We took five days out to explore more of Australia by train. Internal flights are cheap in Australia and run almost hourly between Sydney and Brisbane, where we begin our adventure on The Great Southern Railway. There’s an old world ambience that accompanies train travel and we feel more like pioneers than tourists. Train travel eases your body into a new landscape without the shock of arriving suddenly. Although it’s a big expense to travel to Australia, it is well worth it.

Source: The Irish Times February 15, 2026 10:31 UTC