Above: APT tours spotlight the beautiful colours of Kati-Thanda Lake Eyre. Below: relaxing on the Indian Pacific train.
1. RIDE THE RAILS Cross the continent coast-to-coast by train with the four-day Indian Pacific journey from Sydney to Perth or vice versa. Memorable off-train experiences include drinks or dinner under the stars in the Nullarbor and a chance to explore Broken Hill on the Sydney to Perth route, or adventures in Kalgoorlie and the Blue Mountains from Perth to Sydney. It all comes with multi-course meals reminiscent of the golden age of rail.
2. FLY OVER LAKE EYRE The view of Kati-Thanda Lake Eyre from above is so mesmerising, you’ll want to do it twice – and on APT’s seven-day Lake Eyre and Flinders Ranges tour, you get to do just that. The itinerary starts and ends in Adelaide and includes two scenic flights over the outback’s most famous lake, along with chances to view massive sand dunes, ghost towns and flocks of wild budgerigars. Downing a cold drink at the outback’s most famous watering hall, Parachilna’s Prairie Hotel, is another highlight. WHEN: April, August-October aptouring.com.au
WHEN: January-December journeybeyondrail.com.au
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