Designed by global design studio Woods Bagot, the sumptuous new interiors of the recently revitalised Journey Beyond luxury train carriages have prompted coveted international nominations for their inspired design – including by Deezeen, Restaurant and Bar Design and Frame Awards.

Willie Weston’s Durrmu (KK) design by Kathleen Korda has been incorporated into a rich material palette, developed by the design team to resonate with the unique landscapes the trains traverse. Hues of ghost gum and paperbark sit alongside the deep reds and familiar terracotta tones of Central Australia’s terrain.

This new fit-out of the carrier’s Outback Explorer Lounges, Gold Cabins and Queen Adelaide Restaurants incorporates meticulously crafted and repurposed fittings, plush upholstery, bespoke carpeting and a discerning blend of historic art deco features and refined, contemporary touches. Woods Bagot Principal, Rosina Di Maria, describes the design response as “deeply contextual to the history and topography of Australia, referencing the lands across which the train travels and the people who live on it.”