The train tracks running between the Indian Ocean coastline and Pacific Ocean coastline of Australia have many a story to tell, ones you might not get to experience without the help of the incredible Indian Pacific journey. Enriching your already inspiring train excursion are several Off Train Experiences that give you an opportunity to encounter some of our country’s most fascinating locations steeped in history, culture and genuine pinch-me moments.
The journey between Perth and Sydney begins with a once in a lifetime outback experience in Rawlinna on the Nullarbor Plain. During the cooler months Platinum and Gold Service guests are invited out for drinks and canapes surrounded by a warming bonfire under the stars.
Next stop is Adelaide with a spoilt for choice selection of excursions. You can explore the city of churches and its vibrant culture of world-renowned festivals, buzzing food and wine scene and laid back cosmopolitan living on a city tour or enjoy an exclusive crafted tour of the South Australian Museum. The famous Adelaide Oval tour is high on many people's list as the stadium tour uncovers the colourful history of cricket and football and the personal insights and stories make it all totally worthwhile. For the foodies, the Central Market Progressive Breakfast is a must as you taste some of the best local produce and meet the stall owners before a refreshing coffee and light market breakfast. Venture further out of the city for an iconic winery experience to the renowned McLaren Vale, known worldwide for its premium Shiraz production, including lunch and wine tastings or head for the hills to the picturesque ‘village’ of Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement.
The mining town of Broken Hill reveals its most fabulous side with a Drag Queen performance, thanks to the cult classic movie ‘The Adventure of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’. Or a visit to the oldest regional art gallery in New South Wales for an extensive display of Australian colonial works including James Coutts Michie and James Ashton along with several important Victorian painters such as Arthur Hacker RA. You will be delighted by Broken Hill’s much-loved attraction, the ‘Big Picture’, the world’s largest acrylic painting by a single artist housed in the Silver City Mint and Art Centre.
The World Heritage-Listed landscape of the Blue Mountains allows
another tick off the bucket list as you are immersed into the beauty of this
must-see part of Australia via the scenic walkways through the eucalypt forests
or panoramic views from the cable car. A fitting recharge before arriving into
bustling Sydney.
Experience the romance of train travel as the places,
landscapes and people along the way give you many reasons, or even just remind
us, to love our sunburnt country.
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