Indian Pacific train holiday packages offer a range of amazing off-train experiences in Australia’s south, from Sydney to Perth. Here, Aussie Trains shares a list of 6 off-train experiences that we think you’ll love.
1. A Scenic Seaplane Flight in Perth (Margaret River Indulgence)
Enjoy an amazing scenic seaplane flight over south Perth and the Busselton Jetty on the Margaret River Indulgence tour. Experience great aerial views, flying over Perth, Fremantle, Carnac, Garden Island and Mandurah. This great coastal indulgence offers a bird’s eye view of beautiful coastal Perth and takes you to and from the beautiful Margaret River.
2. Margaret River Wine and Cheese Tastings (Margaret River Indulgence)
Your visit to the Margaret River wine region will include wine tastings at the state-of-the-art Aravina Estate, including lunch overlooking the vineyard. Enjoy a show of classic sports cars at the Surf and Sportscar museum, before an exquisite wine and cheese tasting at the minimalist Windows Estate boutique winery.
3. Rottnest Island (Rottnest Discovery)
A two-way ferry ride will take you to Rottnest Island and back again on the Rottnest Discovery tour. This beautiful island, with sandy beaches and a local lighthouse attraction, is the best place to see the quokka in its native environment. Quokkas are usually quite friendly, but you must take care not to startle them. Let them come to you for a picture and do not feed or try to pet them. A 90 minute bus tour around the island will reveal popular Rottnest Island locations such as the Wadjemup Lighthouse and west end boardwalk.
4. Kalgoorlie Mining Town (Scenic Sip and Sail)
Enjoy a fascinating evening experience in the outback goldmining town of Kalgoorlie, the site of the greatest gold rush in Australian history in1893. Visit the North Tourist Mine and Super Pit, where gold mining still continues today.
5. The Nullabor Plain (Scenic Sip and Sail)
After an off-train experience in the mining ghost town of Cook, the Indian Pacific starts its journey across the vast expanse of the Nullabor Plain. This stretch of the Indian Pacific route is the longest uninterrupted stretch of railway track in the world. The Nullabor plain is about 1200kms long and made up of a stretch of isolated desert landscape. Enjoy the serenity of hours and hours of travel through this remote stretch of Australia’s landscape.
6. The Blue Mountains (Scenic Sip and Sail)
The heritage listed Blue Mountains feature spectacular scenic forests, sheer rising cliffs and ancient valleys. View the amazing scenic vistas at Jamison Valley, The Three Sisters and Katoomba Falls on the Scenic Sip and Sail tour.
Aussie Trains offers amazing off-train experiences on The Indian Pacific train route. Enquire online about a memorable Australian train holiday or call our team on 13 44 26 today.
All fares and journey information are correct at the time of publication but subject to change.