WANT TO SEE MORE OF AUSTRALIA ALONG THE WAY?
JUST WHISTLE.

Travelling aboard the Indian Pacific is a relaxing and comfortable way to see Australia. During your journey, the Indian Pacific offers optional Whistle Stop Tours to enable you to discover a little more of the towns and cities you are passing through. The tours are designed to fit in with the train timetable so even if you only have a short time off the train, you’ll still have the opportunity to take in some of the area’s highlights. So why not take the time to look through the tours on offer and make the most of your chance to see some of the local attractions.

Broken Hill - The Silver City

Broken Hill has been a major producer of silver, lead and zinc since 1883 hence its tag the ‘Silver City’. The town is set in a remote and vast landscape of rugged ranges, mulga bush, desert and plains; home to kangaroos, emus and Wedge-tail eagles. The natural attractions combined with the clear light and beautiful colours have inspired many fine artists who base themselves here. Hot climate will be experienced for much of the year, with chilly winter nights and sunny days.

Adelaide - The Festival City

First laid out in 1836 by Colonel William Light, this elegant city is noted for its superb parklands, galleries and colonial buildings near beaches and hills. The Mediterranean climate lends itself to an outdoor lifestyle. There are numerous vineyards in close proximity producing world class wines and alfresco dining is popular with scores of restaurants, pubs and cafés within a short stroll of the city centre.

TOUR DETAILS
WESTBOUND TRAIN (To Peth)	Sunday and Thursday afternoon.
EASTBOUND TRAIN (to Sydney)	Friday and Tuesday morning.
TOUR FARES:	Adult $23.00, Child $12.00, Family $53.00.
DURATION:	Approximately 1 hour
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:	Tour the heart of Adelaide, Montefiore Hill/Colonel Light’s Lookout, Adelaide Oval Cricket Ground, Lake Torrens, the magnificent stone buildings of North Terrace, The Festival Centre and Rundle Street café scene.

Cook - The Nullarbor Plain

Cook, once a thriving railway settlement, now has only a handful
of residents left and is one of the world’s most isolated outposts. Some 1,100 kilometres from Adelaide and 1,500 kilometres from Perth, its scattered lonely buildings straddle the Trans Continental rail line in the middle of the vast, harsh Nullarbor Plain. The train stops here for a short while to change drivers and take on water. Guests have the opportunity to briefly explore what today is little more than a ghost town.

Kalgoorlie - Australia's Gold Capital

The gold rush, set off by Paddy Hannan’s discovery in 1893, was
one of the biggest in Australian history. One hundred years on, the
world’s largest single open cut mining operation continues to recover the precious metal, and the city has prospered as a result. There is a lot of fine architecture which includes the magnificent Town Hall. Kalgoorlie’s inland desert fringe position provides a warm, dry climate for much of the year, but don’t be concerned, there are plenty of grand old ‘goldfields’ pubs to help quench your thirst.

Best of Perth and Kings Park (westbound trains only)

Make the most of your first morning in Perth and avoid waiting to check in (rooms are often not ready until late morning).
Perth city is still developing rapidly with ongoing discoveries of mineral resources all over Western Australia. Perth highlights include the Swan Bells tower and carefully restored colonial buildings. On completion of the tour, we will deliver you and your
luggage to your city accommodation.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR TOUR

To book a Whistle Stop Tour in Adelaide, Kalgoorlie, Broken Hill or Perth, simply book and pay for your tour with the bar staff or your Hospitaliy attendant at your earliest opportunity. Child fares are valid for children aged 3-15 years inclusive.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The content of Whistle Stop Tours is subject to change without notice. All arrangements are subject to cancellation or modification due to inclement weather, late running of the train or other unforeseen circumstances. Fares are quoted in Australian dollars and include GST. All fares are subject to change without notice. Great Southern Rail does not own, operate or control Whistle Stop Tours. To the extent permitted by law, Great Southern Rail is not responsible for any injury, death, loss, accident, delay or irregularity whatsoever or expenses incurred resulting from a third party supplier’s acts or omissions. The travel services provided by these suppliers are subject to the conditions imposed by the suppliers and their liability may be limited by their tariffs, conditions of carriage, and agreements.