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AUSTRALIA'S GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS APRIL 2020 – MARCH 2021 14 34

THE GHAN JOURNEYS JOURNEYS

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THE GHAN EXPEDITION JOURNEYS JOURNEYS

JOURNEY BEYOND RAIL EXPEDITIONS 02 GREAT SOUTHERN 34

ALL-INCLUSIVE 04 GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL JOURNEYS 36

PLATINUM SERVICE 06 GREAT SOUTHERN SIGNATURE PACKAGES 40 GOLD SERVICE 10 Coastal Adventure 40 THE GHAN 14 Southern Discovery 42 THE GHAN RAIL JOURNEYS 16 GREAT SOUTHERN STAYS 44 THE GHAN SIGNATURE PACKAGES 20 INDIAN PACIFIC 46 The Territory Complete 20 INDIAN PACIFIC RAIL JOURNEYS 48 Kakadu Splendour 22 INDIAN PACIFIC SIGNATURE PACKAGES 52 THE GHAN STAYS 24 Margaret River Indulgence 52 THE GHAN EXPEDITION RAIL JOURNEY 26 Rottnest Wonder 54 THE GHAN EXPEDITION SIGNATURE INDIAN PACIFIC STAYS 56 PACKAGES 28 Taste of the Top End 28 RAIL AND SAIL SIGNATURE PACKAGE 58 Taste of 30 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 62

THE GHAN EXPEDITION DARWIN STAYS 32 BOOKING YOUR RAIL JOURNEY 64

EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS BROCHURE IS ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION JULY 2019.

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KATHERINE

AT , OUR PURPOSE IS TO SHARE SPECIAL PLACES AND SHAPE LASTING MEMORIES. WE DO THIS IN A NUMBER OF UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE WAYS, AND OUR OFFERINGS SPAN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY. WITH THREE ICONIC RAIL EXPEDITIONS AMONG OUR MARQUEE OFFERINGS, WE STRIVE TO TAKE YOU BEYOND, IGNITE YOUR IMAGINATION AND TRANSFORM THE AMAZING INTO THE BREATHTAKING.

AIRLIE BEACH CRUISE WHITSUNDAYS

NINGALOO REEF SAL SALIS RESORT For 90 years The Ghan has taken guests from all over the world up and down Australia’s colourful core. This incredible journey between Adelaide and Darwin is an Australian icon, and rightly so. Take the time to reawaken ULURU your senses and discover the wonders of an ancient landscape.

MARLA BRISBANE

MANGURI Two oceans, one of the world’s most incredible rail journeys. For 50 years, COOK the Indian Pacific has wound through mountains, traversed and crossed plains on its way from Perth to and back. Every RAWLINNA guest who steps aboard is taken on the adventure of a lifetime. GOLDEN

COFFS HARBOUR

ROTTNEST ISLAND HUNTER VALLEY ROTTNEST EXPRESS PORT STEPHENS NEWCASTLE BLUE MOUNTAINS PERTH SYDNEY ADELAIDE SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISES Explore Australia’s unique south-eastern corner in laid-back luxury on Australia's newest rail journeys. Watch as landscapes glide by, lap up the wild and spectacular scenery and enjoy premium culinary experiences.

THE GRAMPIANS THE GHAN THE GHAN OFF TRAIN EXCURSIONS OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE THE TWELVE APOSTLES EUREKA SKYDECK & EUREKA 89 MULTIPLE OPTIONS AVAILABLE THE GHAN INDIAN PACIFIC INDIAN PACIFIC OFF TRAIN EXCURSIONS OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE MULTIPLE OPTIONS AVAILABLE INDIAN PACIFIC GREAT SOUTHERN GREAT SOUTHERN OFF TRAIN EXCURSIONS OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE MULTIPLE OPTIONS AVAILABLE GREAT SOUTHERN THE GHAN EXPEDITION JOURNEY BEYOND GROUP OPTIONAL UPGRADE EXPERIENCES Rail Expeditionsto take you further. So, don’t just embarkonajourney, Journey Beyond allow Southern youbecomeapartof thistrulyuniqueAustralian legacy. expeditions. Bystepping aboard TheGhan,IndianPacific orGreat taking theirtimeandembracing thewondersof theseincredible rail For 90years,guests from around theworldhavehadprivilegeof DETAILS THAT FAR EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS. YOU WILL UNCOVER FLAVOURS, COLOURS AND ANCIENT LANDSCAPES, REAWAKENING YOUR SENSES, ESCAPE QUICKLY. AND AS YOU GENTLY ROLL THROUGH OF WORLD OPENS UP, ONE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO OF DAY-TO-DAY LIFE FADES AWAY AND A NEW KIND THE MOMENT YOU STEP ABOARD, THE FRANTIC PACE A JOURNEY BY RAIL IS NO EVERYDAY JOURNEY. FROM RAIL EXPEDITIONS JOURNEY BEYOND

ALICE SPRINGS, NT OFF TRAIN EXCURSION - CANBERRA, ACT CANBERRA, - EXCURSION TRAIN OFF

EVERY MOMENT IS CONSIDERED. EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED.

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE PUTTING DOWN YOUR SUITCASE AND ALLOWING YOUR JOURNEY TO SIMPLY UNFOLD. EVERY DETAIL AT EVERY MINUTE OF YOUR RAIL EXPEDITION HAS BEEN CONSIDERED AND INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE. THE MOMENT YOU EMBARK, YOU CAN ALLOW YOURSELF TO RELAX AND FULLY EMBRACE EACH NEW EXPERIENCE AND ADVENTURE.

On each journey, you can enjoy regionally-inspired meals curated by onboard chefs matched to premium wines and beverages. And, with a range of carefully curated off train experiences also included, immersing

yourself in a world of wonder couldn’t be easier. CLUB PLATINUM

04 05 PLATINUM SERVICE Nothing enhances the romance of rail travel quite like Platinum Service. Tailored for the discerning traveller, our Platinum Service adds a new level of sophistication to your journey. Stylishly appointed and spacious suites are complemented by discreet, personalised service, world-class food and wine, and access to the exclusive Platinum Club for meals, relaxation and socialising. And it all begins before you’ve even stepped aboard. Our Platinum Service guests can also take advantage of private transfers before and after the journey. And, as you’d expect, once your adventure begins the food and wine included is of the highest standard. Enjoy hearty breakfasts, two-course lunches and four-course dinners, all regionally-inspired and matched with premium wines. OFF TRAIN EXCURSION - BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSW MOUNTAINS, BLUE - EXCURSION TRAIN OFF PLATINUM CLUB PLATINUM CLUB PLATINUM PLATINUM CLUB PLATINUM

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ENJOY THE EXTRA ROOM AND SPECIAL TOUCHES OF PLATINUM SERVICE CABINS.

Platinum guests enjoy premium extras like a full-size en suite, expansive window views from both sides of the train, and exclusive use of the Platinum Club carriage. Add to that the luxurious linen, the French champagne, Haigh's chocolates, a nightcap at turndown and more, and you’re in for a premium experience.

By day, your cabin is configured as a private lounge with deluxe seating, a table and two ottomans. By night, you’ll enjoy a deep sleep as the lounges convert into a comfortable bedroom with either, double or twin beds.

It’s the perfect place to relax and take in the amazing views sweeping past your panoramic windows. Or for a more social experience, head to the beautifully appointed Platinum Club, exclusive to Platinum guests. With a deluxe bar, lounge and fully flexible dining area, the Platinum Club sets the scene for relaxed daytime conversation or elegant dinner with friends. PLATINUM SERVICE DOUBLE CABIN BY DAY BY CABIN DOUBLE SERVICE PLATINUM AMENITIES SERVICE PLATINUM

PLATINUM SERVICE INCLUDES

All-inclusive dining, beverages, Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences

Spacious Double or Twin cabin almost twice the size of a Gold Service Twin cabin

By day, cabins are set up lounge-style with a moveable table and two ottomans

By night, lounges are converted to double or twin beds

En suite equipped with separate shower, vanity with cupboard space, toilet and exclusive bathroom essentials from Appelles Apothecary

Power outlets and in-cabin safe

In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary

Panoramic windows offering views from both sides of the train

Access to the exclusive Platinum Club for dining and socialising

Freshly prepared continental breakfasts served upon request in-cabin

Refreshments served in-cabin

Transfers at the start and end of your journey available for guests within 60 km of the terminal

90 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 30 kg each) PLATINUM SERVICE TWIN CABIN BY NIGHT BY CABIN TWIN SERVICE PLATINUM MORNING BY CABIN DOUBLE SERVICE PLATINUM

08 09 GOLD SERVICE Immerse yourself in a world of romance that epitomises rail travel with our Gold Service offering. Our most popular service option has everything you’ll need to feel at home for the duration of your journey. Choose between Gold Service Twin and Single Cabins, both of which provide the perfect place to relax and recharge after a day of off train experiences. Spend hours deep in conversation with new friends in the shared Outback Explorer Lounge area or lose yourself in a lifetime of thoughts, then make your way to the Queen Adelaide Restaurant for a drink or a meal. Gold Service fares include hearty breakfasts, two-course lunches and three-course dinners. You may also choose to complement your meal with our selection of premium wines and beverages, which are also included in your fare. QUEEN ADELAIDE RESTAURANT ADELAIDE QUEEN OUTBACK EXPLORER LOUNGE EXPLORER OUTBACK ATTENDANT HOSPITALITY SERVICE GOLD QUEEN ADELAIDE RESTAURANT ADELAIDE QUEEN

10 11 GOLD SERVICE TWIN CABIN From the moment you step into your cabin, you’ll be immersed into a world of romance that epitomises rail travel. This is your private oasis, and a comfortable overnight room to recline and let the rhythm of the tracks sway you to sleep ahead of your next day of adventure. Your stylish cabin cleverly accommodates your belongings with a series of compartments and shelving options incorporated into the compact design. During the day, relax on the three-seater lounge that converts to your upper and lower sleeping berths at night. Enjoy the high quality linen, pillows, doonas and complimentary Australian-made toiletries. Gold Service Twin cabins have a compact en suite with toilet, wash basin and shower giving you all the comfort, privacy and amenities you require.

GOLD SERVICE TWIN INCLUDES

All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences

Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising

All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages

A comfortable sleeper cabin featuring upper and lower sleeping berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day

Private compact en suite featuring a shower and toilet

In-cabin safe

Six in-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary

Complimentary bathroom essentials from Appelles Apothecary

60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (2 x 30 kg each) GOLD SERVICE TWIN CABIN BY DAY BY CABIN TWIN SERVICE GOLD NIGHT BY CABIN SINGLE SERVICE GOLD

GOLD SERVICE SINGLE CABIN When it comes to solo adventure, there is no better way to see the world than by rail, and the purpose-built carriages on Australia’s iconic rail journeys mean you can do it in superb style. Our Gold Service Single is a comfortable sleeper cabin option for one that offers all the premium inclusions of the Gold Service Twin. A comfortable couch seat with full leg extension by day converts to a cosy bed by night to ensure a restful sleep. Spacious shared bathroom facilities and your own complimentary, quality Australian-made toiletries are included. The soulful, reflective and contemplative nature of moving across the continent by train is ideally suited to travelling solo but you can be as quiet or as social as you wish. Your Guest Experience Manager arranges dining seating options to ensure you are always meeting fellow travellers over delicious meals, and the Outback Explorer Lounge is a focal point for all daily social interactions.

GOLD SERVICE SINGLE INCLUDES

All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences

Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising

All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages

A compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day, private vanity, with shared shower/ toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage

In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary

Complimentary Australian bathroom amenities

60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest GOLD SERVICE TWIN CABIN BY NIGHT BY CABIN TWIN SERVICE GOLD DAY BY CABIN SINGLE SERVICE GOLD

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REGARDED AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREAT RAIL ADVENTURES, THE GHAN HAS BEEN VOYAGING BETWEEN THE SOFT HUES OF PASTORAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA TO THE RICH RED OF THE OUTBACK FOR 90 YEARS, OCCUPYING A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE HISTORY AND IMAGINATION OF THIS AWE-INSPIRING COUNTRY.

Much has changed since 1929 when the original ‘Afghan Express’ steam train and its blend of passengers, livestock and supplies completed the inaugural journey to Alice Springs. Today, The Ghan welcomes you into its dramatic world of natural beauty and relaxed indulgence, the moment you step aboard.

And for those with a real taste for adventure, you can add an extra night with The Ghan Expedition travelling from Darwin to Adelaide with full days exploring Alice Springs and Coober Pedy. Those who board this incredible train have the opportunity to truly get to know the lands they’re winding through. THE GHAN RAIL JOURNEYS NITMILUK (KATHERINE GORGE), NT GORGE), (KATHERINE NITMILUK ALICE SPRINGS, NT SPRINGS, ALICE ALICE SPRINGS, NT SPRINGS, ALICE LOUNGE EXPLORER OUTBACK

THE GHAN ADELAIDE TO DARWIN SMTWTFS DARWIN TO ADELAIDE SMTWTFS DARWIN ADELAIDE TO DARWIN DAY 1 ADELAIDE DAY 1 DARWIN AND KATHERINE KATHERINE Departing Adelaide, what lies ahead is rugged, From Darwin, take in the Top End views before DARWIN TO ADELAIDE beautiful and spectacular — through the Red stopping in Katherine for an afternoon of touring. OUTBACK SPIRIT Centre to the tropical north of Australia. Before long some of the oldest formations DAY 2 ALICE SPRINGS AND MANGURI 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS DEPARTURES SMTWTFS in the world, the Flinders Ranges, come Next stop is Alice Springs, where more Off Train into view. As darkness envelops the rugged ALICE SPRINGS Excursions await. Explore Simpsons Gap, tour the outback, it’s time to indulge in a multi-course THE GHAN PROMISES ACCESS TO PARTS OF town attractions, or get up close to some of the regionally-inspired dinner and fine wines. Red Centre’s native wildlife. Dinner on the train is AUSTRALIA NO OTHER HOLIDAY CAN COME MARLA followed by an extraordinary evening experience in CLOSE TO – THE PERFECT BALANCE OF MANGURI DAY 2 ALICE SPRINGS COMFORT AND ADVENTURE CULMINATING the outback where you will see the Milky Way like IN AN EXPERIENCE THAT WILL MOVE Begin with a freshly brewed coffee or juice as you have never seen it before. Simply breathtaking. YOU IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD. you take in the stunning sunrise in outback South Australia. All aboard for brunch as you make your DAY 3 ADELAIDE Prepare for a holiday of unimaginable proportions as ADELAIDE way through the MacDonnell Ranges to Alice In the morning, you are greeted with breakfast and the legendary Ghan takes you deep into the heart of Springs where a choice of Off Train Excursions views of the dramatic and ancient Flinders Ranges, Australia. Enjoy the comfort and solitude of your private OFF TRAIN EXCURSION OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE awaits. Alice is an iconic Red Centre outpost – before passing through the mid north of South cabin, lose yourself in conversation with newfound home to doctors who fly, rivers that run dry and Australia for a late-morning arrival in Adelaide. travelling companions, or simply gaze out of the window Shoulder High a cast of colourful characters. Season Season taking inspiration from the ever-changing landscape. PRICE PER PERSON Gold Service Advance Purchase $2,149 $2,359 DAY 3 KATHERINE AND DARWIN EXTEND YOUR RAIL JOURNEY And when the train stops along the way, the adventures begin. Experience the dramatic scenery of central Gold Service Everyday $2,699 $2,949 Your final day dawns in the tropical north. In Explore The Ghan's signature Holiday Packages Australia on the back of a camel, and explore the ancient, Platinum Service Everyday $4,079 $4,299 Katherine, cruise the Nitmiluk Gorge, learn more and Adelaide Stay options including: The awe-inspiring wonders of the Northern Territory. about Indigenous rock paintings and culture, or Territory Complete P20, Kakadu Splendour Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. learn a few working dog tricks on your selected Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. P22 or Adelaide Stays P24. Let us tailor Off Train Excursion. As evening falls, arrive in * Northbound second service departs Wednesday June - August only. your holiday. Ask us about alternative City Darwin to complete your epic Australian journey. ** Operates November 2020, February 2021 and March 2021 only. Stays and Holiday Package options.

