Australia and New Zealand Rail Travel

Travel through the heart of our great southern land with a rail journey in Australia.

Hop aboard the Ghan in Adelaide and travel through the red centre and Alice Springs to Darwin in our tropical north. Take in vast desert vistas, indulge in fine food and wine and see some of our country’s most incredible natural wonders along the way.

The Indian Pacific offers a trans-continental rail journey named after the oceans it runs between. Experience the diverse landscapes that Australia has to offer as you travel from Sydney to Perth. On your journey, you will go to sleep in lush forest and wake in the desert, travelling through the Blue Mountains, Broken Hill and Adelaide before crossing the Nullarbor Plain as you head towards Perth.

Journey between Brisbane and Cairns on board the Spirit of Queensland. Departing five times a week, the Spirit of Queensland presents a comfortable and convenient way to experience some of Australia’s most spectacular holiday destinations including the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays, Townsville and Cairns.

Across the ditch in New Zealand, rail journeys opens up parts of the country that can’t be seen by road and offer a comfortable and convenient way to travel both islands. From dramatic alpine peaks to delightful ports and historic cities, train travel through New Zealand should not be overlooked.

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