Train travel is a popular alternative to travelling by boat, bus, road or plane. Train holidays offer a relaxed pace of adventure touring with off-train package experiences available to create the perfect holiday. In this article, Aussie Trains explores the top reasons why train holidays are growing in popularity.
1. Amazing Scenery
Aussie Trains offers a travelogue of amazing sights and scenery on our train holidays aboard The Ghan, The Great Southern and The Indian Pacific trains. The Ghan train offers a fascinating slow-paced look at the changing Australian landscape, from the coasts of multi-cultural Darwin to the towering rock gorges of the top end. As you travel through South Australia’s historic outback mining towns or verdant vineyards, you’ll experience the beauty of nature’s amazing scenic palette from The Great Southern or The Indian Pacific train.
2. Off Train Experiences
Your relaxed 3 day train trip can be extended to include exciting off-train experiences. Enjoy stops at historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station for a dinner under the stars or explore the fascinating underground opal mining town at Coober Pedy on The Ghan Expedition. Extend your travel itinerary at the top end by adding a holiday package that includes waterfall adventure tours and Jumping Crocodile tours at Litchfield National Park. In the red centre, experience a guided 4WD tour of Uluru’s base and the surrounding natural wonders at Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon.
3. Relaxed Pace
The relaxed pace of train travel will allow you to relax and enjoy your surroundings in a more leisurely way, without spending hours at the airport in security queues, or spending your journey in a cramped car or coach seat. You can choose to mingle aboard the trains and make new friends or take self-guided tours at your own pace at our off-train stops along the route.
4. Luxury and Indulgences
Our trains offer luxurious gold or platinum class accommodations and regionally inspired dining from our onboard restaurant. Comfortable beds fold into carriage seating during the day, from which you can experience amazing views from the large panoramic windows. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and complimentary beverages are included with your ticket. A club carriage is available for mingling with your fellow passengers.
5. Going Local
Many holiday makers are turning towards local adventures due to hesitancy travelling abroad. Fluctuating airfare costs, uncertainty about overseas covid travel rules and higher living costs are encouraging many holiday goers to choose an Australian holiday. You get good value with an Aussie Trains adventure, whilst immersing yourself in Australian history, culture and local dining.
6. Convenience
Train travel offers comfort and convenience. Avoid holiday crowds and enjoy a more relaxed pace holiday with pre-planned packages and hotel transfers included for your convenience.
The popularity of our great train holidays continues to grow. Enquire now about your own relaxed train holiday from Aussie Trains. Call us on 13 44 26.
All fares and journey information are correct at the time of publication but subject to change.