ClassicUnveil Australia's best destinations on a holiday of a lifetime, with hassle-free travel including First Class rail and internal flights.
Soak up iconic views of Sydney on a harbour dinner cruise, venture into the Blue Mountains to travel on the world's steepest railway and discover the sights of Melbourne while sailing along the Yarra River. A journey along the spectacular Great Ocean Road precedes wine-tastings in the Barossa Valley.
Enjoy unforgettable moments in Uluru, including a sunset Sounds of Silence dinner, before spending a day amongst the colourful marine life of the Great Barrier Reef.
Unforgettable experiences
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Itinerary
Your discovery of Australia's natural and cultural wonders begins as you meet the Tour Manager and the rest of the group at London Heathrow. Boarding our flight to Singapore, we are due to arrive early the next morning, local time.
During the flight, you can begin to look forward to a sensational holiday that takes in countless bucket list destinations. From Sydney and its iconic harbour, we will discover world-class wine regions, fascinating cities and natural wonders including Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef.
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More information on the different trains that are used on this tour.
The historic Katoomba Scenic Railway, located in the stunning Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia, is the steepest cable-driven funicular railway in the world, with the steepest incline an astonishing 52 degrees. Passengers embark on a unique journey in the 84-seat glass roofed red train carriage. The train travels through sandstone cliffs, through a rock tunnel beside the tree covered Orphan Rock, before emerging to stunning panoramic views of the lush, ancient rainforest.
The unique Kuranda Scenic Railway has journeyed through tropical North Queensland for over 125 years, providing breathtaking views over one of the most stunning areas of Australia. The 23 mile (37 kilometre) long track winds through the lush green World Heritage Rainforest, past cascading waterfalls and a variety of different birds, fauna and reptiles, before it terminates at the small mountain village of Kuranda.
The frequent NSW TrainLink XPT service operates in and between several Australian cities, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Casino. On the route from Sydney to Melbourne, it passes through the through the suburbs of Campbelltown and Strathfield before entering the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, a mountainous wine-producing region that sits on the Great Dividing Range.
With its reputation as Australia's favourite steam train the century-old Puffing Billy is a treasure for rail enthusiasts. Running along a low-cost narrow gauge line constructed in Victoria during the early 1900s, the classic steam engine opened up rural areas and has been championed by the Puffing Billy Preservation Society since the Sixties. We journey on the Puffing Billy from Belgrave through the stunning Dandenong Ranges, crossing rustic timber bridges and passing scenic Emerald Lake Park and Wright State Forest.
The Overland train serves the route between Adelaide and Melbourne. During this daylight journey we travel in Red Premium Service, which offers passengers comfortable reclining seats and complimentary orange juice or water on boarding the train. Red Premium Service passengers have access to the licensed Red Service Café Carriage which serves a selection of snacks, meals and drinks. There is also an at-seat trolley service with snacks and drinks available for purchase, as well as a limited selection of a la carte dishes.
Enhance your holiday
Immerse yourself in another side of Australasia by combining your Australian odyssey with Great Rail Journeys' enchanting Grand Tour of New Zealand. Explore glorious mountain ranges, cruise across the beautiful Bay of Islands, discover multiple magnificent railway journeys and more on this fantastic 40-day holiday taking in the best of both countries. Please call for more details.
Flight upgrades are available. For information regarding the types of upgrades offered by the airlines we use, call our expert team for details.
Spending a night in London before your tour can make such a difference to the first day of your holiday - you can arrive in the capital in good time, relaxed and ready to join your Tour Manager the next morning. You may even want to take in a show on the West End or dine in one of London's famous restaurants. Perhaps on your return to London, you would like to break your journey with an overnight stay before continuing home.
We can book a wide range of hotels in central London or, for our holidays beginning with a flight, at Heathrow, Gatwick, or Manchester Airport for the night before or after your holiday. If you require a quote for single occupancy at any of the hotels, please contact us on 01904 734 805.
Buying tickets for UK train services can be a tricky business - there are so many fares to choose from, each with different rules and restrictions. As you are connecting with an international departure, we strongly recommend that you book a fully flexible ticket to ensure that should the departure times for your holiday change, your rail ticket can allow for these changes.
We can book fully-flexible UK rail tickets from your local station to join your holiday whether this be a European holiday from St Pancras or a UK holiday. The prices are competitive and tickets are not restricted to a particular train or time of day, and in most cases offer you a free choice of routes.
For an up to date quote from your local station, please ask one of our Tour Advisors.
2-Night Extension - From £495pp
Singapore is renowned as one of the world's most exciting stopover cities. Spend two nights here and enjoy the perfect introduction to Southeast Asia, with free time to experience the rich culture of the city at your own pace.
Discover the spectacular tropical flora of the UNESCO-listed Botanic Gardens, or spend time delving into the city's thriving arts scene, worldclass attractions and unrivalled gastronomy. Eating in Singapore is more of a pastime than a necessity and you'll find a mouth-watering array of cultural influences in the dishes here - from trendy sushi bars offering freshly sliced sashimi to stalls serving up classic Singaporean street food.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All your travel arrangements
Comfortable accommodation
Optional Excursions
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Pre-Tour Itinerary
Pre-tour Departures
Please note: For Solo Travellers there could be an added supplement.
