Cruise Express has launched a new rail and road tour that combines some of New South Wales’ and Victoria’s most iconic towns and sights with exclusive access to heritage trains to create the ultimate south-western Australia adventure. The new ‘Spirit of the Southwest’ tour starts in Sydney and takes guests on an incredible two-week journey as far west as Mildura and Broken Hill, and south to Albury, Melbourne and Ballarat, with stops along the way in Mudgee, Bathurst, Parkes and Murrumbateman.

Cruise Express Managing Director Meg Hill said this new one-off rail and road exploration of country New South Wales and Victoria took guests off the beaten tourist track to enjoy exclusive experiences above and beyond average tour inclusions and away from the crowds and queues. “Our in-depth exploration of south-western New South Wales and Victoria combines must-see sights such as Mungo National Park with exclusive experiences including a private trip aboard the ‘Royal Train’ through Victoria’s Wimmera and dinner aboard a Murray River paddle steamer. With virtually everything included, it’s jam-packed with value and with some extended stays, there’s less rushing and the chance to see more of these iconic Australian destinations.”