| With an Australia rail pass, enjoy flexible travel | | | | CountryLink trains. This means you can hop on |
| across this vast continent known for a wide | | | | the trains along the East Coast to Brisbane, the |
| range of beautiful settings and attractions. From | | | | popular surfers' paradise and Cairns, the departure |
| the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, to Ayres Rock in | | | | point for the Great Barrier Reef. Get all the details |
| the Outback, an Australia rail pass is the perfect | | | | you need to plan your Aussie vacation with the |
| accessory to savour the journey just as much as | | | | following facts: |
| the destination. Begin in the city of your choice | | | | - The Austrail Pass allows unlimited travel over a |
| and map out a route to include all the favourites. | | | | 6 month period. |
| Famous Rail Journeys | | | | - Trains that accept the Austrail Pass include The |
| The Indian Pacific | | | | Ghan, Indian Pacific, Overland, The Sunlander, Tilt |
| The Indian Pacific from Sydney to Adelaide to | | | | Train, Spirit of the Outback, The Inlander, The |
| Perth runs 3 nights in either direction and has | | | | Westlander, Xplorer and XPT. |
| departures twice weekly in both directions. After | | | | - The Austrail Pass is only available to foreign |
| departing Sydney enjoy stops in Broken Hill, | | | | Passport holders. |
| Adelaide, Kalgoorlie and finally Perth. Two highlights | | | | - A reservation for each individual sector of travel |
| of the Indian Pacific journey are the Blue | | | | is necessary to obtain a valid travel ticket. |
| Mountains and the plains of The Nullarbor desert, | | | | - Fuel surcharges apply on The Ghan, Indian Pacific |
| making for spectacular views from your train | | | | and The Overland. |
| window and the opportunity to spot wildlife | | | | - Pass holders may upgrade to travel in First |
| including Australia's wedge tailed eagle. | | | | Class, Business Class or Red Premium Service |
| The Ghan | | | | Seats and sleeping berths on payment of the |
| On the Ghan, begin in Adelaide and travel through | | | | upgrade amount. |
| the red sands of the Outback, stopping in Alice | | | | Rail Explorer Pass |
| Springs famous for Ayres Rock and Katherine | | | | The Rail Explorer Pass provides access to rail |
| known for its spectacular Katherine Gorge. Arrive | | | | services operated by the Great Southern Rail |
| in Darwin, a beautiful port city and gateway to | | | | Network including The Ghan, Indian Pacific and The |
| Asia. The Ghan runs twice weekly from Adelaide | | | | Overland. Discover Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Alice |
| to Alice Springs to Darwin and the journey takes | | | | Springs, Darwin, Melbourne and other exciting |
| two nights in either direction. | | | | destinations in between. |
| The Overland | | | | - The Rail Explorer Pass allows unlimited travel |
| The Overland runs a daylight service between | | | | over a 6 month period. |
| Adelaide and Melbourne in both directions, three | | | | - Economy class travel in a Red Service and Red |
| times a week. The Overland now has upgraded | | | | Service Daynighter seat. |
| facilities, with new levels of comfort and the | | | | - The Rail Explorer Pass is only available to foreign |
| choice between Red Service and Red Premium | | | | Passport holders. |
| Service. The Overland stops in charming towns | | | | - A reservation for each individual sector of travel |
| including Murray Bridge, Bordertown, Nhill, | | | | is necessary to obtain a valid travel ticket. |
| Dimboola, Horsham, Ararat and Geelong giving | | | | - Fuel surcharges apply on The Ghan, Indian Pacific |
| you a taste for Australia's country life. | | | | and The Overland. |
| Select Your Australia Rail Pass | | | | - Student/ backpacker fares are available! Please |
| Austrail Pass | | | | note a Student ID or associated backpacker |
| With an Austrail Pass enjoy all the rail journeys | | | | association ID is required. |
| listed above, plus travel on QR TravelTrain and | | | | |