
Making Travel Dreams Come True in the Land Down Under
Jul 29, 2026 · By Kira Whitaker
Learn about Australia’s best-kept secrets and exciting destinations from the inspiring experiences of Great Rail Journeys’ Tour Manager, Angie Eccles.
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With fifty years of travel expertise, creating hundreds of well-planned vacations and guiding thousands of customers around the world, Great Rail Journeys is your trusted authority on memorable experiences. We take you to places that can only be reached by rail, to cultural cities and within reach of the world's many wonders, from Africa's national parks and New Zealand's wine regions to India's enchanting temples.
We combine journeys on iconic trains with unique excursions to introduce you to each destination's highlights and hidden gems while still providing free time to explore independently. Ride aboard Japan's high-speed network of bullet trains or uncover far-flung cities and intimate villages across the globe. Soak up the atmosphere of other worlds when you witness a traditional Māori ceremony or listen to an Aboriginal 'star talker' describing the night sky over Australia's Uluru.
A friendly, professional Tour Manager is with you all the way, so you're free to relax, explore and relish new experiences. You also benefit from the local knowledge of our specialist partners and guides around the globe. Join us on a worldwide holiday, where incredible moments await at every turn.





Discover New Zealand's dynamic cities, extraordinary national parks, spectacular alpine mountains, glacial lakes and breathtaking Fiordland on this extensive tour of the North and South Islands. This epic vacation combines the greatest features of this country in one holiday: superb railways, incredible landscapes and the warm and welcoming...





Join us on an epic adventure into this vast, vibrant and varied land to experience Australia's spectacular natural wonders, from the rainforests of tropical Cairns and kaleidoscopic colors of the Great Barrier Reef to the burnished red tones of the ancient sacred site of Uluru. Explore laid-back Adelaide and its world-acclaimed wine region...





Explore Japan from top to toe on an epic overland expedition from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south. Experience all Japan has to offer while journeying on ultramodern bullet trains. Compare Sapporo's scenic setting to Tokyo's neon-lit streets, and discover this captivating country's history while visiting its tranquil temples and...





Discover the contrasting culture, superb landscapes and hidden stories of Japan with expert local guides, enjoying a variety of experiences - from unique cuisine and zen tea ceremonies to futuristic cities and serene island shrines. Experience the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, where ornate wooden temples are illuminated by flashing neon...





Discover the ancient secrets of Egypt's great pharaohs while exploring the historic cities of Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor, followed by a luxury cruise along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Experience Egypt's great temples, sacred monuments and archeological gems including the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids, and the ancient temples of Karnak and...





Discover the stand-out sights and diverse destinations of Vietnam on this Southeast Asian adventure. Enjoy a street-food experience in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, and a serene overnight cruise amongst the jungle-draped islands of Ha Long Bay. Traveling on the Reunification Express allows us to uncover the laid-back delights of coastal Hue and...





Experience New Zealand's beloved railroads, spectacular scenery and fascinating cultural heritage on this tour of the country's most popular sights. Enjoy the interactive All Blacks Rugby Experience in Auckland before heading south to the otherworldly Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. Ride the famed Northern Explorer into a volcanic region once ruled...





Discover the highlights of South Africa while savoring an unforgettable journey aboard the Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria. Beginning in Cape Town, ride to the top of Table Mountain, meet the friendly African penguins of Boulders Bay and sample wines amid the scenic Stellenbosch Valley winelands. Spending two nights on the charming...





Follow in the footsteps of maharajas on a fantastic journey through India's Golden Triangle. Embrace the many wonders of this mystical country, taking a rickshaw ride through Delhi's buzzing bazaar, tracing the steps of the Raj on a visit to the former summer capital of Shimla and searching for Bengal tigers in Ranthambore National Park,...





Join us on this sensational tour of Southern Africa, from Zimbabwe's glorious Victoria Falls to South Africa's multicultural city of Cape Town, with fantastic wildlife viewing in Botswana's Chobe National Park and Nambiti Reserve in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Added to these superb experiences, a rail journey from the city of Pretoria to the coastal...





On a journey through Morocco, discover the rich heritage of its imperial cities and the timeless beauty of the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert. Explore the historic streets of Fes, Marrakech and Rabat, where bustling souks, intricate palaces and grand mosques offer a window into Morocco's past and present. Venture into the High Atlas,...





Embark on an exceptional voyage of discovery, encountering South Africa's epic scenery from Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa, one of the world's greatest luxury trains. This extraordinary small-group vacation includes safaris into three of South Africa's top wildlife reserves - the world-acclaimed Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe Park, Africa's...