Sydney and Beyond 2019/20

This morning you will join the Indian Pacific, departing Perth, before heading east through the delightful Avon Valley. Boarding the Indian Pacific is like stepping into another world. Settle in to the comforts of this world-class train, relax in the Platinum Club or Outback Explorer Lounge in anticipation of your late-night arrival into the gold mining township of Kalgoorlie.

OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Indian Pacific (L,D)

Wake to a spectacular Nullarbor sunrise. Spend a leisurely morning taking in outback vistas, before a regionally-inspired menu of modern Australian cuisine and fine wines awaits you for lunch.

Today we visit the extraordinary and slightly eerie ghost town of Cook, a once thriving railway town now home to a population of four. (B,L,D)

As the landscape changes again and rich ochre sands make way for forests and farmlands, you will arrive into Adelaide. After a rewarding Off Train Excursion in the South Australian capital, return to the Indian Pacific to continue your journey toward Sydney.

Your next stop is Broken Hill where you will again have a choice of excursions that showcase the rich mining, artistic and cinematic legacy of this frontier outback town. (B,L,D)

Wake this morning to take in the full spectacle of the Blue Mountains. On arrival, you will be collected for your seamless transfer to Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, an ultra-luxury conservation-based resort located on Australia’s Great Dividing Range within the World Heritage-Listed Greater Blue Mountains. Settle in to your accommodation and soak up the majestic views of surrounding Wolgan Valley, before dining in the Main Homestead.

OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley (B,D)

Experience the beauty and tranquillity of the Blue Mountains, with a day spent at your own pace. There are a range of inclusive tours to choose from today, including a stables tour, Carne Creek nature walk, conservation activity, a colonial heritage tour and more. Prefer to sit back and indulge in the hotel’s luxury amenities? Do as much or as little as you choose. (B,L,D)

Enjoy your last moments at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley before exploring the ancient rainforests of the Blue Mountains or the stunning views of Jamison Valley, the Three Sisters or Katoomba Falls. Perhaps stop at the amazing Jenolan Caves before heading back to Sydney.

OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Hilton Sydney (B)

You could spend weeks exploring Sydney and still not see all of its hidden gems. There are few better vantage points than on its sparkling city harbours – and today you will experience the ultimate Sydney Harbour cruise aboard the Iluka.

Cruise under the awe-inspiring Harbour Bridge and voyage past the Sydney Opera House, seeing these iconic structures from a unique viewpoint on the water. Continue your cruise past the Botanic Gardens and Government House, see Sydney’s private harbour-side mansions, all while enjoying afternoon tea. (B)

Check out of your accommodation today and enjoy more of Sydney, or recall the amazing journey of the past eight days as it comes to a close. (B)