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Australia Rail Travel
Train travel in Australia is a very different kind of holiday experience because 'getting there' truly is half the fun and it's also a great way to discover all the splendour and diversity that Australia holidays have to offer. Discover the wide-open spaces and dramatic scenery on an epic Australia rail travel journey. The Indian Pacific spans Australia from east to west, while the legendary Ghan journeys through the heart of Australia. The prestigious Sunlander makes its way along the Oueensland coast between Brisbane and Cairns.
The Sunlander
Comfort, flexibility and a great social atmosphere have made The Sunlander a wonderful way to train travel in Australia. Weaving its way along Australia's incredible north eastern coastline several times a week, it's a relaxing journey that runs between Queensland's tropical capital, Brisbane, and the laid back Cairns, where the Great Barrier Reef meets the timeless Daintree wilderness.
The Ghan
Travelling on The Ghan from Adelaide to Alice Springs or Darwin you'll experience one of the most fascinating great train journeys of the world, on what is now an epic journey to the heartland of Australia and beyond. Marvel at the spectacular Australian landscapes, from the fertile countryside surrounding Adelaide through the rusty reds of the MacDonnell Ranges surrounding Alice Springs; gateway to the Red Centre. Then north to Tennant Creek and Katherine and onto the tropical splendour of the Top End. You may break the journey at Alice Springs and then rejoin to travel down to Darwin at no extra cost and vice versa.
Indian Pacific
On the Indian Pacific railway, you'll traverse Australia from Coast to Coast, between the sparkling waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Past the spectacular Blue Mountains, through picturesque country towns, historic mining towns and in to the flat, dry landscapes of the Outback, including the longest straight stretch of track in the world, across the stark and desolate Nullarbor Plain. The Indian Pacific railway is regarded as one of the great rail journeys of the world where you will see unique landscapes unfolding and will spot a fascinating array of wildlife from the comfort of the lounge of your cabin – the perfect way to train travel in Australia.
