Spend the day with us Island hopping from French Island to Phillip Island getting up close and personal with some of Australia's cutest and cuddliest native wildlife. Take in the breathtaking ocean views and join us for a day that will be hard to forget for years to come. 

Ferry crossing across Western Port Bay to French Island We start off our journey with a short trip across Western Port Bay to French Island. Crossing the Crystal Blue Sea to our first destination taking in the picturesque scenery of the day.  4WD adventure French Island Arriving on this hidden treasure of wilderness that is French Island, we will be participating in a guided tour around the island where our tour guide will share their knowledge of the natural environment whilst we observe the Koala's and array of wildlife that inhabit the island.

Ferry crossing across Western Port Bay to Phillip Island This next leg of our journey we'll see us travelling to world renowned and locally enjoyed Phillip Island and one of Australia's most amazing locations. Home to some of the greatest surf conditions, amazing beaches, native Australian wildlife and the world-famous motorbike circuit.

Town Stroll Cowes Walk the Pier and Esplanade or Main St with Restaurants, Cafes, Micro brewery & boutiques. The Nobbies Boardwalk We take off on a short adventure to Point Grant also known by the locals as ‘Nobbies' where we'll take in the remarkable natural sights and home to a seal colony, dramatic sea bluffs, and panoramic ocean views.  Penguin Parade To finish of our journey be inspired by the natural elements of the surrounding landscape, get up close and personal with some cute little penguins and have expert ranger commentary on the lives of these delightful creatures

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Batman's Hill On Collins

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Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto

Crown Towers Melbourne

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Day 7 - Explore Melbourne

Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore Melbourne. Wander through the city's hidden lanes and arcades, discovering independent cafes and shops cherished by locals, or visit Federation Square, bustling with bars and restaurants and offering views over the Yarra River. For an enhanced experience, consider one of our curated Melbourne excursions—speak to your consultant for more details.

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Batman's Hill On Collins

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Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto

Crown Towers Melbourne

Unmissable Experiences

Melbourne Experiences

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Day 8 - Melbourne to Apollo Bay

Collect your rental car this morning and set off on one of the world’s most scenic routes—the Great Ocean Road. Your first stop is Apollo Bay, just outside Great Otway National Park. This charming coastal town is ideal for a refreshing swim or a surf on its crystal-clear waters.

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Captain's at the Bay

Unmissable Experiences

Great Ocean Road

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Day 9 - Apollo Bay to Port Fairy

Today, prepare to be amazed by the Twelve Apostles—a collection of towering limestone pillars rising majestically from the Southern Ocean. Continue your journey along the Shipwreck Coast to Port Fairy, where you can stroll around the charming fisherman’s wharf and explore quaint whitewashed cottages.

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Seacombe House - Comfort Inn Port Fairy

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Day 10 - Port Fairy to Robe

Cross from Victoria into South Australia, with two route options ahead: take the shorter path through Mount Gambier to see its stunning Blue Lake, nestled in an ancient volcanic crater, or opt for the scenic longer route to explore the Naracoorte Caves.

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Robe House

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Day 11 - Robe to Kangaroo Island

Your drive today takes you to Cape Jervis for your ferry to Kangaroo Island, known as Australia's natural zoo due to the abundance of wildlife which populate the island. 

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Mercure Kangaroo Island

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Sea Dragon Lodge & Villas

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Day 12 - Explore Kangaroo Island

Today we have included a guided tour of Kangaroo Island. 

Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park where you will be taken on a guided beach walk with an experienced guide and be amongst a colony of rare Australian sea lions. Get up close and see these wild creatures frolic and laze about - a truly amazing and unforgettable experience. A delicious two course lunch will follow your Seal Bay Conservation Park visit.

Spend the afternoon in the Flinders Chase National Park, which was devastated in the worst fire to ever hit the island in January 2020. You'll see that the regeneration of the native bush occurs so quickly after the event and there will be many opportunities to take photos. As you travel through the park, keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, reptiles, and koalas. See the rugged coastline from walks around Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Remarkable Rocks provide great photographic opportunities, and the Admirals Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to reveal the spectacular rock archway, a natural nursery and safe haven for playful Long-nosed Fur Seals.

Your last visit of the day is to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to feed some kangaroos and get up close to the Kangaroo Island Koalas while listening to the Keeper talk about the cuddly mammals. If time permits, there may be a photo opportunity to hold a Koala (additional cost).

