Luxury Rail Tours

Luxury rail tours are designed for travellers who expect comfort, elegance, and unforgettable experiences. These tours deliver indulgence and once in a lifetime travel experiences. Expect refined carriages, gourmet dining, attentive service, and panoramic views, all designed for travellers who value comfort and style.

Please note: these are just a sample of the luxury and premium tours we can arrange.

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Adelaide to Sydney Indian Pacific or vice versa

Departing: Mon from Adelaide / Wens from Sydney
Departure From: Adelaide or Sydney
2/3 days  |  from AU$1,090

Travel aboard the Indian Pacific from Adelaide to Sydney, or vice versa, on a classic all-inclusive rail journey. From the Blue Mountains to sparkling coastlines, discover a world of wonders between two great cities, enjoying elegant cabins, regionally inspired dining, fine wines and unforgettable scenery along the way.

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Coastlines & Capital Cities – Great Southern Train Tour

Departing: Mondays, Dec 2026, & Jan-Feb & Dec 2027
Departure From: Brisbane to Adelaide
4 Days  |  from AU$2,790
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

Travel south into rolling hills before indulging in an incredible beachside dining experience in Coffs Harbour. Meander through the historic vineyards of the Hunter Valley or explore beautiful Port Stephens by land or sea, before heading towards regional Victoria and Melbourne. Enjoy a mixture of relaxing time on train and immersive Off Train Experiences, as you journey toward your final destination of Adelaide.

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East Coast Adventure by Great Southern Railway

Departing: Fridays, Dec 2026 & Jan-Feb & Dec 2027
Departure From: Adelaide to Brisbane
3 Days  |  from AU$2,890
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

Lap up spectacular scenery from your window as you journey to Brisbane, starting in the Adelaide Hills and continuing to Victoria’s ancient Grampians. Explore Canberra’s art, history and culinary culture in the nation’s capital. Feel sand between your toes in picturesque Coffs Harbour, then enjoy sweeping New South Wales views as you roll into your final destination in style.

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Great Southern & Indian Pacific; Brisbane to Perth Train Journey 2027

Departing: Mondays - Jan, Feb & Dec 2027
Departure From: Brisbane to Perth
6 Days  |  from AU$6,490
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

See how Australia’s sun shines on the East and West Coast by pairing the Great Southern and Indian Pacific. Starting your journey in Brisbane, wind your way down the East Coast on a gourmet adventure, then transfer in Adelaide to the iconic Indian Pacific for unforgettable cross-continental scenery, luxury comfort, and immersive off-train experiences.

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Great Southern Brisbane to Melbourne

Departing: Mondays, Dec 2026 & Jan & Dec 2027
Departure From: Brisbane to Melbourne
3 Days  |  from AU$3,540
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

Experience a summer like no other with the Great Southern, journeying from Brisbane to vibrant Melbourne. Travel south through New South Wales, enjoy beachside dining in Coffs Harbour, explore the Hunter Valley or Port Stephens, then continue into Victoria for exclusive Melbourne experiences, concluding with a spectacular lunch at Eureka 89 overlooking the city.

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Great Southern Queensland Package

Departing: Mondays - Jan, Feb & Dec 2027
Departure From: Adelaide
7 Days  |  from AU$6,490
Tour Type: Fully Hosted/Escorted

Enjoy two nights of luxury rail travel aboard the Great Southern, followed by four nights of intimate small-group Queensland Hinterland touring with Outback Spirit. Travel from Adelaide to Brisbane, savouring gourmet dining, iconic landscapes, immersive off-train experiences and unforgettable rainforest and wildlife encounters.

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Great Southern Rail Package; Kangaroo Island

Departing: Mondays - Jan, Feb & Dec 2027
Departure From: Brisbane
8 Days  |  from AU$7,690
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

Journey Australia’s East Coast aboard the Great Southern for 3 luxury nights travelling via coastal towns, the Hunter Valley and Melbourne. Enjoy gourmet dining, scenic landscapes and unforgettable wildlife encounters, including 4 nights on Kangaroo Island at the celebrated Monarto Safari Resort.

