Journey on board the magnificent Indian Pacific for a memorable transcontinental journey to Perth, where you’ll disembark for a hotel stay and a series of illuminating tours.

From the white curves of the Opera House to surfers dotted along the waves on Bondi Beach, Sydney is a heady mix of culture and nature. Explore beautiful beaches and feel the warm sand between your toes, discover all 30 hectares at the Royal Botanic Gardens, or simply wander through The Rocks district where you can buy delicious street food while buskers strum their guitars.

Your transcontinental adventure begins in Sydney where you’ll board the majestic Indian Pacific. Prepare for a true journey of contrasts, from the heights of the majestic Blue Mountains to the barren expanse of the Nullarbor Plain and from cities of 4 million to ghost towns of just four. As you roll through ever-changing scenery, explore the comforts of life onboard or settle into your comfortable cabin. As evening falls, savour a regionally inspired dinner paired with all-inclusive fine wines and beverages before escaping to the lounge for a night cap.

Today, you’ll experience the city Adelaide. Adelaide, South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital is not only known for its festivals, incredible varying foods and premium wines; it is also home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia – which displays expansive collections including noted Indigenous art – along with the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. What’s more, the city's Adelaide Festival is an annual international arts gathering, with spin-offs including fringe and major film events.

Wake in your luxurious cabin to the sunrise beaming over the vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain. The longest stretch of railway in the world, relax in the Outback Explorer Lounge as the empty blue sky widens and, if you’re lucky, spot a mob of kangaroos leaping through the arid shrubbery. Stopping in Cook, wander through this ghost town where skeletons of farm equipment lie abandoned and houses glare out, vacant and deserted.

The Avon Valley beckons you this morning – the mild skies and cool green vales of this picturesque part of the world will truly delight. Arrive at the cosmopolitan western capital of Perth after lunch, having finished an epic Australian journey end-to-end. It’s a city that combines sophisticated attractions and cultural events with beautiful beaches with an easy-going attitude to create one of Australia’s most liveable cities. A stone’s throw away are numerous nature and national parks, where forests are carpeted in wildflowers, roped in walking and cycling trails, and home to various wildlife.

Today you’ll enjoy a taste of Perth and Fremantle during a half day explorer tour. Beginning in Perth, take in all the major attractions of the revitalised Perth CBD, including the Western Australia Cricket Ground and Optus Stadium. From here, you’ll head to Kings Park Botanical Gardens, where you could admire the spectacular wildflowers or take in the stunning views over the city skyline. In historic Fremantle, embrace the impressive facades of this heritage listed city and enjoy some time to explore before returning to Perth.

Relax and enjoy the iconic skyline and beautiful, picturesque landscape as you escape the city and embark on a leisurely cruise to the award-winning Sandalford Estate in the upper regions of the Swan Valley. Savour a series of complimentary treats including a guided premium wine tasting and cheese board selection on your journey upstream. You'll be treated to a two-course lunch at this prestigious winery, following an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the winery and a one-of-a-kind wine tasting. All of this is capped off with live entertainment and tantalizing desserts on your cruise back to the city.

Enjoy a day at leisure in Perth soaking up the laid back atmosphere. Unwind on Cottesloe Beach, lined by cute cafés and tall pine trees. Or discover Kings Park & Botanic Garden which is a 400-hectare park filled with wildlife and nature, a highlight of which includes the Federation Walkway that spans over towering, fragrant eucalyptus trees.

One fantastic Island, so many unique and diverse experiences! Located just 19km off the mainland, Rottnest Island offers endless possibilities. Explore the beauty and tranquillity of Rottnest as you sit back and relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned coach. This tour around the island takes you out to some of Rottnest’s most spectacular locations including the Wadjemup Lighthouse and the rugged West End. The tour will provide you with an insight into Rottnest’s cultural and historical heritage and diverse wildlife, including the famous quokkas. You will also have a chance to step off the coach and enjoy a stroll along the boardwalk at the majestic look-out point at West End.

Your epic adventure complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight back home.