Australian Train Rides and Trips, Train Tours, Steam Train Tourist, Trips, Train Travel
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Australia has some fantastic long-distance trains and tours. The Australian railways can takes you, in comfort and safety, across the remote sparse beauty of the Nullarbor Plain across the Great Australian Bight, through the rainforests of tropical Queensland, down into the deep canyons of the Blue Mountains and the sprawling suburbs of the major cities. It's a great way to see the country, made affordable by the Austrailpass. Australia's 100 year old steam train is still puffing along its original track in the scenic Dandenong Ranges, east of Melbourne, and there are many other historic steam trains offering tourist trips. The Ghan railway is a living legend in Australian history providing the ultimate journey through the heart of the continent. The Ghan originally ran from Adelaide for Alice Springs, but it has now been extended north to Darwin.
These are the best Train Rides and Trips, Train Tours, Steam Train Tourist, Trips, Train Travel all around Australia, listed by name and location. Scroll through the list and click the operator's link to get more information.
WA>South Perth>Bayswater
Perth Tram Company
It`s not what you see in Perth but how you see it! A unique and fun way to discover our beautiful city and historic sites on board our wooden replica trams, built locally to resemble the first trams operating in Perth in 1899. This award winning tour will take you on the most extensive internal service in Kings Park and Botanic Garden. Hop on and off at any of our stops along the way, you have 2 days to use your ticket. Tel: (08) 9322 2006
QLD>Tropical North>Cairns
Kuranda Scenic Railway
The Kuranda Scenic Railway can be joined at Cairns Railway Station or Freshwater Connection for morning departures to Kuranda. Journeys from Kuranda Station to Cairns run in the afternoon. It is a spectacular journey with unsurpassed views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls. This famous railway winds its way on a journey of approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Cairns to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest. Tel: +61 (0) 7 4036 9333
QLD>Sunshine Coast>Gympie
The Valley Rattler
`The Valley Rattler` steam heritage tours are operated by The Mary Valley Heritage Railway (MVHR) every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesdays. Tours depart from the historic Gympie Railway Station. Passing through Gympie City, its southern suburbs and the station at Monkland, The Rattler crosses the Mary River. The journey continues into the scenic Mary Valley where the railway line negotiates the steep slopes of the Mary River, offering spectacular views. Tel: +61 (0) 7 5482 2750
NSW>Illawarra>Thirroul
Illawarra Scenic Mountain Railway
The Cockatoo Run can take you to either Robertson or continue on through to Moss Vale. Enjoy a relaxing day`s train travel from Sydney through the Royal National Park, cross the impressive Stanwell Park viaduct skirting the sea cliffs and beaches to Wollongong. The Illawarra Tree Top Flyer combines The Cockatoo Run with The Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk. Enjoy the beauty of the rainforest and the spectacular views of the Illawarra region.
NSW>Blue Mountains>Blaxland
Wascoe Siding Train Park
The Wascoe Siding is open the 1st Sunday of the month 10.30-4pm. Bring along a picnic lunch and join the miniature train ride. The Blue Mountains Railway Society invites visitors of any age to travel on the special trains, which are hauled either by a Steam Engine, or by a Diesel or Electric Locomotive. Their ride covers a system which boasts 300m of 5 inch (127 mm ) gauge mainline ground level track, plus a tunnel and marshalling yard with 21 points.
NSW>Central West>Cowra
Lachlan Valley Railway
A unique Railway museum featuring an authentic (circa 1923) Locomotive Depot and Steam Roundhouse. LVR regularly conducts special train trips, visiting many of the beautiful and historic towns and villages in the region. For these trips LVR uses restored heritage carriages and locomotives. During the cooler months the steam locomotive is regularly used to haul these trains. LVR also offers a train charter service for business and private functions.
NSW>Hunter Valley>Maitland
Hunter Valley Steamfest
Hunter Valley Steamfest 17 - 18 April 2010 - Steamfest will again thrill people of all ages on this very special weekend. Steamfest will celebrate its 25th anniversary with special activities! Included on the program will be steam train excursions, `tin hare` vintage diesel train excursions, the official Steamfest Rallyground, children`s entertainment, market stalls, the Show n Shine and lots of speciality train trips, including lunch and morning tea trains.