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Great Southern Train Packages; Rail Journey & City Stays

Departing: Dec 2026 & Jan-Feb & Dec 2027
Departure From: featuring Brisbane, Melbourne & Adelaide
from 4 Days  |  from AU$2,690
Tour Type: Hosted & Independent

The Great Southern Train journeys along Australia’s east coast from December to February. Enhance your summer rail holiday with a city stay designed by you in Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide, combining iconic destinations with relaxed pre- or post-train accommodation.

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Indian Pacific & Margaret River; Southwest Escape

Departing: Wednesday, January-December
Departure From: Sydney
9 Days  |  from AU$5,005
Tour Type: Fully Hosted & Group Tour

This epic SouthWest Indian Pacific journey takes you across Australia from east to west over four days of exceptional food, wine and immersive Off Train Experiences. On arrival in Perth, continue to Margaret River, renowned for its outstanding wineries, local providores and beautiful scenery, completing an unforgettable rail and gourmet adventure.

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Indian Pacific and The Ghan; Perth to Darwin

Departing: Saturday, April - October
Departure From: Perth
7 Days  |  from AU$5,850
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

Journey coast to centre by pairing these two incredible journeys for once in a lifetime rail adventure. Depart Perth, cross the Nullarbor’s endless plains, pause for two nights in Adelaide, then continue north through the Red Centre to tropical Darwin, enjoying immersive off-train experiences and relaxed, all-inclusive luxury throughout this iconic rail adventure..

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Indian Pacific Rail Journey – Luxury Train Only

Departing: January to December
Departure From: Sydney or Perth
4/5 Days  |  from AU$2,590
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

The Indian Pacific is an epic transcontinental crossing. Step onboard for an all-inclusive rail holiday you’ll never forget. Travel between Australia’s great cities, crossing the vast Nullarbor in comfort. Enjoy elegant cabins, regionally inspired dining, fine wines and immersive Off Train Experiences on this legendary journey through unforgettable Australian landscapes.

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Indian Pacific Train Packages; Rail Journey & City Stays

Departing: January - December
Departure From: Sydney, Perth or Adelaide
from 5 Days  |  from AU$3,215
Tour Type: Fully Hosted & Independent

Start or finish your Indian Pacific journey with a tailored city stay in Sydney, Adelaide or Perth. Crossing the continent in comfort, enjoy fine wines and regionally inspired dining as Australia’s staggering diversity unfolds beyond the window on this unforgettable transcontinental rail experience, designed for travellers seeking time, space and style.

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Indian Pacific; Perth and Ningaloo Reef Escape

Departing: Wednesday, March-October
Departure From: Sydney
10 Days  |  from AU$8,295
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

As if an epic transcontinental rail crossing isn’t enough, this unforgettable journey ends with another once-in-a-lifetime experience. Travel aboard the Indian Pacific from east to west, then unwind at a remote eco-resort on Ningaloo Reef, where crystal-clear waters offer the rare chance to swim alongside whale sharks or humpback whales.

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Perth to Adelaide Indian Pacific or vice versa

Departing: Sat from Perth / Thurs from Adelaide
Departure From: Perth or Adelaide
3 Days  |  from AU$1,990
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

Timeless travel between two great cities, experience the tremendous beauty of the Nullarbor on this epic three day journey. 3 days / 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific. Enjoy all-inclusive dining, fine wines, elegant cabins, and immersive Off Train Experiences as Australia unfolds beyond panoramic windows in refined comfort style.

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Premium Auckland to Christchurch Rail Tour

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Auckland
12 Days  |  from NZ $9,999
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Explore New Zealand’s cities and sea journey via its remote regions, travelling on this premium, luxury Auckland to Christchurch rail tour. It doesn’t get much better.

