Top Destinations in Australia.
Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in Australia. Click on the city for more details of the destination.
Adelaide is the capital and largest city of Southern Australia. It can be the starting point for nearby wine degustation in the Barossa Valley as well as long distance train rides to Melbourne-Sydney or Darwin (the Ghan).
Alice Springs is located in the geographical heart of Australia, on the Ghan train route. The area has been inhabited for thousands of years by the original population of Australia. You can rent a 4WD or take a helicopter ride to Uluru.
Uluru (Ayers Rock) is a huge monolyte. Only 10% is above ground, the rest is below. The Rock is sacred for the original inhabitants of Australia - the Aboriginals. Since October 2019 it is no longer possible to climb to the top.
Melbourne is the 2nd largest city of Australia and also the sport´s capital of this sport´s minded nation. You´ll find for example the Formula 1 car races, the only Tennis Grand Slam of the Southern Hemisphere and the America's Cup for sailing here. West of Melbourne is the Great Ocean Road with beautiful views of the coast line and rock formations...
Sydney is one of the great cities in the world and this mainly thanks to the beautiful natural harbor. It is also the most populated city in Australia with a lot of immigrants who brought their own culture to down-under. Tourists will enjoy the walk on the Sydney bridge, the opera house and some beaches. Nearby is also the Blue Mountains...
Cairns is close to the Great Barrier Reef and therewith a center for diving and excursions.
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world. It is approx. 2300 km long, the size of Germany or New Mexico and can be seen from outer space. A true Wonder of the Natural World.
The Daintree Rainforest is one of the last original rainforests in Australia and a UNESCO protected area.
Darwin is the place to be if you like nature and warmth. "Kakadu National Park" and crocodiles just around the corner. The Ghan starts here... This is the smallest provincial capital of Australia and quite close to Indonesia.
Train tours
Travel by train and other public transportation
Train tours are comfortable and clean ways to travel short and long distance, especially in Europe and Asia. There is space for luggage and moving around with easy viewing of the landscape. Trains usually stop in city centres unlike airplanes.
Highspeed rail, with speed sometimes exceeding 300kms per hour, is especially noticeable in countries like Germany, France, Spain, China and Japan.
Search and compare Train tours in Australia. Book at the tour operator.
We have 2 tour operators that conduct 6 group tours and private tours in Australia with duration 18 - 31 Days and rates starting at EUR 5,105.