Rail Tours Australia
Stretching from coast to coast, you can criss-cross overland through the vast interior or hug impressive coastlines reaching all of Australia’s iconic destinations. Rail Tours in Australia offers the opportunity to enjoy stunning landscapes while riding on some of the worlds most luxurious and iconic trains.
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The Ghan
Ghan Australia Ultimate Territory
Departure From: Adelaide
15 Days | from AU$10,990
Tour Type: Group Tour
Discover the heart of Australia across 15 adventurous days. Experience the best of the Australian outback.
View TourGhan Red Centre Spectacular
Departure From: Darwin
11 Days | from AU$9,840
Tour Type: Group Tour
Settle into The Ghan’s gentle rhythm as you travel through the country and immerse yourself The Ghan Red Centre Spectacular set in the Northern Territory’s breathtaking natural wonders on this 11-day journey.
View TourGhan Taste of South Australia
Departure From: Adelaide
7 Days | from AU$4,075
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
If you are a lover of fine food and wine, and great train rides of the world, the Ghan Taste of South Australia should be on your hit list.
View TourThe Ghan Expedition
Departure From: Darwin
4 Days | from AU$3,705
Tour Type: Fully Hosted
An icon of Australian and one of the world’s great train journeys, ride the rails of history aboard The Ghan Expedition across 4 days between Darwin and Adelaide.
View TourThe Ghan Rail Journey
Departure From: Adelaide or Darwin
3 Days | from AU$2,890
Tour Type: Fully Hosted
A legendary train. An unforgettable Australian adventure. Travel aboard The Ghan between Adelaide and Darwin on an all-inclusive journey through the heart of Australia.
View TourThe Overland Rail Journey
Departure From: Melbourne or Adelaide
1 Day | from AU$135
Tour Type: Independent
A day-trip in a league of its own. Ride the Overland and link Melbourne to your onward rail adventures from Adelaide.
View TourIndian Pacific
Indian Pacific & Margaret River
Departure From: Sydney
9 Days | from AU$5,240
Tour Type: Group Tour
This epic Indian Pacific tour will take you across Australia on an incredible journey of sensational food, wine and magnificent scenery.
View TourIndian Pacific Rail, Land & Sea
Departure From: Broome
12 Days | from AU$7,055
Tour Type: Group Tour
A spectacular journey featuring the majestic Indian Pacific rail adventure and includes highlights of northern Australia.
View TourIndian Pacific Railway, Gems of the South West
Departure From: Sydney
11 Days | from AU$8,440
Tour Type: Group Tour
For those seeking the Best of the West, this 11 Day, Indian Pacific Rail tour will show you the gems.
View TourThe Indian Pacific Rail Journey
Departure From: Sydney or Perth
4 Days | from AU$2,430
Tour Type: Fully Hosted
The Indian Pacific is an epic transcontinental crossing between Perth and Sydney. Step onboard for an all-inclusive rail holiday you’ll never forget.
View TourGreat Southern
Great Southern Adelaide Delight
Departure From: Brisbane
8 Days | from AU$4,670
Tour Type: Hosted & Independent
The Great Southern Adelaide Delight is a feast for the senses, as you travel through Australia’s southeast to make your way to Adelaide, South Australia’s food and wine capital.
View TourGreat Southern Rail Wine & Wildlife
Departure From: Brisbane
10 Days | from AU$7,585
Tour Type: Group Tour
From Kangaroo Island to the vine-clad hills of the Barossa Valley, South Australia is yours to discover on this Great Southern Rail Wine and Wildlife adventure.
View TourThe Great Southern Rail Journey
Departure From: Adelaide or Brisbane
3 or 4 Days | AU$2,340
Tour Type: Fully Hosted
A true summer journey of discovery, from the rugged eastern coastline to buzzing cities and everything in-between.
View TourThe Overland Rail Journey
Departure From: Melbourne or Adelaide
1 Day | from AU$135
Tour Type: Independent
A day-trip in a league of its own. Ride the Overland and link Melbourne to your onward rail adventures from Adelaide.
