Itinerary

2015 Western Australia Vacation – From Coast to Coast

Date/Location

7/1/15 Sydney

8/1/15 Broken Hill and Adelaide

9/1/15 Cook and Kalgoorlie

10/1/15 Perth

11/1/15 Fremantle

12/1/15 Perth

13/1/15 Swan River

14/1/15 Fremantle

15/1/15 Cottesloe Beach

16/1/15 Maylands

17/1/15 Rottnest Island and Fremantle 

18/1/15 Perth and Kalgoorlie 

19/1/15 Cook

20/1/15 Adelaide and Broken Hill

21/1/15 Sydney

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Depart Sydney  (Wednesday 7 Jan 2015)

Board the Indian Pacific in Sydney Central Station and set off on a railroad journey across Australia from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean. Travel in Gold Service with an on-call cabin steward, complimentary beverages and dinner in the Queen Adelaide dining car. (D)

The Indian Pacific

2:35pm – Check-in to the Indian Pacific Sydney Central Station Platform 2 and 3.

2:55pm – Train departs.

Day 2: Broken Hill and Adelaide  (Thursday 8 Jan 2015)

Enjoy breakfast with newfound friends in the dining car before arriving in Broken Hill in the far west of the Outback of New South Wales. Enjoy a complimentary Broken Earth excursion to the sites of the isolated mining city. Reboard the train for the cross into South Australia where lunch is also served aboard before arriving into Adelaide in the afternoon. Enjoy in the wonders of Adelaide’s Central Market, the largest fresh produce market in the Southern Hemisphere. Before returning to the train indulge in a wine and cheese tasting. The train departs early evening for the heart of the country. (B, L, D)

The Indian Pacific

6:30am to 8:20am – Broken Hill stop and excursion.
3:05pm to 6:40pm – Adelaide stop and excursion.

Day 3: Cook and Kalgoorlie  (Friday 9 Jan 2015)

Wake up to the breathtaking scenery of the Nullabur Plain. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch aboard before your arrival in the stop of Cook the only stop on the Nullabur Plain. The township of cook has a permanent population of four and one dog. Reboard for Dinner before an evening arrival in the mining city of Kalgoorlie. Explore the mining town to the Super Pitt with your complimentary excursion. Reboard the train for your last evening aboard, with farewell drinks served in the Outback Explorer Lounge. (B, L, D)

The Indian Pacific

7:10pm to 10:40pm – Kalgoorlie stop and excursion.

Day 4: Arrive Perth  (Saturday 10 Jan 2015)

Wake up to the outskirts of Perth with breakfast in the dining car before you farewell the train in East Perth Railway Station. Collect your baggage prior to boarding a complimentary transfer to your city accommodation. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in the CBD of Perth. Enjoy a stroll along the river; visit London Court, the Murray Street Arcade and more. Return and check-in to your stateroom, then head for a walk out to Herisson Island to spot native Kangaroos. In the evening a Vigil mass is available at St Mary’s Cathedral. (B)

Fraser Suites Perth

9:10am – Arrive in East Perth Station.

9:20am – Transfer to Hotel.

3:00pm – Hotel Check-in.

4:00pm to 5:00pm – Visit Herisson Island.

6:00pm to 7pm – Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Dinner Crown Perth

Day 5: Fremantle  (Sunday 11 Jan 2015)

Board the Perth Metro for the train to Fremantle. First Visit the E-Shed Markets Fremantle picking up some souvenirs or handmade crafts. Then leave in time to see the Fremantle Roundhouse and see the famous cannon shoot at 1pm. After a leisurely lunch in town visit the Western Australian Museum Shipwreck Galleries to see artifacts of Australia’s first colonial visitors. In the afternoon time also permits the visiting of the Fremantle Markets before having an Italian dinner.

Fraser Suites Perth

9:00am – Depart Perth Station for a train to Fremantle.

10:00am – Walk to the E-Shed Markets enjoy a leisurely hour or two.

