Backtracker Rail Pass

The Backtracker Rail Pass allows full access to Countrylink's rail and coach network. This includes popular destinations such as Melbourne, Brisbane, and Surfer's Paradise. Purchase the Backtracker Rail Pass and get four City Rail vouchers, a Day Tripper ticket (includes Day trains, buses, and ferries), a return Bondi Beach ticket, and 2 one-way train tickets between Sydney and Katoomba in the Blue Mountains- a must see for all nature lovers.

The Backtracker Rail Pass includes the following trains:

Xplorer  XPT

We often carry more tickets than we can list online-- call us with any questions.

Pass Details:

• All Pass rates are shown in price per person.
• All Pass rates are valid for the purchase date shown.
• Payment for all passes can be made and a voucher will be issued for passes not held – this should be exchanged at a major rail station in the relevant state within Australia.
• Upgrading is permitted (additional surcharges apply).
• A travel day is a period of 24 hours or less, from the scheduled departure time of a service. An overnight trip 2100/0900 is recorded as one day.
• Great Southern Railway has a NO SHOW fee if you book a sector and do not travel on the day without previously advising Great Southern Railway.
• All rates listed are subject to change without notice.
• Pre-booking as early as possible is recommended to ensure that maximum value is obtained from the Pass – many trains are extremely popular all year round or seasonally. Great Southern Railway requires pre-booking for all trains at least 24 hours prior to travel.
• Full travel conditions are detailed on each pass.

• All Passes are for travel in Economy Seats / Red Kangaroo Daynighter Seats and are valid for 6 month.
• National passes are only available to international visitors and should be purchased before arrival into Australia.
• There is no refund on partially used, lost or stolen Passes. We strongly recommend that your travel insurance protects you against loss or theft of your rail pass.
• If the Pass is returned for cancellation or alteration before the first date of travel listed on the Pass, then we have a standard 15% cancellation/alteration fee in addition to an administrative charge per ticket, in all cases. Cancellations and alterations can only be made when we receive the pass/ticket prior to the first date of travel.Duplicate or replacement passes/tickets cannot be issued under any conditions.