Indian Pacific with Discover Rottnest

Your transcontinental adventure begins in Sydney where you board the Indian Pacific. Prepare for a journey of contrasts, from lush vineyards to vast goldmines, majestic mountains to the barren expanse of the Nullarbor, from cities of four million to ghost towns of four.

As the train winds through the breathtaking Blue Mountains, explore the comforts of life onboard, get acquainted with your cabin and fellow travellers. After settling in, savour your first meal – a regionally-inspired dinner paired with all-inclusive fine wines and beverages. After dinner, join fellow guests for a late night drink or head back to your cabin for your first night onboard. Stay: Indian Pacific (D)

You arrive in the ‘Silver City' of Broken Hill as the day begins, where you embark on a morning of Off Train Excursions to discover the mining history and artistic culture of this unique town where the streets are wide and there's a pub on every corner.

Lunch is served onboard as the Indian Pacific enters the southern tip of the spectacular and ancient Flinders Ranges. Arriving in the city of Adelaide in the afternoon, you have the choice of a tour of the city, a visit to the world famous Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale wine regions (seasonal), or a trip to the beautiful Adelaide Hills featuring the culinary delights of Hahndorf. Stay: Indian Pacific (B/L/D)

You'll awake to the seemingly endless expanse of the Nullarbor Plain. Breakfast is served as you travel along the longest stretch of straight railway track in the world. This evening, your sense of wonder will be ignited as you enjoy the tranquillity of dinner under the brilliant desert stars in the remote and beautiful Rawlinna (seasonal). Stay: Indian Pacific (B/L/D)

Breakfast is served as you glide through the mild skies and cool green vales of the Avon Valley on your way to Perth, arriving after an onboard lunch. (B/L)

Rottnest Express sets sail from Perth's Barrack Street Jetty. Sit back and enjoy the views as you cruise the Swan River with informative commentary along the way. After a brief stop in Fremantle, it is only a short ferry ride to Rottnest Island. With 63 gorgeous beaches, 45kms of walking trails and a fascinating cultural heritage and amazing native wildlife, you are sure to enjoy your time on "Rotto".

Upon arrival, join your full-island bus tour. The air-conditioned bus is one of the few transport vehicles permitted on Rottnest Island and is the perfectly comfortable way to experience the beauty of this super-scenic isle. The 90 minute tour visits the island's most spectacular locations, with insightful commentary shining a light on Rottnest Island's unique flora, fauna, history and culture. The bus stops at the rugged West End where you can hop off, take a short walk and soak up the views.

Lunch is included, followed by some free time to explore Rottnest Island at your leisure and hopefully meet a Quokka, before you head back to Perth later in the day. (L)