Australia By Rail in the Trailblazer Rail Guides series including the Ghan line – Alice Springs to Darwin – km-by-km route guides, city guides & 65 strip maps covering rail routes in Australia. Trailblazer Rail Guides series are highly practical, informative & portable guides designed specifically for those wanting to discover a country by train. Each title in the series explores its destination with reference to seeing & experiencing countries such as Japan, Australia & Canada using their extensive rail networks. Designed with practicality in mind, each guide describes the entire railway system in clearly defined stages & regions, allowing visitors to plan their journey or journeys accordingly. Strong on both practical content & cultural & historical background, Trailblazer Rail Guides provide extensive kilometre by kilometre route guide description, exploring the country’s history, culture, food & local customs in addition to giving practical advice on accessing site of interest when travelling by train. Dedicated town & city guides are included throughout the guide, with advice for travellers on all budgets of recommended places to stay, places to eat & drink & what to see & do. Uniquely, there are also extensive railway timetables for all routes that are described in the guide, allowing travellers flexibility when embarking upon their railway trip.