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Australia is a fascinating continent to explore by rail. It is
full of contrasts and you can settle back, relax, and take in its ever-changing scenery.
We are pleased to offer the following rail travel options. Whether it is independent rail
travel, a rail/tour package including hotels, or a once-in-a-lifetime journey aboard the
luxurious Great South Pacific Express, we can arrange it all. All rates quoted are in U.S.
dollars, and subject to change.
Rail Packages
Indian Pacific And The Ghan
Climb aboard Australia’s two most famous trains. This trip
combines an epic journey on the Indian-Pacific and The Ghan. The Indian-Pacific, which
spans a continent and joins two oceans, is truly a trans-continental hotel on wheels. The
Ghan, a legend in its own lifetime, is one of Australia's most prestigious and luxurious
trains. It is an artery to the heart of Outback wilderness, and follows in the footsteps
of the early explorers.
Indian
Pacific And The Ghan
Itinerary |
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| Day 1 Arrive Sydney and transfer
to your hotel for a three-night stay. |
Day 2 Full Day sightseeing tour
including Sydney Harbour Cruise. |
| Day 3 Full Day Blue Mountains
tour. |
Day 4 Depart Sydney on the
Indian-Pacific for your rail journey to Perth |
| Day 5 Relax as your train climbs through the Blue Mountains and visits the historic
mining town of Broken Hill before reaching Adelaide.
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Day 6 Continue
your Indian-Pacific travel across the Nullabor Plain where the train travels the longest
straight stretch of track in the world. The observant may spot dingoes, kangaroos and bird
life. On a clear night in this desolate area the sky is brilliant with stars stretching to
the horizon. |
| Day 7 Arrive
Perth and transfer to your hotel. |
Day 8 Full Day tour to Wave
Rock, Hyden, and Aboriginal Cave Paintings. |
| Day 9 Rottnest
Island and Fremantle tour. |
Day 10 Depart Perth by air to
Adelaide.
Overnight in Adelaide. |
| Day 11 Depart
Adelaide on The Ghan for your rail journey to Alice Springs. |
Day 12 Cross desert country,
passing salt lakes and red rocky ranges to the heart of the continent, Alice Springs.
Afternoon Town Tour of Alice including the Telegraph Station Historical Reserve and the
Royal Flying Doctor Base. Visit the School of the Air and learn about Aboriginal culture
and lifestyle. |
| Day 13 Travel by coach to the
West MacDonnell Ranges. Stop at Simpsons Gap. Walk through Stanley Chasm, then travel to
Ellery Creek Gorge. Afternoon visit to Alice Springs Desert Park. |
Day 14 Coach
to Ayers Rock with comprehensive commentary on the surroundings en route. |
| Day 15 Afternoon tour to the
Olgas, a series of 36 conglomerate domes. The Aboriginal people of the area call them
"Kata Tjuta," meaning "many heads". There is time for walking before
returning to Ayers Rock before sunset. |
Day 16 Depart
Ayers Rock by air to Sydney. |
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| RATE: Call for latest
prices |
- 3 nights in the four star Carlton Crest Hotel, Sydney
- Full Day Blue Mountains Tour, Full Day Sydney City Sights Tour -
Harbour Cruise
- First Class Travel on the Indian-Pacific from Sydney to Perth,
including meals & berth
- 3 nights in the Hotel Ibis Perth, with early check-in
- Full Day Wave Rock, Hyden, and Aboriginal Paintings Tour including
lunch
- Full Day Rottnest Discovery Tour and Cruise
- Airfare from Perth to Adelaide
- First class travel on The Ghan from Adelaide to Alice Springs,
including meals & berth
- 2 nights at the Diplomat Hotel, Alice Springs
- Full Day West Macdonnell Ranges, inc. Simpsons Gap, Stanley Chasm,
Desert Park
- Alice Springs sightseeing coach to Ayers Rock
- 2 nights at Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock
- Olgas Tour and Sunset at Ayers Rock Tour
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The Ghan And The Sunlander
Originally The Ghan followed the old Afghan camel train route. Today The Ghan is a
comfortable, modern adventure. The Sunlander is a popular way to view the passing panorama
between Cairns and Brisbane.
