St James Rail offers one day trips and extended tours in Australia, as well as tours overseas. All our tours are planned and organised by the tour leaders who have great passion to introduce and share their unique experiences with you.
Our Next Tours
TOURS IN AUSTRALIA
ANZAC SOUTHERN AURORA 2021
GREAT FOOD, WINE AND SCENERY OF REGIONAL NSW
SJR’S SALUTE TO THE HON TIM FISCHER
Join us as for a six day / five night rail cruise aboard the Southern Aurora through regional NSW - with sleeping, lounge and dining cars. Mark Anzac Day in the Riverina town of Coolamon as we salute the Hon Tim Fischer AC, friend and traveller with St James Rail over many years. Enjoy the great scenery of areas not normally visited by passenger trains, watch the world pass from the lounge car, and enjoy fine meals and taste local produce.
Date: Saturday 24 - Thursday 29 April 2021 - Fully booked, waitlist available
A 7 DAY, 6 NIGHT RAIL & COACH JOURNEY
DRAMATIC SCENERY OF AUSTRALIAN ALPS, HISTORY AND WINES
Join us on our seven day, six night trip to the Snowy Mountains region and high country of NSW. Highlights include: Bungendore Village; the Australian War Memorial; Cooma; Thredbo; Corryong; and Tumbarumba. Inspect the Snowy Scheme, stay in Thredbo, visit the Tumbarumba Winery, traverse the Alpine Way and more.
Date: Saturday 8 – Friday 14 May - Please call if interested
DARWIN – BROOME
The Ghan, Le Laperouse Ponant Cruise – Darwin to Broome and Indian Pacific
Join us for all or part of our tour from Adelaide to Darwin, Broome, Perth and return to Sydney. The full tour features the Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin; Ponant’s superb Le Bellot mega-yacht 11 day cruise from Darwin to Broome; a flight from Broome to Perth; and the Indian Pacific from Perth to Sydney. (Part travel is possible, flying direct to Darwin to join us, or direct from Broome to your home city at the conclusion of the tour.)
Date: Tuesday 1 June – Friday 18 June 2021 - Please call if interested
GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL JOURNEY 2021 &
KANGAROO ISLAND, SA I
RAIL FROM BRISBANE TO SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE
EXPLORE KANGAROO ISLAND
‘With its rugged coastline, sun-kissed beaches, forested peaks, and exhilarating capital cities, the stunning journey between Brisbane and Adelaide feels like nowhere else in Australia.’ Journey Beyond Rail. Join us for a nine day / eight night tour that includes the Great Southern train journey (4 days / 3 nights) from Brisbane through Sydney, Melbourne and to Adelaide, and then four nights on Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia, and as it is not on the tourist trail, has stayed remarkably untouched by mass tourism. Indeed, a third of the island has been set aside as a Natural or Conservation Park, and the rest of the island is composed of farms, wineries and sanctuaries, and a couple of tiny towns. The island is better known abroad than by Australians – it is a unique destination worthy of discovery.
Date: Sunday 12 to Monday 20 December 2021 - New Tour
KANGAROO ISLAND, SA &
OPTIONAL INDIAN-PACIFIC ADELAIDE TO SYDNEY I
A SANCTUARY FOR WILDLIFE AND NATURAL, RUGGED BEAUTY
Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia, and as it is not on the tourist trail, has stayed remarkably untouched by mass tourism. Indeed, a third of the island has been set aside as a Natural or Conservation Park, and the rest of the island is composed of farms, wineries and sanctuaries, and a couple of tiny towns. The island is better known abroad than by Australians – it is a unique destination worthy of discovery.
Date: Wednesday 15 to Tuesday 21 December 2021 - New Tour
GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL JOURNEY 2021 &
KANGAROO ISLAND, SA II
RAIL FROM BRISBANE TO SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE
EXPLORE KANGAROO ISLAND
‘With its rugged coastline, sun-kissed beaches, forested peaks, and exhilarating capital cities, the stunning journey between Brisbane and Adelaide feels like nowhere else in Australia.’ Journey Beyond Rail. Join us for a nine day / eight night tour that includes the Great Southern train journey (4 days / 3 nights) from Brisbane through Sydney, Melbourne and to Adelaide, and then four nights on Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia, and as it is not on the tourist trail, has stayed remarkably untouched by mass tourism. Indeed, a third of the island has been set aside as a Natural or Conservation Park, and the rest of the island is composed of farms, wineries and sanctuaries, and a couple of tiny towns. The island is better known abroad than by Australians – it is a unique destination worthy of discovery.
Date: Sunday 2 to Monday 10 January 2022 - New Tour
KANGAROO ISLAND, SA &
OPTIONAL INDIAN-PACIFIC ADELAIDE TO SYDNEY II
A SANCTUARY FOR WILDLIFE AND NATURAL, RUGGED BEAUTY
Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia, and as it is not on the tourist trail, has stayed remarkably untouched by mass tourism. Indeed, a third of the island has been set aside as a Natural or Conservation Park, and the rest of the island is composed of farms, wineries and sanctuaries, and a couple of tiny towns. The island is better known abroad than by Australians – it is a unique destination worthy of discovery.
