International rail holidays

Tick the iconic rides such as Rocky Mountaineer or Venice Simplon-Orient-Express off your bucket list and explore the world on an international rail holiday.

From traversing the idyllic French countryside to visiting the cultural metropolises of Germany and quaint Swiss villages, see Europe from a unique perspective on a great-value rail holiday. For Asian rail holidays, experience the thrill of riding Japan's high-speed Shinkansen as you travel between Tokyo and Osaka, or enjoy a scenic ride on the iconic Trans-Mongolian railway.

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New Zealand rail holidays

Steam Train
Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer: Guided Coach & Rail Tour of NZ's South Island
from
A$7,995PP
history13 days, 12 nights
  • Includes SIX iconic New Zealand rail journeys
  • Luxury coach tour with an experienced tour director
  • Cruise on a famous 1912 Edwardian steamboat
  • Explore spectacular Milford Sound + so much more!
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TranzAlpine / Northern Explorer / Coastal Pacific
New Zealand by Rail & Road
from
A$2,985PP
history12 days, 11 nights
  • Ride three iconic rail journeys
  • See the best of both islands
  • Car hire + pre-booked accommodation + more
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Your tour at a glance
Tour the Highlights of New Zealand (Jan - May 2025)
from
A$8,409PP
history16 days, 15 nights
  • Experience the best of New Zealand’s North and South Islands
  • Enjoy two-night stays in the popular cities of Queenstown, Wellington, Rotorua,
  • Sub-tropical region of the Bay of Islands.
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Visit the boiling mud pools and awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for
Discover New Zealand in 14 days
from
A$7,839PP
history14 days, 13 nights
  • 1​4 Days Panoramic tour of New Zealand
  • Uncover the iconic attractions of both the North and South Island
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Mt Cook
Hangi, Hobbits & History: The Complete New Zealand experience!
from
A$9,339PP
history19 days, 18 nights
  • Experience the iconic attractions of New Zealand
  • I​ncludes 4 scenic cruises & 1 rail journey
  • Fully escorted by T​our Leader
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Canada and Alaska rail holidays

Rocky Mountaineer
R​ocky Mountaineer: Grand Adventure Circle Journey
history12 days, 11 nights
  • The majesty of the Rockies meets the comfort of luxury train travel
  • Explore the 'Rainforest to Gold Rush' and 'First Passage to the West' routes
  • Book by 6 Sep 2024 to save up to $2,254 per couple*
FromA$14,020PP
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Rocky Mountaineer
R​ocky Mountaineer: Grand Adventure Circle Journey
from
A$14,020PP
history12 days, 11 nights
  • The majesty of the Rockies meets the comfort of luxury train travel
  • Explore the 'Rainforest to Gold Rush' and 'First Passage to the West' routes
  • Book by 6 Sep 2024 to save up to $2,254 per couple*
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Rocky Mountaineer
Cruise Alaska + Ride the Rocky Mountaineer + Tour the Canadian Rockies
from
A$8,872PP
history17 days, 16 nights
  • Explore the Canadian Rockies in style
  • Cruise Alaska's cobalt-blue glaciers and primeval fjords
  • Experience magnificent mountains, icy-blue lakes, stunning national parks and unforgettable wildlife encounters
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Sunset at Banff
Tour the Canadian Rockies + Ride the iconic Rocky Mountaineer
from
A$7,517PP
history10 days, 9 nights
  • Traverse panoramic scenery aboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer train
  • Travel through scenic valleys and past white-water rapids
  • Stay among the scenic mountains of Banff & Jasper
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More bucket list rail journeys

