Where There are No Roads, Australia Less Traveled

This is Iconic Australia:

• Kangaroos and Camels on vast open plains that stretch into infinity on the Nullarbor Plain where the Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide traverses the longest straight section of railway in the world.

• Adelaide - Barossa Wine Country, for wine of course but also an opportunity to view koalas.

• The Ghan: Adelaide to Darwin - waking up before the sun for a magical desert sunrise in the no horse town of Marla. Then Alice Springs and Katherine before arriving into Darwin, where the next stop North would be Indonesia.

• A short charter flight to Bamurru Plains for an authentic Australian safari on airboats through river deltas and flood plains, Australia's answer to the Okavango Delta.

• Or a short flight to Kununurra for an authentic and magical immersion into nature. Waterfall swims in breathtaking rock pools in the Kimberley and a luxury experience second to none at El Questro Homestead or experiencing life on a cattle station at Bullo River Station.

• Darwin to Alice Springs offers the opportunity to explore more than 5 star hotels but more so sleeping under 5 billion stars at the Earth Sanctuary.

• Then Alice Springs through Kings Canyon to Uluru.

American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson is famously believed to have said that life is about the journey and not the destination. He must have been traveling platinum class onboard the Indian Pacific and The Ghan from Perth through Adelaide to Darwin.

The luxury journey begins before even stepping onto the train itself. Travel in comfort and style via private transfers to and from the train station before and after boarding. Pull out of Perth station with a glass of Bollinger Champagne taking in sweeping views from the oversized windows in the Platinum Club carriage or from the privacy of your own full-sized cabin. Food and wine of the highest standard. Hearty breakfasts, two-course lunches, and four-course dinners, all regionally inspired and paired with champagne and premium wines. Luxe extras like luxurious linen, Bracegirdle’s chocolates, a nightcap at turndown and Appelles Apothecary Toiletries.

The Train stops for interesting storytelling experiences of ghost towns and the gold rush in Cook and Kalgoorlie before arriving in South Australia.

Overnight in Adelaide to enjoy the Barossa valley wine country.

Visit Penfolds for wine tasting and dining that can be relaxed or upscale sophisticated but delicious either way and with breathtaking views at Magill Estate Kitchen or Restaurant.

For ultimate foodie heaven head straight to Hardy’s Verandah for a three-hatted degustation experience, shining a spotlight on seasonal ingredients with dishes such as hay-smoked duck and fig ice-cream or indulge in high tea if the timing aligns before making your way back onboard The Ghan to Darwin via the Red Center of Australia with more indulging in fine food, wine and good company. Not to mention the majestic sunrise views at Marla, town exploration in Alice Springs and gorge hiking in and around Katherine as the off train experiences on this leg of The Ghan.

The plan would be to utilize the opportunity of being on top of the world (down under) and exploring places where few ever go, like the flood plains of the Mary River and Kakadu National Park. 236 plus species of birds, salt water crocodiles and other species found only in Australia.

Or perhaps heading in the opposite direction to Kununurra to find luxury in the Kimberley's before heading south to Ayers Rock and Uluru through the town of Alice Springs once more. This time possibly to spend the night and explore the night sky above us in a way that is unique to this geographic location on the tropic of Capricorn.

Visit The remote Earth Sanctuary in Alice Springs

Located thousands of miles away from the light pollution of the city, clear nights will provide jaw-dropping views of the sky, the star constellations, and planets in our awe-inspiring Milky Way Galaxy. Earth Sanctuary's astronomers and guides will take you on a captivating space adventure in an award-winning astronomy tour or stay for the ultimate sunset 2 sunrise experience where you ditch the 5 star and opt in for the bed under 5 billion stars for an entire night where nature puts on the greatest show possible. Waking up to hot pancake breakfast and coffee. Then a short charter flight to Uluru or a 5-hour land exploration through Kings Canyon and onwards to Uluru.

In the Red Center of Australia

Experience Bruce Munro’s internationally acclaimed art phenomenon, Field of Light. 50,000 bud-like stems light up this vast landscape crowned with radiant frosted-glass spheres. This art installation blooms and appears to sway as darkness descends over Australia’s spiritual heartland.

Kata Tjuta Formation

Is a must for exploring on a walk through Walpa Gorge. Here you'll visibly see how the weather patterns and continental shifting through the eons have created formations for us to behold in the landscape.