Journeys stopping off in Sydney

Crossing Australia east-west from the Indian to Pacific oceans, this is a 4,352km four-day journey in a modern train with period design touches. It links Perth, Adelaide and Sydney and provides a perfect introduction to the country’s variety of landscapes – and its size.

Among the scenic highlights of the journey are the wheatfields of Western Australia, the flat expanse of the Nullarbor Plain, the sand dunes around Menindee Lakes, the hills of the Great Dividing Range and the Blue Mountains near Sydney.

There are stops to explore Broken Hill’s mining history, the world-class Barossa Valley wine region, regional art galleries and even a notorious drag show in Adelaide.

Locally sourced ingredients are used in the art deco Queen Adelaide dining car to produce such sumptuous dishes, such as saltwater barramundi and kangaroo, served with excellent Australian wine.