Indian Pacific & Sydney City Escape

Beginning in East Perth, be greeted by  exceptional staff as you embark the Indian Pacific for your cross-country adventure. Your comfortable cabin awaits as does the elegantly appointed restaurant car. All food is included, even the delicious rack of lamb and desert lime lamington, paired with a Margaret River sauvignon blanc. As the views transform before your eyes, get ready for your first off train excursion in the wild west town of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. It’s long and fascinating history means there's plenty to see, learn and do.

As you wake, you’ll find yourself on the edges of the sweeping Nullarbor Plain. Vast horizons and big blue skies await and the ancient stillness of the desert landscape is only broken by a mob of friendly kangaroos or the occasional circling bird of prey. After a leisurely breakfast, you'll step off the train for a short stop in Cook. Once a bustling railway community, now effectively a ghost town, Cook gives new meaning to the expression "middle of nowhere".

By morning, desert views give way to the rolling South Australian countryside. You’ll enjoy an entertaining stop in the beautifully designed Adelaide, renowned for arts festivals, pop-up bars, and laneway restaurants. Over lunch, watch as pastures dissolve into tough mallee scrub on approach to Broken Hill, one of Australia’s legendary outback bases. Here, you can visit the The Main Drag, The Regional Art Gallery or The Big Picture.

Watch in awe as your train snakes through the wonderous beauty of the Blue Mountains, cloaked in eucalypt forests and blessed with rare fauna. Take the off-train excursion to gaze in admiration at the Three Sisters rock formation and overlook the beautiful Jamison valley, filled with luscious eucalyptus trees and stunning views, before heading to Sydney. Then sit back and relish your last few hours of this unforgettable journey.

This evening you will cruise Sydney for dinner with the best backdrop in town - Sydney's unforgettable harbour with highlights including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Enjoy a multi-course chef-designed all-inclusive menu featuring the best of New South Wales ingredients, all of which showcase the multicultural influences on the Sydney dining scene paired with wines from some of New South Wales’ most prestigious wine regions. 

Enjoy a day at leisure, admire the captivating works at the Museum of Contemporary Art, amble through the beautiful greenery of The Royal Botanic Garden or explore the historic Rocks district where you could pick up a unique souvenir, tuck into delicious fare in one of Australia’s best contemporary restaurants, or enjoy a tasty tipple from the rooftop of the Glenmore Hotel.

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Embrace the world-famous iconic sights of Australia’s biggest city. Making the most of its stunning coastal location, Sydney is awash with great beaches, including surfing hot-spot Bondi, and an atmospheric harbour that’s recognised all over the world. Immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Chinatown, star gaze from the planetarium in the world-class observatory or enjoy classic fairground rides at Luna Park.

On your last day in Sydney you could visit the former 19^th-century prison on Cockatoo Island. These days it’s a venue for contemporary art installations and festivals as well as a campsite and picnic spot. You could also take the ferry to Taronga Zoo in northern Sydney, not just for its animals – which include native species – but for the views from the water on your way there.