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Mercure Kangaroo Island

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Sea Dragon Lodge & Villas

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Day 13 - Kangaroo Island to Barossa Valley

Make your way back to the ferry port and continue your drive to the Barossa Valley. Renowned for its winery's in South Australia spend 2-nights in the Barossa Valley to explore the many wineries. 

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Barossa Weintal Resort

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The Louise Hotel

Barossa Shiraz Estate

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Day 14 - Explore the Barossa Valley

A day at lesuire to explore the Barossa Valley. 

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Barossa Weintal Resort

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The Louise Hotel

Barossa Shiraz Estate

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Day 15 - Barossa Valley to Adelaide

It's a short drive today to Adelaide, once checked in spending the rest of your day at leisure. 

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Majestic Roof Garden

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Grand Chancellor Adelaide

Mayfair Hotel

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Day 16 - Explore Adelaide

A day at leisure to explore Adelaide, if you wish to add on one of our Adelaide experiences speak to your consultant for more details.

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Majestic Roof Garden

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Grand Chancellor Adelaide

Mayfair Hotel

Unmissable Experiences

Adelaide Experiences

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Day 17 - Indian Pacific - Depart Adelaide

For Indian Pacific guests traveling west from Adelaide to Perth, the journey begins with the "Flavours of South Australia Welcome Dinner" at the Adelaide Parklands Terminal. This complimentary pre-boarding event features outstanding food and world-class wines, showcasing top selections from South Australia and exquisite regional flavors from land and sea. 

Meals Included: Dinner

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Day 18 - Indian Pacific - Nullarbor Plain

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with expansive desert views, followed by a stop at the outback ghost town of Cook. A spectacular dinner under the stars awaits at Rawlinna (seasonal), the Nullarbor outpost that borders a ‘little’ sheep station of a mere 8,000 square kilometres. 

Meals Included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Day 19 - Indian Pacific - Depart Perth

After a restful sleep, sit down for breakfast as the picturesque rolling hills of the Avon Valley pass you by. Perth is your final destination, arriving mid-afternoon.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

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Pan Pacific Perth

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Duxton Hotel

Crown Metropol Perth

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Day 20 - Pinnacles Experience

Today, enjoy a memorable day tour to the Pinnacle Desert.

Our journey begins as we head north from the city, stopping at Yanchep National Park for a quick break and a chance to spot koalas and kangaroos. We then continue to Nambung National Park for a leisurely walk through the enchanting Pinnacle Desert, where you can fully immerse yourself in this unique landscape.

If time allows, visit the Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre to learn about the natural and cultural heritage of the area.

After exploring the Pinnacles, we head to the lobster town of Cervantes. Here, take a behind-the-scenes tour of a lobster processing facility, followed by a delicious fish and chips lunch.

In the afternoon, we return toward Perth with a visit to the iconic Swan Valley. Sample local specialties such as chocolate, nougat, and gourmet nuts from some of the region’s renowned providores.

With Swan Valley’s flavours enjoyed, we travel back down Guildford Road, arriving in Perth in the evening.

Featured accommodation

Pan Pacific Perth

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Duxton Hotel

Crown Metropol Perth

Unmissable Experiences

Perth Experiences

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Day 21 - Rottnest Island Experience

Discover the stunning Rottnest Island, the “Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire,” located just 19 kilometres off the mainland. Embark on the island’s most comprehensive guided tour, offering air-conditioned comfort as you explore this pristine A-Class nature reserve. Enjoy the island’s diverse wildlife, beautiful beaches, woodlands, and unique salt lakes, starting with a memorable historic train ride.

This all-inclusive 4-hour tour covers all of Rottnest’s must-see spots, including the Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Oliver Hill Gun Fortification and Tunnels, and the breathtaking viewpoints at Cathedral Rocks and Cape Vlamingh.

You’ll experience all of Rottnest’s key habitats, along with insights into its cultural and historical heritage, from maritime and military history to future developments. Conclude your day by exploring the island settlement or relaxing with a drink at the Rottnest Quokka Arms Pub.

Featured accommodation

Pan Pacific Perth

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Duxton Hotel

Crown Metropol Perth

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Day 22 - Explore Perth

A day at leisure to explore Perth, you may wish to add on one of our Perth Experiences speak to your consultant for more details.   

Featured accommodation

Pan Pacific Perth

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Duxton Hotel

Crown Metropol Perth

Unmissable Experiences

Perth Experiences

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Day 23 - Perth to UK

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight home. Alternatively you may wish to explore more of Western Australia speak to our Australian Specialists for more details. 

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