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THE GHAN DAY 2 ALICE SPRINGS ALICE SPRINGS TO DARWIN An Australian town with an atmosphere of its own, Alice Springs brings together the region’s rich DARWIN TO ALICE SPRINGS history, outstanding Indigenous art, and diverse local wildlife. A day of Red Centre discovery awaits TOP END DISCOVERY you after breakfast.

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT DEPARTURES SMTWTFS

ALICE SPRINGS TO DARWIN SMTWTFS

DARWIN DAY 1 ALICE SPRINGS KATHERINE An early evening departure from Alice Springs Terminal and it is time to enjoy modern Australian cuisine for dinner. And of course, there is time to socialise with your fellow travellers.

DAY 2 KATHERINE AND DARWIN

ALICE SPRINGS, NT SPRINGS, ALICE Stop in the famous Top End town of Katherine where ALICE SPRINGS you can visit the natural wonders of Nitmiluk Gorge or learn more about outback life. Once back on board, share lunch and laughter with new and old friends as DAY 2 ADELAIDE THE GHAN the train makes its way through lush, green tropics to Take in the views of the Flinders Ranges as you enjoy arrive at the terminal in Darwin in the early evening. ADELAIDE TO ALICE SPRINGS breakfast, arriving in Adelaide by early afternoon. ALICE SPRINGS TO ADELAIDE DARWIN TO ALICE SPRINGS SMTWTFS RED CENTRE EXPLORER DAY 1 DARWIN AND KATHERINE OFF TRAIN EXCURSION 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT DEPARTURES SMTWTFS The Top End is a land of ancient wonders, legend and landscape, providing an eternal draw for travellers. Your first day will Shoulder High PRICE PER PERSON Season Season see you depart Australia’s most northerly city of Darwin, ADELAIDE TO ALICE SPRINGS SMTWTFS and after lunch on the train as it makes its way through lush Gold Service Advance Purchase $1,229 $1,359 green tropics, you’ll arrive in Katherine, where you have the Gold Service Everyday $1,549 $1,699 DAY 1 ADELAIDE ALICE SPRINGS opportunity to connect with its rich Indigenous and early settler history. Or take a cruise along the mesmerising Nitmiluk Platinum Service Everyday $2,849 $2,999 From Adelaide, travel through the pastoral fields of South Gorge, located on the lands of the Jawoyn people. With Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. Australia’s mid north. Indulge in a pre-dinner drink or two MARLA ancient rock art sites punctuating the park, and Dreamtime Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. and some lively discussion with fellow diners as you anticipate MANGURI stories bringing the landforms to life, you will explore the * Operates November 2020, February 2021 and March 2021 only. tomorrow’s breathtakingly beautiful outback experience. silence, stillness and significance of this place of rare beauty. ** Northbound service operates June - August 2019. DAY 2 MARLA AND ALICE SPRINGS

Alight the train to watch the sun come up over the . ADELAIDE You have never truly experienced a sunrise until you have seen one in the heart of the Australian outback. As you look to the horizon and its dramatic, beautiful colours, you realise

the earth beneath you — vivid red — is equally awe-inspiring. NT KATHERINE,

Brunch is served on the train and soon you are crossing the OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE state border and into the Northern Territory. Then glide through the MacDonnell Ranges and arrive at Alice Springs Shoulder High PRICE PER PERSON Season Season (or , as it is known by the locals) in the afternoon. Gold Service Advance Purchase $1,229 $1,359 ALICE SPRINGS TO ADELAIDE SMTWTFS Gold Service Everyday $1,549 $1,699

DAY 1 ALICE SPRINGS AND MANGURI Platinum Service Everyday $2,849 $2,999

The journey begins as you board the train at Alice Springs Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. around midday. As you pass through the stark beauty of Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. the outback, enjoy the comforts of the train and catch up * Northbound second service operates June - August only. with other guests. Stopping in the desert just after dinner, ** Southbound service operates November 2020, February 2021 and March 2021 only. take in the sky as you have never seen it before – a black velvet blanket studded with a billion sparkling diamonds. The stars in the outback have to be seen to be believed.

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DAY 1 BOARD THE GHAN IN ADELAIDE DAY 9 BOARD THE GHAN IN ALICE SPRINGS

Board The Ghan in Adelaide, and make the most It’s time to get back on board The Ghan and get of the creature comforts on board as you head reacquainted with your cabin. As the train heads towards the Flinders Ranges and beyond. north, enjoy watching the beautiful scenery OVERNIGHT: The Ghan (L,D) pass by your window as you relax with fellow travellers in the Outback Explorer Lounge. DAY 2 THE GHAN, ALICE SPRINGS OVERNIGHT: The Ghan (B,D) Wake to an unforgettable outback sunrise at Marla, DAY 10 THE GHAN, KATHERINE AND DARWIN and enjoy the jaw-dropping natural landscapes that pass by as you travel to Alice Springs. The landscapes continue to transform as you head OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Crowne Plaza towards Katherine, where you’ll embark on an Off Alice Springs Lasseters (B,L) Train Excursion exploring natural wonders that you’ll never forget. A few hours later, you’ll arrive DAY 3 LEISURE DAY in Darwin for a transfer to your accommodation.

Today is your chance to explore Alice Springs, the OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Rydges Darwin Central (B,L) beating heart of Australia's Red Centre. (B) DAY 11 LEISURE DAY

WE RECOMMEND Explore Darwin at your leisure. U, NT R Alice Springs Outback Balloon Flight Tonight, enjoy a two-and-a-half hour dinner cruise on

ULU from $275 per person. the Charles Darwin’s catamaran in air-conditioned comfort. View the famous Darwin sunset whilst To really appreciate the scope and beauty of enjoying a delicious Territory style buffet with the area surrounding the town, why not take oo Appreciate the soaring sandstone Australian seafood and local produce. (B,D) THE TERRITORY COMPLETE a balloon flight and see it all from above? walls of Kings Canyon DAY 12 DARWIN TO KAKADU NATIONAL PARK THE GHAN oo View informative displays at the DAY 4 ALICE SPRINGS TO ULURU Travel along the Arnhem Highway to the heart ADELAIDE TO DARWIN Warradjan Cultural Centre of Kakadu National Park, one of the world’s oo Cruise Yellow Water Billabong Prepare for one of life’s ultimate travel experiences most incredible natural environments. Visit 14 DAYS 13 NIGHTS DEPARTURE SMTWTFS when you begin your journey to Uluru. Along the oo See rock art galleries at Nourlangie Warradjan Cultural Centre, cruise Yellow Water way, you’ll see majestic Attila (Mount Conner) oo Go ashore in Arnhem Land Billabong and stop at Nourlangie where you If your dream is to see the best of the Australian outback and ahead of a sunset experience at Kata Tjuta. will be guided to ancient rock art galleries. immerse yourself in the heart of it with hands-on experiences, oo Darwin Harbour Sunset buffet dinner cruise OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Voyages Sails in the Desert (B) this is your ultimate holiday. It doesn’t come any better than OVERNIGHT: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (B,L) travelling on The Ghan, exploring Uluru and Kata Tjuta, DAY 5 KATA TJUTA AND ULURU DAY 13 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK TO DARWIN cruising Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and touring Kakadu, all DARWIN It’s an early start to experience the full grandeur in one sensational journey through the nation’s heartland. KAKADU Explore the World Heritage area of Ubirr, where of Uluru from the sunrise viewing area before KATHERINE you will climb up through the ancient Aboriginal your short journey to the 36 mystical domes of INCLUSIONS rock art galleries to the lookout for the view Kata Tjuta. In the afternoon, you’ll travel around oo 2 days/1 night aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to over the surrounding wetlands. Then join the the base of Uluru, visit Kuniya Walk and Mutitjulu Alice Springs, including all meals, beverages Guluyambi Cruise and, with special permission of Waterhole before visiting Uluru-Kata Tjuta and Off Train Experience in Marla the traditional owners, enjoy the privilege of going Cultural Centre. End the day with an Uluru sunset ashore in Arnhem Land. To cap off the day, stop at oo Transfer from Alice Springs Rail Terminal to hotel complemented by an Aussie barbecue. (D) ULURU ALICE SPRINGS Bowali Visitor Centre before returning to Darwin. oo 4 nights accommodation in Alice Springs KATA TJUTA KINGS CANYON DAY 6 OVERNIGHT: Rydges Darwin Central (L) including breakfast daily ULURU AND KINGS CANYON MARLA oo 4 days/3 nights Kata Tjuta, Uluru and Kings Canyon Use the morning to relax or take part in DAY 14 FAREWELL including accommodation and guided touring the free activities on offer at the resort. This morning it’s time to check out of your hotel, oo Transfer from hotel to Alice Springs Rail Terminal Later in the day, travel to Kings Canyon. completing your life-changing two-week adventure. (B) oo 2 days/1 night aboard The Ghan, Alice Springs OVERNIGHT: Kings Canyon Resort to Darwin, including all meals, beverages ADELAIDE DAY 7 KINGS CANYON TO ALICE SPRINGS and Off Train Excursion in Katherine oo Transfer from Darwin Rail Terminal to hotel Join a guided climb to the rim of Kings Canyon OFF TRAIN EXCURSION OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE A, NT for incredible views of Watarrka National Park. T oo ‘Charles Darwin’ Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise Shoulder High Follow the rim of the canyon and, if you have time, o o 3 nights accommodation in Darwin including breakfast daily PRICE PER PERSON FROM Season Season descend into the Garden of Eden. You’ll then visit o KATA TJU o 2 days/1 night Kakadu and East Alligator River Gold Service Advance Purchase $5,259 $5,749 Kings Creek Station en route to Alice Springs. including accommodation and guided touring OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Crowne Plaza Gold Service Everyday $5,809 $6,339 oo 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners Alice Springs Lasseters Platinum Service Everyday $7,189 $7,689 HIGHLIGHTS DAY 8 LEISURE DAY Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. oo Witness Uluru at sunrise and sunset Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. Today is yours to explore Alice Springs at oo Visit the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta ALTERNATIVE JOURNEYS your own pace and discover the hidden Additional services available June - August 2020 treasures of this historic outback town. (B)

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DARWIN KAKADU KATHERINE

ALICE SPRINGS

MARLA NITMILUK (KATHERINE GORGE), NT GORGE), (KATHERINE NITMILUK

ADELAIDE

DAY 1 BOARD THE GHAN IN ADELAIDE DAY 5 DARWIN TO KAKADU NATIONAL PARK OFF TRAIN EXCURSION OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE Step aboard The Ghan in Adelaide for your It’s time to visit one of the world’s most incredible Shoulder High PRICE PER PERSON FROM Season Season unforgettable adventure to the Top End. As the natural environments. As you travel along the train leaves the city heading for the Flinders Arnhem Highway south-east of Darwin, the Gold Service Advance Purchase $3,239 $3,749

UBIRR, NT UBIRR, Ranges and beyond, it’s your chance to settle anticipation builds. Soon you’ll be in the heart of Gold Service Everyday $3,789 $4,339 in to your cabin and watch the changes in the world famous Kakadu National Park enjoying landscape from your very own window. a full day of immersive experiences. You’ll cruise Platinum Service Everyday $5,169 $5,689 OVERNIGHT: 2 nights The Ghan (L,D) the Yellow Water Billabong, search for saltwater KAKADU SPLENDOUR Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. crocodiles, see a variety of informative displays Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. DAY 2 THE GHAN, ALICE SPRINGS depicting the rich Aboriginal history of the area THE GHAN ALTERNATIVE JOURNEYS at the Warradjan Cultural Centre, and be guided After your first night enjoying the fine dining and ADELAIDE TO DARWIN Darwin to Adelaide (7 Days, 6 Nights) to ancient rock art galleries at Nourlangie. relaxed luxury of this iconic train, you’ll wake to Darwin to Adelaide (Expedition) (8 Days, 7 Nights) an amazing outback sunrise at Marla – a remote OVERNIGHT: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (B,L) 7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS DEPARTURE SMTWTFS Alice Springs to Darwin (6 Days, 5 Nights) outpost 160 kilometres from the Northern Territory Darwin to Alice Springs (6 Days, 5 Nights) DAY 6 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK TO DARWIN border that marks the start of the The rail journey from Adelaide to Darwin features incredible Additional services available June - August 2020 Track. Enjoy more incredible outback scenery At the World Heritage area Ubirr, your guide landscapes and Off Train Excursions along the way. For an even before arriving into Alice Springs early in the will reveal extraordinary art sites of spiritual deeper connection with nature, our Kakadu Splendour itinerary afternoon to enjoy an Off Train Excursion that significance to local Indigenous people dating back takes you to the heart of this World Heritage wonderland. reveals more of this historic outback town. (B,L,D) more than 20,000 years. On your way to join the INCLUSIONS Guluyambi Cruise on the East Alligator River, you’ll DAY 3 THE GHAN, KATHERINE AND DARWIN visit a stunning lookout to take in the majestic oo 3 days/2 nights aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to vistas of the renowned Kakadu wetlands. Later, Darwin, including all meals, beverages and Off Train As you head further north into the tropics, with special permission of the traditional owners, Excursions in Marla, Alice Springs and Katherine prepare to experience one of the Top End’s most impressive natural wonders near Katherine. The enjoy the privilege of going ashore in Arnhem oo Transfer from Darwin Rail Terminal to hotel stunning Nitmiluk Gorge lies within the massive Land. To cap off an enriching day, you’ll visit the oo 3 nights accommodation in Darwin including breakfast daily 292,000 hectares of Nitmiluk National Park. You’ll Bowali Visitor Centre before returning to Darwin. have the chance to explore it from the water with OVERNIGHT: DoubleTree by Hilton oo Half day Darwin City Sights tour a guided cruise – an Off Train Excursion you'll Esplanade Darwin (L) oo 2 days/1 night Kakadu and East Alligator River never forget. A few hours later, you’ll arrive in including accommodation and guided touring Darwin for a transfer to your accommodation. DAY 7 FAREWELL oo 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners OVERNIGHT: 2 nights DoubleTree by Your Top End experience comes to an end this Hilton Esplanade Darwin (B,L) morning as you farewell Darwin and check out HIGHLIGHTS of your accommodation after breakfast. (B) DAY 4 oo View the 19 aircraft on display at the Darwin Aviation Museum DARWIN oo See the largest permanent display of Aboriginal artwork Take in the top sights of this tropical city on a morning tour, including the Stokes Hill Wharf area, Botanic oo Stroll the George Brown Botanic Gardens Gardens, the Chinese Temple, the Mooring Basin, and oo Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory plus Darwin Aviation Museum. This afternoon enjoy oo Cruise Yellow Water Billabong in search of saltwater crocodiles a stroll around Darwin, discovering its fascinating o o Discover the beauty of Nourlangie and Ubirr history at your own pace. The evening is yours to oo Go ashore in Arnhem Land enjoy one of Darwin's many dining options — you can even choose to enjoy dinner as you sail the harbour

KAKADU, NT KAKADU, on a ‘Charles Darwin’ Sunset Dinner Cruise. (B) 22 23 Hotel Adelaide to explore thefood andwinecapital atyourleisure. accommodation intheheartof thecity, you’re free Welcome to Adelaide. After checkinginto your o o 24

