Indian Pacific to Adelaide with 6 days of luxury coach touring in Adelaide. Experience the majesty of the Indian Pacific in your Gold Service Cabin on your journey to Adelaide. Enjoy a special winery lunch and a special lunch cruise along the Murray River in a restored Paddle-Steamer. Explore the seaside towns of Victor Harbor and McLaren Vale, as well as the Fleurieu Peninsula. Discover the world famous wine making region of the Barossa Valley and the Germanic Lutheran township of Hahndorf on this 7 day package envisaging the best of South Australia. Themes include: New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, Departs from Sydney, Indian Pacific, Luxury Coach, Returns from Sydney. + Show more
Indian Pacific to Adelaide All-Inclusive
7 Day Train + Touring Package
7 Day Train + Touring Package
$1723*
Package Includes
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Indian Pacific Train Sydney to Adelaide (Gold Service)
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All Airfares (e.g. Melbourne to Syd & Adelaide to Melbourne)
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5 Nights Accommodation in Adelaide
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1 Night Gold Cabin Accommodation on Indian Pacific (2 nights Perth to Adelaide)
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Hotel Breakfast Daily, Morning Tea, Special Winery Lunch, Special Cruise Lunch
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All meals onboard Indian Pacific, FREE beverages, FREE toiletries kit, Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and commentary, use of Outback Explorer Lounge
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All Indian Pacific Off-Train Excursions & Activities (eg Kalgoorlie, Broken Hill, Blue Mountains, Cook, Rawlinna)
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7 Luxury Tours: Barossa Valley (Day Tour), River Murray Riverboat (Day Tour), Victor Harbor with McLaren Vale (Coach Tour), Adelaide Coach Tour with River Cruise, Paddle-steamer Cruise, Haigh’s Chocolates*, Bakery Sampler Plate, behind The Scenes Tour Winery Tour, Wine Education & Tastings
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Meet and Greet Personalised Return Transfers (Train Station, Hotel and Airport)
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FREE DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book ($500 Value discounts and bonuses in South Australia)
Highlights
Indian Pacific
Broken Hill (Sydney to Adelaide)
Kalgoorlie (Perth to Adelaide)
Blue Mountains (Adelaide to Sydney)
Adelaide
Barossa Valley
Special Winery Lunch
Murray Paddle-Steamer
Special Cruise Lunch
Murray River
Fleurieu Peninsula
Victor Harbor
McLaren Vale
Adelaide Hills
Hahndorf
Mount Lofty Ranges
Torrens Gorge
Mannum
Goolwa
Port Elliot
Horseshoe Bay
Encounter Bay
Glenelg
Historic Churches
Rundle Mall
Beehive Corner
Adelaide Oval
Victoria Square
King William Street Boulevard
The Terraces
Gardens and Greenbelts
River Torrens
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DAYS 1-2 Indian Pacific Sydney to Adelaide
Fly into Sydney and be personally met at the airport by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to the Indian Pacific railway station to begin your journey to Adelaide.
Embark on the legendary Indian Pacific as you travel from the harbour city of Sydney to the 'City of Churches' Adelaide, marvel at the beauty passing by your cabin window, the magnificent Blue Mountains, rural countryside, tough mallee scrub home to the outback town of Broken Hill and onto the fertile green surrounds of beautiful Adelaide.
See below for full details on your Indian Pacific journey. Note: passengers embarking in Perth enjoy 1 extra night on the Indian Pacific.
As you arrive into Adelaide you can feel the history and culture of 'The City of Churches'. You will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the Indian Pacific railway station on arrival in Adelaide to your Adelaide hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities, perhaps take a stroll around the neighbourhood and central Adelaide.
Meet and Greet Personalised Arrival Transfer, 1 Breakfast,1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, Overnight Gold Service Cabin on the Indian Pacific, Luxury Broken Hill Coach Tour, Luxury Kalgoorlie Coach Tour (Perth to Adelaide customers only), Meet and Greet Personalised Rail Transfer, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation.
DAY 3 Adelaide Luxury Coach Tour & River Cruise
Adelaide is famous for stylish architecture, beautiful parklands, boutique shopping, cafe strips, sandy swimming beaches, fabulous arts events, festivals, nightlife, and sandstone cottages with sweeping gardens. The diverse cultural mix of its one million population guarantees that the food is sensational. Adelaide is Australia's wine capital and lies between rolling hills to the east and beautiful sandy beaches to the west, with world class vineyards within easy reach.