The Ghan And
The Sunlander
Itinerary |
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| Day 1 Arrive Melbourne and
transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay. |
Day 2 Melbourne City Tour,
Dandenong Ranges, Fitzroy Gardens. |
| Day 3 Full Day Great Ocean Tour
with spectacular coastal views of grand architecture carved by surf, The Twelve Apostles,
Otway National Park and its fern gullies and eucalyptus. |
Day 4 Depart
Melbourne in the evening on The Ghan. |
| Day 5 Arrive
Adelaide for a Daytime stopover for sightseeing and lunch with a mid-afternoon departure
for your overnight travel to The Red Centre. |
Day 6 Arrive Alice Springs
mid-morning. Afternoon highlights include The Old Telegraph Station, The Royal Flying
Doctor Service and School of The Air. |
| Day 7 Leave "A Town Like
Alice" by coach for your sightseeing trip to Ayers Rock. |
Day 8 Afternoon tour to the
Olgas and sunset at Ayers Rock. |
| Day 9 Morning tour with sunrise
climb or base touring. MidDay depart Ayers Rock, fly to Cairns. |
Day 10 Full
Day Outer Barrier Reef Cruise including lunch. |
| Day 11 Hot
Air Balloon and Kuranda Tour including champagne breakfast. |
Day 12 Join The Sunlander for a
Day of travel past panoramas of tropical North Queensland including a short stop in
Townsville. |
| Day 13 Arrive
Brisbane mid-afternoon and transfer to hotel for two-night stay. |
Day 14 Full Day sightseeing in
Brisbane includes South Bank Parklands (the site of 1988 World Expo), Brisbane River
cruise by catamaran, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. |
| Day 15 Depart by air for Sydney.
Transfer to hotel for three-night stay. |
Day 16 Full
Day City sights including Harbour Cruise. |
| Day 17 Full Day Blue Mountains
Tour |
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| RATE: Call for latest
prices |
- 3 nights in the Heritage Hotel, Melbourne
- First class travel on The Ghan from Melbourne to Alice Springs,
including meals & berth
- 1 night at the Diplomat Hotel, Alice Springs
- Afternoon town tour of Alice Springs
- Alice Springs sightseeing coach to Ayers Rock
- 2 nights at Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock
- Afternoon Olgas and Sunset Tour
- Sunrise Ayers Rock climb or Base Tour
- Airfare from Ayers Rock to Cairns
- 3 nights Palm Royale, Cairns
- Great Barrier Reef outer reef cruise including lunch
- Hot Air Balloon and Kuranda Tour including Champagne breakfast
- First Class Travel on The Sunlander from Cairns to Brisbane,
including meals & berth
- 2 nights Carlton Crest Hotel, Brisbane
- Full Day Brisbane city sights and river cruise to Lone Pine Koala
Sanctuary
- Airfare Brisbane to Sydney
- 3 nights Carlton Crest Hotel, Sydney
- Full Day Blue Mountains Tour, Full Day Sydney City Sights Tour
inc. Harbour Cruise
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The Indian-Pacific And The Southwest
Combining Adelaide to Perth on the Indian-Pacific with the spectacular scenery of
Australia’s southwest corner.
The Indian-Pacific
And The Southwest
Itinerary |
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| Day 1 Arrive
Sydney and transfer to hotel for a three-night stay. |
Day 2 Full
Day City sights including Sydney Harbour Cruise. |
| Day 3 Full
Day Blue Mountains Tour. |
Day 4 Depart
Sydney by air for Adelaide. Transfer to hotel for two-night stay. |
| Day 5 Full
Day Barossa Valley Tour of Australia’s premier wine country. |
Day 6 Depart
Adelaide early evening on the Indian-Pacific. |
| Day 7 Cross
the desolate Nullabor Plain where the train travels the longest straight stretch of track
in the world (478kms). Stop at the tiny outpost of Cook for a stroll. From the train the
observant might spot dingoes, kangaroos and bird life, including the train’s emblem,
the wedge tailed eagle. From your sleeping berth see a sky free from city lights and thick
with stars to the horizon. |
| Day 8 Arrive
Perth and transfer to your hotel. Most of the Day is available to wander through this
pleasant city on the Swan River. |
Day 9 Depart
Perth for your four-day tour of the Southwest. This morning travel south via the Stirling
Range National Park to the picturesque coastal town of Albany on the Southern Coast. |
| Day 10 Visit
Natural Bridge and The Gap and enjoy a scenic harbour cruise. Stop at Denmark and the
Valley of the Giants "Tree Top Walk." Continue to the town of Pemberton. |
Day 11 Leaving
Pemberton travel west to Augusta and Cape Leeuwin. After lunch visit Mammoth Cave.