OVERNIGHT ITS UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE AND HISTORY, SENSORY LIKE NO OTHER. CITY EXPLORE UNDULATING HILLS, ADELAIDE IS A NESTLED BETWEEN AND THE SEA INCLUSIONS FROM $269 PP TWIN SHARE AUSTRALIA’S BEST WINE COUNTRY. BEACHES, CHARMING VILLAGES, AND WITH A TOUR OF ITS BEAUTIFUL WINE, AND UNEARTH THE UNEXPECTED INDULGE IN THE LOCAL FOOD AND ADELAIDE CITY THE GHAN DAY 1 DAY o o Half dayAdelaide citytour 3 nights accommodationinAdelaide 4 DAYS 4

ARRIVE ADELAIDE : 3nights Mercure Grosvenor 3 NIGHTS DEPARTURE- DAILY ADELAIDE STAYS

you checkoutof youraccommodation. Your timeinAdelaide comesto anendas Adelaide anditsnearbyregions atyourleisure. chance to enjoythemany sights andsoundsof Now thatyou’vegot yourbearings,today isa Botanic Gardens,andimpressive Adelaide Oval. visit thefamous Haigh’s Chocolates, plusthetranquil Cathedral andthecity’sstunning parklands.You’ll then Street, theRiverTorrens, Parliament House,St Peter’s Street, explore you’ll the grand boulevard of KingWilliam packed tour. Starting atthebuzzingfood hubof Gouger ofVisit all thecity’smust-see spots onthisfeature- DAY 4 DAY DAY 3 DAY DAY 2 DAY paired withoneof theregion’s finest drops. experiences followedbyaregionally-inspired lunch betreatedyou’ll to four intimate door cellar to thepicturesque McLaren Vale region, where doorstep. group This small tourtake will you magnificent wineregions, right onAdelaide’s South Australia isknownworldwidefor its $190 perperson. McLaren Vale WineryExperience WE RECOMMEND

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ADELAIDE, SA Your journeyendsoncheckout. in thebeautifulbaysidesuburbof Glenelg. Spend thedayenjoyingwidestretches of beach back to yourevening’saccommodation.(L) of Beerenberg Farm before windingyourway as the strawberryand museumsaswell fields of Hahndorf. Explorecafés shops,galleries, Next, it’sonto thehistoric settlement German have theopportunitytodoors. visitlocalcellar taste sensations.You’re deepinwinecountry and venturing toChocolate Melba’s Factory for sweeter Udder Delights whetyourappetite will before Mount Lofty Lookout. Avisitto theaward-winning Take inthepanoramic viewsfrom cityto seaat at yourleisure after yourarrivalinAdelaide. shopping andarelaxed coastal lifestyle. Soakitin At thebeachsidetown of findchic Glenelg,you’ll o o o

OVERNIGHT INCLUSIONS FROM $519 PP TWIN SHARE HILLS & SEA DAY 4 DAY DAY 3 DAY DAY 2 DAY DAY 1 DAY o o o 1 lunch 1 dayAdelaideandHahndorfHideawaytour Hills 3 nights accommodationinGlenelg only giant pandasinthesouthernhemisphere. species of exotic andnative animals,includingthe are hometo more than2,500animalsand250 spectacular dayout.Eight hectares of gardens easy reachWithin of theCBD, Adelaide Zooisa Adelaide Zoo–Adult Day Pass WE RECOMMEND 4 DAYS 4

FAREWELL LEISURE DAY ADELAIDE HILLS AND HAHNDORF ARRIVE ADELAIDE AND GLENELG : 3nights Oaks Plaza Pier, Glenelg 3 NIGHTS DEPARTURE - TUE, THURS, SUN $37 perperson.

BAROSSA VALLEY, SA explore Adelaide before returning your hire car. (B) After breakfast, checkoutof youraccommodation and to yourAdelaide accommodation. its paddock-to-plate diningbefore returning Explore more of thestunning Barossa and Henschke, Wolf Blass andSeppeltsfieldto nameafew. their markinternationally: Penfolds, Jacob’s Creek, some of thegreatest namesinwinemakinghavemade bespoiltfor doors,youwill choice.It’shere and 80cellar It’s timeto enjoythebeautifulBarossa. 150wineries With travelwhisper andyourvoicewill 100metres. — known more for itsunusualacoustic properties isanengineeringmarvelbut this hugedamwall Wall. Constructed attheturnof the20thcentury, Along theway, stop attheintriguing Whispering into theheartof thefamous Barossa Valley. Take theeasy 70 kilometre drivenorth-east of Adelaide your hire carandenjoythedayexploring. Australia’s famous wineregions. Onarrival,collect Welcome to Adelaide, thegateway to South o o o o

OVERNIGHT OVERNIGHT OVERNIGHT INCLUSIONS FROM $879 PP TWIN SHARE VALLEY SELF-DRIVE ADELAIDE & BAROSSA DAY 4 DAY DAY 5 DAY DAY 3 DAY DAY 2 DAY DAY 1 DAY o o o o 2 breakfasts 5 dayscarhire (compactsize) parkingfees not included 2 nights accommodationintheBarossa Valley 2 nights accommodationinAdelaide FOR DARWIN STAYS, CITY SEE P32 5 DAYS 5

FAREWELL BAROSSA VALLEY TO ADELAIDE BAROSSA VALLEY ADELAIDE TO BAROSSA VALLEY ARRIVE ADELAIDE : Hilton Adelaide : 2nights Barossa Dreams (B) : Hilton Adelaide 4 NIGHTS DEPARTURE- DAILY 25 THE GHAN EXPEDITION RAIL JOURNEY ALICE SPRINGS, NT SPRINGS, ALICE NITMILUK (KATHERINE), NT (KATHERINE), NITMILUK MANGURI, SA MANGURI, SA PEDY, COOBER

DARWIN TO ADELAIDE DAY 1 DARWIN AND KATHERINE DAY 3 MANGURI AND COOBER PEDY THE GHAN EXPEDITION DARWIN Your journey begins with a morning departure from From your morning stop at Manguri, venture KATHERINE Darwin. Once you’re settled into your cabin, make into the weird and wonderful opal town of your way to the restaurant for lunch accompanied Coober Pedy, where the residents live underground. 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS DEPARTURE SMTWTFS by a selection of regional wines. Following an early Dinner is served back on the train where you can afternoon arrival at the famous Top End township of enjoy a nightcap as your journey continues. WHEN YOU FIRST STEP ABOARD THE GHAN Katherine, choose between Nitmiluk Gorge’s natural EXPEDITION, YOU QUICKLY REALISE THAT IT’S wonders and rich Indigenous culture, or the adventure DAY 4 ADELAIDE NOT JUST THE BEGINNING OF A JOURNEY, IT’S ALICE SPRINGS of an outback horse and working dog demonstration. Enjoy a leisurely brunch as you prepare for your THE FIRST CHAPTER IN A STORY. THIS UNIQUE ULURU mid-morning arrival into Adelaide. (OPTIONAL DAY 2 ALICE SPRINGS ADVENTURE BOASTS AN ASSORTMENT OF UPGRADE) INCREDIBLE WONDERS AND GIVES YOU INTIMATE MANGURI This morning you'll be greeted by a view of the ACCESS TO THE INCREDIBLE LANDSCAPE. COOBER PEDY spectacular Red Centre. A full day of excursions EXTEND YOUR RAIL JOURNEY Beginning in Darwin, this four-day, three-night, all-inclusive awaits you in the iconic outback town of Alice Explore The Ghan Expedition's signature experience will take you to some of the most remote Springs. An optional upgrade is a scenic flight Holiday Packages and Darwin Stay options and captivating parts of Australia in style and comfort. to Uluru, returning in time to meet the rest of ADELAIDE including: Taste of the Top End P28, Taste of Operating March to October 2020 and April 2021, your your fellow guests at a spectacular dinner under South Australia P30 or Darwin Stays P32. adventure through the country’s vast and captivating the stars at the historic Telegraph Station. Let us tailor your holiday. Ask us about alternative interior will leave you with an incredible story to tell. OFF TRAIN EXCURSION OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE City Stays and Holiday Package options. OPTIONAL UPGRADE SPLIT YOUR JOURNEY IN ALICE SPRINGS Shoulder High PRICE PER PERSON Season Season Stopover and packaging options are now also available in the Red Centre. Extend your stay Gold Service Advance Purchase $2,999 $3,189 by 3, 4 or 7 nights depending on the season Gold Service Everyday $3,799 $3,999 then jump on board again to finish your Ghan Platinum Service Everyday $5,899 $6,199 Expedition adventure through to Adelaide.

Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change.

* Second Service departs Saturday June - August only.

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TASTE OF THE TOP END DARWIN THE GHAN EXPEDITION LITCHFIELD KATHERINE DARWIN TO ADELAIDE

8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS DEPARTURE SMTWTFS

Explore spectacular Litchfield National Park, see the famous jumping crocodiles along with a host of other popular Top ALICE SPRINGS

End attractions before stepping aboard The Ghan Expedition ULURU (OPTIONAL in Darwin and experiencing the wonders of Katherine, UPGRADE)

Alice Springs and Coober Pedy on your way to Adelaide. MANGURI NT SPRINGS, ALICE COOBER PEDY INCLUSIONS oo 4 nights accommodation in Darwin including breakfast daily DAY 1 ARRIVE DARWIN DAY 4 JUMPING CROCODILES oo 1 day Litchfield National Park Waterfalls ADELAIDE including lunch and touring You’ve arrived in Darwin – it’s yours to This morning is free for you to explore Darwin explore. Spend the day at your leisure before at your leisure. Perhaps make your way down to oo Half day Jumping Crocs and Nature OFF TRAIN EXCURSION OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE checking in to your accommodation. the waterfront and enjoy the tropical Darwin Adventure including Cruise and touring weather. Much of Darwin’s action happens along OPTIONAL UPGRADE OVERNIGHT: 4 nights Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront oo Transfer from hotel to Darwin Rail Terminal its revitalised waterfront, which is lined with oo 4 days/3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Shoulder High DAY 2 LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK restaurants, shops, sandy lagoons and parklands. PRICE PER PERSON FROM Season Season Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Litchfield National Park contains several types of This afternoon, your jumping croc adventure begins. Excursions in Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy Gold Service Advance Purchase $3,699 $4,239 typical Top End habitats including lush monsoon ust 60 kilometres from Darwin lies the Adelaide oo 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners Gold Service Everyday $4,499 $5,049 forests, termite mounds, unusual rock formations, River, home to more than 1,600 crocodiles and the Platinum Service Everyday $6,599 $7,249 waterfalls and cascades. First stop of the day is location of the famous Jumping Crocodiles. Travel HIGHLIGHTS Florence Falls, where you have the opportunity for a down the to the Adelaide River. Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. oo Take in the splendour of thundering falls, rainforest pockets scenic and interpretive bush and monsoon vine forest Cruise the river and thrill as these awesome creatures Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. and sacred historic sites of Litchfield National Park walk. There is also a chance for a swim by making launch themselves out of the water. The cruise will ALTERNATIVE JOURNEYS oo Discover the incredible architecture of the termite mounds your way down the stairs to the plunge pool below. enable you to see these prehistoric creatures at Alice Springs to Darwin (6 Days, 5 Nights) Travel on to Tolmer Falls for a magnificent view of close range. Afterwards, continue to the Window oo View the spectacular double waterfalls of Florence Falls Darwin to Alice Springs (6 Days, 5 Nights) the water cascading down to the deep waterhole. To on the Wetlands Visitor Centre for views over the o o Marvel at the water cascading down into the Adelaide to Darwin (7 Days, 6 Nights) finish the day, you will visit Wangi Falls, with its large Marrakai Plains, and then it’s onto Fogg Dam Nature deep waterhole at the base of Tolmer Falls Darwin to Adelaide (7 Days, 6 Nights) crystal clear pool, another relaxing spot for a swim. Reserve to see a wetland ecosystem up close. (B) oo Swim in the rock pools of Wangi Falls A great day for taking many fascinating photos, DAY 5 BOARD THE GHAN EXPEDITION IN DARWIN oo Get up close to the prehistoric crocs including the amazing stand of termite mounds. (B,L) oo This morning it’s time to board The Ghan. Settle Be impressed by the amazing array of native birdlife DAY 3 LEISURE DAY in as you relax in your cabin or mingle with fellow oo Visit the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre Today is yours to explore Darwin at your own travellers in the Outback Explorer Lounge. Enjoy o o Enjoy superb views across the Marrakai Plains pace. Take in a spot of souvenir shopping or lunch on board before you arrive in Katherine for and the Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve simply relax at your accommodation. (B) your Off Train Excursion. In a region renowned for jaw-dropping natural assets, Katherine boasts one of the Top End’s best – the incredible Nitmiluk Gorge. WE RECOMMEND OVERNIGHT: 3 nights The Ghan (B,L,D) Charles Darwin Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise DAY 6 THE GHAN EXPEDITION, ALICE SPRINGS from $107 per person. LITCHFIELD, NT LITCHFIELD, After breakfast you’ll arrive into Alice Springs, with The Dinner Cruise aboard the Charles Darwin is a plenty of time to explore the iconic town in the red heart great way to get a bird’s eye view of the famous of Australia. Prepare for a day of fascinating excursions Darwin sunset whilst enjoying a delicious Territory and, in the evening, dine under a million stars. (B,L,D) style buffet with Australian seafood and local produce, all in air-conditioned comfort. On the DAY 7 THE GHAN EXPEDITION, COOBER PEDY two and a half hour cruise, take in the impressive scenery on the Charles Darwin’s Captain’s Deck. When you next disembark in remote Manguri, you’ll enjoy a full day exploring the amazing opal mining township of Coober Pedy. (B,L,D)

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After completing the famous north-south crossing of Australia’s interior, you will arrive into Adelaide where your adventure comes to an end. (B)

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DAY 1 BOARD THE GHAN Enjoy tastings, including Grange, in private EXPEDITION IN DARWIN rooms before heading to the Magill Estate Cellar Door for a sumptuous lunch. (B,L) Settle in to the comforts of The Ghan, relax in your cabin or mingle with fellow travellers DAY 6 LEISURE DAY in the Outback Explorer Lounge. Enjoy lunch Another opportunity to explore more on board ahead of your Off Train Excursion in of Adelaide at your leisure. (B) Katherine. In a region renowned for jaw-dropping natural assets, Katherine boasts one of the Top DAY 7 BAROSSA VALLEY End’s best – the incredible Nitmiluk Gorge. Today your boutique wine and food touring OVERNIGHT: 3 nights The Ghan (L,D) continues with a visit to the very special and historic DAY 2 THE GHAN EXPEDITION, Northern Barossa with its 80 cellar doors. You’ll ALICE SPRINGS even visit one of the oldest vineyards in the world where Shiraz vines were planted in 1843. (B,L) Your arrival into Alice Springs after breakfast provides you with time to explore the iconic DAY 8 LEISURE DAY town in the red heart of Australia. Prepare Today is yours to explore the sights and sounds for a day of fascinating excursions and, in the of Adelaide. If you’re still after more gourmet evening, dine under a million stars. (B,L,D) experiences, a visit to another wine-growing DAY 3 THE GHAN EXPEDITION, region, McLaren Vale, is a perfect option. (B) COOBER PEDY WE RECOMMEND When you next disembark in remote Manguri, you’ll enjoy a full day exploring the amazing McLaren Vale Winery Experience

SEPPELTSFIELD, BAROSSA VALLEY, SA VALLEY, BAROSSA SEPPELTSFIELD, opal mining township of Coober Pedy. (B,L,D) $190 per person.