Following your tour of Adelaide, embark on a leisurely scenic cruise along the Torrens River on board the famous Adelaide icon, “The Popeye”. Take in the picturesque scenery and prolific birdlife as you cruise through the heart of this wonderful city. Finish your cruise at Elder Park and spend some time taking in this beautiful oasis in the heart of Adelaide.
Your friendly driver will pick you up in the comfortable air-conditioned luxury coach before sharing experiences, fascinating facts and enchanting stories in the on-board full commentary throughout the morning. Today see Victoria Square (heart of Adelaide city), Gouger Street (restaurant cafe strip), King William Street's famous boulevard, The Terraces (4 terraces that separate the city from its greenbelts) and Adelaide's magnificent parks, gardens and greenbelts. See River Torrens with its delightful garden banks, Parliament House, State Library, Trinity Church (Adelaide's oldest church), fashionable Hutt Street and stop at Haigh's Chocolates to enjoy complimentary tea or coffee accompanied by fine Haigh's chocolates (Haigh's unavailable on Sundays). We then travel to the seaside town of Glenelg where you can walk along Jetty Road, browse in the shops or simply relax on this well-known beach. See Beehive Corner at Rundle Mall, Adelaide Oval (one of Australia's most notable cricket grounds and houses the Bradman collection), the quaint suburbs of North Adelaide; O'Connell Street (restaurants and trendy shops), St Peter's Cathedral, Colonel Light's Lookout on Montefiore Hill (spectacular views over Adelaide).
Following your tour of Adelaide, embark on a leisurely scenic cruise along the Torrens River on board the famous Adelaide icon, “The Popeye”. Take in the picturesque scenery and prolific birdlife as you cruise through the heart of this wonderful city. Finish your cruise at Elder Park and spend some time taking in this beautiful oasis in the heart of Adelaide.
Enjoy some free-time this afternoon to explore Adelaide and some of it treasures.
Breakfast, Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick Ups, Torrens River Cruise, Tea, Haigh's Chocolates, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation.
DAY 4 Barossa Valley with Special Lunch
Head to the Adelaide Hills to explore one of Australia’s best and most famous wine-producing regions now regarded as one of finest in the world, and is home to Australia's most expensive wine, Penfolds Grange. Enjoy your delicious Special Lunch at a renowned winery restaurant, including tastings, winemaking tour and wine education. Explore some of the quaint and charming villages in the Adelaide Hills, part of the Mount Lofty Ranges. See the heavy influence of the original German settlers, such as buildings with steeply sloping roofs, Lutheran stone churches and the local versions of Germanic cuisine. Visit Hahndorf, the beautiful Lutheran settlement dating back to 1838, with its arts, crafts, cottage industry shops, pubs, traditional small-goods and bakeries that evoke the tastes and smells of Bavaria.
Leaving Adelaide, enjoy a scenic tour alongside the Torrens River through the spectacular Torrens Gorge, see Kangaroo Creek Reservoir, Millbrook Reservoir, Williamstown (beautiful stone buildings) and learn the secrets of Barossa Reservoir's 'Whispering Wall'. Stop at Lyndoch Bakery for complimentary coffee or tea and a German sampler plate of sweet treats. Discover the art of great winemaking on your guided tour of Seppeltsfield Winery. Enjoy a tutored wine tasting incorporating introductory wine education. Stop at Penfolds for a delicious Special Lunch, your two course winery restaurant lunch with the opportunity to taste wines from this highly regarded vineyard. Experience the panoramic views over the Barossa Valley from Mengler's Hill lookout, continue through the old mill town of Woodside and the Adelaide Hills. Stop at Hahndorf (Australia's oldest German settlement), stroll under the Elm trees along Hahndorf's main street, see quaint cottages, craft shops and tea rooms. See the delightful villages of Crafers, Stirling, Aldgate (all set amongst the lush greenness of the Adelaide Hills) and Bridgewater (with Bridgewater Mill and Waterwheel). Head back to Adelaide with a deep appreciation of the Australian wine industry and the beauty of the Adelaide Hills.
