Where is the most scenic train journey in Australia?

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frantic

I've done the trip from Sydney to Perth on the Indian Pacific and it was just the greatest experience however although we loved the "scenes" some people might find this doesn't change enough for them as you are going through desert for a long period. I plan on doing the Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin someday - a friend of mine said it was fantastic.
I'm interested in that book someone else mentioned but don't think I'd find it in New Zealand

Kate K

As the others have said - the Ghan is amazing (but expensive).

troubled down under

here is a website that might help you in your search .. hardest thing is what might please one may not please another... hope this helps

Dee7484

I second The Ghan journey - it looks amazing!!

BecAussie

Yea, i would say the Ghan is probably the best train jorney. It goes from Adelaide all the way to Darwin.

Go here
http://www.gsr.com.au/our-trains/the-ghan/the-journey.php
For more info
:)

Kevin

I've always wanted to travel Adelaide to Darwin on the Ghan.

jade=)

the ghan
http://www.theghan.com

dragonfly-dazed

The people who have answered before me have given you and your wife some awesome ideas but I just wanted to add the Puffing Billy steam train ride in the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria. It is on my to do list when I'm in Melbourne next. It's only short but apparently it's pretty amazing. Enjoy your visit when you eventually get here.

paul2163

I recommend the ABT railway that leaves from Queenstown or Strahan in Tasmania known as the west coast wilderness railway, it has a rack and pinion drive to help it up its 1 to 20 grade and passes over 40 bridges and climbs over 200 mtrs over a 34 km journey

Brayn T

Australia is one of the most beautiful place in world . Sightseeing in Australia by train is best option to feel the excitement. You can take the help of http://sightseeing.travour.com/sightseeing-in-australia/

Sean'o

the Indian pacific express, pure luxury. You have asked a pretty open question though, Australia has so much beauty everywhere. Also check out all steam train journey's out of Sydney, one which come's to mind is the 3801, for those who admire train history this is an adventure which you won't forget.

kells

For smaller ride with great scenery the Zig Zag railway steam train in the Blue Mountains is amazing to ride. For longer trips the Indian Pacific railway runs through the mountains heading west from Sydney to Perth would cover a lot of the country. It takes 3 nights to travel.

teddy

the train trip from sydney to casino not far from the qld border is nice . i have been from sydney to perth but there is a lot desert in the middle, i hear the trip from adelaide to darwin is nice. the trip from sydney to goulburn is pretty. also i am told the trip from sydney to melbourn is pretty.

sydney to south australia is a nice ride

the ox

Hema Maps have put a little foldout publication titled "Rail Journeys of Australia" that might give you a few ideas.
It boasts that it has maps of the entire rail network and describes all great Australian rail journeys. It also lists heritage railways,railway museums and miniature railways throughout Australia.The one i've got only cost $12.95 and i found it in Borders.
www.hemamaps.com.au
www.railmaps.com.au
www.traveltrain.com.au for The Tilt Train,The Inlander,Kuranda Scenic Railway,The Gulflander,The Savannahlander,Spirit of the Outback,The Westlander and The Sunlander
www.gsr.com.au for the Indian Pacific,The Ghan and The Overland
www.countrylink.info for CountryLink's XPT & Xplorer

Purpleismyfavourite

If you go down to Tasmania and arrive by boat at Devonport on your way to the ABT railway on the West Coast you could also check out the Don River Railway. I have always wanted to do that.
go to
http://www.donriverrailway.com.au/
and check it out.

peltonwheeler

Do the Kuranda line from Cairns,excellent.The trip across from Sydney-Perth has a variety of scenery but an awful lot of nothing.Have done it once,am not eager to return , bit of an ordeal. Adelaide -Melbourne was a good run.Koala in the trees and flocks of parrot in all sorts of colours spring to mind.

hollywood303

a simple answer to this on is from Sydney to Wollongong it runs along the coast its cheap... and in a couple of hours you have achieved your goal !

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