12:00am – Walk to the Fremantle roundhouse off Mrs Trivett Pl.

1:00pm – View the cannon firing.

1:30pm – Walk to the Shipwreck Galleries Cliff St.

2:30pm – Walk to the Fremantle Markets in Henderson St.

6:30pm – Dinner Sandrino

Day 6: Perth (Monday 12 Jan 2015)

Enjoy a late breakky in the Café before having a leisurely stroll to the WACA stadium for a tour of the home of cricket in Western Australia. Then walk through Queens garden on your way to the Perth Mint. At the mint enjoy a famous Gold Pouring, and try lifting a gold block. After the mint take the bus to the other side of the city and visit Western Australia’s Parliament followed by the impressive views of Kings Park.

Fraser Suites Perth

10:00am to 12:00pm – Guided Tour of WACA.

12:00pm to 1:00pm – Enjoy lunch in the City.

1:30pm to 2:30pm – Visit the Perth Mint for a tour and gold pour. (Buy one get one free – Printable Voucher).

Western Australia Parliament and Kings Park.

2:30pm to 3:30pm – Kings Park and Botannical Café (Afternoon Tea)

3:30pm to 5:00pm – Indigenous Heritage Tour Kings Park.

6:00pm – Dinner C Restaurant

Day 7: Swan River  (Tuesday 13 Jan 2015)

Enjoy another breakky before leaving for the train to collect your hire car. Enjoy the scenery as you drive through the Swan Valley.

We begin the day visiting the Valley’s best fine food producers including coffee, chocolate, honey, art and ice cream. Stop for lunch in the Swan’s finest, Riverbank Estate. In the afternoon visit a selection of the Valleys best boutique wineries chosen for their ambience and quality of wines.

Fraser Suites Perth

9:00am – Pick up Burswood Car Rentals

9:30am – 10:10am Yahava Koffee Works (Morning Tea)

10:10am – The Margaret River Chocolate Factory

10:30am – Mago Coffee

10:50am – Windarra Honey

                     Chesters Winery

11:10am – Black Swan Winery

                     Oggie’s Ice Cream
11:30am – Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery

12:00pm – 1:30pm Riverbank Estate (Lunch 20% off bill up to $25 value)

                                      The Juice Factory

1:30pm – Sandalford

2:00pm – Houghton Winery 
                   Oakover Wines and Fiori Coffee

2:20pm – Murish Nuts and Mondo Nougat

                   Sittella Wines

2:40pm – Windy Creek Estate Wines –

3:00pm – 3:40pm The House of Honey (Afternoon Tea)

3:40pm – Upper Reach Winery

4:00pm – Twin Hill Wines

4:20pm – Olive Farm Wines
6:00pm – Drop off Burswood Car Rentals

7:00pm – Dinner Atrium Buffet Crown Perth

Day 8: Fremantle and Surrounds  (Wednesday 14 Jan 2015)

Board the Perth Metro for the train to Fremantle. Then walk to the Western Australian Maritime Museum, to visit the famous Australia II that won the Americas Cup. Then leave in time for a guided tour of the Army Museum of Western Australia. Enjoy lunch of fish n chips at the fish markets. In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of the Fremantle Prison.

Fraser Suites Perth

9:00am to 9.30am – Depart Perth Station for a train to Fremantle.

9:30am to 11:00am – Western Australian Maritime Museum.

11:45am to 1:00pm – Army Museum of Western Australia Tour.
1:00pm to 2:00pm – Fish Markets Lunch Kailis Fish Market Cafe Waterfront

2:15pm to 4:00pm – Fremantle Prison Tour.

6:20pm – Dinner Capri Restaurant Fremantle

Day 9: Cottesloe Beach  (Thursday 15 Jan 2015)

Board the Perth Metro for the train to Cottesloe. Here enjoy a day at the beach in the Indian Ocean. Be sure to enjoy lunch in one of the many famous restaurants along the water.

Fraser Suites Perth

9:30am to 10am – Train from Perth Station to Cottesloe.