Breakfast, Luxury Day Tour with Hotel Pick-Up, Morning Tea, Bakery Sampler Plate, Winemaking Tour, Wine Education, Special Two Course Lunch, Wine Tastings, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation.
DAY 5 Murray Paddle-Steamer with Special Lunch
Cruise along the mighty Murray River in a fully restored 100 year old paddle-steamer and enjoy a Special Buffet Lunch onboard. Your magnificent 160 ton riverboat is living history. She is one of the world's only steam driven, wood fired, side paddle, heritage paddle-steamers still in operation. Learn the rich history of one of the world's greatest river systems and the key town of Mannum. This historic Lower Murray town is the birthplace of Australia's paddle-steamer, hear the stories from the river-folk and learn how the river breathes life into this rugged region.
Travel by luxury coach through rolling hills and rural land now rich in green vineyards and golden citrus orchards thanks to the Murray, the arid pasture region of the Murraylands. Arrive at Mannum (birthplace of the River Murray paddle-steamers), cruise the broad waters of the Murray onboard your historic paddle-steamer riverboat, enjoy a delightful morning tea on board, whilst marvelling at the stark cliffs, river red gums and willows that burden the waters of the Mighty Murray. Spot for galahs, cockatoos and pelicans. Time for your Special Lunch, a delicious buffet lunch served onboard your paddle-steamer as you cruise the majestic Murray. Take in the view over Mannum and the Murray from a scenic lookout, enjoy free time exploring Mannum, perhaps take a ride on the punt (time permitting). Follow the Torrens Valley scenic drive through Palmer, Tungkillo and Birdwood to Gumeracha; Stop at Gumeracha Toy Factory (home of the Big Rocking Horse). Continue down the Chain of Ponds to Tea Tree Gully. Return to Adelaide through the undulating green Adelaide Hills after a full day of new memories.
Breakfast, Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick-Up, Morning Tea, Paddle-Steamer River Cruise, Special Buffet Lunch, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation.
DAY 6 Victor Harbor & McLaren Vale
The Fleurieu Peninsula is a holiday playground of wineries, seaside towns and lakes whose population trebles during holiday periods. The splendid seaside resort township of Victor Harbor is where the mouth of the massive Murray River finally meets the ocean. The internationally respected wine region of McLaren Vale has more than 60 cellar doors and produces amazing Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines. The old paddle-steamer port of Goolwa is on Lake Alexandrina, near the Murray Mouth, and is joined by a bridge to Hindmarsh Island.
Tour through the Mt Lofty Ranges with its many quaint villages and panoramic views. Stop at historic Strathalbyn on the Angas River. See the river Port of Goolwa (where the Murray River meets the lakes and sea), Port Elliot, Horseshoe Bay, Encounter Bay and Victor Harbor. Perhaps ride a horse drawn tram across the causeway to Granite Island. Enjoy some free time to explore Victor Harbor. Then onto McLaren Vale wine region to see the vineyards, leafy olive groves, almond groves and magnificent old stone wineries. Perhaps taste top local wines at Hardys Tintara Cellar Door, sample produce at Medlow Confectionery and sample produce at Almond Train. Take in the views of the picturesque coastal seaside towns, before heading north back to Adelaide to conclude your full day of exploring the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Breakfast, Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick Ups, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation.
DAY 7 Say Goodbye to Adelaide
Time to say goodbye to beautiful Adelaide your fellow travellers and friendly hotel hosts. You will be personally met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.
Breakfast, Meet and Greet Personalised Departure Transfer.
Inclusions onboard the Indian Pacific
Relax in your private Gold Service Cabin and watch the passing landscapes of Australia pass by through your large window. Enjoy all meals onboard the Indian Pacific in the stylish Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car (flexible times, hearty breakfasts, two course lunches, three course dinners). Your package includes FREE soft drinks, beers, high-quality standard wines, base spirits, tea and coffee throughout your journey on board. You will also receive a FREE toiletries kit. You have Cabin Steward Service, in-cabin music and detailed journey commentary (available from your cabin sound system) and you will love the cosy but exclusive atmosphere of the Outback Explorer Lounge. Your package includes Gold Service but can be upgrade to Platinum Service.
