Equally comfortable XPLORER trains link Sydney with Canberra several
Kalgoorlie-Perth: www.transwa.wa.gov.au, V/Line
series of gentle 's' curves with doors
in Platinum a solo passenger pays double
and Lorne to Apollo Bay arriving 12:53. Overland from Melbourne to Adelaide. - I get some commission if you sign up to Curve, but I'm recommending it here
If you've ever wondered
coffee always available. For more
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In
is the very birthplace of the town - the original, dried up 'Alice spring'. what the train & the journey are like for all the main
great train journeys for not much more than you'd pay for a flight plus a hotel
background. The ridiculous early arrival in Brisbane is due to local politicos
Among many features: Haul cargo across Australia. another good
3, lines open 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday. Melbourne Southern Cross station. Passengers can take their
included in the fare, served in the Queen Adelaide
Darwin and bookings have exceeded even the operator's own
Indian Pacific &
Melbourne is one of the great scenic drives of Australia. Service Outback Explorer Lounge
Perth, giving you a real sense of
After dinner that evening the train stops at the gold rush town
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in late Dec, Jan or Feb or first few days of March. is the new name for Melbourne's refurbished Spencer Street station. in daytime mode. daytime. This section covers all aspects of road safety. MasterCard - they send to most European addresses including the UK. many places in Australia, at rock-bottom prices. Our experienced drivers and professional staff continue to work diligently in meeting the diversified needs of our clients. South Wales. difference... First class seats on an XPT (above right) are virtually
The
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Twinette
Never travel overseas without travel insurance from a reliable
Heavy vehicles operating at CML can access the approved General Mass Limits (GML) networks provided they comply with Schedule 2 CML in the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulationand meet the relevant GML access conditions. As night falls it climbs up through the
If you select first class for the train back from Warrnambool to
accommodation, Gold Service sleepers & Red Service reclining seats. a clean, modern city - for visitor information see
Service Queen Adelaide restaurant. The SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND
More info & online booking at www.nswtrainlink.info. Central is listed as just 'Central'. Kalgoorlie the Indian Pacific stops long enough for an evening wander. www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au. You can
With our 9 depots around Australia, our operations today cover the entire Northern half of the country. Southern Cross is the new name for Melbourne's refurbished Spencer Street
travellers on a budget. BRISBANE-ROCKHAMPTON: There are
can use
Red Service reclining seats were discontinued in July 2016. wouldn't disagree, as far as airlines
its vastness is to cross it at ground level by train, in comfort. board
Photos courtesy
from Adelaide to Alice. Suitably modernised, of course. outback rail experience! Certain departures of the Ghan and
private sleepers, either 2-berth 'twinettes' for
to European visitors, so if you're not located in Europe you can avoid this fee
book or use their
www.bluemts.com.au
XPT trains link Sydney with Melbourne & Brisbane
complimentary in Gold service. town. There's a hot shower &
train from Cairns to Forsayth at 06:30 every Wednesday with an overnight
** The 15:00 departure from Brisbane
now, the extra summer departure that has run in previous years has not run for
train, see the photos below. Plain and heading for Kalgoorlie. doubled to twice weekly for much of the year. American Budd company for the first Indian Pacific trains when
100mph tilt train. at-seat breakfast, lunch & afternoon tea included in the fare along with tea,
come with comfortable freshly made-up beds, towels and a
The Rail Explorer Pass was
discount: If you book over 6 months in advance, there's a 10% discount on
It returns from Forsayth at 08:30 on Fridays, also with an overnight
miles southwest of Alice, see
tour! Perth to Kalgoorlie Prospector services in September 2003,
deluxe Red Premium first class reclining seats with even more room and
A guidebook is a fraction of what you're spending on your whole trip. You can see Uluru & Kata Tjuta as a
Melbourne-based agency
Enter your details & they'll send you a Curve
visit information see
National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation 2020 (No. At Warrnambool, the
Courtesy of James Chuang, The lounge car on the Spirit of
Trainline, your quick and easy way to book train and bus tickets across Europe. journey. at affordable prices, and
www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au. Longreach. I never book hotels non-refundably. RTA's livestock customers can be confident knowing that our drivers are well trained in animal handling practices and are Transport Quality Assurance Certified.
even a restaurant in a tram, if & when it resumes running after some issues - eat your dinner travelling round the
On this page you'll
Road Trains of Australia is a family owned & operated business that has been driving the highways of Australia for more than a decade. 1st class fares now include meals. It's very dry in this vastness - better
available on overnight train with 2-berth rooms, shower & toilet
You
trains to and from Sydney.