View TourQueensland Rail Holidays
Bundaberg & Reef Rail Explorer
Departure From: Brisbane
4 Days | from AU$1,049
Tour Type: Independent Tour
Travel by Tilt Train from Brisbane to Bundaberg and discover the best of land and sea. Snorkel the Southern Great Barrier Reef at Lady Musgrave Island, experience Taribelang culture and visit the iconic Bundaberg Rum Distillery before a relaxed rail return.
Enquire NowCapricorn Coast Train Discovery
Departure From: Brisbane
5 Days | from AU$1,305
Tour Type: Independent Tour
Travel by Tilt Train from Brisbane to Rockhampton, then transfer to Yeppoon for a five-day coastal escape. Explore the spectacular Capricorn Caves. Visit Great Keppel Island, swimming, snorkelling, or observing marine life from a glass-bottom boat. Enjoy a free day in Yeppoon to wander boutique shops, and admire local street art before returning to Brisbane by rail.
Enquire NowCoastal Queensland Railway Tour
Departure From: Brisbane
10 Days | from AU$2,505
Tour Type: Independent Tour
Relax and take your time and to fully enjoy the islands along Queensland’s wonderful coast while appreciating the comfort and convenience of quality train travel on the Spirit of Queensland railway. A unique adventure showcasing Australia’s incredible coastal beauty.
View TourGulf Savannah Rail Wanderer
Departure From: Cairns
9 Days | from AU$4,689
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
The Gulf Savannah Rail Wanderer is the perfect tour to transport you back in time – in more ways than one. Over the course of a week’s looping journey, there are villages that remind you what life was like in the Queensland outback in early colonial times. Trains that nod to yesteryear. Monuments that speak of pioneering explorers.
View TourGulf Savannah Railway Experience
Departure From: Cairns
7 Days | from AU$2,875
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
Venture into Australia’s Gulf Savannah Country on this 7 day railway experience and discover where the Outback meets the sea. Rugged by nature, the Gulf Savannah is home to great fishing, pioneer heritage and unique landscapes.
View TourHervey Bay Train Getaway
Departure From: Brisbane
4 Days | from AU$809
Tour Type: Independent Tour
Travel from Brisbane to the Fraser Coast by Tilt Train and unwind with three nights in Hervey Bay. Discover K’gari on a guided 4WD adventure, swimming in Lake McKenzie, exploring 75 Mile Beach and visiting the Maheno Shipwreck, before a relaxed scenic rail journey back to Brisbane.
Enquire NowHervey Bay Whale Watch Rail Adventure
Departure From: Brisbane
4 Days | from AU$955
Tour Type: Independent Tour
Journey by Tilt Train from Brisbane and experience one of Australia’s best whale watching destinations. Cruise aboard Tasman Venture for unforgettable close-up encounters with breaching humpback whales. A guided K’gari 4WD adventure is included.
Enquire NowJourney of the Gulf Savannah Train
Departure From: Longreach
11 Days | from AU$8,165
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
Embark on one of Australia’s most iconic Gulf Savannah tours. Journey aboard the legendary Savannahlander train and explore rugged outback landscapes.
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Kuranda Scenic Railway
Departure From: Cairns
2 Hours | from AU$58
Tour Type: Independent
The Kuranda Scenic Railway is a tourist railway service that operates along the heritage-listed Cairns-to-Kuranda railway line. Travel in original red timber carriages and enjoy the breathtaking scenery, towering waterfalls and deep ravines. It is a must-do for any visitor heading to Cairns and far north Queensland.
Enquire NowOutback Railway Discovery – Legendary Longreach & Winton
Departure From: Brisbane
8 Days | from AU$4,189
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
Take a journey of discovery and head west on Australia’s outback railway overnight aboard the Spirit of the Outback. Visit the legendary Longreach and Winton. Vast landscapes and endless blue skies await.
View TourOutback Whistle Stop: Longreach to Brisbane by Rail
Departure From: Longreach
6 Days | from AU$3,325
Tour Type: Independent Tour
Enjoy an Outback rail adventure with four nights in Longreach. Discover pioneering history at the Stockman’s Hall of Fame, visit the Qantas Founders Museum and enjoy vintage railcar trips and river cruises, and changing outback landscapes aboard the Spirit of the Outback.
