2021: February 10-14, April 7-11 (SOLD OUT), September 8-12, November 10-14,  This exceptional journey through some of Australia’s most breathtaking scenery features sandstone cliffs by the Hawkesbury River, the stunning coastline of Newcastle, the wide expanse and starlit skies of the Central West and the Jurassic rainforest of the Blue Mountains.  INCLUSIONS: 5 days plus 4 nights experience aboard the newly restored, iconic 1960’s ex-Southern Aurora Sleeping Train, travelling along rail lines normally closed to the public, Sleep onboard in your own cabin, 10 meals, off-train excursions, ‘Aurora Explorer’ shuttle bus. Pre and post nights in Sydney are available. This is a once only event and places are strictly limited so book early. Contact Guidepost Rail Tours on 1300 733323 (GPT-VRJ) 

Our inaugural tour in November was a great success. We are selling out fast on some journeys so contact us today to join the Golden West Rail Tour 

 ** NEW TOUR DATES FOR 2021COMING SOON **  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. You will experience a variety of modes of transport from a bullock cart ride to becaks. There are 3 chartered steam train excursions.  This tour is an undiscovered gem and great value. Be guided through UNESCO World Heritage sites and experience the warmth and hospitality of the locals.   There is option to extend your stay for a few days at a beautiful resort in Bali. Contact Guidepost Tours for details. (GPT-ICS)

  23 December 2020 - Come celebrate Christmas with us down South! Starting in Queenstown we enjoy a delicious Christmas Lunch with a spectacular view of Queenstown and the surrounding mountains.  After spending a few days in Queenstown we travel to Twizel and across the Mackenzie Country to Christchurch. Here we will spend the remainder of our tour exploring the various areas of the Canterbury region including Hanmer Springs, Akaroa, Ashburton and a ride onboard the Tranz Alpine train.  There will also be plenty of time to explore Christchurch. Contact Guidepost Tours (LTT)

  This tour starts with a day trip by train from Sydney on Monday or you can fly into Broken Hill. In Broken Hill you’ll truly discover a lost world with its historic mines, captivating landscapes, grand old pubs and simple miner’s cottages, every sight has a tale to tell.  Broken Hill has become the first Australian city to be included on the National Heritage List, that in itself is a compelling reason to pop out an visit with us. Contact Guidepost Tours for current tour dates every month in 2020 and 2021.  (Gpt-SCity)

  Arctic Explorer – No Flying Rail Adventure – a 16 day Private Tour  year round - The Arctic Explorer is a unique no flying rail adventure tour taking in a huge swathe of Russia, the Arctic and Scandinavia. This year-round tour has been designed to show you the highlights of the Arctic and Scandinavia, travelling mostly by rail, including comfortable sleeper trains. In addition, you will take a two day voyage on the world renowned Hurtigruten Norwegian coastal service from Kirkenes to Tromsø – a wonderful opportunity to experience the Midnight Sun in summer and, in winter, the Northern Lights. Your adventure starts from London’s St. Pancras station with a trip on Eurostar to Brussels and the next morning by German Railways ICE train to Berlin where you board Russian Railways’ twice-weekly sleeper service for the 24 hour trip to Moscow. With two nights in Moscow you will have ample time to take in some of the city’s highlights on a private guided tour, including Red Square and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. The next part of your journey conjures up a true adventure, and one very seldom taken by tourists. Travel north by train on the 2,000km ‘Arktika’ service to Murmansk – a two night odyssey. During your stay in the Arctic’s largest city we have included a half day private tour to take in the highlights or for those who would like to extend their trip we can offer a variety of optional excursions. From Murmansk take a bus over the border into Norway. Join a spectacular Hurtigruten coastal cruise from Kirkenes to Tromsø and pass North Cape – the northernmost point on the European continent. After an overnight stay in Tromsø, continue by bus to Narvik where you will travel on the Ofoten Railway for a wonderfully scenic trip crossing the border into Sweden and onto Stockholm. Enjoy a full day in one of the world’s most picturesque capitals, a joy to visit on foot, before heading south to Copenhagen and onwards to Hamburg. After an overnight stay in Hamburg, a combination of high-speed trains and Eurostar will get you back to London the same day, marking the end to an incredible adventure, all achieved without a single flight. Contact Guidepost for current prices and dates (UD)