Welcome onboard our ex-Southern Aurora train
Hi, we’re Simon and Danielle and are are proud to share with you our passion for regional Australian rail travel.
A few years ago we decided to buy a train – the ex-Southern Aurora – and have restored the carriages to their original condition!
You’re are about to travel 1960’s style and we hope you’ll love the experience!
On our train you’ll find us our team and:
- Air-conditioned roomette (solo) & twinette compartments
- A dining carriage
- A lounge carriage
- New memories and experiences for life!
Follow Ray and Kerry as they join the train, see their compartment for the first time
"There is always something new that you haven't seen".
Why our guests come back.
Di came on her own to our Golden West Tour and loved every minute of it.
Dining carriage
Enjoy regional cuisine in the dining carriages as the scenery rolls by. The 48 seat dining carriages on-board the Aurora Australis are set in tables of four. We will do our best to ensure you are seated at your preferred time and with your preferred travel companions. All meals are freshly prepared by our chefs on-board. Where possible we use locally sourced and fresh produce.
We are able to cater to all of your dietary needs.
The lounge
Enjoy a pre or post dinner drink in the Lounge Cars! The Lounge is a perfect place to catch up with fellow travellers and meet with friends – new and old. Behind the bar, our Bar Attendants will be on hand to serve you: water, soft drinks and juices are included.
The Aurora Australis is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks which are at an additional cost. We regret that our liquor licence does not allow BYO.
Twinette compartments
- High quality linen, towels (including facewashers);
- All carriages are Air-conditioned;
- 240V power outlet (CPAP suitable) in every compartment;
- USB adapter power outlets in some compartments;
- Drinking water in every compartment;
- Shelving and hanging closet;
- There is limited room in our compartments so please bring aircraft ‘carry on’ luggage and a garment bag.
Roomette (solo) compartments
Your own private compartment – a great place to sit and watch the scenery roll by during the day.
Your air-conditioned compartment also provides chilled drinking water, hanging closets, shelving and room for ‘carry on’ sized luggage and a garment bag. Your luggage can be placed on the luggage rack above your footrest. Slim or soft luggage can be stowed under your seat.
By day, compartments feature lounge chairs for your comfort.
By evening, a single bed hinges down over your day lounge, and our Guest Attendants will ensure that your bed is made and ready for you (all bedding is included).
You have your own vanity in the room, so that you can freshen up before a visit to the Lounge Car or a meal in the Dining Car.
Two shared, managed ensuite/showers are available at one end of the carriage, with a further shared toilet at the other end of the carriage. The guest attendant will coordinate your preferred time with you and the other guests to use the shower.
There is no single supplement for roomette cabins – the fare is the same as paid by twin share guests.
- High quality linen, towels (including facewashers);
- All carriages are Air-conditioned;
- 240V power outlet (CPAP suitable) in every compartment;
- USB adapter power outlets in some compartments;
- Drinking water in every compartment;
- Shelving and hanging closet;
- There is limited room in our compartments so please bring aircraft ‘carry on’ luggage and a garment bag.
Note: if you wish to have an en-suite solo compartment, please simply book the twinette as a solo option.
