Taiwan is a treasure: mountainous, scenic and full of contrasts, it’s a melting pot of cultural influences from Asia’s great powers. This autumn adventure begins in bustling Taipei, now home to some of China’s most important art works and tallest buildings. You’ll be whisked by high speed train to the magical resort of Sun Moon Lake and then climb sedately – on Victorian era switchback railways – the mountains and giant cypress forests of Mt Alishan. Continue the round trip by rail heading south to Kaohsiung City, and across to historic Taitung and then, hugging the east coast, journey along the ravines and cliffs to the stunning Taroko Gorge. Along with the island’s famous natural beauty, hot springs and fascinating indigenous cultures, modern Taiwan is bursting with friendly energy. Its luxury accommodation, delicious food and sensational shopping are legendary. No wonder the old Portugese mariners called it Lila Formosa, ‘The Beautiful Island’, and that was before there were any railways to marvel at! Reservations on Scott McGregor's Railway Adventures only with Guidepost Rail Tours. (Gpt-RAdv)

 On this amazing 3 day historical tour you will go to visit the POW war cemetery Chungkai and the War museum, walk over the famous Bridge on the River Kwai followed by a train ride on the Death Railway to Nam Tok. On 25th of April, we will go to Hellfire Pass for the Dawn Service and visit the war graves cemetery. Please see the itinerary for full details. Book this well in advance as there are limited spots. Contact Guidepost Tours (Gpt-ATC-TTC)

 28 April 2018 from Jakarta, across Java to Bali - Java is the richest and most scenically majestic of Indonesia's countless islands. Its diverse landscape ranges from towering volcanoes to dense forest, manicured rice paddies and teeming cities. Our train adventure explores this 1000km long island starting in Jakarta and travelling through Bandung, Yogyakarta, Solo and Surabuya to Jember in the east where we take a short ferry ride to Bali. This tour is an undiscovered gem and great value. There is option to extend your stay for a few days at a beautiful resort in Bali. New dates for 2018 and brochure out soon. Contact Guidepost Tours for details. (RA)

Guidepost Tours run a programme of special coach trips to theatre shows, concerts and special events for people in the Illawarra and South Coast. All tours pick up between Gerringong/Kiama and North Wollongong. We also welcome enquiries from groups interested in a special tour to other shows and events. Please ring our Gerringong office on 1300 733323 for full details on all tours.

 Tours departures on 1st August & 5th September 2017.   North Queensland is a canvas on which nature paints many spectacular landscapes. Vast outback plains, tidal estuaries of the Gulf, tropical rainsorests, and the character filled Savannah are the backdrops for fascinating and awe-inspiring experiences.  The tour features five unique train trips, an island-hopping flight, comfortable coach and train in a trip from brisbane to Mount Isa through Longreach and Winton, up to the Gulf of Carpentaria, across the wide Savannah and the Atherton Tableland and down through the rainforest of the Kuranda range to Cairns. Stopping at  Mount Isa, Normanton, the stunning Cobbold Gorge, the intriguing Undara Lava Tubes, the tour finishes in Cairns after an exciting day trip to Port Douglas and Mossman Gorge.  Contact Guidepost Rail Tours for reservations     (Gpt-RAdv)  Please note our August tour will fly from Brisbane to Longreach - the May and September tours will travel on the Spirit of the Outback Train.