Past traveller comments

"Wow! What an excellent trip. I loved the whole experience. The service from the staff was great and I hope to travel soon again on the same train."

- Stevie, Australia

The Rail Australia Alliance

Australia has some of the most spectacular and unforgettable rail journeys in the world. While many of the routes may be operated by different rail companies, we've all come together to form the Rail Australia Alliance to make it simple for you to find out everything you need to know in one easy place. There's no better way to experience Australia's outback, cities, coastal towns and regional areas in comfort.

Where can I go?

See where our Australian trains go - so you can choose your rail journey.

What can I do?

If you don't know Australia, see what you can do along your journey.

You can also find out more about Australia.

Slip on your blue suede shoes

Photo of Elvis on the train Map of Australia showing the location of Parkes in NSW

Come alive to the sound of hip-swivelling Elvis impersonators in Parkes, NSW!

Catch the Elvis Express every January to the action-packed Elvis Festival.

Win the Elvis look-a-like contest or attend Sunday's Elvis Gospel church service.

Country Link logoDiscover the Xplorer train

The Southern Spirit

The Southern Spirit - Luxury Australian Rail Cruising Map of Australia showing the route of The Ghan

Announcing The Southern Spirit.

The New Standard in Exclusive Australian Rail Journeys.

Great Southern Rail logoDiscover The Southern Spirit

Tilt Train

Tilt Train Map of Australia showing Tilt Train route

The Tilt Train, a modern form of rail travel with business style seating, in-seat entertainment and global positioning satellite provides a comfortable and convenient way to travel Australia's east coast between Brisbane and Cairns.

Tilt Train logoDiscover the Tilt Train

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