Day 1: Arrive in Perth
Feel the great expansive openness of the West Coast with its big blue skies and its ever-developing yet youthful capital city of Perth. Our representative will personally meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring your hotel and its facilities or stroll around the neighborhood and central Perth.
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel or similar
Day 2: Pinnacles, Koalas, and Sandboarding 4WD Adventure
Visit Caversham Wildlife Park in the Swan Valley to take pictures with koalas, wombats, and hand-feed kangaroos. Travel to Lancelin, a stunning coastal fishing town, for an exciting 4WD adventure over the vast sand dunes and a thrilling downhill sandboarding experience. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour at Cervantes’ lobster factory, followed by a fish and chips lunch (optional upgrade to half a grilled lobster). Explore the mystical Pinnacles Desert with an easy-paced walk through Nambung National Park before returning to Perth.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel or similar
Day 3: Discover Rottnest Island
Cruise to Fremantle and onward to Rottnest Island, an ‘A-Class’ nature reserve with pristine beaches, secluded bays, and unique wildlife. Enjoy a comprehensive coach tour around the island, visiting key landmarks such as Wadjemup Lighthouse and the rugged West End lookout. Learn about the island’s fascinating history and shipwrecks during your journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel or similar
Day 4: Margaret River – Wineries & Lunch
Travel along the stunning Indian Ocean coastline to the Margaret River region, known for its beautiful beaches, lush forests, and world-renowned wineries. Taste fine wines, explore limestone caves, and discover the region’s charming villages and scenic views on a day of exploration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel or similar
Day 5: Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers & Aboriginal Culture
Experience one of Australia’s most incredible natural landmarks, Wave Rock, and visit historic York, the first township founded in the Avon Valley. Pass through farming country, stopping at the Dog Cemetery and Hippo’s Yawn rock formation. Enjoy a country-style lunch and explore Aboriginal sacred sites and Mulka’s Cave before returning to Perth.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel or similar
Day 6: Explore Perth & Fremantle
Embark on a half-day tour of Perth and Fremantle, exploring highlights such as Kings Park Botanical Gardens, Perth City, and Cottesloe Beach. Enjoy a scenic Swan River Cruise before concluding your tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel or similar
Day 7: Board the Indian Pacific in Perth
Your afternoon begins with a welcome gathering, in celebration of the start of your journey across the country and along the world’s longest stretch of straight railway track. Spend a relaxed afternoon getting to know your fellow travellers after you board the Indian Pacific and pull away from Perth, leaving the Indian Ocean behind and cruising toward the Pacific. Tonight, a delectable dinner is served on board, featuring contemporary Australian cuisine with seasonal and regional flavours.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Indian Pacific (2 nights)
Day 8: Kalgoorlie & Cook
Awake to see the sunrise unfold across Australia’s largest outback town, Kalgoorlie. This morning, we’ll delve into this mining town’s fascinating past and present, with a visit to the region’s gold-rush era, now modern-day, Super Pit mine. Decide how you want to explore Kalgoorlie on your choice of Off Train Experience, including morning refreshments.
Reboarding the train mid-morning for brunch, the remainder of the day is on board at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the hospitality as you take in spectacular views of the seemingly endless expanse of the Nullarbor Plain. You’ll cross borders and time zones, entering South Australia before dinner. Late evening, the train will pull into the almost-ghost-town of Cook for a nightcap, late-night bonfire and stargazing experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Indian Pacific
Day 9: Arrive in Adelaide & Transfer to Monarto Safari Resort
Spend the morning travelling through the pastoral lands and communities of remote South Australia as the Indian Pacific cruises past the Flinders Rangers, Spencer Gulf and the Adelaide Plains. Breakfast and lunch are both served on board. Mid-afternoon, the train arrives in Adelaide where you will be transferred by private vehicle to Monarto Safari Resort, approximately 50 minutes from the city centre and nestled in South Australia’s expansive Murraylands. Monarto Safari Resort offers an unparalleled escape into nature’s embrace, combining premium accommodation with authentic experiences, during your stay you’ll be surrounded by Africa’s wildest animals.
Settle into your new and well curated accommodation. This evening, you may choose to indulge in the luxurious day spa, laze by the two stunning pool areas or enjoy world-class dining at the onsite restaurant at Monarto Safari Resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Monarto Safari Resort (2 nights)
Day 10: Explore Monarto Safari Park
Today is yours to explore Monarto Safari Park via the guided Zu-Loop bus experience, or a combination of the Zu-Loop bus and walking. Monarto is the largest open-range safari experience in the world outside of Africa and spans more than 1,500 hectares and is home to more than 50 species of exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles. You can hop on and off the bus at the wildlife viewing platforms and spend time observing your favourite animal species, including Giraffes, Elephants, Lions, Cheetahs, Rhinos, Chimpanzees, and more. Additionally, you can enhance your visit by attending Daily Keeper Presentations and booking a range of intimate behind-the-scenes animal experiences.
Tonight, join your Sunset Wildlife Safari, soaking in the last rays of sun on your small group guided tour. Enjoy exclusive access to Monarto Safari Park after hours with ample opportunity to immerse yourself in the vast parklands and watch the free-roaming herds of African animals across 550 hectares. As you explore the lands from the comfort of the Safari Truck, you’ll have the opportunity to observe and photograph the African animals including Southern White Rhinos, Giraffes, Cheetahs, Eland, Ostriches, and Zebras. Drinks and canapes will be served during the tour, capping off the unforgettable experience.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Monarto Safari Resort
Day 11: Farewell Monarto – Transfer to Adelaide
Today, your wild Monarto Safari Stay comes to an end. After breakfast, check out of your accommodation and transfer by private vehicle to your choice of the Adelaide Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
