Great Southern Rail | Journey Beyond Rail

Australia's great train journeys -The Ghan Indian Pacific Great Southern and The Overland.

Great Southern Rail took over the operation of The Ghan Indian Pacific and The Overland from Australian National Passenger Rail in November 1997.

For 90 years guests from around the world have had the privilege of taking their time and embracing the wonders of these incredible rail expeditions. By stepping aboard The Ghan Indian Pacific or Great Southern you become a part of this truly unique Australian legacy.

Based in Adelaide South Australia we have owned and operated The Ghan (Adelaide-Alice Springs-Darwin) the Indian Pacific (Sydney-Adelaide-Perth) and The Overland (Melbourne-Adelaide) rail journeys since 1997 when we became the first transcontinental passenger rail business to be privatised in Australia.

Today we are passionate and always evolving building on our trains' remarkable heritage and inspired by the wonder of Australia we connect travellers to enriching powerful experiences both on and off our iconic trains.

So don't just embark on a journey allow journey beyond rail expeditions to take you further.

Great Southern Rail Trains

THE GHAN

Adelaide : Alice Springs : Darwin

In 2019 The Ghan marks 90 years of outback crossings - an iconic journey with a celebrated place in Australian History.

One of the world's great rail journeys The Ghan has been voyaging between Adelaide and Darwin for 90 years occupying a special place in the history and imagination of this awe-inspiring country. Find out more about this iconic train and its rich history.

INDIAN PACIFIC

Sydney : Perth

With it's bold wedge-tailed eagle emblem symbolising the scope range and significance of each epic journey the Indian Pacific traverses mountain ranges arid deserts and Goldfields through rocky valleys and desert savannahs on its transcontinental crossings.

GREAT SOUTHERN

Brisbane : Adelaide

Introducing a new train and all-new adventures. Operating for 16 special departures between December 2019 and January 2020 the Great Southern invites you to embrace the wonders of Australia's southeast corner in unmatched style.

THE OVERLAND

Melbourne : Adelaide

For more than 130 years the Overland has been a favourite for travellers between Adelaide and Melbourne. With a daylight service between the two great cities slow down and enjoy a relaxing and singular journey while savouring the creature comforts and romance of rail.

JOURNEY BEYOND RAIL

FORMERLY KNOWN AS GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL.

So, don't just embark on a journey, allow Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions to take you further.

At Journey Beyond we know this land and we bring the best of it to life. From voyages across oceans to expeditions into our very core we transform amazing into breathtaking. We unearth the unexpected to touch to taste and to discover.

The best of life's experiences are shared. So join us and together let's Journey Beyond.