Date: Wednesday 5 to Tuesday 11 January 2022 - New Tour
SHORT TRIPS IN AUSTRALIA
A 7 DAY, 6 NIGHT RAIL & COACH JOURNEY
DRAMATIC SCENERY OF AUSTRALIAN ALPS, HISTORY AND WINES
Join us on our seven day, six night trip to the Snowy Mountains region and high country of NSW. Highlights include: Bungendore Village; the Australian War Memorial; Cooma; Thredbo; Corryong; and Tumbarumba. Inspect the Snowy Scheme, stay in Thredbo, visit the Tumbarumba Winery, traverse the Alpine Way and more.
Date: Saturday 8 – Friday 14 May 2021 - Please call if interested
A 7 DAY, 6 NIGHT RAIL & COACH JOURNEY
DRAMATIC SCENERY OF AUSTRALIAN ALPS, HISTORY AND WINES
Join us on our seven day, six night trip to the Snowy Mountains region and high country of NSW. Highlights include: Bungendore Village; the Australian War Memorial; Cooma; Thredbo; Corryong; and Tumbarumba. Inspect the Snowy Scheme, stay in Thredbo, visit the Tumbarumba Winery, traverse the Alpine Way and more.
Date: Saturday 15 – Friday 21 May 2021 - 4 places remain - BOOK NOW
WORLDWIDE TOURS
CANADA BY RAIL & SHIP 2021
EAST CANADA EAST COAST & NEWFOUNDLAND
Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island, Halifax & Lunenburg and more.
Join us for a 25 day tour of Eastern Canada – from the sophisticated cities of Toronto, Montreal and Quebec, through to the picturesque and stunning landscapes of Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Novia Scotia. The tour features dramatic scenery and nature, the history, culture and modernity of modern cities, and the delicious regional produce and cuisine of eastern Canada. The pre-tour option – across Canada aboard Via Rail’s flagship train The Canadian from Vancouver to Toronto on a four night journey is also available.
Date: Fri 30 July to Wed 25 Aug 2021 - New date - 2 places remain
EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS 2021
BANGKOK – KUALA LUMPUR - SINGAPORE
INDULGE YOURSELF WITH A LUXURY RAIL JOURNEY & HOTELS
Enjoy two nights in exciting Bangkok in a luxurious five-star hotel before you experience the Eastern and Oriental Express luxury rail journey from Bangkok to Singapore. Travel from Bangkok across the beautiful scenery that Thailand offers, past the legendary River Kwai and onwards to Malaysia. Enjoy the sights of Kuala Kangsar and towards Kuala Lumpur, before crossing the causeway over the Straits of Johor to the elegant city of Singapore. Overnight in a five-star hotel in Singapore and then to Australia.
Date: Tuesday 21 to Tuesday 28 September 2021 - New date - BOOK NOW
AUTUMN COLOUR 2021 - JAPAN BY RAIL
EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF JAPANESE NATURE, CULTURE, ART & REGIONAL FOOD
Join us for a twenty-four day tour of Japan to experience autumn colours on the Japanese islands of Hokkaido, Honshu and Shikoku. As well as showcasing autumnal foliage in nature - the tour has a special focus on the culture, art and regional foods of Japan. Enjoy lovely hot spring resorts; travel first class on the high speed 'Shinkansen' trains – making your journey relaxed, exhilarating and very comfortable. Enjoy special scenic rail journeys through the colourful forest on little known private railways, and options for walking in nature, cycling and canoeing. A range of accommodations from modern city hotels, convenient simpler business hotels and stylish resort hotel with hot baths. Even if you’ve been to Japan before, you’ll visit different locations and have a deeper cultural experience. The tour is led by Japanese speaking expert Takako Ishige, who along with Owen Johnstone-Donnet, have designed and organised the tour. The tour is limited to 15 guests.
Date: Tuesday 19 October – Friday 12 November 2021 - New date - BOOK NOW
CHERRY BLOSSOMS - JAPAN BY RAIL 2022
EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF JAPANESE NATURE & CULTURE
AUTHENTIC JAPAN, ICONIC & OFF THE BEATEN TRACK VISITS AND MORE
Join us for one of our most popular tours to Japan – a twenty-two day tour to view cherry blossoms on the Japanese islands of Kyushu, Honshu and Hokkaido. Enjoy staying in excellent hot spring (Onsen) resorts in beautiful ryokans as well as city hotels. Travel first class on the high speed 'Shinkansen' trains, enjoy special scenic rail journeys – such as the steam hauled SL Hitoyoshi along the Kuma River and themed scenic trains - and experience an overnight coastal ferry journey from Honshu to Hokkaido. The tour is led by Japanese speaking expert Takako Ishige and Owen Johnstone-Donnet, who have designed and organised the tour.
Date: Wed 23 Mar – Thu 14 Apr 2022 - NEW TOUR - BOOK NOW