Australian Luxury Rail Tours
Australia is exceptionally well suited to luxury rail travel, where vast distances, remote landscapes and dramatic scenery are best experienced slowly and in comfort. While Australia does not offer the same density of luxury rail journeys as Europe or Southern Africa, it is home to a small number of iconic long-distance trains that showcase the country’s scale, wilderness and changing environments.
Australian luxury rail journeys focus on immersive cross-country routes, combining elegant onboard accommodation, fine dining and curated off-train excursions. These journeys are ideal as standalone experiences or as part of wider tailor-made itineraries, offering a relaxed and atmospheric way to explore Australia’s interior and coastal regions without the need for domestic flights.
● Luxury Trains in Australia
● Why Travel Australia by Luxury Train
● Key Routes & Highlights
● Practical Information & FAQs
● Enquire About Australian Rail Tours
Luxury Trains in Australia
Australia’s luxury rail offerings centre on three long-distance trains, each travelling a distinct route through the country’s outback, coastline and interior. These journeys prioritise scenery, comfort and storytelling, turning long distances into a defining part of the experience. Unlike Europe or Southern Africa, Australia’s luxury rail network is intentionally limited, with each train designed to showcase vast distances, remote landscapes and immersive off-train experiences rather than frequent short routes.
Which Australian luxury train is right for you?
| Feature | The Ghan | Indian Pacific | The Great Southern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route focus | Outback & Red Centre | Coast-to-coast | Southern coastline |
| Typical duration | 2–3 nights | 3–4 nights | 2–3 nights |
| Key cities | Adelaide – Alice Springs – Darwin | Perth – Adelaide – Sydney | Adelaide – Brisbane |
| Landscape highlights | Desert, gorges, Indigenous regions | Plains, Nullarbor, coastline | Vineyards, beaches, forests |
| Best for | First-time visitors & iconic outback | Epic cross-country journeys | Seasonal coastal travel |
| Operating season | Seasonal | Seasonal | Seasonal (summer-focused) |
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Indian pacific
The Indian Pacific offers a luxurious cross-country journey, showcasing Australia’s diverse landscapes with elegant cabins, indulgent dining, and excursions.
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The Ghan
The Ghan offers luxurious travel through Australia’s outback from Darwin to Adelaide, featuring elegant cabins, gourmet dining & breathtaking off-train excursions.
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The Great Southern
The Great Southern train offers a luxurious journey from Adelaide to Brisbane, blending elegant onboard amenities with stunning off-train excursions.
Why Travel Australia by Luxury Train
Travelling Australia by luxury train allows you to experience the country as a continuous landscape rather than a series of disconnected destinations. As the train crosses deserts, mountain ranges and coastal plains, the vast scale of the continent becomes part of the journey itself.
Life onboard is deliberately unhurried, with days shaped by panoramic views, regionally inspired dining and guided off-train excursions. This style of travel suits those who value atmosphere, comfort and a sense of place, offering a refined alternative to flying between Australia’s distant highlights.
Key Routes & Highlights
Australia’s luxury rail journeys focus on a small number of iconic routes, each revealing a different aspect of the country’s geography and cultural heritage.
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Adelaide
Gateway to wine regions and the southern rail network.
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Alice Springs
Heart of the Red Centre and Indigenous landscapes.
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Darwin
Tropical Australian north and end point of The Ghan.
Practical Information & FAQs
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