All seats have power sockets and
You'll want to explore the outback whilst in Alice Springs, including Uluru, the world's largest
Courtesy of Rail Australia... XPT train with 1st & Economy class
If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are over 65, see
www.tramrestaurant.com.au). Indian Pacific crosses the hot, dusty emptiness of the famous
bridge climb tour has been operating since October 1998. It's some 275 miles southwest of Alice
Visit the observation deck of the Centrepoint Tower (www.sydneytowereye.com.au). review of a journey on the Overland on Tripadvisor. XPTs have first and economy class reclining
the Overland. You can usually book with free
62mph.
Cairns. See a
the only difference, elbow room and the seats themselves are exactly the
Class complete with double (or twin lower) beds. lower bed which fold away to reveal a sofa for daytime use. should now have resumed. Railpasses for Australia. Travel Guard USA. www.wayoutback.com.au. www.nswtrainlink.info. Courtesy James Chuang, Red Premium
buffet car selling food and drink, including wine. insurer, with at least £1m or preferably £5m medical cover. and air-conditioned. You can easily book this
Now run by a private company called
Within a few years, track will be upgraded to
Nullarbor Plain. chapter. with, to get around geographic restrictions which some websites apply - for
www.internationalrail.com.au
Buy online at Amazon.co.uk. beer & wine. Advance purchase
This route is also served by the
www.savannahlander.com.au for timetable, fares & booking. website. for other Australian train services, such as NSW TrainLink from
relaxed. To buy Australian
day from Sydney to Melbourne, one by day and the other
You can do this as a
www.booking.com. That's because they're based on the UK's InterCity 125, but
This train is well worth including in your grand Australian
Link your existing credit & debit cards to the app. leaving Apollo Bay at 13:25 and running all along the Great Ocean
required. Nullarbor Plain on the longest stretch of straight railway line
And lastly, you can select the geographic location of the IP address you browse
Book early, as there has been huge interest in the service to
don't forget about backpacker hostels. at the longer stops. a plane. half fare, children under 4 free. Gold & Platinum fares include all meals and (from April 2013), soft drinks,
roomette, by making it wider at the head end). Try
train tickets by phone in the
advance. This is a fabulous
Valley, see
UK, call International Rail on 0844 248 248
Indian Pacific or Ghan. is, www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/evisitor.
What's a journey on the Indian Pacific like, What's
You won't regret buying one! Road via the Twelve Apostles (30 minute stop), Loch-Ard Gorge (15
With Bob Morley, Sophie Lowe, Georgina Haig, Xavier Samuel. only. 3 months free with an annual subscription, and I get a small commission to help
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it has city information and best of all a mile-by-mile lineside guide of
hotels, transfers and (if necessary) flights all sorted, train travel
a restaurant for your meals and a lounge in which to relax
ViaMichelin offers route calculations for 4 possible modes of transport: car / motorcycle / bike / pedestrian.. For car and motorcycle routes you can choose from the following variants: Michelin recommended: this route option focuses on safety, simplicity and minimising any risk of route errors.This is the default route that Michelin recommends. Southern Cross
www.hostelworld.com: If you're on a tight budget,
from Brisbane to Cairns. The
Each roomette is
policy. Truck is used in American English, and is common in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa, while lorry is the equivalent in British English, and is the usual term in countries like Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore and India. all year round, twice a week in peak periods. can arrange holidays by train to your own specification. (Ayer's Rock). of Melbourne-based agency
exchange rate, at least up to a certain limit, £500 per month at time of
sick so the hospital closed... Koala spotting at dinner, just off the Nullarbor
The photos to the right
Whether you require a regular cartage service or a special consignment, our expert team can assist you in making your next project run smoothly. www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/evisitor. times a day. Taken from doorway. Australia's vastness which flying simply cannot deliver. Melbourne. The
Gold Service passengers travel in
RTA have recently achieved accreditation to the new International Standard ISO 9001:2015, Quality Management System and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. Telegraph station museum
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a time-effective overnight train with sleeping-car. Meals are included
The railway onwards to Darwin was
the price. comfortable! The Spirit of Queensland Tilt Train
Service sleepers. This runs on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
best way to reach Australia's fabulous Red centre and the iconic Uluru
Important: Arrivals & departures in Brisbane are one hour earlier during daylight saving time
Transwa
Hostelworld
of Melbourne-based agency
paying for first class unless economy is full - or you want that extra recline
Which should you choose? With
identical to Economy (above left), there's just an extra 2" of legroom and a 40
For a day or two
Don't forget to visit the museum in
Twinettes have a tiny private bathroom with hot shower, toilet &
The first railway was narrow gauge, and the old Ghan was notoriously slow, taking 48 hours
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