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Premium Auckland to Wellington North Island Train Tour

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Auckland
8 Days  |  from NZ$6,799
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Embark on a remarkable rail journey from travelling through volcanic peaks and New Zealand’s most idyllic natural landscapes.

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Premium Christchurch to Queenstown Train Tour

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Christchurch
7 Days  |  from NZ$6,399
Tour Type: Escorted Tours

Join us on an unforgettable journey through the South Island on a Christchurch to Queenstown train adventure.

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Premium New Zealand Rail Tour – Auckland to Queenstown

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Auckland
17 Days  |  from NZ$15,199
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Indulge in luxury New Zealand rail as you journey through iconic landscapes and vibrant cities on three world-famous trains from Auckland to Queenstown.

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Premium Wellington to Christchurch Train Tour

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Wellington
6 Days  |  from NZ$4,999
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Join us on this guided captivating Wellington to Christchurch train tour. Glide across the magnificent Cook Strait, along coastal beaches and through mountain valleys.

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Premium Wellington to Queenstown Rail Tour

Departing: Monthly Departures
Departure From: Wellington
11 Days  |  from NZ$9,499
Tour Type: Escorted Tour

Discover the South Island in style on this luxury rail tour. Journey in comfort across the majestic Southern Alps, trace wild coastlines, and conclude with the awe-inspiring Milford Sound.

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The Ghan and Ponant Kimberley Cruise; Coastal Quest 2027

Departing: 7 & 14 July 2027
Departure From: Broome to Adelaide
18 Days  |  from AU$22,790
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

Explore the vast, untouched wilderness of the Kimberley, where ancient landscapes meet abundant wildlife. Cruise the coast on a luxury PONANT expedition, then journey through Australia’s Red Centre aboard The Ghan Expedition, creating an unforgettable rail and sail adventure that seamlessly connects land and sea.

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The Ghan and Ponant Kimberley Cruise; Outback to Ocean 2027

Departing: 22 May & 10 August 2027
Departure From: Adelaide to Broome
18 Days  |  from AU$22,190
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

Pair an iconic journey through Australia’s Red Centre aboard The Ghan with a luxury Kimberley cruise on PONANT’s Le Jacques Cartier. From Alice Springs to the Horizontal Falls, discover vast, rugged landscapes, dramatic coastlines and unforgettable contrasts on this legendary rail and sail adventure.

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The Ghan Expedition and Indian Pacific; Darwin to Perth

Departing: Satruday, April-October
Departure From: Darwin
8 Days  |  from AU$7,340
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

From lush tropical landscapes and arid outback plains to vibrant coastal cities, journey coast to centre with The Ghan and Indian Pacific. Depart Darwin for three unforgettable nights through the Red Centre, enjoy two nights in Adelaide, then continue west aboard the Indian Pacific for two nights of iconic rail travel.

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The Ghan Expedition and Indian Pacific; Darwin to Sydney

Departing: Wednesday, April-October
Departure From: Darwin
8 Days  |  from AU$6,295
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

From Darwin to Adelaide to Sydney, experience three capital cities as diverse as the landscapes between them. Begin in Darwin with three nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, travelling south through the outback. Enjoy two nights in Adelaide before continuing east on the Indian Pacific, completing an unforgettable transcontinental rail journey.

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The Ghan Expedition; Arnhem Land with Kakadu

Departing: Friday and Tuesday, May & September
Departure From: Darwin
12 Days  |  from AU$15,495
Tour Type: Group Tour

Discover the ancient spirit of Arnhem Land and Kakadu National Park on a small-group journey through sacred landscapes and living culture. Encounter remarkable wildlife, serene natural wonders, then unwind aboard The Ghan, travelling through the vast outback from Darwin to Adelaide.

