The Indian Pacific winding its way through South Australia © Journey Beyondrail/Andrew Gregory

Australia's best train journeys

The Indian Pacific train © Journey beyond

The Indian Pacific, South Australia © Journey beyond

Couple looking out the window aboard the Great Southern train © Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions

The Great Southern, Adelaide, South Australia © Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions

Woman enjoying a hot drink on the Ghan © Tourism NT/Daniel Tran

The Ghan, Northern Territory © Tourism NT/Daniel Tran

Spirit of the Outback on the Queensland Rail in outback Queensland © Queensland Rail

Spirit of the Outback, Queensland Rail, Queensland © Queensland Rail