Train travel at its finest
From mountain peaks to desert landscapes, travelling onboard the world-renowned Indian Pacific captures the very essence of Australia.
TOUR LENGTH: 4 days
LOCATION: Sydney-Perth (or vice-versa)
DEPARTURE DATE: Various
MEMBERS PRICING: $2,406 singles, $2,787 twin share gold cabin
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After leaving the city lights behind, it seems like a gallery of picturesque masterpieces is gliding past your train window. From purple tones draping across jagged mountain tops to coppery wheat fields dancing in the breeze, tapestries of vibrant green vineyards, and rolling rust-hued hills dotted with eucalyptus, each scene is mesmerising. And then there are the big skies—streaked with pastel tones in the morning and a riot of fire red at dusk.
More than whistle stops, the carefully curated off-train experiences add another dimension to the journey. In Broken Hill, check out the incredible sandstone sculptures at the Living Desert Reserve, or relive scenes from the blockbuster movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Take a deep dive into fossil history at the South Australian Museum in Adelaide, sip wines in the Barossa or head to Hahndorf for gin and cheese.
For lasting memories of the famed Nullarbor Plain, savour every moment at Rawlinna Station, home of around 80,000 sheep roaming across the onemillion-hectare property and for the pièce de resistance, Cook is one of the best ghost towns you’ll ever see.
With everything from exquisite meals reflecting regional produce matched with fine wines and thought-provoking excursions included in the fare, the only decision you need to make is which ingeniously designed cabin to choose.
With everything from exquisite meals reflecting regional produce matched with fine wines and thought-provoking excursions included in the fare, the only decision you need to make is which ingeniously designed cabin to choose. Gold class, the most popular choice, offers specials for solo travellers. Gold premium can be booked as a twin share or suite and comes with exclusive access to a dedicated lounge and dining room. Top level platinum class includes private transfers, premium wines/Champagne, and a full-size ensuite in addition to platinum club carriage membership.
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