DAY4 THE GHAN EXPEDITION, ADELAIDE This tour to McLaren Vale along the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula includes four cellar door TASTE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA After completing the famous north-south crossing experiences and a delicious restaurant lunch. DARWIN of Australia’s interior, you will arrive into Adelaide. The region is best known for its Shiraz but THE GHAN EXPEDITION Check in to your accommodation before exploring expert vignerons will explain why Grenache, KATHERINE DARWIN TO ADELAIDE the food and wine capital at your leisure. Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes OVERNIGHT: 5 nights Pullman Adelaide (B) also thrive in this unique microclimate.

9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS DEPARTURE SMTWTFS DAY 5 PENFOLDS MAGILL ESTATE DAY 9 If you are a lover of fine food and wine, then South As far as gourmet experiences go, today FAREWELL Australia should be on your hit list. This flavour-filled ALICE SPRINGS you are about to indulge in one of Australia’s After breakfast, it’s time to check state has the perfect combination of climates, soils absolute best. The legendary Penfolds Magill ULURU out of your accommodation, finishing and topography to produce some of the world’s most (OPTIONAL UPGRADE) Estate – where some of the world’s great your epicurean adventure. (B) sought-after wines and gastronomic delights. wines are produced – is your venue for an MANGURI COOBER PEDY epicurean adventure you’ll never forget. INCLUSIONS oo 4 days/3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train BAROSSA VALLEY Excursions in Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy ADELAIDE oo Transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to hotel OFF TRAIN EXCURSION OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE oo 5 nights accommodation in Adelaide including breakfast daily oo The Iconic Penfolds Experience tour including OPTIONAL UPGRADE a 3 course lunch with matching wines Shoulder High oo 1 day Northern Barossa Valley Voyager tour PRICE PER PERSON FROM Season Season oo 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners Gold Service Advance Purchase $3,869 $4,059

HIGHLIGHTS Gold Service Everyday $4,669 $4,869 RESTAURANT ADELAIDE QUEEN oo Discover the history of the famous Barossa Valley Platinum Service Everyday $6,769 $7,069 oo Enjoy cellar door tastings Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. oo Visit the original Grange Cottage at Penfolds

ALTERNATIVE JOURNEYS SA VALLEY, BAROSSA ESTATE, MAGILL PENFOLDS oo See Penfolds’ underground cellars Darwin to Adelaide (8 Days, 7 Nights) oo Indulge in an exclusive selection of Adelaide to Darwin (8 Days, 7 Nights) Penfolds' most coveted wines Adelaide to Alice Springs (7 Days, 6 Nights) Alice Springs to Adelaide (7 Days, 6 Nights) Additional services available June - August 2019

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INCLUSIONS FROM $389 PP TWIN SHARE LITCHFIELD ONLY A FEW HOURS AWAY. ICONIC NATIONAL PARKS OF KAKADU AND TRULY DARWIN’S BACKYARD WITH THE RENOWNED INDIGENOUS ART. NATURE IS GALLERIES SHOWCASING THE REGION’S CELEBRATING RICH PAST, THE CITY’S SIDE-STREET RESTAURANTS, MUSEUMS NORTHERN CITY. CHAIRS SPILLING OUT OF ON OFFER INFIND THE PLENTY TROPICAL THE ADVENTUROUS TRAVELLER WILL DARWIN CITY o o o 3 breakfasts to the24 hourHopOnOff Darwin BigBus Facility, asunsetcruiseonDarwinHarbour, andaccess Cove andtheRoyalFlyingDoctor Service Tourist Darwin Attraction Pass including entry to Crocosaurus 3 nights accommodationinDarwin 4 DAYS 4 3 NIGHTS DEPARTURE- DAILY

DARWIN, NT before checkinginto youraccommodation. You’ve arrivedinDarwin.Thecityisyoursto explore After yourhotel breakfast, it’stimeto checkout.(B) the best of thetropical Top End.(B) or addanoptional experience to discover Today isyoursto enjoyDarwinatyourleisure, waters of DarwinHarbourwithasunsetcruise.(B) day onarelaxing note, cruisingthemagnificent reptiles andevenholdababycrocodile. Finishyour where youcanseetheworld’slargest displayof Service, andenter Crocosaurus thethrilling Cove hour DarwinBigBus,visittheRoyalFlyingDoctor the city’sbiggest attractions. Jumponboard the24 Attraction Pass, whichgives youaccess to four of Delve into thisdiversecapital withtheDarwin OVERNIGHT DAY 4 DAY DAY 3 DAY DAY 2 DAY DAY 1 DAY DARWIN STAYS site, andavisitto Kakadu NationalPark. Centre, a guidedtour of Nourlangierock art entry to theWarradjan AboriginalCultural on thegorgeous Yellow Water Billabong, day trip.Your coachtour includesacruise Explore thewondersof theTop Endonthis $274 perperson. Kakadu NationalPark Explorer WE RECOMMEND

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DARWIN, NT skies andtrademark hospitality. (B) It’s timeto sayfarewell to theTop End’ssunny Australian seafood andlocalproduce. (B,D) enjoying adeliciousTerritory style buffet with comfort. Viewthefamous Darwinsunsetwhilst on theCharlesDarwincatamaran inair-conditioned Tonight, enjoyatwo-and-a-halfhourdinnercruise and thefamous Crocosaurus Cove. the RoyalFlyingDoctor ServiceTourist Facility and fascinating Croc NHistory pass to visit See Darwin’s top twoattractions withafun restaurants andrelaxed vibeof Darwin.(B) Today isfree to explore waterfront theartgalleries, thebreathtakingall views alongtheway. (B,L) and Wangi waterfalls, giant termite mounds,and to Litchfield to seethestunning Florence, Tolmer Highway to thepretty town of Batchelor, andonward why. Your coachtour takes youdowntheStuart beautiful nationalparks andtodayfindout you’ll Litchfield isconsidered oneof Australia’s most day acquainting yourselfwiththisuniqueTop Endcity. After yourarrivalinto Darwin,spendtherest of the o o o o o

OVERNIGHT INCLUSIONS FROM $669 PP TWIN SHARE DARWIN EXPLORER DAY 4 DAY DAY 5 DAY DAY 3 DAY DAY 2 DAY DAY 1 DAY o o o o o 4 breakfasts, 1lunch,dinner Darwin HarbourBuffet DinnerCruise Doctor ServiceTourist Facility Crocosaurus CoveandtheRoyalFlying Croc NHistory Pass including entry to 1 dayLitchfield NationalPark Waterfalls tour 4 nights accommodationinDarwin 5 DAYS 5

FAREWELL DARWIN LEISURE DAY LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK ARRIVE DARWIN : 4nights RydgesDarwinCentral 4 NIGHTS DEPARTURE- DAILY Darwin before returning thevehicle.(B) Your last chanceto useyourhire carto explore place before drivingbackto Darwin. Time for onelast fixof thisveryspecial lookout and rock atUbirr. artgalleries (B) Twin andGunlomFalls, oravisitto theincredible touring today might includethefamous JimJim, There issomuchto seeinKakadu. Your self-guided Centre orancient rock artsites atNourlangie.(B) visittheWarradjanbillabongs, AboriginalCultural of Kakadu. Joinranger-guided activities,cruise Today isyoursto explore theWorld Heritage wilderness Crocodile Hotel (B) Then it’sonto thegrandeur of Kakadu NationalPark. swimmingidyllic holesandstunning natural scenery. dropping waterfalls, thepristine parkalsofeatures beautiful nationalparks, Litchfield. Knownfor jaw- sealedroadsdrive onfully to oneof Australia’s most Hop inthecarandstart thedaywitha120kilometre discoveries, pickupyourhire caranddiveright into theTop End! If youlovetravelling atyourownpaceandmaking not fees * Nationalparkandreserve includedinprice o o o o

OVERNIGHT OVERNIGHT OVERNIGHT KAKADU NATIONAL PARKS INCLUSIONS FROM $949 PP TWIN SHARE SELF-DRIVE DARWIN & KAKADU DAY 4 DAY DAY 6 DAY DAY 5 DAY DAY 3 DAY DAY 2 DAY DAY 1 DAY o o o o 5 breakfasts 6 dayscarhire (compactsize) parkingfees not included 3 nights accommodationinKakadu 2 nights accommodationinDarwin wetlands, with an option for a sunrise or sunset cruise. wetlands, withanoption for asunriseorsunsetcruise. ThiscruiseexploresBillabong. theWorld Heritage listed Wonder atthedramatic sceneryattheYellow Water Yellow Water Cruises FOR STAYS, ADELAIDE CITY SEE P24 WE RECOMMEND 6 DAYS 6

FAREWELL KAKADU NATIONAL PARK TO DARWIN KAKADU NATIONAL PARK KAKADU NATIONAL PARK DARWIN TO LITCHFIELD AND ARRIVE DARWIN : HHotel : HHotel (B) : 3nights Mercure Kakadu 5 NIGHTS from DEPARTURE- DAILY

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Relax with everything taken care of on board including fine dining, premium wines and world-class hospitality, as you’re transported from buzzing cities to diverse landscapes and natural marvels. , NSW HARBOUR, COFFS 36 LEAVING ADELAIDE BEHIND, YOU CAN RELAX, EASTERN EXPLORER INTO THE FINAL DESTINATION OF BRISBANE. NORTHERN AS YOU ROLL HARBOUR. THEN ENJOY STUNNING VIEWS OF IN THE PICTURESQUE COASTAL TOWN OF COFFS CAPITAL. FEEL THE SAND BETWEEN YOUR TOES CANBERRA, AND DISCOVER THE NATION’S ART, HISTORY AND CULINARY CULTURE OF DIVERSE NATIVE WILDLIFE. DELVE INTO THE ITS ANCIENT SANDSTONE MOUNTAINS AND SCENERY OF THE GRAMPIANS REGION, WITH BY. LAP UP THE WILD AND SPECTACULAR AS THE SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPES GLIDE UNWIND AND ENJOY WORLD-CLASS SERVICE ADELAIDE TO BRISBANE GREAT SOUTHERN GREAT SOUTHERN 3 DAYS 3 2 NIGHTS (DEC-JAN) DEPARTURES

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CANBERRA, ACT Platinum ServiceEveryday ServiceEverydayGold Advance Purchase Service Gold Advance Purchase fares are subjectto availability. Prices are subjectto change. Prices basedontwin share. Singlesupplements applyfor singletravellers. PRICE PER PERSON OFF TRAIN EXCURSION ADELAIDE GRAMPIANS C ANBERRA C BRISB OFFS HARBOUR ANE $2,349 $3,999 $1,869

THE GRAMPIANS, VIC THE GRAMPIANS, VIC drinks intheloungecarbefore settling downfor thenight. Later intheday, relax andenjoyadeliciousdinner Trailand Wine before returning to the train. Australia. Or, discoverthedelights of theFood of AustraliaGallery ortheNationalMuseumof War MemorialandParliament House,theNational Spend thedayexploring yourchoiceof theNational before returning to thetrain for thenight. regional winesinaspecialGrampians setting dinner where enjoylocalproduce you’ll and Your first dayculminates withanoff train some of theregion’s best winesatlocalwineries. views of theGrampians from alookout, orsample inthenaturalwalk surrounds, take inthepanoramic wilderness of theGrampians region. Enjoyabreathtaking where haveachanceto you’ll experience thespectacular late afternoon, thetrainarriveinregional will watching theever-changinglandscapeglideby. Inthe tea andthensavourarelaxed lunchonboard while in andgetfamiliar withyourcabin.Enjoymorning As thetrain leavesAdelaide, take yourtimeto settle DAY 2 DAY DAY 1 DAY CANBERRA AND SURROUNDS ADELAIDE AND THE GRAMPIANS

COFFS HARBOUR, NSW of enquiry. Christmas DayandNewYears Daytoursdiffer. will interested inparticipating,pleaserequest more information atthetime *Availability andcapacitylimitsapplyforResort.If BonvilleGolf travellersbeforewith yourfellow arrivinginto Brisbane. After yourmorningbytheocean,enjoyafinallunchonboard of theworld’smost beautifulgolfcourses. Resort*,enjoy nineholesattheBonvilleGolf one For thegolfenthusiasts, there isalsoanoption to a gameof beachcricket orsimplyrelax onthesand. Wander alongthecoast, haveadipintheocean,play beautiful beacheswithanentire morningspent seaside. the beach.Or, make themost of Coffs Harbour’s markets andhistoric jetty before enjoyingtimeat Forest SkyPieratSealyLookout, thentheharbourside The Coffs Explorer excursion option travels upto the the beachto relax andenjoythesandbetweenyourtoes. Harbour), whichoffers viewsfor miles.Thenit’sbackto Forest SkyPierattheSealyLookout (310maboveCoffs along theUrungaBoardwalkbefore travellingto spectacular coastline viewsandGreat DividingRange options to suityourfitness levelandinterests. Take inthe Choose yourownadventure today withavarietyof DAY 3 DAY alternative CityStays andHolidayPackage options. available. Letustailor yourholiday. Askusabout P42 orBrisbaneStays P44.Adelaide Stays also Coastal Adventure P40,SouthernDiscovery Packages andBrisbaneStay options including: Explore theGreat Southern'ssignature Holiday EXTEND YOUR RAIL JOURNEY COFFS HARBOUR AND SURROUNDS 37 GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL JOURNEY

DAY 1 BRISBANE AND COFFS HARBOUR DAY 3 MELBOURNE OR THE TWELVE APOSTLES After setting off from Brisbane, enjoy lunch on board and a relaxing afternoon settling in to your private cabin After enjoying breakfast on board, you can choose to GREAT SOUTHERN before arriving at the coastal town of Coffs Harbour. discover the bustling city of Melbourne or take a road BRISBANE TO ADELAIDE As the sun dips beneath the horizon, enjoy a unique trip to explore the unforgettable Twelve Apostles. beachside dinner where you’ll feast on local produce SOUTH-EAST SUMMER (DEC-FEB) Melbourne Explorer: Take in the breathtaking views and fresh seafood matched with fine wines, while the of Melbourne from Eureka Skydeck, the highest public waves lap at the shore nearby. After a few leisurely 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS DEPARTURES SMTWTFS observation tower in the , and hours, you’ll reboard the train and set off for the night. lunch at Eureka 89. Then get to know Melbourne city with your choice of a laneway walking tour, a tour of EMBRACE THE WONDERS OF AUSTRALIA’S SOUTH- BRISBANE DAY 2 HUNTER VALLEY, PORT the National Gallery of Victoria, or free time to shop EAST AND ENJOY THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES OF STEPHENS OR NEWCASTLE COFFS HARBOUR and enjoy the city sights. As the day ends, the coach THE GREAT SOUTHERN. DEPARTING BRISBANE, Start the day with a hearty breakfast on board before will transport you to the awaiting train at Inverleigh YOU’LL TRAVEL SOUTH INTO THE ROLLING HILLS HUNTER VALLEY PORT STEPHENS ADELAIDE NEWCASTLE setting off for a full day of Off Train Excursions. Today Station stopping along the way for a sumptuous dinner. OF NEW SOUTH WALES BEFORE INDULGING IN you get to choose your own adventure with your choice AN INCREDIBLE BEACHSIDE DINING EXPERIENCE TWELVE APOSTLES MELBOURNE of the Hunter Valley, Newcastle or Port Stephens. Twelve Apostles: After lunch on board, set off on a IN COFFS HARBOUR. MEANDER THROUGH road trip by coach through regional Victoria to the THE HISTORIC VINEYARDS OF THE HUNTER Hunter Valley Wine Region: Meander through the unforgettable Twelve Apostles, a majestic collection VALLEY, VISIT THE PICTURESQUE TOWN OF picturesque and historic vineyards of the Hunter of crumbling pillars rising from the Southern NEWCASTLE, OR EXPLORE THE BEAUTIFUL PORT Valley, where you can sample wines from both Ocean. On the return journey to Inverleigh Station, STEPHENS AREA. TAKE A DAY TO EXPLORE world-renowned brands and boutique cellar doors. enjoy dinner and drinks in regional Victoria.