Ghan + Indian Pacific
Ride The Ghan AND The Indian Pacific on an epic Darwin-Sydney journey!
history8 days, 7 nights
  • Two bucket list journeys in a single holiday!
  • 3 nights on The Ghan + 2 nights in Adelaide + 2 nights on the Indian Pacific
  • Enjoy off-train tours of Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy, Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains
FromA$6,535PP
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Ghan + Indian Pacific
Ride The Ghan AND The Indian Pacific on an epic Darwin-Sydney journey!
from
A$6,535PP
history8 days, 7 nights
  • Two bucket list journeys in a single holiday!
  • 3 nights on The Ghan + 2 nights in Adelaide + 2 nights on the Indian Pacific
  • Enjoy off-train tours of Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy, Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains
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Steam Train
Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer: Guided Coach & Rail Tour of NZ's South Island
from
A$7,995PP
history13 days, 12 nights
  • Includes SIX iconic New Zealand rail journeys
  • Luxury coach tour with an experienced tour director
  • Cruise on a famous 1912 Edwardian steamboat
  • Explore spectacular Milford Sound + so much more!
Learn more
Glacier Bay National Park
Alaska Off the Beaten Path: Cruise, Rail & Tour Experience (May 2025)
from
A$4,793PP
history16 days, 15 nights
  • Search for the "Alaskan Big Five"
  • Includes a once-in-a-lifetime rail journey
  • Find stunning scenery at every turn
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India by Rail
India by Rail
from
A$9,030PP
history15 days, 14 nights
  • Ride the toy train in Shimla
  • Marvel at the Taj Mahal
  • Experience a Pooja ceremony in Varanasi
  • Cruise the banks of the river Ganges
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China by Rail
China by Rail
from
A$9,380PP
history22 days, 21 nights
  • F​ully inclusive holiday with return airfares*
  • Travel on China’s fast and efficient fast-train network
  • Stay atop the breath-taking Yellow Mountain, walk on the Great Wall of China, enjoy the panoramas of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and so much more!
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Japan by Rail
Japan by Rail
from
A$15,990PP
history22 days, 21 nights
  • 2​0 day train journey through Japan
  • See the ​highlights of all three main islands
  • Indulge in local cuisine and cultural experiences
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Alaska Denali National Park
The Ultimate 17-night Canada & Alaska Cruise/Tour Experience
from
A$7,801PP
history18 days, 17 nights
  • 7​ nights cruising Alaska + 1​0 nights on land exploring Denali National Park
  • Includes an unforgettable r​ail journey from Talkeetna to Denali
  • H​old your place for 2025 with a no-risk, fully refundable deposit
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Rocky Mountaineer
R​ocky Mountaineer: Grand Adventure Circle Journey
from
A$14,020PP
history12 days, 11 nights
  • The majesty of the Rockies meets the comfort of luxury train travel
  • Explore the 'Rainforest to Gold Rush' and 'First Passage to the West' routes
  • Book by 6 Sep 2024 to save up to $2,254 per couple*
Learn more
Collage
Experience the Real India: FULLY ESCORTED Over 60s Social Tour
from
A$4,399PP
history16 days, 15 nights
  • Special fully-hosted experience shared with like-minded travellers
  • Amazing ready-made itinerary with unforgettable train trips and comfortable touring
  • Witness majestic tigers at Ranthambore, sunrise at Taj Majal & hand-picked "off the beaten track" experiences!
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Wildlife in Alaska
Free prepaid crew appreciation
18-night Alaska Cruise, Rail & Tour Package (2025)
from
A$6,663PP
history19 days, 18 nights
  • Glacier Discovery Cruise + Land touring of Denali & Yukon
  • McKinley Explorer rail journey
  • Free prepaid crew appreciation
  • Drinks package + Specialty Dining
  • Shore Excursion credit + Wi-Fi + more*
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Indian Pacific
Ride the Indian Pacific from Sydney-Perth (2025)
from
A$2,790PP
history4 days, 3 nights
  • Experience one of the world's most famous rail journeys
  • A​ll-inclusive with off-train touring, regionally inspired meals and fine wines
  • Solo travellers pay less per person!*
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Rocky Mountaineer
