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Exploration of Australia's considerable attractions is possible by car but may require some arduous driving to cover the distances required to get from A to B on the planet's sixth largest country. A far better and easier way to appreciate Australia's diverse open spaces, vibrant cities and natural and cultural wonders is to explore them by train.

An escorted rail tour of Australia with Great Rail Journeys reveals the beauty of this land whilst travelling in comfort on some of Australia's most iconic trains. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Red Centre and from the Blue Mountains to the Barossa Valley your Australian train holiday is guaranteed to be memorable.

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Join us on an epic adventure into this vast, vibrant and varied land to experience Australia's stunning natural wonders, from the rainforests of tropical Cairns and kaleidoscopic hues of the Great Barrier Reef to the burnished red tones of the ancient sacred site of Uluru. Explore Adelaide and its acclaimed wine region, discover the sights of...

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Indian PacificIndian PacificIndian PacificIndian PacificIndian Pacific

Take the journey of a lifetime on the Indian Pacific rail route from Perth to Sydney. See Australia in a unique way, aboard this plush and stylish train, experiencing the country's landscape from a privileged perspective. Then spend some time in Sydney, the iconic harbour city, where you can experience the famous beaches, the opera house, and all...

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Take the journey of a lifetime as you travel aboard The Ghan and experience the golden age of travel onboard this luxurious train whilst traversing the expanse of Australia, spanning from its southernmost tip to its northern reaches. This incredible adventure takes you through the 'red centre' of Australia, from Adalaide to Darwin, allowing you to...

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Indian PacificIndian PacificIndian PacificIndian PacificIndian Pacific

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey from Sydney to Perth aboard the iconic Indian Pacific train and travel in the style of the golden age of travel. This luxury train takes you from the famous harbour city of Sydney, home to the iconic Sydney Opera House, to Perth, a vibrant urban city with a bustling arts scene. Sit back and watch the diverse...

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Let the charms of Australia beguile and delight you on this truly epic journey from Sydney to Ayers Rock. Travel aboard the iconic The Ghan sleeper train and experience the golden age of travel as you pass by inspiring sights and diverse landscapes. You'll explore some of Australia's most famous cities and you'll discover aboriginal art, all while...

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“A great way to see Australia The Ultimate Australia trip with Great Rail Journeys was a wonderful experience, packed with unforgettable sights and well-organised activities. The itinerary was varied and allowed us to see the best of Australia, from its iconic cities to the natural wonders of the Outback. The train journey...
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About Australia

By the time the first Dutch explorers set foot in Australia in 1606, it had already been inhabited by aboriginal people for more than forty-thousand years. Despite naming their discovery 'New Holland' the Dutch did not settle here; that honour went to the British who established a penal colony, to which convicts were deported by ship, on 26 January 1788, where the city of Sydney now stands. The date is significant - it is now commemorated annually as Australia Day. As a result of its indigenous and colonial heritage, modern Australia provides an intriguing cultural mix which is represented in aspects such its architecture, music, art, theatre, museums and cuisine.

 

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Australia's sheer size encompasses a diversity of geography and features the world's largest coral reef, several mountain ranges, dense, tropical rainforest, arid desert and vast open plains of grass and scrub. Guests who join us aboard Australia's legendary train The Ghan will encounter many of these incredible landscapes on one of the world's greatest railway journeys between Alice Springs at the country's heart and Adelaide on the south coast.

Size also dictates Australia's complex climates which vary depending upon the region and time of year. Generally speaking, northern Australia from the Red Centre upwards enjoys year-round warmth. Northern tropical regions have a wet season from November to April and a dry season May to October. As you head further south in Australia, and therefore closer to Antarctica, temperatures fall. Other than the tropical regions Australia has four seasons, but as the country is located in the southern hemisphere they are reversed, so December to February is the height of summer, June to August the depths of winter.

Modern Australian cuisine extends far beyond the infamous barbecued shrimp, meat pie and cold lager. Boasting the world's third largest fishing zone, Australia offers some of the finest seafood available with specialities including salmon, lobster, oysters and tuna, as well as the freshwater Barramundi which inhabits Northern Australia's rivers. Roast meats are typically popular and in addition to lamb, beef and pork, kangaroo meat is not uncommon and, in some restaurants, cuts of ostrich or crocodile. Australian delicacies to look out for are stone-baked damper bread, Anzac biscuits and the Moreton Bay Bug; a smaller crustacean relative of the lobster with firm flesh and a distinctive flavour.

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