THE BUZZING CITY OF MELBOURNE, DINING ON OFF TRAIN EXCURSION Your day will include cellar door experiences, Optional upgrade available: Twelve Apostles Scenic Flight. THE 89TH FLOOR OF THE EUREKA TOWER WITH winery tours and a sumptuous lunch. Note: Travel time to the Twelve Apostles is between 1.5 to 2hrs each way. FLOOR TO CEILING VIEWS OVER THE CITY, OR PRICE PER PERSON Port Stephens by Land and Sea: Experience the Once you’re back on board, head to the lounge car EXPLORE THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD TO SEE THE Gold Service Advance Purchase $2,389 Stockton Bight Sand Dunes and beach by 4WD to enjoy a nightcap and chat with friends or simply UNFORGETTABLE TWELVE APOSTLES AND OTHER van, stopping to hunt for pippies and driving to return to your cabin to unwind before heading to bed. Gold Service Everyday $2,999 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD. THEN the top of a sand dune before travelling to Nelson JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHARMING ADELAIDE Platinum Service Everyday $4,599 Bay for a relaxing afternoon cruise and lunch. DAY 4 ARRIVE ADELAIDE HILLS BEFORE ARRIVING INTO ADELAIDE. Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. Newcastle Explorer: Take in spectacular coastal As the train journeys through the charming Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. views and discover Newcastle’s unique blend of old Adelaide Hills, enjoy your last breakfast on and new with a guided walking tour and historical board before arriving into Adelaide and the site visit. After lunch, visit Strzelecki Lookout and end of your Great Southern train journey. a stroll along the Newcastle Memorial Walk.

In the evening, return to the train to enjoy a regionally-inspired meal prepared on board before retiring for the night. THE TWELVE APOSTLES, VIC APOSTLES, TWELVE THE HUNTER VALLEY, NSW VALLEY, HUNTER NSW NEWCASTLE,

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COASTAL ADVENTURE DAY 1 BOARD THE GREAT SOUTHERN DAY 3 THE GREAT SOUTHERN, NORTHERN IN ADELAIDE NEW SOUTH WALES COAST AND BRISBANE

GREAT SOUTHERN Board the Great Southern for your memorable Today is all about those beach views as you travel ADELAIDE TO BRISBANE two-night journey to Brisbane. Leaving Adelaide the northern New South Wales coast. It’s here that behind, your first stop is almost like entering you’ll enjoy time relaxing by the coast. Then, it’s 6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS DEPARTURE SMTWTFS another world. A million years in the making, back onto the train to enjoy the onboard creature the Grampians region is celebrated for its wild comforts as you continue onwards to Brisbane. (B,L)

TANGALOOMA and spectacular scenery including awe-inspiring Feeding dolphins, exploring majestic mountain ranges, soaking BRISBANE OVERNIGHT: 3 nights at The Oaks Charlotte Towers ancient mountains and Australian wildlife. up spectacular coastal scenery, and exploring three vibrant COFFS HARBOUR DAY 4 cities – it’s an unforgettable Australian summer adventure. OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Great Southern (L,D) LEISURE DAY Discover vibrant Brisbane with a day to explore INCLUSIONS ADELAIDE DAY 2 THE GREAT SOUTHERN, CANBERRA CANBERRA at your leisure. The capital has come GRAMPIANS oo 3 days/2 nights aboard the Great Southern, Adelaide After a restful night on board, enjoy breakfast of age and continues to grow as a cosmopolitan to Brisbane, including all meals, beverages and before setting off to explore Canberra, to discover metropolis with loads of appeal. Elegant 19th Off Train Excursions in the Grampians, Canberra that the nation's capital has a lot to offer. Best century sandstone buildings sit alongside superb and northern New South Wales coast known as the home of politics, get to know modern architecture and a cultural precinct another side of this fascinating city, its landmarks, lining the banks of the Brisbane River. oo 3 nights accommodation in Brisbane culture and emerging culinary scene. (B,L,D) oo 1 day Tangalooma Dolphin Feeding Cruise OFF TRAIN EXCURSION DAY 5 TANGALOOMA oo 2 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners PRICE PER PERSON FROM Today’s tour takes you to the tropical paradise of Tangalooma on Moreton Island. Only 75 minutes HIGHLIGHTS Gold Service Advance Purchase $2,439 from Brisbane, you’ll experience crystal clear waters, oo Be wowed by the wild and spectacular Grampians Gold Service Everyday $2,919 white sandy beaches and pristine national park wilderness, and even get to hand feed the resident oo Delve into the art, history and culinary culture of Canberra Platinum Service Everyday $4,569 dolphins! The tour includes a choice of Desert Safari oo See the stunning seascape of northern New South Wales Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. Tour or Marine Discovery Cruise, entry to a day Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. oo Soak up sunshine with a tour of tropical Tangalooma QLD TANGALOOMA, lounge, lunch, and all day beach activities, before your unforgettable dolphin encounter at dusk. (L) oo Feed wild dolphins at dusk DAY 6 FAREWELL

Your experience comes to an end as you farewell Brisbane and check out of your accommodation.

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DAY 1 ARRIVE ADELAIDE DAY 5 THE GREAT SOUTHERN, CANBERRA

Welcome to Adelaide. After checking in to After a restful night on board, today you’ll your accommodation in the heart of the CBD, discover why Australia's capital is more than just there are plenty of opportunities to delve politics. While the jewel in Canberra’s crown is into the city’s food, wine, art and shopping, undoubtedly Parliament House, this compact city and get to know the laid-back capital. is also home to landmarks such as the National OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Mayfair Hotel Portrait Gallery, Australian War Memorial and the National Museum, and today there are DAY 2 BAROSSA VALLEY plenty of opportunities to delve into Canberra’s art, history and culinary culture. (B,L,D) The Barossa may only be an hour by car from Adelaide, but its lush vineyards and gently rolling DAY 6 THE GREAT SOUTHERN, NORTHERN hillsides feel a world away. Famed for its wines, NEW SOUTH WALES COAST AND BRISBANE this historic region is home to more than 80 cellar doors, including one of the oldest in the world. Feel the sand between your toes as you relax Guided by vignerons, you’ll explore up to four by the coast. Return to the train for more cellar doors and enjoy a sumptuous two-course pampering as your rail journey continues lunch on this expertly-crafted all day tour. (L) to its final destination of Brisbane. OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Adina Apartment DAY 3 LEISURE DAY Hotel Brisbane Anzac Square (B,L) Today is yours to explore Adelaide and its DAY 7 BRISBANE surrounds at your leisure. The elegant capital’s wine culture is matched with a buzzing food If you’ve never been to Brisbane before, today’s scene — go hunting for its many laneway bars

BAROSSA VALLEY, SA VALLEY, BAROSSA tour is a perfect introduction to the best of the and restaurants, or perhaps explore its cultural city, or if you have, it will show you a new side of a side along the beautiful North Terrace. familiar place. An all day tour designed to highlight the diversity of the burgeoning capital, you’ll cruise SOUTHERN DISCOVERY WE RECOMMEND the Brisbane River, explore bustling South Bank, take in the sweeping views at Mt Coot-tha Lookout, GREAT SOUTHERN Adelaide City Tour $149 per person. and a tour of the XXXX Brewery with tastings. ADELAIDE TO BRISBANE Including Haigh's Chocolates and Riverside DAY 8 LEISURE DAY Long Lunch at the InterContinental. 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS DEPARTURE SMTWTFS After getting to know the sultry subtropical capital, delve even deeper with a day spent at your leisure. Diverse, dramatic, delightful. There’s nowhere in the BRISBANE DAY 4 BOARD THE GREAT world quite like south-east Australia, and the region SOUTHERN IN ADELAIDE DAY 9 FAREWELL is yours to explore on the Great Southern. As each COFFS HARBOUR Today it’s time to board the Great Southern. After checking out of your Brisbane accommodation day unfolds on this very special itinerary, you’ll be BAROSSA VALLEY Unwind and familiarise yourself with your cabin your memorable adventure comes to a close. captivated by Adelaide and the Grampians, uncover ADELAIDE CANBERRA as the journey begins, before savouring a long the unique culture of Canberra, the spellbinding beauty GRAMPIANS lunch on board with your fellow travellers. Leaving of the New South Wales coast and Brisbane, all while Adelaide behind, you’ll be transported to the enjoying the creature comforts and romance of rail. striking Grampians, one of the nation’s most INCLUSIONS stunning wilderness regions. This magical place is home to ancient sandstone mountains and oo 3 nights accommodation in Adelaide native fauna including wallabies and echidnas. oo 1 day Northern Barossa Valley Voyager tour OFF TRAIN EXCURSION OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Great Southern (L,D) oo 3 days/2 nights aboard the Great Southern, Adelaide PRICE PER PERSON FROM to Brisbane, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Excursions in the Grampians, Canberra Gold Service Advance Purchase $3,099 and northern New South Wales coast Gold Service Everyday $3,579 oo 3 nights accommodation in Brisbane Platinum Service Everyday $5,229 oo 1 day Grand Brisbane tour Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. oo 2 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners QLD BRISBANE,

HIGHLIGHTS oo Indulge in wine tasting in the celebrated Barossa Valley oo Appreciate the ancient beauty of the Grampians oo Explore Canberra’s art, history and culinary culture oo Devonshire tea on board a Brisbane river cruise COFFS HARBOUR, NSW HARBOUR, COFFS

42 43 44 OF THE WONDERFUL WHITSUNDAYS. OR PLUNGE INTO THE TURQUOISE WATERS ELECTRIC ENERGY OF THE GOLD COAST, CAPITAL, DISCOVER THE SURF, SAND AND AND ON THE DOORSTEP OF THE SULTRY AIR ADVENTURE AND URBAN CULTURE. OFFERS A UNIQUE BLEND OF OPEN- THE SUBTROPICAL OF BRISBANE CITY SCENIC, SUNNY AND SOPHISTICATED, GREAT SOUTHERN

GREAT BARRIER REEF, QLD BRISBANE STAYS as youcheckout of your accommodation. Your Brisbanecityexperience comesto anend events intheSouthBankprecinct, ora scenic rivercruise. river, adayspent exploring restaurants thegalleries, and whether it’sacrispwhite wineandlunchoverlookingthe Today isyoursto explore Brisbane’smany attractions, and more inthisone-of-a-kind nature encounter. crocodile feeding, koalas, kangaroos, endangered tigers Experience snake bird handling, demonstrations, if it’sfurry, feathered findithere. orscaled,you’ll Terri Irwin,isaconservation-basedwildlifepark,and legendary Australia Zoo,madefamous bySteve and fringed bypineapplefarms andpineforest. The soak inviewsof thebeautifulGlasshouse Mountains, tour. Travel alongthescenic Steve IrwinWay, and Crocodilewith afull-day Express andAustralia Zoo Head northtoday for aniconicAussie wildlifeexperience to getacquainted withthecityatyourleisure. appointed accommodation, theafternoon isyours of Brisbane.After checkinginto yourstylishly Welcome to theflourishingsubtropical capital o o

OVERNIGHT FROM $439 PP TWIN SHARE INCLUSIONS BRISBANECITY DAY 4 DAY DAY 3 DAY DAY 2 DAY DAY 1 DAY o o 1 dayCrocodile Express andAustralia Zootour 3 nights accommodationinBrisbane 4 DAYS 4

FAREWELL LEISURE DAY AUSTRALIA ZOO ARRIVE BRISBANE : 3nights Oaks CasinoTowers 3 NIGHTS DEPARTURE- DAILY

BRISBANE, QLD your adventure inthetropics comesto anend. head backto Brisbane,returning yourhire caras Check outof youraccommodationthismorningand your Surfers Paradise accommodation. and itsmany attractions before returning to Explore more of thestunning sunny Coast Gold something for everytaste inthiscoastal destination. is yours.From action-packed to laid-back,there’s deeper into thelushgreen Hinterland —thechoice indulge inthediningoptions of MainBeach,orhead explore Coast's theGold renowned themeparks, Discover thegoldenbeachesof Surfers Paradise, It’s timeto explore Queensland’scelebrated coast. OVERNIGHT: 3nights Mantra Circle onCavill turn in,yourhotel isjust minutes from thebeach. turns to astarry tropical night. Andwhenit’stimeto shopping andvibrant atmosphere asthesunny day findrelaxedand sandthatawait–you'll beachside stunning Coast. Gold It’snot just thelegendarysurf This morning,take the80kilometre driveto the OVERNIGHT: Mercure BrisbaneKingGeorgeSquare your hire carandenjoythedayexploring. State’s famous coastline. Onarrival,collect Welcome to Brisbane,gateway to theSunshine o o o

INCLUSIONS FROM $869 PP TWIN SHARE COAST SELF-DRIVE BRISBANE & GOLD DAY 4 DAY DAY 5 DAY DAY 3 DAY DAY 2 DAY DAY 1 DAY o o o 5 dayscarhire (compactsize) parkingfees not included 3 nights accommodationinSurfers Paradise 1 night accommodationinBrisbane 5 DAYS 5

FAREWELL GOLD COAST GOLD COAST BRISBANE TO GOLD COAST ARRIVE BRISBANE 4 NIGHTS

DEPARTURE- DAILY

SURFERS PARADISE, QLD Your tropical adventure concludes. island you’d behappyto becast awayon. your choice,today isyoursto discoveramagnificent wilderness, ordiveinto adayof fun— whatever pampered bythepool,hike into thesurrounding Spend thedaybarefoot onthebeach,get appetite for eatbuffet theall-you-can lunch. (L) snorkellingWith gearonboard, expect to workupan sun deckjust afew of theoptions to choosefrom. submarine, anunderwater viewingchamber, anda pontoon theunderwater worldawaits,withsemi- past spectacular islands.Whenyoureach thereef you to theouter Great BarrierReefandcruising Hamilton Islandonasleekhigh-speedvessel, taking This whole-dayadventure beginswhenyoudepart astonishingly clearwaters of theGreat Barrier Reef. Leave theworldbehindasyoudiveinto the you explore thisuniqueandunforgettable island. on request) andgetready for anexperiential shiftas your ownwayto theisland(flights canbearranged sparkling waters anduntouched wilderness. Make compact 5square kilometres of pristine white sands, the picture-perfect paradise hasonoffer, ina all Hamilton Islandoffers asnapshot of everything If you’veneverbeento themagicalWhitsundays, and tastes of thisthrivingtropical metropolis. accommodation andexplore thesights, sounds smells, an unforgettable tropical adventure. Checkinto your Beautiful Brisbaneistheperfect starting point for o o o o

OVERNIGHT OVERNIGHT INCLUSIONS FROM $989 PP TWIN SHARE WHITSUNDAYS GETAWAY DAY 4 DAY DAY 5 DAY DAY 3 DAY DAY 2 DAY DAY 1 DAY o o o o 1 lunch 1 dayGreat BarrierReefAdventure 3 nights accommodationatHamilton Island 1 night accommodationinBrisbane FOR STAYS, ADELAIDE CITY SEE P24 5 DAYS 5

FAREWELL HAMILTON ISLAND GREAT BARRIER REEF ADVENTURE HAMILTON ISLAND BRISBANE : 3nights Hamilton Island ReefHotel : Mercure BrisbaneKingGeorgeSquare 4 NIGHTS DEPARTURE- DAILY 45 LAY DOWN, GAZE OUT OF YOUR WINDOW, AND WATCH AS THE EPIC SCENERY ROLLS BY. THERE’S A WHOLE WORLD OUT THERE, AND NOTHING BUT TIME FOR YOU TO PUT UP YOUR FEET AND REFLECT ON THE DAY'S OFF TRAIN ADVENTURES.

