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Australia Rail Travel

Australia is a big country and we know of no better way for tourists to see more and enjoy the experience of Australia than by traveling on some of the great rail journeys in the world. Australia has an extensive rail network that provides this opportunity to travel the country and see the real Australia in comfort and safety.

Australia presents different styles of train travel, and this product diversity provides a wide range of travel options to satisfy anyone’s travel plans – from the discerning First Class traveler to the Economy traveler. So whether train travel is used as part of the vacation or as a means of getting around, there is a train option to suit most tastes and budgets.

Australia Rail Travel Deals

5 Days Sydney to Perth on the Indian Pacific.
Step aboard the Indian Pacific and traverse the largest island continent in the world. A unique journey that takes you from Sydney, through the ruggedly spectacular Blue Mountains, the famous green and gold sun belt of Australia, Broken Hill, Adelaide, the Nullabor Plain and Kalgoorlie, before arriving in Perth.
6 Days The Ghan Adventure - Adelaide to Darwin.
The Legendary Ghan travels through the heart of Australia, from Adelaide to Darwin. You will see spectacular landscapes, from the rugged MacDonnell Ranges surrounding Alice Springs to the tropical splendor of Darwin and the Top End.
3 Days Brisbane-Cairns or Cairns-Brisbane
The Sunlander shines bright as one of Australia’s most endearing rail journeys, weaving its way along the incredible northeastern coastline. It’s a relaxing journey that runs between Brisbane— Queensland’s tropical capital—and Cairns, where the Great Barrier Reef meets the timeless Daintree wilderness.
Sunlander FREE Flight Offer*
Travel on the Sunlander between Brisbane & Cairns in Queensland Class and we will give you a complimentary free flight from Cairns to either Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.
 
Queensland Rail NOW offers a 3 & 6 month Explorer Pass for unlimted travel on any of the Queensland Rail services.
(Tilt Train (Bundaberg & Rockhampton only), The Sunlander, Spirit of the Outback, The Inlander & The Westlander).
 

 Find out more about the our Preferred Australia Rail Partners:

The Ghan
Boarding The Ghan in Adelaide or Darwin, experience one of the most fascinating great train journeys of the world. 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
Queensland Rail  
What better way to explore the natural beauty of Australia than aboard one of Queensland’s train journeys. In an environment where you are guaranteed to meet the locals, experience some of Australia's best cuisine with the world sitting outside your window.
 

New Zealand Rail Travel

Tranz Rail is the only passenger train operator in New Zealand with luxurious, modern trains linking the country's major tourist destinations. Traveling through magnificent scenery, Tranz Rail services are high on the wish list of train lovers from around the world.

North Island services operate between Auckland and Wellington (The Overlander in daylight and The Northerner overnight).

South Island services operate daily each way between the inter-island ferry base of Picton at the northern tip of the island and Christchurch (The TranzCoastal) in the east, its biggest city. They also link Christchurch with Greymouth (The TranzAlpine), the gateway to glacier territory on the west coast.

New Zealand Rail Travel

The Overlander The TranzAlpine The TranzCoastal
The Overlander The TranzAlpine The TranzCoastal 

Auckland-Wellington-
Auckland

 

Christchurch-Greymouth- Christchurch

Christchurch-Picton– Christchurch

 


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Australia Rail Travel & New Zealand Rail Travel Page Summary: Qantas Vacations are the largest purchasers of hotel rooms and tourist services in the South Pacific, which translates into lower rates and discount deals for you when you book a rail vacation through Australia or New Zealand. Qantas Vacations offer tourists a better way to see more and an experience you will always remember. Australia Rail provides the opportunity to travel the country in comfort and safety. Travel through magnificent New Zealand scenery in luxury with New Zealand Rail featuring modern trains linking the country's most popular tourist destinations.