Spend a week in a seaside resort town in northern New South Wales, explore Broken Hill and the outback, discover Flinders Ranges or Kangaroo Island, marvel at the vista along the Great Ocean Road or the Victorian High Country. All these are possible with Guidepost Tours.
September 9 TO 13, 2020 - 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 available. This is a once only event and places are strictly limited so book early. Contact Guidepost Rail Tours on 1300 733323 (GPT-VRJ) PREVIOUS TOURS SOLD QUICKLY SO BOOK & DEPOSIT EARLY
Spend a few days in Broken Hill, an artists mecca. The Silver City has a rich frontier history and today is a fascinating mix of both mining town and artist's community. It's a great bease from which to explore the true outback. Discover the beautiful Menindee Lakes, the Mutawintji National Park, home to one of the best collections of aboriginal rock art in Australia. Let Guidepost arrange a leisurely few days based in Broken Hill. Guidepost packages are available weekly throughout the year.
Broken Hill is the starting point for many tours into the News South Wales outback and across the border into South Australia. Visit iconic places such as Milparinka, Tibooburra, Camerons Corner, the spectacular Flinders Ranges, Arkaroola and Wilpena Pound, the remote Strzlecki Track and the glorious Sturt National Park. Guidepost Tours recommend a number of special tours in this area using train travel to and from Broken Hill.Click here to send an email.
When it comes to memorable rail journeys, Australia has plenty of options on ffer. Explore the Red Centre from the comfort of the Ghan or appreciate the vasteness of the Nullarbor Plain as the Indian Pacific makes its way cross-country. (RTkts)
XPT trains in New South Wales are operated by Countrylink, whose comprehensive network of rail and coach services reach to all major towns and cities in the state.
Contemporary, comfortable and designed for relaxation, the newest addition of the Queensland Rail fleet offers new features that will redefine the modern rail travel experience. The Spirit of Queensland travels the state's coastline from Cairns to Brisbane and all regions in between with five return services per week. (QR)
Operated by Queensland Rail on the 1300km route from Brisbane to Longreach and Winton in outback Queensland, travelling via Rockhampton. This service runs twice weekly in both directions connecting with optional extended tours. (QR)
This 977 km trip, enjoyed in air-conditioned comfort, travels from Townsville to Mount Isa, through Charters Towers, across the Great Dividing Range and through the mining towns of Hughenden and Julia Creek before delivering passengers into the heart of Australia. This train runs twice weekly. (QR)
Queensland's favourite coastal destinations are easily accessible by QR's Tilt Trains, the most modern passenger trains in Australia. Services run between Brisbane, Bundaberg and Rockhampton with up to 15 services per week in each direction. Queensland Tilt Trains are the fastest narrow guage trains in the world, providing an efficient, comfortable service to world standards.
This scenic journey from Brisbane travels across the Great Dividing Range and through the rich farmlands of the Darling Downs before arriving in Charleville, the largest town in south-west Queensland. This train runs twice weekly.
The Savannahlander is a classic 1960 Rail Motor which travels between Cairns and Forsayth, in Far North Queensland. This unique tourist train operates weekly in both directions, providing a four day round trip through the Atherton Tablelands and the Savannah country in outback Queensland. (QR)
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