Aussie Trains’ great scenic train holidays offer a relaxed and comfortable mode of travelling for Australian seniors. From the luxurious gold and platinum sleeping cabins to the regionally inspired on-board cuisine, touring Australia’s ever-changing landscapes by luxury train is sure to be an unforgettable experience. We discuss the selection of packages and off-train experiences that can enhance your train holidays, as you experience the amazing wonders of Australia up close.
Train Accommodation
Aussie Trains’ prestige train journeys offer premium platinum or luxury gold class accommodation. Spacious and stylish, platinum class offers a full size ensuite and large viewing windows on both sides of the cabin. By day, the bed converts into premium carriage seating.
For gold class customers, twin carriages are available for pairs and feature an ensuite, as well as upper and lower berths that convert to carriage seats. Passengers with mobility restrictions can request gold class access cabins, designed to assist passengers with wheelchairs. There are also single bed cabins available for solo travellers.
Fine Dining
Platinum or gold class passengers can enjoy innovative and regionally inspired meals from our on-board restaurant during their journey. Daily breakfast, lunch and a 3-course dinner are all-inclusive, as well as regional wines and beverages available. An exclusive platinum club dining carriage converts to carriage seating during the day, so you can mingle with new and old friends. Gold class customers can enjoy socialising in our exclusive Gold Class Outback lounge.
Travel Packages
Here, we look at some train holidays and packages with off-train experiences that seniors will love:
Enjoy The Ghan Expedition
The Ghan Expedition is Australia’s most iconic train trip through Australia’s red centre. Your journey begins in Darwin and stops at the towns of Katherine and Alice Springs to visit the towns and view local natural wonders. Self-guided off-train experiences allow you to explore locations at your own pace and then return to The Ghan for the next stage of the journey.
The Ghan Expedition is 4 days, 3 nights on The Ghan train, travelling from Darwin to Adelaide.
Enjoy a Relaxing Southern Discovery
In an off-train adventure seniors will love, we drive through beautiful rainforest to a scenic lookout at Tamborine Mountain. This holiday is a foodie’s delight, as you can tour three private boutique wineries in South Australia, visit our most awarded distillery, and experience the lush Hunter Valley and Barossa wine regions. In the East, enjoy a beachside dinner in beautiful Coffs Harbour.
The southbound Southern Discovery holiday package is 9 days and 8 nights, spending 3 nights aboard The Great Southern train, travelling from Brisbane to Adelaide.
Indulge in the Margaret River Indulgence
Described as a relaxed luxury adventure and gourmet experience, the Margaret River indulgence tour explores Western Australia’s beautiful Margaret River region. Foodies can rejoice with famous Margaret River wine, coffee, cheese, olive oil and chocolate. A visit to Rottnest Island to meet the quokkas is just one of the highlights of this holiday package.
The Margaret River Indulgence holiday package is 9 days, 8 nights, spending 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific train, travelling from Perth to Sydney.
Talk to Aussie Trains experts on 13 44 26 about luxury train holidays for seniors.
All fares and journey information are correct at the time of publication but subject to change.