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The Ghan Train Packages; Rail Journey & City Stays

Departing: April - November
Departure From: Darwin, Adelaide or Melbourne
5 Days  |  from AU$2,455
Tour Type: Fully Hosted & Independent

The Ghan train journey is an experience of a lifetime. Enhance your rail experience with a city stay designed by you, choosing accommodation of your choice before or after travel in Adelaide, Darwin or en route in Alice Springs. Extend your rail adventure still further with time in Melbourne.

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The Ghan, Indian Pacific and Ponant Cruise; West Coast Odyssey 2027

Departing: 4 August 2027
Departure From: Sydney to Adelaide
32 Days  |  from AU$41,590
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

Travel coast to coast on an extraordinary rail and cruise adventure. Journey aboard the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth, explore Australia’s wild west on a luxury PONANT expedition cruise, then conclude with The Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide, combining iconic rail journeys with remote coastal discovery.

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The Ghan; Adelaide to Alice Springs Rail Journey

Departing: Wen & Sun 2026 / Sat & Tues 2027, April to October
Departure From: Adelaide
2 Days  |  from AU$1,790
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

Travel aboard The Ghan from Adelaide to Alice Springs on an all-inclusive, two-day rail journey. Enjoy one night on board as landscapes shift from deep green southern pastures to the rich red heart of the outback. Includes two days, one night and three gourmet meals in relaxed luxury and comfort.

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The Ghan; Alice Springs to Darwin

Departing: Monday, March-November & Thursday, April-October
Departure From: Alice Springs
2 Days  |  from AU$1,790
Tour Type: Fully Hosted

Step aboard The Ghan for an unforgettable rail journey through the Northern Territory. This all-inclusive Top End Discovery adventure travels between Alice Springs and Darwin over two days and one night, revealing vast outback landscapes, immersive off-train experiences and relaxed onboard luxury on one of Australia’s most iconic train journeys.

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The Ghan; Barossa Valley & Kangaroo Island Escape

Departing: Wednesday & Saturday, March-April
Departure From: Darwin
10 Days  |  from AU$7,815
Tour Type: Group Tour

Explore South Australia’s rugged beauty and wine regions on this 10-day, 9-night journey from Darwin aboard The Ghan Expedition. Traverse the Red Centre with stops in Katherine, Alice Springs, and Coober Pedy before arriving in Adelaide to enjoy local produce, fine wines, and stunning landscapes.

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The Ghan; Red Centre & Kangaroo Island Explorer

Departing: Wednesday & Saturday, April-October
Departure From: Darwin
16 Days  |  from AU$14,205
Tour Type: Group Tour

Travel aboard The Ghan and uncover the magic of Australia’s outback on an exclusive journey combining the iconic Red Centre with the unspoilt beauty of Kangaroo Island, featuring legendary landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and unforgettable off-train experiences.

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Signature Tour

Three Great Rail Journeys – Luxury Rail Tour New Zealand

Departing: Flexible Dates
Departure From: Auckland or Christchurch
from 3 Days  |  from NZ$4,889
Tour Type: Independent Tour - Fully Flexible

Our Premium Three Great Rail Journeys itinerary delivers a fully encompassing luxury, independent, rail travel experience. Take your time and enjoy the very best New Zealand has to offer.

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Top End Explorer; The Ghan Kakadu Tour

Departing: Wen 2026 / Sat & Tues 2027, March to October
Departure From: Adelaide
8 Days  |  from AU$6,690
Tour Type: Group Tour

Connect with culture and country by combining a legendary rail journey with two iconic national parks. Enjoy a three-night journey aboard The Ghan through Australia’s red heart, then continue to Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park to explore waterfalls, wildlife and the diverse natural landscapes of the Top End.

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Heritage Tour

Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach 2026/2027

Departing: Weekly, September-May 2026-27
Departure From: Auckland
19 Days  |  from NZD $14,919 includes $250 pp saving
Tour Type: Luxury Escorted

Embark on the 19 day ultimate rail cruise and coach adventure, a seamless journey that blends New Zealand’s most iconic rail experiences.

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