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Rail Travel in Australia & New Zealand

The Ghan crosses the Outback; the TranzAlpine threads New Zealand's Southern Alps.

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Regional overview

Why rail travel is unique in Australia & New Zealand.

The Ghan crosses the Outback; the TranzAlpine threads New Zealand's Southern Alps.

Featured rail journeys

Iconic ways to ride Australia & New Zealand.

We're curating featured journeys for this region. Meanwhile, explore the full Rail Hub.

Best experiences

Choose your style of rail travel.

Luxury Rail Vacations

Suites, butlers, fine wine and crystal stemware on rails.

Scenic Rail Journeys

Daylight rides through glaciers, gorges and coastlines.

Rail & Cruise Vacations

Pair an iconic train with a Pacific or Mediterranean sailing.

Rail & Hotel Packages

Add nights in Banff, Lucerne or Kyoto to bookend the journey.

Guided Rail Tours

Small-group escorted journeys with on-board hosts and excursions.

Independent Rail Adventures

Pass-based, self-guided travel — your route, your pace.

Planning assistance

Build the perfect Australia & New Zealand rail trip.

Tell us what you're hoping to experience and we'll share ideas, sample itineraries and honest advice — no booking pressure.

We help you build the trip — no booking pressure, no obligation.