Steam train trips

Australia is a land of incredible spectacles, with a range of fantastic experiences to engage and excite you on each and every day of your holiday.

Discover an inspiring variety of richly coloured landscapes from golden sandy beaches and turquoise blue seas to the rich ochre hues of the outback.

A legendary journey into the heart of Australia. Enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own cabin, excellent cuisine and experience one of the world's greatest train journeys aboard The Legendary Ghan. You can find cheap hotels along the way.

Travel through vast sheep and cattle stations, ancient mountain ranges and over the red baked earth of the Great Victoria Desert. Marvel at the spectacular colours of the outback, the Spinifex plains and salt pans of the interior, the brilliant sunsets and starlight night skies on this epic adventure to the heartland of Australia.

The Ghan transports you from the capital cities of Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide direct to the mysterious Red Centre of Australia then finishing in Darwin. Alice Springs is the ideal base from which to explore the wonders of the Red Centre, including Uluru/ Ayers Rock and Kings Canyon.

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Legendary journey through the heart of Australia Experience one of the world's greatest train journeys aboard The Legendary Ghan.

The legend has soared to new heights with the extension of The Ghan journey to Darwin. When The Ghan first departed Adelaide for Alice Springs, it was always intended that it would one day travel through to Darwin. More than 70 years, that dream has become reality.

 The Ghan now travels 2,979 kilometres from Adelaide to Darwin on this transcontinental journey through the Red Centre of Australia. The Ghan offers a weekly return journey between Adelaide and Darwin, and in either direction provides two nights aboard this legendary train.

Marvel at the spectacular Australian landscapes; from the rusty reds of the MacDonnell Ranges surrounding Alice Springs, gateway to Ayers Rock and the Red Centre, then north to Tennant Creek, Katherine and the tropical splendour of Darwin.

Off-train touring is a feature of the new journey, providing the chance to learn more about the unique desert flora and fauna.

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If you’re landing in Sydney for the New year then take the opportunity to see the fantastic fireworks at midnight over the Sydney Bridge. You can find hotels in Sydney (or Asia hotels) to stay at from Sydney Hotels website.

The fireworks are world famous and last for over 14 hours as throughout the day there are family events and festivals leading upto the New Year countdown. Find a hotel in Sydney and enjoy the countdown with over 1 million others!

An unusual team train trip along the through the steeply-graded Tuggeranong hills and picturesque Melrose Valley, departing from Canberra Railway Station

This trip is almost 70km return and includes a stop for a picnic at Royalla. It takes about four hours and travels along the very beautiful Michelago tourist railway whisch is part of the former Queanbeyan-Cooma railway.

The rail link was opened in 1887, and the train uses well restored end-platform carriages which a 100 years ago were in operation around the Sydney network hauled by steam locomotives.

It’s an interesting journey for adults and children alike. There are many diversions along the way including wonerful scenery and lots of different animals to watch.
An hour’s stopover at Royalla leaves plenty of time to watch the engine running around the train, making ready for the return journey, a look at the rail fettlers’ shed and trolley – and for lunch.

Ocassionally the steam train locomotive, which is over 100 years old, needs urgent repairs and at these times a replacement diesel train takes the trip.

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