Great Australian Railway Journeys
Great Australian Railway Journeys
TV ShowEnded

Great Australian Railway Journeys

7.2 / 10
2019
1 season
6 episodes
Documentary

Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw’s Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.

Sign in to add to your list

What critics are saying

Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.

Highly recommended Recommend Give it a go Neutral Avoid

Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.

Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.

Cast

Seasons

  • Port Augusta to Darwin: The Ghan

    1.Port Augusta to Darwin: The Ghan

    26-10-201958m

    Michael Portillo ventures down under to ride aboard the legendary Ghan Railway. At Bond Springs Cattle Station, Michael discovers the story of cattle king Sidney Kidman.

  • Sydney to Broken Hill

    2.Sydney to Broken Hill

    02-11-201959m

    Michael Portillo explores New South Wales, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw’s Guide. He strikes west into the Blue Mountains and travels 570 miles to reach the mining city of Broken Hi...

  • Adelaide to Perth: The Indian Pacific

    3.Adelaide to Perth: The Indian Pacific

    09-11-201959m

    Michael Portillo rides the Indian Pacific Railway, which stretches from Adelaide, South Australia, 1,700 miles deep into the desert, to the gold rush town of Kalgoorlie, before fin...

  • Canberra to Melbourne

    4.Canberra to Melbourne

    16-11-201958m

    Michael Portillo crosses the south east of Australia from Canberra to the multi-ethnic heart of Melbourne. Michael discovers the story behind the Ashes at the hallowed Melbourne Cr...

  • Kuranda to Townsville

    5.Kuranda to Townsville

    23-11-201958m

    Inching his way across the Stony Creek Bridge on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Michael marvels at the engineering expertise of the 1890s, when the line was built.

  • Newcastle to Brisbane

    6.Newcastle to Brisbane

    30-11-201958m

    Michael Portillo travels from the coal mines of Newcastle, New South Wales, to Brisbane. He crosses the mighty Hawkesbury River, tends to an injured koala and rides a solar-powered...

Watching Lists

Sign in to create and edit public lists.

Loading lists…

Purchase & Discovery

Find this title on Amazon

Digital

Prime Video & digital

Amazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.

As an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure