Experience Australia by rail

As the world's largest island continent, Australia is as diverse as it is vast. You can explore this great country by rail taking in the scenery. From the lush green beauty of our tropical rainforests, to the desert extremes of the Red Centre and of course, literally thousands of beautiful, white sandy beaches.

There's winding rivers, magnificent mountain ranges, vivid wildflowers, majestic waterfalls, unique wildlife, red desert vistas, crystal clear waterholes and some of the most liveable cities in the world. But because Australia is so big, driving around can seem a little daunting and missing the best of it from a plane at 35,000 feet is such a waste.

Rail travel is so perfectly suited for this great southern land. The varying weather, time zones, and vast distances between attractions will be of no concern to you as you explore Australia from the climate-controlled comfort of your carriage. You'll find each and every one of these great train journeys has its own unique character and set of attractions.

Discover places to visit in Australia, and find out how to get around on public transport when you get there. You can also visit Tourism Australia website to start planning your rail trip of a lifetime.

Long distance train services across Australia

Between New South Wales, ACT, Queensland and Victoria

The XPLORER and XPT travel all around NSW and interstate. Linking the country and coastal towns to major cities.

Plan a trip with the the Trip Planner , see current sale fares and book your train ticket.

Also view train timetables and see the onboard facilities for the XPT and XPLORER trains.

Vintage Rail Journeys will take you on a regional Australian rail adventure on their restored Aurora Australis carriages. Choose from three different experiences and see more of regional New South Wales.