Cruise Alaska + Ride the Rocky Mountaineer + Tour the Canadian Rockies
from
A$8,872PP
history17 days, 16 nights
  • Explore the Canadian Rockies in style
  • Cruise Alaska's cobalt-blue glaciers and primeval fjords
  • Experience magnificent mountains, icy-blue lakes, stunning national parks and unforgettable wildlife encounters
Learn more
Sunset at Banff
Tour the Canadian Rockies + Ride the iconic Rocky Mountaineer
from
A$7,517PP
history10 days, 9 nights
  • Traverse panoramic scenery aboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer train
  • Travel through scenic valleys and past white-water rapids
  • Stay among the scenic mountains of Banff & Jasper
Learn more
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    Heron Island turtle
    Heron Island & Central QLD: Over-60s Social Getaway (2025)
    from
    A$2,639PP
    history7 days, 6 nights
    • Roundtrip from Brisbane (return rail included)
    • Includes 3​ days on Heron Island, a "LARC+Lunch" experience at 1770
    • PLUS 4.5-star Gladstone accommodation, most meals, transfers and activities
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    Big Golden Guitar
    Tamworth - Over 60s Social Getaway (Mar 2025)
    from
    A$1,999PP
    history5 days, 4 nights
    • F​ully escorted tour with a dedicated over-60 group
    • Explore historic colonial towns, visit the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame, dine at historic Goonoo Goonoo Station, and so much more!
    • 4-star accommodation with b​reakfast and dinner included each day
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    Loggerhead turtle hatchling
    Bundaberg, Tilt Train & Turtles - Over 60s Social Getaway (2025)
    from
    A$1,249PP
    history4 days, 3 nights
    • Sample the best of the Bundaberg region on an easy Brisbane roundtrip
    • See turtle hatchlings make their way to the ocean at Mon Repos
    • PLUS guided tours of Mystery Craters, Bundaberg Rum Distillery, Hinkler Hall of Aviation and more!
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    Halong Bay, Vietnam
    Amazing Value Vietnam Escape: Over 60s Social Getaway (April 2025)
    from
    A$1,899PP
    history10 days, 9 nights
    • Escorted journey with hand-picked 5-star accommodation
    • Enjoy a hugely varied lineup of daily tours and activities with a dedicated over-60s group
    • P​LUS an overnight cruise of Halong Bay, two train journeys and exclusive Travel at 60 experiences!
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    Norfolk Island
    "Bounty Adventure" Cruise from Brisbane (Aug 2026)
    from
    A$2,124PP
    history15 days, 14 nights
    • Visit Norfolk Island, Fiji, Tonga & Vanuatu on an easy two-week roundtrip
    • See historic "Mutiny on the Bounty" locations
    • This annual roundtrip is already sold out for 2025. Get in quick for 2026!
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    Friends at the beach
    Capricorn Coast - Over 60s Social Getaway (2025 & 2026)
    from
    A$1,529PP
    history6 days, 5 nights
    • Roundtrip from Brisbane (return rail included)
    • 5 nights stay at Yeppoon
    • D​inner & Show evening at Footlights Theatre
    • Day trips to Koorana Crocodile farm, Great Keppel Island, Byfield National Park and more!
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    Queen Anne
    Cruise Sydney to Los Angeles on the new Queen Anne (Mar 2026)
    from
    A$6,269PP
    history21 days, 20 nights
    • E​xperience the new Queen Anne on her visit to Australia!
    • I​ncludes Vanuatu, Fiji & Honolulu
    • U​p to USD$550 onboard credit per stateroom*
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    Cairns
    Cairns & Tropical North QLD: Rail, Stay & Cruise (2025)
    from
    A$2,699PP
    history6 days, 5 nights
    • 5 nights accommodation with breakfast
    • Paronella Park Half Day Tour
    • Atherton Tableland Food Trail
    • Kuranda Skyrail + Scenic Railway in Gold Class
    • Green Island Half Day Tour
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    Weipa sunset
    Cape York - Over 60s Social Getaway (Aug 2025)
    from
    A$5,059PP
    history9 days, 8 nights
    • An exciting journey to the northernmost tip of mainland Australia!
    • Discover lush rainforests & beautiful scenic coastal roads
    • Historic towns, outback trails, unique wildlife and some truly magnificent sunsets!
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