Continue to the wine region of Margaret River. |
| Day 12 Visit
Eagle Heritage for a unique opportunity to handle birds-of-prey and watch a free flight
display. Enjoy a short tour of the coastline and return to Perth via Busselton and
Bunbury. |
| Day 13 Cruise to
Rottnest Island for an around the island coach tour. See the quokkas found only on
Rottnest. From Rottnest your cruise will take you to Fremantle where a coach awaits to
show you the sights of this historical city. There will be time for shopping at the
markets before returning to Perth past coastline and beaches. |
| Day 14 Depart Perth. |
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| RATE: Call for latest
prices |
- 3 nights in the four star Carlton Crest Hotel, Sydney
- Full Day Blue Mountains Tour, Full Day Sydney City Sights Tour -
Harbour Cruise
- Airfare from Sydney to Adelaide
- 3 nights at the Parkroyal Hotel, Adelaide
- Full Day Barossa Valley Wine Tour
- First Class Travel on the Indian-Pacific from Adelaide to Perth,
including meals & berth
- 2 nights in the Hotel Ibis Perth, with early check-in
- 4 Day Southwest Tour including Stirling Ranges, Albany, Pemberton,
Margaret River
- Full Day Rottnest Island Cruise/Tour
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Queensland Rail And Reef Tour
This tour combines the relaxed luxury of The Queenslander, a premium class train
whisking along the Queensland Coast, with the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North.
Queensland Rail
And Reef Tour
Itinerary |
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| Day 1 - Sunday Depart Brisbane
on The Queenslander including first class berth and meals for overnight travel to Cairns. |
Day 2 - Monday Arrive
Cairns in late afternoon and transfer to the Radisson Plaza Hotel. |
| Day 3 - Tuesday Free
day in Cairns. |
Day 4 - Wednesday Full day Outer
Reef cruise with lunch. Return to Port Douglas, transfer to Radisson Treetops Resort. |
| Day 5 - Thursday Free
time to enjoy Treetops and Port Douglas. |
Day 6 - Friday Tour to Kuranda
by Kuranda Scenic Rail, Kuranda Markets, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Skyrail. |
| Day 7 - Saturday Coach transfer
back to Cairns. |
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| RATE: Call for latest
prices |
- Luxury First Class Travel on Queenslander - Brisbane to Cairns,
inc. meals & berth
- 2 nights in a Premier room at Radisson Plaza Hotel, Cairns
- Tour to Kuranda by scenic rail with Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural
Park visit
- Quicksilver Outer Reef Cruise including lunch
- 3 nights in a Superior room at the Radisson Treetops Resort, Port
Douglas
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THE GREAT SOUTH PACIFIC EXPRESS
For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take the ultimate train journey on
Australia's version of the Orient Express. With relaxed elegance, luxurious comfort,
impeccable service, fine cuisine, and exotic locations, the Great South Pacific Express
heralds the romantic era of train travel. It passes through spectacular landscapes of
Australia's eastern coast as it travels from cosmopolitan Sydney to tropical Cairns via
Brisbane. The train was built entirely in Australia using local materials and historic
designs, complete with authentic red cedar wood walls, myrtle burl panels, and stained
glass roofs. The superb sleeping carriages have three grades of elegantly furnished en
suite compartments to choose from. There is also a variety of fine dining, lounge, and bar
carriages and the observation car provides the best place to experience the stunning
scenery as it passes by. Personal, yet unobtrusive service is provided by a steward in
each carriage, who will attend to your every need. This is truly an unforgettable
experience.
| Great South Pacific
Express Rate: Please call for
current specials
Rates are in U.S. dollars, per person twin share, and can also be applied to reverse
trips. |
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RAIL ONLY
Some of the trains in Australia travel during the
day, but most travel during the night and arrive in the morning, so we have listed the
rates to include First Class berth accommodation. First Class seat-only rates are also
available, and for the budget-conscious traveller, berth or seat-only rates in Holiday or
Economy class are available. Please inquire with us for these other rates and for
schedules. Note: Many of the trains in Australia do not run every day so please check with
us for their days of operation and departure/arrival times. Also, reverse routing is
possible.
