Episode 4 of Channel 5's Around the World by Train with Tony Robinson sees the Blackadder actor head down under to uncover the unique quirks and incredible railways of Australia.

Waitanga Day has been celebrated in New Zealand, and countries around the world where ex-pat Kiwis have settled.

Australia has an incredibly long history, geologically dating back 60 million years or so and being settled by Aborigines more than 60,000 years ago.

The world is a weird place. It’s not something we always appreciate as we go about our day-to-day lives, but every so often you learn something about this planet of ours, suspended in a potentially infinite cosmos, that makes you stop and pause for thought.

Today on The Journey Blog, we follow CEO Peter Liney’s epic journey on The Ghan, as he follows the train’s iconic route from Alice Springs to Adelaide.

Discover the Christmas traditions of two Commonwealth nations: crisp Canada and summery Australia. We look into some of the differences across these two countries at Christmas, uncovering some fascinating festive traditions.

Ghan railway holidays are a wonderful way to experience Australia in luxury, and learn about the history of the men who helped open up the heart of the country.

A fascinating travelogue of a journey on board The Ghan - Australia's Great Rail Journey.