There are few travel experiences more distinctly Australian than The Ghan.
A journey across the heart of the country, from the deep red centre to the tropical north, The Ghan is more than a train. It is a symbol of Australian exploration, hospitality and design. It is heritage in motion, reimagined for a new generation of luxury travellers. That is why Faucet Strommen is proud to have been specified in the new ensuite fit-outs for Journey Beyond’s premium Aurora and Australis Suites, with our Cascade Collection selected as part of this landmark evolution in Australian rail travel. Working alongside showroom partner Routleys, the collaboration brings together Australian craftsmanship, elevated design and one of the country’s most iconic luxury experiences.
A new benchmark in luxury rail travel
Journey Beyond’s new Aurora and Australis Suites are among the most opulent train accommodations in the world, redefining what luxury on rails can look and feel like. Now available across some of Australia’s most celebrated rail journeys, including The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin, the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth and the Great Southern from Adelaide to Brisbane, the suites represent a significant step forward in premium Australian travel.
Generously proportioned, beautifully detailed and designed as private sanctuaries on the move, each suite offers an exceptional level of space and comfort. The experience includes a separate bedroom with a queen-size bed, an elegant lounge and writing area, a private ensuite with double vanities and premium amenities, and interiors by Woods Bagot that blend Art Deco heritage with rich Australian textures. This is not simply a cabin. It is a moving luxury residence, designed for travellers who value privacy, comfort, service and considered design.
The experience beyond the suite
The Aurora and Australis Suites have been designed to elevate every part of the journey. Guests can enjoy personal butler service, in-suite dining, a curated private bar and Champagne by Bollinger throughout the journey. The onboard dining experience is equally considered, with gourmet cuisine celebrating premium produce, from Wagyu and lobster to local ingredients sourced along the route.
Beyond the train itself, the experience extends into the Australian landscape through exclusive off-train moments. These include scenic flights over the Outback and Nitmiluk National Park, private experiences at Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park, and curated wine and dining experiences in the Adelaide Hills. It is this complete sense of immersion that makes the Aurora and Australis Suites so compelling. Every touchpoint has been considered, from the landscapes outside the window to the materials, service and details within the cabin.
Australian luxury, quietly expressed
There is a distinct confidence to Australian luxury when it is done well. It does not need to be loud. It is grounded in materiality, quality, place and restraint. It celebrates natural textures, enduring craftsmanship and design that feels both elevated and deeply connected to the landscape.
That philosophy sits at the heart of Faucet Strommen.
For more than 25 years, Faucet Strommen has been designing and manufacturing tapware in regional Victoria, combining advanced engineering with hand-finished detail. Every piece is made to be used, felt and lived with. It is made to perform beautifully over time, in spaces where quality is not a feature, but an expectation.
In the Aurora and Australis Suite ensuites, the Cascade Collection becomes part of a broader design story, one where Australian-made craftsmanship meets one of the country’s most premium travel experiences.
The Cascade Collection, specified for the journey
The Cascade Collection was selected for the new ensuite fit-outs across Journey Beyond’s Aurora and Australis Suites.
Elegant, tactile and enduring, Cascade is designed for spaces where every detail matters. Its form is refined without being overstated, offering a sense of quiet confidence that aligns naturally with the cabin interiors.
In a setting where guests are surrounded by premium materials, personalised service and world-class design, the ensuite becomes more than a functional space. It becomes part of the ritual of the journey, a private moment of calm between landscapes, dining experiences and off-train adventures.
That is where the right tapware matters.
It is the detail guests touch every day. The finish they see against stone, timber and light. The object that needs to feel as resolved as the space around it.
Two Australian stories, one shared standard
There is a natural synergy between Journey Beyond and Faucet Strommen.
Both are Australian in origin. Both are built on a respect for craft, place and longevity. Both understand that true luxury is not only about what something looks like, but how it is made, how it performs and how it makes people feel.
Journey Beyond offers some of the most iconic ways to experience Australia, connecting travelers with the scale, beauty and character of the country. Faucet Strommen creates products that bring Australian manufacturing into some of the country’s most considered homes, hotels and architectural spaces.
Together, the collaboration reflects a growing confidence in Australian luxury: sophisticated, locally grounded and globally relevant.
A proud moment for Faucet Strommen
To be specified in the Aurora and Australis Suites is a proud moment for Faucet Strommen. It places our Cascade Collection within one of Australia’s most premium travel products, alongside a design and hospitality experience that celebrates the best of the country: its landscapes, materials, produce, service and craftsmanship.
For us, this collaboration is more than a product placement. It is a reminder of what Australian design can be when it is made with care, ambition and an uncompromising eye for detail.
From regional Victoria to the heart of the outback, Faucet Strommen is proud to be part of the journey.
Shop Cascade collection here > https://faucetstrommen.com.au/collections-cascade/