Upgrade to Platinum Service: Experience the luxury of larger cabin space (twice the size of a Gold Service Twin Cabin) along with private Platinum Transfers, in-cabin breakfasts and access to the exclusive new Platinum Lounge and Restaurant. See Upgrade Options below for details.
Flights Included
This package includes all flights as detailed below in the price section (including all fees, levies and taxes). However, we can tailor this package to include our special discounted 'package only' airfares from anywhere. Simply let us know.
Adelaide Accommodation Included
You have 3 choices of accommodation in Adelaide. Our "Good Standard" central Adelaide hotel has great facilities, a comfortable room and friendly service (typically 3.5 stars). Alternatively, why not treat yourself? The "Deluxe" hotel has superior facilities, stylish room and first class service (typically 4 stars). The “Luxury” hotel is upscale with a more luxurious feel for the discerning traveller and great for celebrating an anniversary (typically 5 stars).
The package is priced on the "Good Standard" option. See Optional Upgrades below for more details, or simply ask.
Airport and Rail Transfers Included
You will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to the railway station, from the railway station on arrival in Adelaide to your hotel and from your hotel to the airport to meet your flight home.
All Off-Train Excursions & Activities Included
This package includes all Off-Train activities with various touring options:
Broken Hill (Sydney to Adelaide) : Choose from a selection of included tour options.
Cook (Perth to Adelaide): Enjoy a self-guided walk of this deserted outback town.
Cook (Perth to Adelaide): Enjoy a self-guided walk of this deserted outback town.
Blue Mountains (Adelaide to Sydney): Explore the magnificent Blue Mountains by railway, cableway and skyway.
Kalgoorlie (Perth to Adelaide): Experience a thrilling tour of the world’s largest single open cut mining operation.
Kalgoorlie (Perth to Adelaide): Experience a thrilling tour of the world’s largest single open cut mining operation.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book
You receive the FREE DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book that includes $500 value of discounts and bonuses throughout Adelaide and South Australia at shops, restaurants attractions, wineries etc. It's a great way to save even more on your South Australia holiday.
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Optional Upgrades
Platinum Service550*$
Upgrade to Platinum Service to join a select group of passengers that will experience the very best in luxury train travel onboard the Indian Pacific including the new and exclusive Platinum Club Car.
Platinum Service includes: Spacious private lounge style cabins, premium ensuite cabin with twin or double bed, panoramic views to each side, personalised cabin steward service, private transfers to and from your journey (up to 50kms), generous luggage limit (3 x 25kg), the new and exclusive Platinum Club Car, Outback Explorer Lounge and Queen Adelaide Restaurant access, Off Train Excursions, all onboard meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner, breakfast served to you in your cabin if you choose (new regional based menu), standard wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks are also included.
The indulgent Platinum Service cabins are nearly twice the size of Gold Service cabins and come with premium fittings. The large panoramic windows give you the best seats onboard the Indian Pacific plus you have an interior window to give you views of both sides of the train at the same time. During the day, your cabin will be configured as a private lounge, with deluxe lounge seating, a table and two ottomans. By night, it is converted to a comfortable bedroom, with either a double bed or twin beds. Platinum Upgrades start at $550 per person. All packages can be upgraded to include luxurious Platinum Service, simply ask.
"Deluxe" Hotel Upgrade100*$
The "Deluxe" hotel option has superior facilities, stylish room and first class service (typically 4 stars). Upgrade this package to 5 nights in a "Deluxe" Adelaide hotel, from just $100 per person.
"Luxury" Hotel Upgrade150*$
The “Luxury” hotel option is upscale with a more luxurious feel for the discerning traveller and great for celebrating an anniversary (typically 5 stars). Upgrade this package to 5 nights in a "Luxury" Adelaide hotel, from just $150 per person.
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Indian Pacific to Adelaide All-Inclusive
7 Day Train + Touring Package
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1723
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*Starting holiday costs per person, two share, for low seasons (A$). Seasonal surcharges apply outside of low season. Early Bird Specials require travel outside of the next 6 months (ie travel in more than 6 months time). As prices vary based on travel dates, be flexible with dates to get the for the best deals! Itinerary and vehicle types subject to change without notice. Subject to limited availability at these prices, after which higher prices apply, book now. Ex Perth/Sydney prices include only flights back to Perth/Sydney. See Important Information before booking. © DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Booking Code: mp42
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