Travel From Adelaide To Perth By Train

5 Things to See from Adelaide to Perth

A perfect way to understand the vastness of Australia is to travel from Adelaide to Perth. Here you go from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific and get to see everything in between. You will hop from a vibrant city culture to a ghost town, to a historical mining town then back to the city scene.

A great option is to take the Indian Pacific Australia Journey offered by Great Southern Rail. The train ride is two nights and three days long, but there are two breaks to Cook and Kalgoorlie to make for a pleasant journey.

www.greatsouthernrail.com.au

Here are 5 things to see from Adelaide to Perth…

City of Adelaide

Explore the city of Adelaide through the numerous streets packed with great retail stores, food markets, wine tours and art galleries. You can also visit the wildlife by going to the Adelaide Zoo or Cleland Conservation Park. Here you also have the opportunity to relax in natural surroundings by strolling down the beaches, river trails, and Adelaide Hills.
Frome Rd, Adelaide
www.zoossa.com.au

When you are ready to leave, take the train from Cook to Kalgoorlie, and finally to Perth.

Cook

Cook is a small historical town with a current population of only around four people! Sadly it was closed due to railroad changes, however, this ghost town is still intriguing to explore. Check out the abandoned hospital and the few houses and fuel tanks still existing there.

Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie is famous for its historic gold mining. While you are there, visit the Mining Hall of Fame to understand the full workings of the industry that made this city. You can explore everything from going underground into the mine shaft, to a helicopter ride over the Super Pit. The Super Pit is Australia’s largest open cut gold mine and is quite the sight to see from up high.

Perth

When you finally arrive at Perth, you should immediately begin exploring, as there is much to do and see in Australia’s fourth most populous city.

King’s Park and Botanic Garden

King’s Park offers the nature side of Perth. This completely free park is a perfect place to sit down and enjoy a picnic. The 400 hectares of landscape and natural bushland is larger than New York City’s Central Park. Here you can snap photos of the beautiful skyline while surrounded by the Swan River.
Fraser Avenue, West Perth
www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/kings-park

Cultural Centre

The Cultural Centre of Perth offers several free museums and galleries to visit. This includes:

• Western Australian Museum
• The Art Gallery of Western Australia
• The Library and Information Service of Western Australia
• The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
• The Blue Room Theatre

You will find something to enjoy here no matter where your interests lie. The area is also filled with bars, restaurants, and open squares, and is a perfect way to spend a day in the city.

47 James Street Mall, Northbridge, Perth
www.perthculturalcentre.com.au

The trip from Adelaide to Perth will show both the city and the wild side of Australia and you will have the perfect vacation of exploring cities and enjoying nature.