Stagelights and Sydney Sights

The breadth of Australia’s staggering diversity and unparalleled grandeur unfolds before your eyes travelling between Perth and Sydney on the Indian Pacific. Add fine wine and regionally inspired meals, and it really is a journey of the senses, with your rail adventure capped off with three nights in the harbour city. Take a cruise onboard The Spirit of Migloo, while indulging in an all-inclusive, premium two-course menu. Then it’s time for a visual feast, with a night at Opera on the Harbour, performed on Sydney’s most spectacular outdoor stage.

 Your Holiday package Includes:

• $400 flight credit per person
• 2 nights accommodation in Perth
• Arrival transfer
• 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Sydney, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Rawlinna, Cook, Adelaide and the Blue Mountains
• Transfer from Sydney Central Station to hotel
• 3 nights’ accommodation in Sydney, including breakfast daily
• Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise
• Premium Reserve seat at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
• Transfer from Opera Australia performance to Hotel
• Sydney Opera House Guided Tour
• 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners

Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 5-13 April 2024

Solo traveller pricing available. Please speak to one of our travel consultants for more details

Package itinerary:

DAY 1 – BOARD THE INDIAN PACIFIC IN PERTH

This morning, board the Indian Pacific and before long, you’ll be heading through the delightful Avon Valley. Take time out and relax into the rhythm of this iconic train and its creature comforts. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the Outback Explorer Lounge with fellow travellers in anticipation of your late-night arrival into the gold-mining township of Kalgoorlie, where you’ll participate in your first Off Train Experience. (L, D)

DAY 2 – INDIAN PACIFIC, NULLARBOR PLAIN

Wake to a spectacular Nullarbor morning. Relax throughout the day, taking in the outback vistas before visiting the extraordinary and slightly eerie ghost town of Cook, home to a thriving population of four. (B, L, D)

DAY 3 – INDIAN PACIFIC, ADELAIDE

As the landscape changes in the morning and rich ochre sands make way for forests and farmlands, you will arrive into Adelaide, where a range of Off Train Experiences are on offer. You can take a behind-the-scenes tour of Adelaide Oval or see the highlights of the city on foot or by coach. After taking in some of the highlights of the South Australian capital, return to the Indian Pacific to continue your journey toward Sydney. (B, L, D)

DAY 4 – INDIAN PACIFIC, BLUE MOUNTAINS AND SYDNEY

Wake this morning to take in the full spectacle of the Blue Mountains on Sydney’s doorstep. After your arrival into Katoomba, select from numerous mountain experiences to explore the World-Heritage listed area. See the majestic Three Sisters at Echo Point and take in the views at Jamison Valley before the culmination of your epic transcontinental crossing. Pulling into Sydney Central Station, you will be transferred to your hotel to check in and make the most of this beautiful harbourside city. (B, L)

DAY 5 – SYDNEY HARBOUR LUNCH CRUISE & OPERA

Experience one of the world’s most iconic cities on an all-inclusive 2.5-hour lunch cruise on our exclusive 78ft luxury vessel. Enjoy a premium two-course menu featuring STAGELIGHTS AND SYDNEY SIGHTS regionally sourced ingredients. Departing Darling Harbour, we cruise towards Sydney Harbour Bridge and pass the iconic Sydney cityscape and Sydney Opera House. We believe lunch should be a long, lavish affair, so we serve generous al la carte meals inspired by local and regional produce, paired with a selection of beers, wines from some of the finest wine-producing regions in NSW, soft drinks and tea or coffee. Tonight, may very well be the highlight of your stay in Sydney. With an outdoor stage set on Sydney Harbour forming part of the incredible vista that includes the city skyline, Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the setting for this evening is one to remember. Whether you are a first timer or an opera buff, this unique Sydney experience will captivate the senses. The open-air floating stage comes to life when the sun goes down and the spectacular performance begins. The Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2024 will be confirmed late 2023. Recent performances include Madame Butterfly (2023) Phantom of the Opera (2022). (B, L)

DAY 6 –SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, LEISURE DAY

Today is yours to explore the Harbour City from the CBD to Chinatown, Manly to Newtown, or Barangaroo to Darling Harbour. There are plenty of diverse sights, flavours and experiences to enjoy, including museums, galleries, aquariums, gardens and more. Make your way to the Sydney Opera House for a midday tour*of this oft-photographed venue, giving you an insight into the history and architecture of the site. Discover the magic beneath the sails via an immersive digital experience and visit to selected venues and theatres within the centre. (B)

*Tour time or day changes are permitted, depending on availability

DAY 7 – FAREWELL

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

Prices listed are per person in Australian/New Zealand Dollars, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. Prices/Offers are correct as at 19 September 2023 and can be withdrawn without notice. Hotels may charge resort fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Visas are not included. Flight credit is applicable on airline of choice, subject to availability and subject to the carriers’ flight schedules and conditions. Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.