Adelaide Indian Pacific Packages

The Indian Pacific, one of the few truly transcontinental trains in the world is operated by Great Southern Railway (GSR), it departs Sydney Central Station mid-afternoon and travels for 24 hours via Broken Hill before reaching beautiful Adelaide the 'City of Churches' the following mid-afternoon, this unforgettable two day one night railway journey takes you through an ever changing landscape that both inspires and astounds, a journey through one of the world's most striking and unique landscapes. As you leave cosmopolitan and bustling Sydney your train passes through the beautifully rugged Blue Mountains, the scenery here is awe inspiring, sheer cliffs, deep valleys, rugged tablelands an densely populated eucalypt forests, the curves and incline of the track ensure the train takes this part of the journey at a slow pace which affords you plenty of time to appreciate the sensational views from your cabin window, the Indian Pacific descends effortlessly into the plains below the mountains as you make your way westwards toward beautiful Adelaide, the setting sun adding a magical touch to the spectacular scenery. Dawn the next day illuminates the vast wilderness dominated by tough mallee scrub, spot for kangaroos and emus as you approach the legendary outback town of Broken Hill where you make an off-train excursion, the town has a rich mining history which is reflected in the street names such as Argent, Silver and Cobalt, attractions here include Pro Hart's Art Studio, the Miner's Memorial and the Palace Hotel which featured in 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert', 'Mad Max' was also filmed locally and the town has its own film studio which promotes filming in this remote and rugged landscape. Back onboard the Indian Pacific you're set for the final leg of your unforgettable journey and your final destination, the beautiful and historic city of Adelaide, the city is the capital of South Australia and has a wealth of things to see and do, see wonderful colonial architecture, shop in vibrant markets and relax in elegant green parklands, this charming city provides a fitting end to your unforgettable and romantic rail adventure aboard the Indian Pacific.