Journey Beyond, an Australian tour operator, has debuted luxury train suites for rail journeys.
The operator unveiled all-inclusive Aurora and Australis suites on the Indian Pacific, traveling between Perth and Sydney; the Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin; and the Great Southern between Adelaide and Brisbane. Already, 95% of 2026 departures have sold out; 2027 suites are available now for booking.
Journey Beyond calls the new suites "the most significant evolution" of its rail offerings. CEO Chris Talent said their debut "represents a new chapter for Journey Beyond and for luxury travel in Australia." He added that suites "offer guests a private sanctuary on board, a place to unwind and fully immerse themselves in the journey."
The Australis Suite includes a lounge, separate bedroom with a queen-sized bed and an ensuite with double vanities. The Aurora Suite has a queen-sized bed, lounge area and ensuite. Fares start at $7,800 in an Aurora Suite for a three-day journey, while the Australis Suite costs $11,710.
The design and interiors were created by Woods Bagot, drawing inspiration from art deco train design and Australian scenery.
The suite design and interiors were created by Woods Bagot, drawing inspiration from art deco train design and Australian scenery. Photo Credit: Journey Beyond
Suite guests receive butler service, in-room dining, a curated bar and Bollinger Champagne served throughout the trip.
Passengers can book experiences off the train. Eastbound Indian Pacific travelers can take a scenic flight over the Super Pit in Kalgoorlie, while northbound passengers on the Ghan can observe Nitmiluk National Park by helicopter.