What better way to explore the natural beauty of Australia than aboard one of Australia's great train journeys. In an environment where you are guaranteed to meet the locals, experience some of Australia's best cuisine in our onboard fine dining Restaurant Car or relax in the Lounge Car over a quiet drink, the hassles of the world sits outside your window.

With ever-changing views, Australia's great train journeys take you to the iconic destinations Australia is renowned for to ensure you enjoy a unique and authentic experience to compliment your Australian vacation.

The Sunlander

The Sunlander, voted one of the top25 rail journeys in the world, is a traditional style of rail travel, providing accommodation options to meet the needs of every traveller, from the budget-conscious to the more indulgent.
Queenslander Class is the premium, exclusive section of The Sunlander and provides an experiential, all-inclusive style of rail travel, including overnight sleepers, all meals served in a fine dining atmosphere, lounge car featuring live entertainment and commentary and a range of special touches.
This train travels along the Great Barrier Reef corridor between Brisbane and Cairns.

Tilt Train

Travelling along the east coast between Brisbane and Cairns, Australia's most innovative train, the Tilt Train, is a comfortable and relaxing way for guests to experience Queensland. With modern seating, in-seat entertainment and a unique tilting technology that literally "tilt" into curves, the Tilt Train is a perfect option when travelling shorter, daylight journeys.

Spirit of the Outback
Explore the charm of the Queensland outback with an upfront view of Dorothea McKellar’s ‘Sunburnt Country’. The mango coloured sunsets, wide open spaces and good old fashioned Queensland bush hospitality.

Snaking its way over more than 1.320 kilometres in 24 hours, a trip aboard the Spirit of the Outback offers a glimpse into Queensland of yester-year. Experience the outback as you've never seen it before - the pastoralism, indigenous Australian culture and the people and places that make Queensland unique.

The Ghan

Boarding The Ghan in Adelaide or Darwin, experience one of the most fascinating great train journeys of the world. Enjoy 2 nights aboard this great train in either direction. Marvel at the spectacular Australian landscapes from fertile countryside surrounding Adelaide to the rusty hues of the Red Centre, onto the tropical splendour of the Top End. The Ghan is the ultimate journey through the heart of the continent. Great Southern Rail has just launched a new Service Level - Platinum Service in late 2008 - ticket sales are now open.

Indian Pacific

The Indian Pacific gives you two oceans on one of the world's longest and greatest train journeys. But most of your cruising will be across the vast continent of Australia. From the spectacular Blue Mountains to the treeless plains of The Nullarbor desert, where the train travels the world's longest straight stretch of railway track (478 kilometres), see unique landscapes unfold and spot a fascinating array of wildlife from the comfort of the lounge or your cabin.


The Southern Spirit

New and unique in Australia, this outback rail adventure allows you to see and experience more of the most breathtaking sights Australia has to offer. On board, guests will experience travel in luxury and comfort combined with unparalleled personal attention, in either Gold or Platinum service. Sumptuous meals are included, served en route in our Queen Adelaide Restaurant. Select Australian wines are complimentary with lunches and dinners. Each journey incorporates a series of wayside stops and off train excursions visiting some of Australia’s most sought out destinations, both on and off the beaten track

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