As its name suggests, the Indian Pacific gives you two oceans in one of the world’s greatest train journeys. But there’s so much more in between. Pass through ancient deserts, traverse mountains, and wind through endless flatlands as you lose yourself in thought and the magic of every breathtaking moment. RAWLINNA, WA RAWLINNA, 48 making memoriesthatlast onthisincredible expedition. wine tasting to mountain explorations, havenotrouble you’ll interior. Right outsideyourwindow, adventure awaits.From But theworldof theIndianPacific far exceeds itscomfortable as youwindthrough Australia’s vast landscape. of supreme comfort. It’stheperfect placeto unwind, youstep aboard, youencounter aworld second The COAST TO COAST TO STIR THE WANDERLUST IN ANYONE. TRANSCONTINENTAL JOURNEY IS ENOUGH THE COUNTRY, THIS INCREDIBLE 65-HOUR, LANDSCAPE. SPANNING THE FULL WIDTH OF UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE OF THE AUSTRALIAN ENCHANTED PASSENGERS WITH ITS FOR THE INDIAN PACIFIC 50 YEARS HAS PERTH TO SYDNEY SYDNEY TO PERTH INDIAN PACIFIC INDIAN PACIFIC 4 DAYS 4 3 NIGHTS DEPARTURE

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RAIL JOURNEYS Advance Purchase fares are subjectto availability. Prices are subjectto change. Prices basedontwin share. Singlesupplements applyfor singletravellers. Platinum ServiceEveryday ServiceEverydayGold ServiceAdvanceGold Purchase PRICE PER PERSON GOLDEN OUTB OFF TRAIN EXCURSION PERTH AC K RA WLINNA B AROSSA V MCLAREN V C HAHNDORF OOK ADELAIDE BAROSSA VALLEY, SA ALLE Season Low ALE $3,889 $2,029 $2,559 Y OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE BROKEN HILL Season Shoulder $4,709 $2,309 $2,899 S BL YDNE UE MOUNT Season High $2,449 $4,909 $3,069 Y AINS

BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSW BROKEN HILL, NSW way to Perth, arrivingafter anonboard lunch. patchwork of of rollinghills theAvon Valley onyour Breakfast isservedasyouglidethrough thecolourful remote andbeautifulRawlinna(seasonal). of dinneroff thetrain andunderthestars inthe track intheworld.Thisevening,enjoy tranquility travel alongthelongest stretch of straight railway Plain.Breakfastthe Nullarbor isservedasyou You’ll awake to expanse theseeminglyendless of featuring theculinarydelights of Hahndorf. (seasonal), oratripto thebeautifulAdelaide Hills famous Barossa Valley orMcLaren Vale wineregions the choiceof atour of thecity, avisitto theworld in thecityof Adelaide intheafternoon, youhave spectacular andancient FlindersRanges.Arriving the IndianPacific enters thesoutherntipof the Off Train Excursions. Lunchisservedonboard as day begins,where youembarkonamorningof You arriveintheSilverCityof Broken asthe Hill inspired dinnerpaired beverages. withall-inclusive sit downfor yourfirst mealonboard –aregionally- winds through thebreathtaking BlueMountains, where youboard theIndianPacific. Asthetrain Your transcontinental adventure beginsinSydney AND ADELAIDE SURROUNDS SYDNEY TO PERTH DAY 4 DAY DAY 3 DAY DAY 2 DAY DAY 1 DAY

PERTH NULLARBOR PLAIN BROKEN HILL, BAROSSA VALLEY SYDNEY SMTWTFS

RAWLINNA, WA board theIndianPacific to travel directly to Sydney. into SydneyCentral Station. Alternatively, stay on chartered NSW railhosted service(fully byourstaff) Jamison Valley before completingyour journeyonour majestic Three Sisters atEchoPoint andtheviewsat Wake inthe picturesque BlueMountains. Seethe stop atBroken Australia's Hill, silver capital. of thecitysights. enjoyaquick Thisevening you'll of theworldfamous Adelaide Oval,oracoachtour tourwalking (seasonal), abehind-the-scenestour On arrivalinAdelaide, youhavethechoiceof a conversation intheloungebefore arestful night’s sleep. Cook. Another mouth-watering dinnerisfollowedby relaxed railwaythriving Nullarbor community—nowghost town — of watch thesunrise.Waiting aheadisthecharmof theonce Awake to thespectacular expanse ofPlainto theNullarbor evening arrivalinto Outbackregion. theGolden Indulge inathree-course dinnerpriorto yourlate Adelaide Restaurant asyouwatch thesceneryglideby. morning. EnjoyamodernAustralian lunchintheQueen awayfrombegins asyoupull theplatform inPerth mid- Your journeyfrom theIndianOceanto thePacific Ocean PERTH TO SYDNEY DAY 4 DAY DAY 3 DAY DAY 2 DAY DAY 1 DAY alternative CityStays and HolidayPackage options. available. Letustailor yourholiday. Askusabout P54 orPerth Stays P56.SydneyStays also Margaret RiverIndulgenceP52,Rottnest Wonder Packages andPerth Stay options including: Explore theIndianPacific's signature Holiday EXTEND YOUR RAIL JOURNEY

BLUE MOUNTAINS AND SYDNEY ADELAIDE AND BROKEN HILL NULLARBOR PLAIN PERTH AND GOLDEN OUTBACK SMTWTFS

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INDIAN PACIFIC DAY 2 NULLARBOR PLAIN ADELAIDE TO PERTH Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with expansive desert views, followed by a leg stretch at Cook. Dinner under PERTH TO ADELAIDE the stars awaits at Rawlinna (seasonal), the Nullarbor outpost that borders a ‘little’ sheep station of a NULLARBOR CROSSING mere 2.5 million acres (8,000 square kilometres).

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS DEPARTURE SMTWTFS DAY 3 PERTH

PERTH TO ADELAIDE SMTWTFS After a restful sleep, enjoy breakfast and lunch on board. Perth is your final DAY 1 PERTH AND GOLDEN OUTBACK destination, arriving mid-afternoon.

A leisurely mid-morning departure from Perth is soon followed by a regionally-inspired, gourmet lunch with views of the beautiful patchwork hills of the Avon Valley. The soft, green rolling hills slowly give way to the flatter, drier and harsher, but every bit as beautiful, desert plains. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and socialising with fellow

BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSW MOUNTAINS, BLUE guests before reaching the Golden Outback region.

DAY 2 NULLARBOR PLAIN INDIAN PACIFIC DAY 2 BLUE MOUNTAINS AND SYDNEY Arrive refreshed and eager to experience morning on the Nullarbor at Rawlinna. Back on the train enjoy Awake to the splendour of the Blue Mountains. ADELAIDE TO SYDNEY regionally-inspired modern Australian cuisine for brunch, COOK Choose to disembark the train and marvel at the GOLDEN OUTBACK before alighting at the once vibrant but now deserted expansive views and natural surrounds. Take a SYDNEY TO ADELAIDE town of Cook. Watch the passing landscape before RAWLINNA walk through the eucalypt forests or take the cable PERTH MOUNTAIN EXPLORER dinner and share stories with friends in the lounge. car for a bird’s-eye view of this World Heritage ADELAIDE listed landscape before completing your journey 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT DEPARTURE SMTWTFS DAY 3 ADELAIDE on our dedicated NSW rail service (hosted by our staff) into Sydney Central Station. Alternatively, Arrive in Adelaide in the morning to complete ADELAIDE TO SYDNEY SMTWTFS stay on board to travel directly to Sydney. your epic Nullarbor train crossing. OFF TRAIN EXCURSION OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE DAY 1 SYDNEY ADELAIDE TO PERTH SMTWTFS Low Shoulder High Leave Sydney in the mid-afternoon and enjoy dinner PRICE PER PERSON Season Season Season DAY 1 ADELAIDE views as the train makes its way through the magnificent Gold Service Advance Purchase $1,429 $1,729 $1,809 Blue Mountains. After dinner, there is plenty of time Indian Pacific guests heading west from Adelaide to Gold Service Everyday $1,799 $2,169 $2,269 for socialising with fellow guests in the lounge. Perth will celebrate the start of their journey with the ‘Flavours of South Australia Welcome Dinner’, now held at Platinum Service Everyday $2,939 $3,579 $3,639 DAY 2 BROKEN HILL AND ADELAIDE the Adelaide Parklands Terminal. A showcase of fabulous Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. Arrive in Broken Hill in the early hours of the morning and food and world-class wine, this complimentary pre- Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. enjoy a choice of Off Train Excursions exploring the historic boarding event delivers the best bottles from around SA BROKEN HILL mining town’s cultural and artistic attractions. Head back and sublime regional offerings from both land and sea. to the train for breakfast while you journey west and watch BLUE MOUNTAINS the scenery change from semi-arid scrub to the russet and ADELAIDE SYDNEY ochre hues of the ancient rock formations of the Southern Flinders Ranges. Arrive in Adelaide by mid-afternoon. COOK, WA COOK,

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DAY 1 ADELAIDE AND BROKEN HILL

A mid-morning departure from the Adelaide Parklands Terminal platform and you soon find yourself gazing at OFF TRAIN EXCURSION the remarkable rock formations of the Flinders Ranges. Low Shoulder High The rocky scenery gives way to outback scrub as you PRICE PER PERSON Season Season Season make your way to Broken Hill in the early evening. Gold Service Advance Purchase $719 $889 $939

Gold Service Everyday $909 $1,119 $1,179

Platinum Service Everyday $1,499 $1,779 $1,849

Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change.

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DAY 1 ARRIVE PERTH WE RECOMMEND After making your own way to Perth, settle in to your accommodation. Morning Coffee, Culture and Art tour $45 per person. OVERNIGHT: Duxton Hotel Perth Uncover secret gardens, hidden art and colourful DAY 2 PERTH TO MARGARET RIVER history as you roam the city streets. You’ll Your journey starts with a picturesque drive south to the comb the Heritage Precinct and the old theatre fabulous Margaret River region, with several stops along districts before heading to the refurbished State the way. In , a coffee break by the foreshore Buildings that house 120 years of stories. is followed by a visit to the Featured Wood Gallery and Museum in Bunbury. At , walk off your delicious DAY 6 BOARD THE INDIAN PACIFIC IN PERTH lunch with a stroll along the longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere. After some free time to browse This morning you will join the Indian Pacific, departing the shops and galleries in the Margaret River township, Perth and heading east through the delightful Avon it’s time to head to your accommodation for the night. Valley. Take time out to enjoy the iconic train and OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Margarets Beach Resort (B,L) relax on board in anticipation of your late-night arrival into the Golden Outback region. DAY 3 MARGARET RIVER OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Indian Pacific (L,D) Today is a sensory overload of impressive food, wine, DAY 7 INDIAN PACIFIC, NULLARBOR PLAIN culture and scenery as we indulge in regional specialties, including wine, craft beer, coffee, cheese, olive oil and Wake to a spectacular Nullarbor sunrise. Relax chocolate from esteemed local producers. (B,L) throughout the morning taking in the outback vistas before a regionally-inspired menu of modern Australian DAY 4 MARGARET RIVER TO PERTH MARGARET RIVER, WA RIVER, MARGARET cuisine and fine wines await you for lunch. Then visit Today, we head to Redgate Beach to hear stories the extraordinary and slightly eerie ghost town of of the shipwrecks that sit offshore, then head Cook, home to a thriving population of four. (B, L, D) underground to explore the spectacular Mammoth DAY 8 INDIAN PACIFIC, ADELAIDE MARGARET RIVER INDULGENCE . Next stop is the majestic Boranup Forest, AND BROKEN HILL INDIAN PACIFIC dominated by 60 metre tall karri trees, and a tour of the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia, As the landscape changes again and rich ochre sands PERTH TO SYDNEY Cape Leeuwin, before stopping for lunch. make way for forests and farmlands, you will arrive into Adelaide. After an exciting Off Train Excursion exploring 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS DEPARTURE SMTWTFS After lunch, it's time to head back to the highlights of the South Australian capital, return to your Perth accommodation. the Indian Pacific to continue your journey to Sydney. The As the perfect primer for a relaxed luxury adventure and OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Duxton Hotel Perth (B,L) next stop is Broken Hill where you’ll again have a choice gourmet experience, touring the beautiful Margaret River of excursions that showcase the rich mining, artistic and is ideal. An internationally acclaimed producer of premium DAY 5 LEISURE DAY COOK GOLDEN OUTBACK cinematic legacy of this frontier outback town. (B, L, D) wines, regional food specialties and artisan providores BROKEN HILL RAWLINNA Today is yours to explore cosmopolitan Perth at your have been added to its menu of attractions. Combined BLUE MOUNTAINS DAY 9 INDIAN PACIFIC, BLUE PERTH leisure. Take a walk to the new Elizabeth Quay, cruise with some stunning natural assets, exploring Margaret MARGARET RIVER ADELAIDE MOUNTAINS AND SYDNEY SYDNEY the Swan River, stroll Kings Park, see the quokkas River is a wonderfully indulgent start to your journey. of Rottnest Island with Rottnest Express, or simply When you wake this morning, take in the full spectacle of INCLUSIONS relax in the comfort of your accommodation. (B) the Blue Mountains right on Sydney’s doorstep. After your oo 3 nights accommodation in Perth including breakfast daily arrival into Katoomba, select from numerous mountain experiences before completing your epic transcontinental oo 3 days/2 nights Margaret River Escape including crossing at Sydney’s Central Station. (B,L) accommodation and personalised touring OFF TRAIN EXCURSION OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE oo Transfer from hotel to East Perth Rail Terminal PRICE PER Low Shoulder High o o 4 days/3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth PERSON FROM Season Season Season to Sydney, including all meals, beverages and Off Gold Service Advance Purchase $3,659 $3,939 $4,079 Train Experiences in , Rawlinna, Cook, Adelaide, Broken Hill and Blue Mountains Gold Service Everyday $4,189 $4,529 $4,699 oo 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 3 dinners Platinum Service Everyday $5,519 $6,339 $6,539

HIGHLIGHTS Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. oo Stroll the longest timber jetty in the southern ALTERNATIVE JOURNEYS hemisphere, Busselton Jetty Sydney to Perth (9 Days, 8 Nights) oo See mobs of western grey kangaroos Adelaide to Perth (8 Days, 7 Nights) in their natural environment Perth to Adelaide (8 Days, 7 Nigths) oo Delight in the tastes of Margaret River’s wine, beer, coffee, cheese, olive oil and chocolate oo Go underground at the spectacular Mammoth Cave oo View the tallest lighthouse on mainland RESTAURANT ADELAIDE QUEEN WA RIVER, MARGARET Australia, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

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ROTTNEST WONDER INDIAN PACIFIC SYDNEY TO PERTH

8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS DEPARTURE SMTWTFS

Travelling across Australia from Adelaide to Perth aboard the Indian Pacific is one of the world’s great rail journeys. But your holiday experience doesn’t COOK have to end in Perth. Enjoy fabulous Rottnest Island ROTTNEST BROKEN HILL ISLAND when you reach the Western Australian capital. RAWLINNA PERTH ROTTNEST ISLAND, WA ISLAND, ROTTNEST

