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On Board Down Under: Australia's Indian Pacific Train ~ Article by Cherie Thiessen |
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WAVE Journey is for every woman to enjoy. If you love to travel, cook, read or revel in outdoor
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I’m a train junky. If it moves on rails, I’ll make tracks for it. I was definitely
long overdue to sample one of Australia’s Great Southern Rail offerings.
But how to choose between the Ghan, which travels from south (Adelaide)
to North (Darwin), or The Indian Pacific, slicing its way across the continent
from Perth in Western Australia to Sydney in New South Wales? It was
wine that helped my partner, David, and me make the decision.
We would board at Perth, a very pretty city on the Swan River and the hub
of one of Australia’s many outstanding grape-growing areas, revered for
its Chenin Blancs, Verdelhos and Rosés. I had discovered the perfect way
to try them: on board Captain Cook Cruises’ River Lady in Perth, an
excursion that featured winery visits, a 3-course gourmet lunch with
entertainment, on-board wine tastings, and music, music, music.
long overdue to sample one of Australia’s Great Southern Rail offerings.
But how to choose between the Ghan, which travels from south (Adelaide)
to North (Darwin), or The Indian Pacific, slicing its way across the continent
from Perth in Western Australia to Sydney in New South Wales? It was
wine that helped my partner, David, and me make the decision.
We would board at Perth, a very pretty city on the Swan River and the hub
of one of Australia’s many outstanding grape-growing areas, revered for
its Chenin Blancs, Verdelhos and Rosés. I had discovered the perfect way
to try them: on board Captain Cook Cruises’ River Lady in Perth, an
excursion that featured winery visits, a 3-course gourmet lunch with
entertainment, on-board wine tastings, and music, music, music.
And then, of course, Sydney is within sipping distance of the famous Hunter
Valley. We would definitely get there for a sip or two, but first we’d
disembark at Adelaide, a journey of some 44 hours. Plans were to cycle a
little of the Riesling Trail and sample some of those prize winning Clare
Valley Rieslings, before re-boarding the train to Sydney a few days later.
The plan was perfect, and the Swan River Cruise sublime. There’s nothing
better than a indolent day on a idyllic river sampling wines, followed the
next day by a leisurely train journey stretching over several days, with
hours of chatting with interesting fellow travelers over gourmet meals, while
an outback panorama unreels beyond the window. Now, if I could just spot
a kangaroo, what could be more perfect?
Valley. We would definitely get there for a sip or two, but first we’d
disembark at Adelaide, a journey of some 44 hours. Plans were to cycle a
little of the Riesling Trail and sample some of those prize winning Clare
Valley Rieslings, before re-boarding the train to Sydney a few days later.
The plan was perfect, and the Swan River Cruise sublime. There’s nothing
better than a indolent day on a idyllic river sampling wines, followed the
next day by a leisurely train journey stretching over several days, with
hours of chatting with interesting fellow travelers over gourmet meals, while
an outback panorama unreels beyond the window. Now, if I could just spot
a kangaroo, what could be more perfect?
Forty years ago, in February, the Indian Pacific made its first trip – rolling 4352
kilometers from Perth to Sydney. It’s been pretty much chugging along, 4
days a week from either direction, ever since. Now, however, it’s got me
aboard, and I’m eager for lunch. Although it’s the shoulder season in late
February, the train is bustling with travelers, and I’m looking forward to
chatting with some.
kilometers from Perth to Sydney. It’s been pretty much chugging along, 4
days a week from either direction, ever since. Now, however, it’s got me
aboard, and I’m eager for lunch. Although it’s the shoulder season in late
February, the train is bustling with travelers, and I’m looking forward to
chatting with some.
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