Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions - The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern

Booking an adventure on The Ghan should be a time of excitement and anticipation. We can appreciate however that in this current climate, you may be wary of committing to your next holiday.

Please rest assured that enhanced procedures are being taken to help maintain their health and wellbeing on board with our JourneySafe Experience Plan.

JourneySafe protocols not only comply with both Government and Industry standards, they go Beyond. When you see the JourneySafe tick, you can rest assured you’ll enjoy a remarkable holiday, while we promote health and safety.

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don't dream it
LIVE IT

Join us from September 2020 as we safely journey into the great outdoors, embrace the fresh outback air and marvel at the wide-open spaces of Australia’s heartland.

Take advantage of our exclusive online offers and finally turn your travel dreams into reality. With enhanced safety measures in place, you can travel with confidence… your adventure is just a click away.

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The Overland takes to the tracks again

The Overland will once again be making it’s making its way between Adelaide and Melbourne with a new three-year agreement extending the service.

The Overland will continue to operate with two services a week in each direction from 14 September 2020 with online bookings available soon.

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Travel update

We are currently experiencing high contact volumes and recommend all guests read our Travel Update and Frequently Asked Questions before contacting us.

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"The food was of high quality and the service impeccable."

ozziegrandma, TripAdvisor
London, UK

"Whether it be on the phone, online or face to face, the staff could not be more helpful."

travelfreek55, TripAdvisor
North Queensland

"Fantastic value. We had a wonderful holiday and I would recommend such a trip to anyone as it offered very good value and a great variety of experiences."

ianandsandraw, TripAdvisor
Robertson, Australia

"It was a great experience I hope to enjoy again in a few years. Definitely something that needs to be ticked off the bucket list."

R Naidu
QLD

"We loved it so much we are going to save our pennies and do it again. Well done GSR."

Thevandownunder Alan
Australia

"It is surely the most enjoyable way to cross the Nullarbor! Many thanks to Great Southern Rail for an awesome trip....we will be back!"

Wayne Colling
Gladstone, New South Wales

Train Journeys

There are very few global journeys considered national treasures but our trains are, without question, iconic Australian experiences. From the moment you step aboard these legendary trains, you can feel it – a spirit of adventure and a sense of something very special about to unfold. Traversing the full length and breadth of the world’s largest island by rail captures the rich tapestry of this land, and we take you there in unparalleled style.

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Packages

Venture further with curated, powerfully enriching holiday packages that capture the nation in all its guises. Journey Beyond Rail Journeys offer much more than just seamless transit, choose from a huge range of expertly-crafted, all-inclusive experiences to create your own rich and rewarding personal journey, and fully immerse yourself in the unique environments our trains travel through.

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Destinations

There is no place in the world like Australia, and the romance of rail offers a unique way to explore its length and breadth. From the bright lights of a modern metropolis to the stirring silence of the vast outback, we know this land, and showcase the diverse landscapes, sights, flavours, wildlife, climates and human endeavour that define Australia in the imagination.

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