ADELAIDE WA ISLAND, ROTTNEST BAROSSA VALLEY SYDNEY INCLUSIONS MCLAREN VALE HAHNDORF oo 4 days/3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth including all meals, beverages and Off Train DAY 1 BOARD THE INDIAN DAY 5 PERTH TO ROTTNEST ISLAND Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna PACIFIC IN SYDNEY Enjoy your ferry trip from Perth to Rottnest Island. oo Transfer from East Perth Rail Terminal to Hotel Departing Sydney’s Central Station, the The preferred mode of transport on the island is OFF TRAIN EXCURSION OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE oo 3 nights accommodation in Perth including breakfast daily anticipation builds for the trip ahead as you bicycle — collect yours to explore the many secluded settle into your first evening on the Indian Pacific beaches and bays all within easy cycling distance. oo 2 days/1 night Rottnest Discovery including PRICE PER Low Shoulder High enjoying the fabulous food, wine, service and social And, of course, there's always the chance of a selfie accommodation and touring PERSON FROM Season Season Season atmosphere of this much-loved rail journey. with the adorably photogenic native quokkas that oo Gold Service Advance Purchase $2,979 $3,259 $3,399 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Indian Pacific (D) inhabit the island. After lunching at Karma Rottnest, Gold Service Everyday $3,509 $3,849 $4,019 prepare for a change of pace when you join the HIGHLIGHTS DAY 2 INDIAN PACIFIC, Platinum Service Everyday $4,839 $5,659 $5,859 Segway Settlement Explorer tour. You’ll learn how to oo Cruise along the Swan River BROKEN HILL AND ADELAIDE ride a segway, then an expert guide will lead you to Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. the island’s hidden treasures, Bathurst Lighthouse oo Explore Rottnest Island by bike on the cycle-friendly paths Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. After breakfast, prepare for your first Off Train Excursion in Broken Hill exploring the beauty of and the Basin swimming area. Sleep amongst the oo Meet the 'world's happiest animal' the quokka ALTERNATIVE JOURNEYS this Silver City, and discover the history of mining dunes in a luxury eco-tent at Discovery Rottnest. oo Experience the thrill of an adventure boat ride Perth to Sydney (8 Days, 7 Nights) that makes the town what it is today and the OVERNIGHT: Discovery Rottnest (B,L) Adelaide to Perth (7 Days, 6 Nights) oo Ride a segway through the original artistic culture that also abounds in the area. As Perth to Adelaide (7 Days, 6 Nights) DAY 6 ROTTNEST ISLAND TO PERTH Rottnest Island settlement you approach the southern tip of the Flinders Ranges, the train weaves its way into Adelaide, and Jump aboard the Eco Express for a full you’ll have more afternoon Off Train Excursions to circumnavigation of Rottnest (weather dependent) choose from before returning to the train. (B,L,D) where you’ll see its wild side and its wildlife, including the playful fur seals at Cathedral DAY 3 INDIAN PACIFIC, NULLARBOR PLAIN Rocks. After a delicious lunch at Thomsons Today, wake up and marvel at the raw beauty of the Restaurant, spend your remaining time enjoying the Nullarbor. Taking its name from the Latin meaning island by foot or bike before the return ferry to Perth. ‘no trees’, the ancient Nullarbor conjures the sense OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Pan Pacific (L) ROTTNEST ISLAND, WA ISLAND, ROTTNEST of limitless space and time, and this journey is all about those amazing outback views as you cross DAY 7 LEISURE DAY this famous stretch of the Australian interior. Finish Today is yours to enjoy the vibrant Western the day with an unforgettable experience, dining Australian capital at your leisure. (B) under an outback sky on the edge of the country’s largest sheep station at Rawlinna (seasonal). (B,L,D) WE RECOMMEND DAY 4 INDIAN PACIFIC, PERTH Pinnacle Desert Explorer with Lancelin Your breakfast treat this morning is watching Sandboarding $174 per person. the delightful Avon Valley pass by as the final stage of your rail journey unfolds, heading into The first stop on this unique tour is the Lancelin Perth where your connection with the Indian Sand Dunes where you’ll experience the Ocean begins. Check in to your accommodation adrenaline rush of sandboarding down massive and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. sandy slopes. After lunch at the Lancelin Beach Hotel, there’s time for a quick swim before the OVERNIGHT: Pan Pacific (B,L) onward journey to Nambung National Park to walk the mystical Pinnacles Desert created over millions of years by the erosion of seashells.

DAY 8 FAREWELL

After breakfast, check out of your accommodation. (B)

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PERTH & MARGARET RIVER SELF-DRIVE NATURAL WONDERS, A FLOURISHING DAY 2 PERTH ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE, AND A FROM $1059 PP TWIN SHARE DIEHARD SPORTS CULTURE – THE WESTERN Today is a big day of exploring everything Perth has to 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS DEPARTURE - DAILY CAPITAL HAS AN ENERGY AND APPEAL offer. First, board a hop on, hop off bus tour where you can ALL OF ITS OWN. STAY AND PLAY IN THE explore the highlights of Perth city as you please. Then it’s COSMOPOLITAN CITY OR TAKE AN EASY TRIP on to Barrack Street Jetty where a sightseeing cruise will INCLUSIONS take you along the length of the Swan River towards the TO THE WORLD-CLASS VINEYARDS AND oo 2 nights accommodation in Perth SPECTACULAR SCENERY ON ITS DOORSTEP. shores of Fremantle. There, you’ll meet an awaiting city

. Like the bus tour, this quirky service allows you to WA ISLAND, ROTTNEST oo 2 nights accommodation in Margaret River hop on and hop off at various points along the scenic route. oo 5 days car hire (compact size) parking fees not included PERTH CITY You’ll have plenty of time to explore Fremantle before oo 4 breakfasts FROM $699 PP TWIN SHARE it’s time to board the cruise boat back to Perth city. FREMANTLE & DAY 3 PERTH DAY 1 ARRIVE PERTH 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS DEPARTURE - DAILY ROTTNEST ISLAND Discover the hidden gems of Perth on a guided walk After arrival into Perth, collect your hire car and FROM $539 PP TWIN SHARE INCLUSIONS through its myriad laneways and arcades, evolving small begin exploring the growing European-style small bar scene, street art hotspots, and new developments bar scene tucked away within Perth’s laneways, oo 3 nights accommodation in Perth 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS DEPARTURE - DAILY including The Bell Tower, Elizabeth Quay and Yagan or uncover some of the region's finest local oo 1 day Perth Triple tour Square. Hear stories of Perth’s colourful past and its produce in one of many inner-city enclaves. INCLUSIONS oo 2.5 hour Perth Urban Adventures – Arcades unique culture and architecture from your experts OVERNIGHT: Pan Pacific Perth and Laneways guided walking tour guide on this carefully-curated route full of surprises, oo 3 nights accommodation in Fremantle ending with a complimentary drink at a local pub. DAY 2 PERTH TO MARGARET RIVER oo 1 day Discover Rottnest tour DAY 1 ARRIVE PERTH The first stop on your self-drive discovery tour of DAY 4 FAREWELL oo 1 lunch Venture into Perth, a city that combines big-city the acclaimed wine region of Margaret River should Today it’s time to check out of your hotel, finishing buzz with a relaxed lifestyle. After checking in to your DAY 1 ARRIVE PERTH AND FREMANTLE be historic Busselton Jetty. From there, explore accommodation, spend the day at your leisure. up your visit to this cosmopolitan city. the towering Karri Forest at Boranup, and head After arriving in Perth, make your way underground to the captivating Mammoth Cave. OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Mercure Perth to the lively district of Fremantle. OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Pullman Bay Resort (B) OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges DAY 3 MARGARET RIVER

DAY 2 ROTTNEST ISLAND You are spoilt for choice but today would be wisely spent exploring the artisan stores and eateries A gem of the west, the rich and varied of the Margaret River township or visiting the natural wonders of Rottnest Island offer a beautiful Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. (B) breadth of spectacular experiences. PERTH, WA PERTH, DAY 4 MARGARET RIVER TO PERTH You’ll explore the island’s stunning scenery and get to know its unique wildlife – including those In a compact area that produces an incredible 20 per adorable quokkas – and discover its history. (L) cent of Australia’s premium wines, there are more than 95 cellar doors in the Margaret River region. DAY 3 LEISURE DAY The day is yours to meander through vineyards and ‘Freo’, as it’s known to the locals, is a fabulous city sample your choice of what the region has to offer. to explore with its vibrant café scene, creative After another packed day, return to Perth in the energy and historic streetscapes. Spend a leisurely afternoon and check in to your accommodation. day immersed in this lively portside district. OVERNIGHT: Pan Pacific Perth (B)

WE RECOMMEND DAY 5 FAREWELL Convicts and Colonials Walking tour Breakfast will fuel you for one final day of exploring $99 per person. Perth and surrounds before returning your hire car. (B)

Ready to delve deeper into Fremantle’s eclectic past? Take this optional tour that reveals the area’s fascinating, often dark tales – like the story of the most notorious jail in the British Empire, the World Heritage listed Fremantle Prison. Your expert guide recounts local lore as you traverse some of the city’s landmarks.

DAY 4 FAREWELL FOR ADELAIDE CITY STAYS, SEE P24 Your time in Fremantle comes to an end as you Or, Ask us about Sydney City Stay Options check out of your accommodation this morning.

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DAY 1 BOARD THE INDIAN DAY 4 INDIAN PACIFIC, SYDNEY PACIFIC IN PERTH When you wake this morning, take in the full This morning you board the Indian Pacific and spectacle of the Blue Mountains right on before long you’ll be travelling through the delightful Sydney’s doorstep. After your arrival into Avon Valley. Take time out to explore the iconic Katoomba, select from a number of mountain train and its many creature comforts. Enjoy a pre- experiences. See the majestic Three Sisters at dinner drink in the Outback Explorer Lounge with Echo Point and the views at Jamison Valley before fellow travellers in anticipation of your late-night arriving into Sydney, marking the culmination arrival into the gold mining township of Kalgoorlie of your epic transcontinental crossing. where you’ll enjoy an Off Train Excursion. Make your way to your accommodation in Sydney. OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Indian Pacific (L,D) OVERNIGHT: 4 nights VIBE Hotel Sydney (B,L) DAY 2 INDIAN PACIFIC, NULLARBOR PLAIN DAY 5 SYDNEY Wake to a spectacular Nullarbor sunrise, then spend Bask in the best views of the amazing Harbour the day taking in the outback vistas before visiting City this morning. Upmarket Milsons Point on the the extraordinary and slightly eerie ghost town of lower North Shore is a great starting point to take Cook, home to a thriving population of four. (B,L,D) in the sweeping panoramas of the city, Sydney DAY 3 INDIAN PACIFIC, ADELAIDE Opera House and Harbour Bridge. North Head AND BROKEN HILL Lookout offers unparalleled views of the cityscape.

THE SAPPHIRE PRINCESS® SAPPHIRE THE As the landscape changes again and rich ochre Head to Manly Beach to feel the sand between your sands make way for forests and farmlands, you toes and enjoy its laid-back cafés. In the afternoon, will arrive into Adelaide in the morning where a discover the stories, history and magic of the NORTHERN EXPLORER range of Off Train Excursions are on offer. Sydney Opera House on an incredible guided tour. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Adelaide Oval Evening is own arrangements. (B) INDIAN PACIFIC AND ALOTAU or see the highlights of the city on foot or by DAY 6 LEISURE DAY DARWIN coach. After a rewarding experience in the South SAPPHIRE PRINCESS® KIMBERLEY COAST Australian capital, return to the Indian Pacific to Enjoy a free day to discover Sydney at your leisure. (B) PERTH TO PERTH BROOME continue the journey towards Sydney. Your next stop is Broken Hill where you’ll have a choice of CONTINUED 25 DAYS 24 NIGHTS DEPARTURE - 21 MARCH 2021 » excursions that showcase the rich mining, artistic and cinematic legacy of this frontier outback town, Explore the northern part of Australia in comfort on this incredible before reboarding the train for dinner. (B,L,D) BRISBANE trip that combines a cruise and epic rail adventure. There’s COOK GOLDEN OUTBACK BROKEN HILL a wide variety of exploring options along the way, and you’ll RAWLINNA BLUE MOUNTAINS even get an international port visit in Papua New Guinea. PERTH ADELAIDE SYDNEY

INCLUSIONS oo 4 days/3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Sydney, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Rawlinna, Cook,

Adelaide, Broken Hill and Blue Mountains NSW SYDNEY, OFF TRAIN EXCURSION OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCE oo 4 nights accommodation in Sydney including breakfast daily CRUISE ROUTE CRUISE STOP oo 1 day Magical Manly and Beyond with Sydney Opera House tour PRICE PER PERSON FROM Shoulder Season oo 17 night Northern Explorer cruise aboard Sapphire Gold Service Advance Purchase $5,699 Princess® from Sydney to Fremantle including all main meals+ - Cruise departs 28 March 2021 Gold Service Everyday $6,289 oo 22 breakfasts, 19 lunches, 19 dinners Platinum Service Everyday $8,099

*A valid passport is required to travel aboard Sapphire Princess ® Prices based on twin share. Single supplements apply for single travellers. Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Prices are subject to change. HIGHLIGHTS ^Charges apply for specialty dining and shore excursions. oo Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Yorkeys Knob (Cairns), Alotau (Papua New Guinea), Darwin, Kimberley Coast, Broome, Geraldton, Perth with optional shore excursions^ oo Choose from a selection of onboard dining to tempt your tastebuds^ oo Enjoy a musical production in the Princess Theatre oo See one of the many guest entertainers oo Join a cooking demonstration, a dance class, trivia contest and more

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NORTHERN EXPLORER DAY 10 BRISBANE (CONTINUED) Brisbane has come of age and continues to grow as a cosmopolitan metropolis with loads of appeal. Its elegant 19th century sandstone buildings sit alongside superb modern architecture and a WE RECOMMEND cultural precinct lining the banks of the Brisbane River. The Queensland capital is also the perfect Hunter Valley Harvest Wine Experience gateway to enjoy the fabulous Gold Coast. (B,L,D) from $199 per person.

Explore the fertile Hunter Valley and taste DAY 11 & 12 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS®, AT SEA delicious food and award-winning wines. Relax and enjoy the many facilities available to Enjoy private vineyard inspections and learn you aboard the Sapphire Princess®. (B,L,D) about the winemaking process. Stroll the vineyards, purchase some wine or simply DAY 13 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS®, enjoy the beautiful Australian countryside. YORKEYS KNOB (CAIRNS)

With the Daintree National Park and Great Barrier DAY 7 LEISURE DAY Reef on its doorstep, Cairns is a magnet for visitors. A popular destination for adventurers from the Another day to explore Sydney at your leisure. (B) world over, Cairns has an idyllic climate, beautiful tree-lined esplanades to stroll, and a wide variety WE RECOMMEND of day trip activities to choose from. (B,L,D) Sydney Harbour Tall Ships Lunch Cruise DAY 14 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS®, AT SEA from $109 per person. Relax on board in one of the lounges, read a What better way to enjoy the magnificence of good book, or visit The Sanctuary. (B,L,D) Sydney Harbour than the rush of experiencing it in a tall ship as the first European settlers did? DAY 15 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS®, The Southern Swan and the Soren Larsen offer ALOTAU, PAPUA NEW GUINEA the thrill and spectacle of 1850s sailing with all the creature comforts of 21st century vessels. Go ashore to find white sand beaches, crystal Sail past icons like the Sydney Opera House, the waterfalls and awesome volcanic ranges. Now a Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison and more. Enjoy a peaceful retreat, Alotau in Papua New Guinea is ON BOARD SAPPHIRE PRINCESS® SAPPHIRE BOARD ON three-course lunch on board and, if you’re keen, the perfect place to connect with nature. (B,L,D) you can even join in the hoisting of the sail! DAY 16 & 17 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS®, AT SEA DAY 18 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS®, DARWIN DAY 21 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS®, BROOME Plan your onboard activities for the next two DAY 8 BOARD SAPPHIRE days whilst at sea. Enjoy a musical production, Australia’s northern capital lies at the heart Built on the back of the pearl trade, Broome is PRINCESS® IN SYDNEY play bingo, dabble in the casino, or perhaps of the tropics and is home to more than half of a wonderfully multicultural town on the rugged join a cooking demonstration. (B,L,D) the Northern Territory’s population. A popular north west coast of . This This morning it’s time to check out of your starting point for journeys through the many fascinating and diverse remote outpost boasts the Sydney hotel and board a cruise ship for the next attractions of the Top End wilderness regions, stunning Cable Beach, one of the country’s premier stage of your spectacular adventure. Sapphire there’s also plenty of fascinating history to beaches, stretching more than 20 kilometres Princess® truly lights up the seas, serving up explore in and around Darwin. (B,L,D) along the coastline of the Indian Ocean. (B,L,D) tantalising cuisine, dazzling live entertainment, and new experiences with the Discovery at SEA® DAY 19 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS®, AT SEA DAY 22 & 23 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS®, AT SEA programs. Relax in The Sanctuary, a tranquil Enjoy today at your leisure. (B,L,D) Pamper yourself with a treatment in Lotus Spa or haven reserved for adults, or put your feet up at indulge in one of the specialty restaurants. (B,L,D) Movies Under the Stars® — whatever you decide DAY 20 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS®, KIMBERLEY to do, your time on board will be unforgettable. COAST (SCENIC CRUISING) DAY 24 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS®, GERALDTON OVERNIGHT: 17 nights Sapphire Princess® (B,D) Renowned as one of the most important and With its superb Mediterranean climate, wonderful DAY 9 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS®, AT SEA spectacular wilderness regions on earth, you will scenery and pristine beaches, Geraldton has get to see the beauty of the Kimberley from the long been a popular place to visit. A major Familiarise yourself with the layout of the ship ocean. The dramatic coastline framed by stark port gateway to Western Australia, it is also a today. A variety of everyday dining venues are red cliffs has been identified as one of the least global haven for windsurfers with Coronation available including Terrace Grill, Horizon Court, impacted marine environments in the world. With Beach one of the world's hotspots. (B,L,D) Amuleto Café, International Café and 24 hour room more than 2,600 islands scattered beyond the service. Choose from specialty restaurants Kai reefs, the area is rich in biodiversity and wildlife. DAY 25 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS®, FREMANTLE Seafood Bar^ and the Sterling Steakhouse^. (B,L,D) Expect to see plenty of exotic birdlife as you As Sapphire Princess® arrives into its final ^Charges apply cruise past this amazing wonderland. (B,L,D) destination of Fremantle this morning, it’s time to disembark the ship, marking the end ON BOARD SAPPHIRE PRINCESS® SAPPHIRE BOARD ON of your Northern Explorer epic adventure.

