Package Includes:
• Gold Service aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Adelaide
• 3 nights at Rydges South Park Adelaide
• Half day Adelaide City Sights Tour
• Red Premium Service aboard The Overland, Adelaide to Melbourne
• 2 nights at Batman’s Hill on Collins
• Half day Melbourne City Sights Tour and River Cruise
• First Class Sleeper aboard The XPT, Melbourne to Sydney
• Sydney City Hop On – Hop Off Pass
• Gold Service aboard the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Adelaide
• All meals as specified in your itinerary: (B) breakfast, (L) lunch and (D) dinner
• Quality accommodation

DAY 1: Sunday
Join the Indian Pacific
This morning board the Indian Pacific and travel east to Kalgoorlie where you can see the world’s largest open-cut gold mine on an optional Whistle Stop Tour† (additional cost). (LD)

DAY 2: Monday
Indian Pacific across the Nullarbor
Continue across the desolate Nullarbor Plain and stop at one of the world’s most isolated outposts, Cook, with the chance to meet all seven of the people who live there. (BLD)

DAY 3: Tuesday
Adelaide
Arrive in Adelaide this morning and make your way to Rydges South Park Adelaide, your base for the next three nights. (B)

DAY 4: Wednesday
Adelaide
From the city to the beach, this morning you will experience the daily cosmopolitan life of Adelaide as you journey through the heart of the city. See iconic cathedrals, the North Terrace cultural boulevard, visit Colonel Light’s Lookout over Adelaide and the world-famous Adelaide Oval. Enjoy a taste of the delicious chocolates at Haigh’s Chocolate Factory before venturing out to Glenelg, the city’s bustling beach. This afternoon is at your leisure.

DAY 5: Thursday
Adelaide
Today is free for you to enjoy Adelaide at your leisure. Why not take an optional tour, there are many to choose from.

DAY 6: Friday
Join The Overland
Travel aboard The Overland enjoying the scenery as the train winds its way through the Adelaide Hills and across the Murray River. Travel through Victoria passing the Grampians before arriving at Melbourne’s state-of-the-art Southern Cross Station. On arrival check in to the Batman’s Hill on Collins, your base for the next two nights.

DAY 7: Saturday
Melbourne

Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne this morning. Visit the Fitzroy Gardens with exclusive entry into Captain Cook’s Cottage. Highlights of this tour include Parliament House, Windsor Hotel, Queen Victoria Market, MCG, Rod Laver Arena, Flinders Street Station, Young and Jackson’s Hotel and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Enjoy a stop at the Botanical Gardens and see the Shrine of Remembrance war memorial. Travel past Albert Park’s Grand Prix circuit and over the Westgate Bridge for panoramic views of Melbourne. See Port Phillip Bay, the Yarra River and the Art’s Centre. Finish your tour with a scenic one hour river cruise on the Yarra River, viewing the stunning city skyline. This afternoon is yours at leisure.

Day 8: Sunday
Melbourne and The XPT
Today is free to explore the many wonderful shops, cafes and sights of Melbourne. This evening join The XPT and settle in to your First Class Sleeper as you journey to Sydney.

Day 9: Monday
Sydney
Arrive into Sydney Central Station this morning. Make your way to the Travelodge Sydney where you will stay for the next two nights. Discover the sights of Sydney at your leisure. Why not visit The Rocks or Darling Harbour. (B)

Day 10: Tuesday
Sydney
Join the City Hop On – Hop Off tour today. Stay onboard for a 90 minute guided tour of the city or hop on – hop off all day, it’s up to you. Enjoy stunning views over Sydney Cove and Circular Quay, see the Sydney Opera House and visit Milsons Point. Tour through the northern beaches of Freshwater Bay and Curl Curl, stop at the seaside resort of Manly. Visit the Sydney Aquarium, the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

Day 11: Wednesday
Join the mighty Indian Pacific
Take in any last minute sights this morning before joining the Indian Pacific. Spend your first night enjoying a delicious dinner along with the panoramic views of the Blue Mountains as you head west through New South Wales into the outback. (D)

Day 12: Thursday
Broken Hill and Adelaide
Explore the unique outback city of Broken Hill on a Whistle Stop Tour† before reboarding for the rest of your journey to Adelaide. Your holiday concludes on arrival in Adelaide. (BL)

Alternative Departure
Sydney departs on Sunday or Thursday

†Whistle Stop Tours are an additional cost