THE GHAN
Follow in the footsteps of the early pioneers whose early journeys were fraught
with an inhospitable land and danger. Today travel in comfort across desert country and
red rocky ranges to the oasis town at the heart of the continent, Alice Springs.
RATE:
Prices are per person one way in U S dollars and include:
- First class berth accommodation in private twin or single compartments.
- All meals included and served in a beautifully decorated restaurant car.
Melbourne – Adelaide – Alice Springs
2 nights/2383 kilometres/36 hours
$590.00 per adult
Adelaide - Alice Springs
1 night/1555 kilometres/20 hours
$425.00 per adult
THE INDIAN PACIFIC
One of the longest rail routes in the world, the Indian Pacific travels coast to coast
from Sydney to Perth. The train travels "the long straight," 478 kilometres
without a curve, across the Nullarbor Plain.
RATE:
Prices are person one way in U S dollars and include:
- First Class Berth Accommodation in private twin or single compartments.
- All Meals included and served in stylish restaurant car.
Sydney – Perth
3 nights/4352 kilometres/65 hours
$975.00 per adult
Adelaide – Perth
2 nights/2659 kilometres/38 hours
$625.00 per adult
THE QUEENSLANDER
Queensland's premier train takes the scenic coastal route along Australia's eastern
coast, showing many attractions of this diverse tropical paradise along the way.
RATE:
Prices are person one way in U S dollars and include:
- First Class Berth Accommodation in private twin or single compartments.
Brisbane - Cairns
1 night/1681 kilometres/31 hours
$277.00 per adult
THE SUNLANDER
Travel through Australia's tropical playground in Queensland and enjoy the gorgeous
scenery en route.
RATE:
Prices are person one way in U S dollars and include:
- First Class Berth Accommodation in private twin or single compartments.
- Meals available for purchase.
Brisbane - Cairns
1 night/1681 kilometres/32 hours
$203.00 per adult
THE OVERLAND
Journey through the 'Garden State' of Victoria to South Australia, the driest state in
the driest continent of the world, on the train that pioneered the concept of
inter-capital rail travel in Australia.
RATE:
Prices are person one way in U S dollars and include:
- First Class Berth Accommodation in private twin or single compartments.
- Meals available for purchase.
Melbourne - Adelaide
1 night/774 kilometres/13 hours
$140.00 per adult
THE XPT
The XPT fleet is one of the most modern in the world and the fastest train in
Australia, connecting Sydney with many exciting destinations.
RATE:
Prices are person one way in U S dollars and include:
- First Class Berth Accommodation in private twin or single compartments.
- Meals available for purchase.
Sydney - Brisbane
1 night/987 kilometres/15 hours
$179.00 per adult
Sydney - Melbourne
1 night/961 kilometres/11 hours
$179.00 per adult
RAIL PASSES
The best way to see Australia is with Australia's
rail passes. They are available to visitors and can be only purchased outside of
Australia. Rail passes give unlimited travel anywhere on Australian rail networks.
We have listed the rates for Economy Class seats. If
sleeping berths are required, an additional charge is applicable. Berth and/or meal
charges are compulsory on certain trains and must be prepaid. Many of the major rail
services in Australia are heavily patronized so advance reservations are recommended and
can be made up to six months in advance.
AUSTRAILPASS
A very economical way of seeing Australia. The Austrailpass gives unlimited Economy
Class travel anywhere on the rail network (including metropolitan trains) in a specific
number of consecutive days.
RATE:
14-day pass: $407.00
21-day pass: $525.00
30-day pass: $634.00
AUSTRAIL FLEXIPASS
If your visit to Australia is limited, the Austrail Flexipass is the best bet for you.
It gives you the flexibility of traveling for a certain number of days over a period of 6
months.
RATE:
8-day pass: $336.00*
15-day pass: $483.00
22-day pass: $680.00
29-day pass: $878.00
*The 8-day pass does not allow travel on The Ghan or on the Indian-Pacific from
Adelaide to Perth.
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