Oz Adventures are able to offer exclusive backpacker and student deals on Australia's greatest rail journeys. There's no better way to travel between Australia's top destinations, you can sit back, relax and watch as this great continent unfolds before your eyes. Save up to £229 on these top rail journey's with a registered backpacker or student card.
The Ghan
Australia's most famous rail adventure was named after the Afghan Camel Trains that originally made the arduous journey from Adelaide to the Red Centre. Today's Ghan whisks you through the spectacular and formidable outback to Alice Springs in 20 hours and continues right up to Darwin.
Journey | Departs | Arrives | Adult | Student |
Adelaide - Alice Springs or v.v | Sun/Wed | Mon/Thu | £259 | £148 |
Alice Springs - Darwin or v.v | Mon/Thu | Tue/Fri | £259 | £289 |
Adelaide - Darwin or v.v | Sun/Wed | Tue/Fri | £499 | £148 |
Indian Pacific
There's no other rail journey quite like it, from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean through Australia's great outback, travelling 4352 kilometres in about 65 hours. This mighty train passes through the Blue Mountains, rolling green pasture land, mining towns and the Nullarbor Desert, with scheduled stops and tour options at Broken Hill, Adelaide and the gold mining town of Kalgoorlie.
Journey | Departs | Arrives | Adult | Student |
Sydney - Adelaide or v.v | Wed/Tue | Thu/Wed | £214 | £119 |
Adelaide – Perth or v.v | Thu/Sun | Sat/Thu | £319 | £186 |
Sydney – Perth or v.v | Wed/Sun | Sat/Wed | £506 | £295 |
The Overland
An affordable and convenient way to travel between Australia's main cities, enjoying spectacular scenery as you go. All services have reclining seats, air conditioning and a buffet car.
Journey | Departs | Arrives | Adult | Student |
Melbourne – Adelaide | Tue & Sat | Tue & Sat | £69 | £36 |
Adelaide - Melbourne | Mon & Fri | Mon & Fri | £69 | £36 |
To qualify for these discounted fares you must hold a valid membership to a recognised Backpacker organisation. Student fares are available to full time students who are 16 years and over and attend a recognised institution. YHA Members are also eligible for the Pass.
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