Great Southern Rail

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Destination Information

Travel on the Indian Pacific and experience the diverse tapestry of Australian landscapes and destinations. Depart from Sydney through the Blue Mountains, into the grain belt of South Australia and then across the stark beauty of the Nullabor Plain to Perth.

Sydney and New South Wales

The most populous city of Australia, Sydney, is a city of life, internationalism and cosmopolitan style. Home of such landmarks such as the Sydney Harbor Bridge, The Opera House, The Botanical Gardens, and 40 beaches along the East Coast of New South Wales. The journey on The Indian Pacific takes you through the Blue Mountains, a spectacular sight of a historical mountainous region, as well as through Bathurst and Broken Hill. 

Average Regional Temperatures

Dec - Feb 18ºC - 29ºC
Mar - May 16ºC - 24ºC
Jun - Aug 9ºC - 23ºC
Sep - Nov 14ºC - 25ºC

Adelaide and South Australia

The Festival City’ is a charming city famous for its stunning architecture, but it’s the close proximity to a wide variety of world-class attractions that make it a delight to explore. Everything is within easy reach, making it the perfect place to discover wine regions including the world-famous Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. Go cruising on the Murray River, travel back in time to the historic Hahndorf district or even get up close and personal with the classic Australian wildlife on Kangaroo Island. 

Average Regional Temperatures

Dec - Feb 15ºC – 27ºC
Mar - May 12ºC – 22ºC
Jun - Aug 7ºC – 16ºC
Sep - Nov 11ºC – 21ºC

Perth and Western Australia

Get active and enjoy the sunshine, natural parklands and beach lifestyle of Perth, one of the country's most beautiful cities and the capital of Western Australia. The weather is fantastic, the beaches picturesque, and the city, situated on the banks of the Swan River, is in a postcard-perfect setting. Take it easy on a Swan River cruise, enjoy the Festival on the waterfront in historic Fremantle, choose a picnic spot from over 400 hectares of Kings Park in the city centre, go snorkelling on Rottnest island and laze around the sandy bays.

Average Regional Temperatures

Dec - Feb 14ºC – 26ºC
Mar - May 11ºC – 23ºC
Jun - Aug 8ºC – 21ºC
Sep - Nov 12ºC – 23ºC

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