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Most passes give you unlimited travel on certain railway networks over a set period of time for a set price, thus, the more you use it, the cheaper each journey becomes. This fantastic rail adventure takes in many of australias natural wonders, including the great barrier reef, uluru and the blue mountains. Meals and upgrades to sleeping berths are additional costs. Feb 24, 2012 three of australias famous rail lines the indian pacific, the southern spirit and the ghan are on sale, with savings of up to 25 per. Prices quoted are ex club discount early bird offers. When its about the journey, not just the destination, train travel is the way to go. The coming years book was written by the author who wrote the previous editions. As said train travel in australia is different from any other continent. Accommodation hostels start at 20 aud15 usd per night for a dorm room, though they get as high as 40 aud30 usd in the big coastal cities. Travel online represents a number of different train journeys covering many regions of australia. Overseas visitors to australia can choose from a variety of rail tickets australia.