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ustralia is the only country in the world where you can enjoy truly world-class |
long distance train travel: crossing the continent from east to west and north to south.
Too often, rushed travellers try to get a sense of Australia by whipping from airport to airport... In the haste to visit all the "must-see" attractions, what might be seen as a comprehensive overview of the country can easily lose all continuity...see Australia in perspective
Australia, because of its sheer size and scope, is precisely the kind of place that works well with passenger trains and rail travel... When you decide to see Australia using long distance train travel you'll come to understand that our spectacular topography is one of this country's chief attractions, and no mode of transportation, save trekking, brings you into a
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more intimate association with the land then rail travel... Reservations can be made on all Australian long distance passenger trains like the Ghan... the Indian Pacific... and the Overland... as well as Queensland Rail Services
It is advisable to book well ahead of your rail travel date as demand for long distance train travel in Australia can be very high, particularly during school holidays... and at certain other times of the year, like Christmas and Easter... If you plan to use train travel a lot in Australia, you might find it more economical to travel on an Australian rail pass.
A number of unique, short Australian train trips can be taken on passenger trains and these can be enjoyed in some of Australia's more scenic locations... See Short Aussie train trips.
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