Past traveller comments

"What an amazing experience - we have just returned from our first trip and cannot stop talking about it."

- Janice and Michael Spearing, United Kingdom

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 Ghan

Photo of the Ghan on a bridge Map of Australia showing the route of The Ghan

Platinum Service is coming to The Ghan in 2008.

Be among the first passengers to experience this brand new level of service on Australia's great train journey, The Ghan.

Great Southern Rail logoDiscover The Ghan

The Sunlander

The Sunlander Map of Australia showing the location of Brisbane, QLD

Recently voted one of the Top 25 Rail journeys in the world, Queenslander Class on The Sunlander provides a unique travel experience along Australia's East Coast that accesses some of Australia's most well know destinations.

Traveltrain Holidays logoDiscover The Sunlander

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