Enquire NowTownsville & Magnetic Island Rail Experience
Departure From: Brisbane
6 Days | from AU$1,155
Tour Type: Independent Tour
Travel from Brisbane on the Spirit of Queensland to Townsville. Explore Castle Hill, stroll The Strand, then discover Magnetic Island’s secluded beaches, hike Koala-filled trails, swim at Horseshoe Bay, spot turtles at Picnic Bay, and unwind on a relaxing sunset cruise.
Enquire NowTropical Queensland Rail Adventure
Departure From: Brisbane
8 Days | from AU$2,015
Tour Type: Independent Tour
Join the Spirit of Queensland rail journey and take an overnight journey to the tropical north. Travel past rainforest, dramatic ravines and waterfalls on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, a highlight of this tropical adventure.
View TourUnleash Longreach by Train
Departure From: Brisbane
7 Days | from AU$4,389
Tour Type: Independent Tour
Journey from Brisbane to Longreach aboard the Spirit of the Outback sleeper. Ride a stagecoach, cruise the Thomson River at sunset, meet shearers, explore Dinosaur Canyon, visit Qantas Founders Museum, Stockman’s Hall of Fame and enjoy a day in Winton
Enquire NowWestlander Roma Rail Experience
Departure From: Brisbane
5 Days | from AU$1,108
Tour Type: Independent & Guided Tour
Journey overnight to the west of Brisbane on the Westlander Rail Experience and discover where country meets the outback.
View TourWhitsunday Escape by Train
Departure From: Airlie Beach
6 Days | from AU$1,025
Tour Type: Independent Tour
Begin your Whitsundays escape in Airlie Beach with a sunset cruise and sparkling wine. Explore Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef, and Whitehaven Beach, relax at your leisure, then return to Brisbane aboard the Spirit of Queensland for a scenic rail journey.
Enquire NowWhitsunday Explorer Cruise & Rail
Departure From: Hamilton Island
7 Days | from AU$2,835
Tour Type: Independent Tour
Cruise through the stunning Whitsundays, exploring Whitehaven and Chalkies Beaches, snorkeling, relaxing with alfresco meals and sunset drinks, before returning to Airlie Beach and travelling overnight to Brisbane on the Spirit of Queensland.
Enquire NowWinton Explorer by Rail
Departure From: Brisbane
7 Days | from AU$2,249
Tour Type: Independent Tour
Journey Brisbane to Brisbane on a 7-day Winton Explorer, with private outback sunsets, Carisbrooke Station, dinosaurs, Waltzing Matilda Centre, Winton town touring, and a return sleeper journey aboard the Spirit of the Outback for an unforgettable Queensland outback rail escape.
Enquire NowNew South Wales Rail Holidays
Golden West Rail Tour
Departure From: Sydney
5 Days | from AU$4,290
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
Discover the charm of regional New South Wales. From urban skylines and sweeping rural plains to cool-climate vineyards and heritage-rich towns, every stop reveals a new side of the state’s storied interior. Travel along rarely accessed rail lines across the Liverpool Plains and soak up the natural splendour of the Capertee Valley, Hunter Region, Orange, Bathurst and Mudgee.
Enquire NowNorth Coast Rail Tour
Departure From: Sydney
5 Days | from AU$4,290
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
Experience the New South Wales North Coast like never before on this rail adventure. From scenic rivers and lush hinterlands to iconic landmarks and coastal gems, each day reveals something new. Travel through the picturesque Hawkesbury region and beyond, with all-inclusive dining and onboard entertainment enhancing the journey.
Enquire NowRiverina Rail Tour
Departure From: Sydney
5 Days | from AU$4,290
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
Explore the flavours of regional New South Wales on this all-inclusive five-day vintage Riverina Rail Tour. Renowned as Australia’s abundant ‘food bowl’, the Riverina is rich in agricultural heritage, passionate producers and country charm. Travel along rarely accessed rail lines from Sydney and discover a region defined by its flavours.
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