Perth & Rottnest Classic City Stay

Departing Sydney's Central Station mid-afternoon, leave city skylines and the fast-paced urban lifestyle behind. Get acquainted with your cabin and fellow travellers as the Indian Pacific heads west winding through the Blue Mountains. Relax in your cabin or socialise in the lounge, enjoying an afternoon tipple on request.

Tonight, you will enjoy your first meal on board – a regionally inspired dinner paired with fine wine and beverages. After dinner, consider a nightcap in the lounge before you retire to your cabin. Stay: Indian Pacific (3 Nights) (D)

This morning prepare for your first Off-Train Experience in Broken Hill, the Silver City. Enjoy light refreshments on your tour as you explore the rich mining heritage of the historic Broken Hill Trades Hall and the striking Miners Memorial overlooking the town. For a different perspective, join Shelita Buffet, Queen of the Outback, for a lively tour along the main drag. Breakfast and lunch will be served back on board as the Indian Pacific enters the southern tip of the ancient Flinders Ranges.

Arriving in Adelaide in the late afternoon, you'll have the opportunity to explore Adelaide and its surroundings. Choose to enjoy a taste of McLaren Vale with a guided wine tasting and indulgent meal at the iconic Star of Greece restaurant overlooking Gulf St Vincent. Opt for a cheese or gin tasting in the charming Adelaide Hills village of Hahndorf before feasting at Haus, a German restaurant showcasing the best in local produce.

Immerse yourself in the heart of the city with Icons of Adelaide, featuring a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Coopers Brewery, a scenic city drive, and a teppanyaki dinner at Shiki followed by a twilight stroll to Adelaide Oval. Alternatively, visit the Adelaide Central Market for a tour and exclusive sit-down dinner. After dinner, return to the train to continue your journey west. (B/L/D)

Today is all about those amazing outback views as you cross this famous stretch of the Australian interior, the ancient Nullarbor Plain, on the longest stretch of straight railway track in the world. En route, the Indian Pacific calls in to Cook, once-bustling, now almost-ghost town that was originally built as a support town for the railway. Travelling further west, the next stop is at Rawlinna on the fringe of Australia's largest sheep station for a signature dinner under a thousand stars (seasonal). (B/L/D)

Admire the delightful undulations of the Avon Valley and enjoy a final breakfast on board as the final stage of your transcontinental crossing unfolds, heading into Perth. Transfer to your accommodation, where your Perth discovery begins. The remainder of the day is yours to discover the highlights of this river city at your leisure. Stay: The Ritz-Carlton, Perth (B)

Check out of your accommodation in Perth and embark on a captivating island escape to Rottnest Island. Begin by boarding the Rottnest Express ferry from Barrack Street Jetty on Elizabeth Quay for a leisurely cruise along the Swan River before crossing the Indian Ocean. Upon arrival on the island, check into your luxury beachfront accommodation, Samphire Rottnest. Spend the rest of the day, exploring the island and meeting some of its unique inhabitants. Stay: Samphire Rottnest (B)

Wake up to the soothing sound of waves. Today, continue to discover the charms of Rotto's pristine beaches, hidden coves and historical landmarks at your own pace. In the evening, the ferry will take you from Rottnest Island back to Perth for a further two-night stay. Stay: The Ritz-Carlton, Perth (B)

After breakfast, check out of your accommodation. This signals the end of your epic journey across Australia. (B)