10am – Day at the beach.
12:00pm – Lunch The Beach Club at Cottesloe Beach Hotel

6:30pm – Dinner Tony Romas

Day 10: Historic Houses  (Friday 16 Jan 2015)

Walk to the Western Australia Museum to see the historic Old Perth Gaol. Then make your way to the bus and travel to the beautiful Tranby House on Peninsular Farm on looking to Swan River. Enjoy a guided tour of the house and farm before having high tea in the Peninsular Tea Gardens. After High Tea make your way to the other beautiful Woodbridge House. Stop for a late lunch before having a tour.

Fraser Suites Perth

9:30am to 10:30am – Visit the Old Perth Gaol in the Western Australian Museum.

10:30am – Walk to Beaufort St for the bus.

10:45am 11:15am - Board the route 42 bus and travel to Tranby on Hardy Road.

11.30am to 12.30pm – Guided tour of House

12.30pm to 1.30pm – Sweet Tea Peninsular tea Gardens

1:30pm – Walk to the bus stop on Peninsular road before airways Blvd.

1:35pm – Board the route 42 bus and travel to Eighth Av Before Guildford Rd. then walk to Maylands station.

1:53pm to 2:07pm – Board the Midlands line train to Woodbridge station.

2:07pm to 3:00pm – Walk to Woodbridge House and stop by Riverside @ Woodbridge for lunch or a coffee.

3:00pm to 4:00pm – Enjoy a guided tour of Woodbridge House or Guildford.

4:21pm to 4:42pm – Take the Midlands line train back to Perth.

Day 11: Rottnest Island and Fremantle (Saturday 17 Jan 2015)

Walk to the Barrack street jetty and board the ferry to Rottnest Island. When you arrive make your way to the visitor center and book the Island Explorer bus. Also purchase tickets to the Oliver Hill Guns, Tunnel and Train tour which will take you all around the island. Before you leave on the bus see the Museum, Lomas Cottage. Then board the train to Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels. Also be sure to get off the bus and see the Wadjemup Lighthouse. Also see the Bathurst Lighthouse, Vlamingh Lookout, Salt Lakes and Bickley Battery.

Fraser Suites Perth

8:30am to 10:45am – Travel to Rottnest Island with Rottnest Fast Ferries.

12:00pm – Lunch Aristos or Hotel Rottnest

4:25pm to 5:00pm - Travel on the Ferry to the B-Shed in Fremantle.

5:00pm to 8:00pm – Make your way to Banthers Beach for the sunset markets and festival.

Day 12: Depart Perth  (Sunday 18 Jan 2015)

Board the legendary Indian Pacific again for the journey back to Sydney. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch and dinner onboard before arriving in the Mining city of Kalgoorlie. Walk to the local pub in Kalgoorlie before boarding the train in the early hours of the morning. (L, D)

The Indian Pacific

11:25am – Check-in for the trip.    

11:55am – Train departs.

10:30pm to 1:20am – Stop in Kalgoorlie.

Day 13: Cook  (Monday 19 Jan 2015)

Enjoy breakfast in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car as you pass through the endless Nullabur. In the afternoon you get the opportunity to stretch your legs in Cook. (B, L, D)

The Indian Pacific

Day 14: Adelaide and Broken Hill  (Tuesday 20 Jan 2015)

Wake up as you arrive into Adelaide, the city of churches. Here you will have the complimentary City Sights excursion. The highlight of the excursion is the view from Mount Lofty Summit. Then board the train again as you cross into the countryside. Arrive in Broken Hill where you have the option to go on a tour to the Pro Hart Gallery. (B, L, D)

The Indian Pacific

7:20am to 10:15am – Stop in Adelaide and tour City Sights tour.

5:25pm to 7:45pm – Stop in Broken Hill and Pro Hart Gallery tour.

Day 15: Sydney

Enjoy the view over the Blue Mountains before arriving into Sydney Central Station. (B)

11:10am – Arrive at Sydney Central Station.