NSW>Illawarra>Austinmer
Insights Tours
We are based in Austinmer a small village on the east coast of Australia. We are both fully qualified IATA travel consultants and have proven experience designing, arranging and escorting chartered railcar tours of Tasmania, Central NSW and Queensland. In addition to our train based tours we also offer coach and occasional international tours. We can also plan and develop your personalised itinerary for any region you wish to visit.
NSW>Sydney>Alexandria
The Cockatoo Run
The Cockatoo Run can take you to either Robertson or continue on through to Moss Vale. Enjoy a relaxing day`s train travel from Sydney through the Royal National Park, cross the impressive Stanwell Park viaduct skirting the sea cliffs and beaches to Wollongong. Take in the steep ascent of the Illawarra Escarpment and the coastal rainforest - a climb of 600 metres in only 16 kilometres! Pass through rainforests, past waterfalls and along the spectacular viaduct.
VIC>Bellarine Peninsula>Queenscliff
Blues Train
For something decidedly different and entirely enjoyable, Queenscliff`s legendary Blues Train is one of the Geelong region`s most spectacular dining and entertainment experiences. Nothing captures the spirit of the blues quite like a steam train and anyone who`s witnessed the delights of the start of the Great Ocean Road, at Queenscliff, Victoria, from the nostalgic ambience of the Blues Train has experienced something truly special.
VIC>Bellarine Peninsula>Queenscliff
The Bellarine Railway
The Bellarine Railway is the only true Australian National Narrow Gauge (3` 6`) Collection. The Bellarine Railway traverses Victoria`s beautiful Bellarine Peninsula near Geelong, between the from the historic coastal town of Queenscliff and the hinterland village of Drysdale. The railway hugs the water around scenic Swan Bay providing breathtaking views, before climbing through the rolling hills of the Bellarine Peninsula to Drysdale.
VIC>Great Ocean Road>Portland
Portland Cable Trams
Ride on Australia`s newest tourist tramway and visit Portland`s scenic coastline and harbour aboard a fully restored 19th century cable tram. The Portland`s Cable Tram links the Portland Botanic Gardens, Portland Maritime Discovery Centre, Powerhouse Vintage Car Museum, WWII Memorial Lookout Tower and our own Cable Tram Museum, whilst providing a scenic ride along the picturesque Portland Bay foreshore.
VIC>Goldfields>Castlemaine
Victorian Goldfields Railway
The nostalgic sound of a steam locomotive`s whistle can be heard in the distance on any Wednesday or Sunday as you stroll along the main streets of Castlemaine or Maldon. The sounds of the train whistle is part of the historic atmosphere that lingers as part of the living heritage in these old goldfields towns. The steam trains that operate from the historic Maldon and Castlemaine Stations have a magic that captures the imagination of young and old.
VIC>Goldfields>Bendigo
Bendigo Tramways Vintage `Talking` Tram
Sit back and relax as you journey through the past 150 years aboard a majestic Vintage `Talking` Tram. Be delighted by the delights of Bendigo as your tram tells you about the golden past of the city founded on one of the world`s richest goldfields. Each tour includes a stop at Australia`s oldest operating tram depot where you will encounter a fascinating range of historic trams dating from the early 1890s.The hop-on, hop-off tour stops throughout the city.
VIC>Daylesford Macedon>Daylesford
Daylesford Spa Country Railway
Daylesford Spa Country Railway presents an unique heritage railway experience on the 120-year old Daylesford branch line of the former Victorian Railways. See and ride restored trains up to 70 years old. Sunday excursion trains every Sunday of the year, charter trains by arrangement, Silver Streak Champagne Train. The Silver Streak departs on the first Saturday every month at 5.30pm from the Daylesford Station (Raglan Street).
VIC>Dandenong Ranges>Belgrave
Puffing Billy Steam Railway
Puffing Billy is a genuine historic steam train still running in the mountain district it was built to serve at the turn of the century. The Railway is the sole survivor of lines used to develop rural areas in the early 1900`s. Puffing Billy is now a major tourist attraction, its operation depending on hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Puffing Billy runs every day of the year, except Christmas day, so why not take yourself and your family or friends for ride.