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1. GENERAL • Advance Purchase amendments cannot be made less than fourteen SERVICE DISRUPTION DURING YOUR RAIL JOURNEY 10. TICKETS (14) days prior to travel date and can only be made to travel dates if These terms & conditions are a summary of our main terms & conditions When a rail service has a minor/major disruption or is cancelled after the guest the change is greater than six (6) months prior to the new proposed CABIN ALLOCATION which are fully outlined on the Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions (JBRE) has commenced their JBRE rail journey (the train has departed the station on departure date, subject to Advance Purchase fare type availability. website. To view our full terms & conditions visit: journeybeyondrail.com.au the initial sector of their journey), JBRE will endeavour to provide continuity JBRE will allocate cabins prior to your scheduled departure date. JBRE • Special Offer Fares amendments of a confirmed booking are not permitted. of service (by some other means of transport if required) to our guests’ will do its best to accommodate requests, but unfortunately JBRE Prices in this brochure are valid as of July 15, 2019, for travel 01 April 2020 end destination within 24 hours of your scheduled arrival, without refund. cannot guarantee it will be able to accommodate all requests made. to 31 March 2021. All train travel, trip/holiday package, accommodation, • A request to reduce the number of guests travelling or the components day tour or overnight tour prices are quoted in Australian dollars of the holiday/rail package will incur a cancellation fee. In addition to any remedies available under any Non-Excludable CHECK-IN inclusive of GST. Fares, packages and prices in this brochure are subject Terms, JBRE will use its reasonable endeavours to provide • A request to amend the booking to increase the number of guests travelling JBRE check-in opens 2.5 hours prior to departure and closes 60 minutes to change without notice prior to booking. If a guest has booked a rail the following options (without refund), where available: or the number of components of the holiday/rail package will not incur an prior to departure. The guest must not board a JBRE Train without first journey that includes flights, hotel accommodation, car hire or touring, amendment fee but will require the payment of the additional fare/s. a) Reroute the guest to the next stopover or destination on the guest’s checking-in with the JBRE representative/employee at the applicable place of these components will not be booked until a booking deposit is received. Ticket by any form of transport, at no additional cost to the guest; or • Amendment of a confirmed Holiday Package booking (including boarding. Photo identification must be shown to the JBRE Team Member or 2. BOOKINGS AND PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS rail and accommodation/touring together) will result in you b) Carry the guest on another scheduled train authorised agent who is completing the guest’s check-in prior to boarding. incurring an amendment fee of $50 per person per travel journey, service on which space is available; or NO GUARANTEE DEPOSITS in addition to any costs charged by operators, and cannot be c) Give the guest the option to travel on an alternative non- made less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of travel. Subject only to any Non-Excludable Terms, JBRE does not guarantee any For Gold Everyday and Everyday Saver fares the booking rail holiday package of similar value that gets them to their particular cabin to any guest. Should JBRE be unable to accommodate deposit will be $500.00 per person rail journey. • An amendment to a confirmed booking cannot extend the date of original end destination as originally scheduled; or a guest in the service level purchased, this will be considered a Major For Advance Purchase rail only fares payment in full is required. travel beyond twelve (12) months from the original travel date. d) Give the guest the option to cease their journey and provide Service Disruption and dealt with in accordance with Clause 6. For Advance Purchase Holiday Package fares the booking a pro rata refund of the distance not travelled. 5. GUEST CANCELLATION If a guest chooses to cancel due to not receiving their deposit will be $1000.00 per person per rail journey. A cancellation arising from the actions of a guest, through no fault of JBRE, is REFUND PAYMENT preferred cabin allocation, this will be treated as a Guest For Platinum Everyday fares the booking deposit will considered a ‘Guest Cancellation’, and is covered in this section. Cancellation and dealt with in accordance with Clause 5. Subject to any Non-Excludable Terms, when a refund be $1000.00 per person per rail journey. A cancellation arising from the actions of JBRE or another entity other than is to be provided by JBRE, this will be: LOST, STOLEN OR DAMAGED TICKETS All amounts payable per fare type must be received by the customer is considered a ‘Service Disruption’ and covered in Section 6. a) If no part of the booking has been used – an amount JBRE within 14 days of the booking being made. a) JBRE tickets are called ‘Travel Documents’. equal to the amount paid to JBRE; or b) In the event that a guest loses their Travel Documents, (A rail journey is defined as: The Ghan, Adelaide to Alice Springs or vice Everyday and Everyday Saver Cancellation Rules (rail only & holiday packages) b) If part of the booking has been travelled, the difference between the versa (vv), Alice Springs to Darwin or vv, or Adelaide to Darwin vv; on the replacement documents will be issued upon the appropriate booking amount and the components used. The refund will be paid to identification of the person requesting the document. Indian Pacific, Sydney to Adelaide or vv, Adelaide to Perth or vv, or Sydney TIMING OF GUEST CANCELLATION REFUND AVAILABLE the person who paid for the booking or to the lead person named on to Perth or vv; on the Great Southern, Adelaide to Brisbane or vv. Within 14 days of booking Full refund of all amounts paid the booking. If a booking was made through a Travel Agent, any refund 11. LUGGAGE Special Offer Fares are instant purchase fares and immediate payment at (unless within 45 days of departure) will be returned to that Travel Agent for their payment to the guest. Visit our website for full terms & conditions on permissible the time of booking is required. These special offers may also have different luggage requirements per fare class. terms and conditions relating to when payment is due, cancellation of More than 91 days prior Full refund of all amounts paid OFF TRAIN EXCURSIONS (OTEs) to departure less $50 per person service fee bookings and whether or not amendments can be made to the booking. Minimum numbers may apply to some OTEs. The content of CABIN LUGGAGE OTEs is subject to change without notice. All arrangements are PAYMENT DUE Between 90 – 46 days to departure Loss of deposit JBRE recommends you take the following luggage on board: subject to cancellation or modification due to inclement weather, Between 45 days before departure 100% cancellation fees apply – one piece of hand luggage plus a garment bag and/or briefcase per person. The full balance of payment will be due at 45 days prior to the date late running of train or other unforeseen circumstances. of travel. (Unless booking conditions state otherwise, such as special or any time after departure Refunds will not be given for cancelled or modified excursions. CHECKED LUGGAGE offers, third party supplier conditions.) For bookings made at 45 days or less prior to travel, full payment is required at the time of Platinum Service (per person) 3 x 30 kg Advance Purchase rail only & Special Offers rail only Cancellation Rules 7. TRAVEL INSURANCE booking. If payment is not received, the booking will be cancelled. Gold Service (per person) 2 x 30 kg It is highly recommended that travel insurance is taken out when For Advance Purchase Holiday Packages full payment TIMING OF GUEST CANCELLATION REFUND AVAILABLE travelling on JBRE’s Train journeys. Your journey travels through remote Luggage check-in opens 2.5 hours prior to departure and closes 60 is required six months prior to the travel date. parts of Australia, this sometimes means that unexpected events minutes prior to departure. Checked luggage cannot be accessed during Within 14 days of booking Full refund of all amounts paid can occur that are outside the control of JBRE, for example severe the journey. Your luggage must not contain any items which in our opinion SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (unless within 45 days of departure) weather events, flash flooding, bushfires, remote location medical are dangerous, illegal, liable to harm or annoy other guests, or otherwise A single supplement will be applied when a guest occupies a More than 14 days after booking 100% cancellation fees apply evacuations. These events can interrupt the journey being undertaken. unsuitable. Animals and livestock will not be carried, except guide dogs. twin or double cabin on their own. Single Supplement on Holiday Packages will be applied and advised at the time of booking. 8. FITNESS FOR TRAVEL SEARCHES Advance Purchase Holiday Package & Special Offer JBRE seeks to ensure that its guests are able to experience unique If JBRE has reasonable cause to believe that the guest is carrying a prohibited BOOKING CONFIRMATIONS Holiday Package Cancellation Rules areas of Australia. This means JBRE travels to areas that may not item either in their luggage or on their person, JBRE, government and Components of Holiday Packages may not be confirmed immediately have the infrastructure support that may generally be found in urban authorised officers may, subject to applicable laws, search or inspect the guest’s TIMING OF GUEST CANCELLATION REFUND AVAILABLE at the time of booking and may be placed on request through a areas. This can mean that guests with medical conditions, fitness luggage and/or require the guest to submit to clothing and/or body searches. third party supplier. Cancellation and amendment fees will not apply Within 14 days of booking Full refund of all amounts paid and/or mobility issues are unable to experience some aspects of our 12. TIMETABLES AND SCHEDULES if that booking cannot be confirmed. An ‘on request’ booking will (unless within 45 days of departure) journeys and, in some instances, may not be able to journey at all. not be accepted until confirmed by the third party supplier. DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL TIMES More than 6 months Loss of deposit OBLIGATION TO INFORM LATE BOOKINGS before departure JBRE does not guarantee departure or arrival times or the operation of You must ensure that you are medically and physically fit for travel, and that any service, although JBRE will endeavour to run all services as scheduled Holiday package bookings cannot be made less Less than 6 months 100% cancellation fees apply such travel will not endanger yourself or anyone else. At the time of booking on time. JBRE does not own any of the tracks our journeys run on, and than 4 days prior to the date of travel. before departure (or as soon as possible after booking), please advise JBRE if you have any as such are subject to their operational delays from time to time. medical or physical condition that will or may require medical attention, 3. CONFIRMED BOOKINGS FOR TRAVEL medication or special treatment during your rail holiday. JBRE may also ask NO LIABILITY FOR OTHER CARRIERS The guest will only be permitted to travel on a JBRE Train if the 6. REFUNDS & SUBSTITUTE SERVICES POLICY you to complete a health questionnaire. If a guest has a condition that JBRE Subject only to any Non-Excludable Terms, JBRE is not liable for any loss guest has a specified reservation in a specified class of service, decides may significantly affect the enjoyment, health or safety of themselves If, during your travel, you decide not to complete all components of your or damage suffered in relation to a guest missing a connecting journey on on a specified date and journey, and has fully paid the fare in line or any other person on board, JBRE can refuse or cancel a booking. booked journey, this will be treated as a Guest Cancellation and unused with the fare terms and conditions. This is known as a confirmed another carrier, as a result of any cancelled or delayed JBRE journey. trip/holiday/package components are not refundable. Refunds made will booking for travel, which may also be known as a ‘Travel Right’. NO SMOKING POLICY be at the discretion of JBRE management and/or third party suppliers. RECOMMENDED CONNECTION TIME All JBRE Trains are entirely smoke free in accordance with relevant HOLIDAY PACKAGES From time to time, JBRE’s rail services may be disrupted or cancelled SERVICE CANCELLATION PRIOR TO DEPARTURE state government regulations. This includes the use of e-cigarettes. JBRE does not own, operate or control third party suppliers of services due to operational issues outside JBRE’s control. It is recommended If a rail service is cancelled by JBRE prior to the customer that are not included in their rail fares or purchased in addition to 9. WARRANTIES, EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY that guests allow at least a four hour buffer (and preferably longer) departing on the initial JBRE rail sector on their journey, for any between the scheduled departure and arrival times of their booked rail travel (for example airlines, hotels/accommodation, sightseeing, Except as expressly set out in this document, and to the extent permissible reason, then, in addition to any remedies available under any rail journey and other onward travel plans. If the next component tour operators, transportation companies, cruise and restaurants by law (but without limiting the operation of any non-excludable Non-Excludable Terms, JBRE will provide the option to: (or previous component) of a guest’s journey is an international or hire car operators). Bookings including third party suppliers may laws or regulations), JBRE will not be liable for any death or personal flight or a cruise, overnight accommodation is recommended. incur additional conditions such as payment and cancellations terms • rebook an alternate rail service of the same value, in lieu of any refund; or injury, loss of or damage to luggage or goods, incidental damages, that fall outside the general terms of JBRE. Any additional terms will • if the customer agrees at the time and in lieu of any refund, travel on an consequential losses, loss of profit or any like claims whatsoever arising 13. MISCELLANEOUS be outlined at the time of booking your JBRE Holiday Package. alternative non-rail holiday package of similar value, that gets them to from any use of, or incidental to, the Services or arising out of JBRE’s their original end destination as originally scheduled, where available; or negligence in any way, whatsoever, including delay, or any inaccuracy WAIVER 4. AMENDMENTS with respect to information relating to transport, Services or pricing. • receive a full refund of the fare paid to JBRE. A provision of the Booking and Travel Conditions may • Amendments of an Everyday or Everyday Saver guest booking cannot To the extent that the Services, or any component part of the Services, are not be waived except in writing signed by JBRE. be made less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of travel and SERVICE DISRUPTIONS supplied to the guest by a third party, any warranty offered by JBRE in relation may incur amendment fees from any third parties who are supplying to the Services or component part of the Services will be limited to JBRE’s NO VARIATION components of the booking (for example hotels or tour providers). A Service Disruption is: right of redress (if any) against the third party supplier arising out of any No employee of JBRE or other person is authorised • a full or partial rail journey cancellation arising from the actions alleged fault/defect in the Services, subject only to any Non-Excludable Terms. to vary the Booking and Travel Conditions. of JBRE or another entity, or from Force Majeure; or Images in this brochure are indicative only and may not • a major change in a booked rail journey which occurs due to the reflect the exact experience or destination. actions of JBRE or another entity, other than the guest. For full Terms & Conditions visit journeybeyondrail.com.au 62 63 BOOKING YOUR RAIL JOURNEY

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