Take the train across the country
Known as one of the world’s greatest rail journeys, this 2979-kilometer (1851-mile) voyage will take you across the country from Darwin to Adelaide (or vice versa). As you make your way through the tropical greens of the Top End, over the red desert sands of the Red Centre, and across the rugged mountains of the Flinders Ranges, you'll get to see some of Australia's most diverse and beautiful landscapes. Plus, along the way, you'll stop for tours of Katherine and Alice Springs where you'll learn about Australia's deep Aboriginal heritage. For a once-in-a-lifetime journey that not many others get to do, embark on a train journey across Australia. The country is so huge and long-distance train travel isn’t very common, so few people even know about the cross-country Australian train routes available.
The Ghan is the train journey that runs from Darwin in the north to Adelaide in the South. The Indian Pacific is the train journey that runs from Sydney in the east to Perth in the west. These train journeys are expensive and long, so they’re not ideal for budget travelers or backpackers with limited time. For those who want to have a cool adventure and travel slowly through the countryside and admire the scenery, the train is a cool idea. The most relaxing way to see the unique landscape of Australia is from the comfy window seat of a luxury train. There will be no squabbling over who has to drive and who gets to enjoy the scenery – everyone on the Indian Pacific and The Ghan gets a great view. This is one of the best things to do in Australia.
