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Train Holidays Exclusive Deals Train Holidays Exclusive Deals $1255 $2376* $2742* $3855* $3367* Indian Pacific to Ghan to Darwin Ghan to Darwin Indian Pacific to Perth 6 Days 5 Day Package Touring 8 Days Perth Touring $2113 * $1890* $4219* $2406* $1411* Discover Australia Holidays Edition 7 Edition Holidays Australia Discover Indian Pacific + 4 Ghan to Alice Ghan to Darwin + Great Southern Spirit of Qld to Day Murray Cruise 4 Day Package Broome 11 Days Adelaide 5 Days Cairns 6 Days The Australian Specialist Luxury Immersive Touring Exclusive Package Deals Hand-Picked Experiences and Hotels Bonus Voucher Book Specialist Train Team Packages Tailored to You Get more out of your Train Holiday with DISCOVER AUSTRALIA’s Specialist Train Team. Enjoy more memorable experiences, more luxuries and our special extras… all for less. Contact us today to help plan your dream holiday. Exclusive Train Package Deals Live the romance of one of the world’s great train journeys and benefit from our unrivalled experience and exclusive package deals. Our very popular Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and Spirit of Queensland packages are designed to provide amazing value so you can discover and experience more and do it in more style. Choose from 84 different train packages or your Train Specialist Consultant can create a package to match your exact needs. Simply ask. Book now for Early Bird $ Exclusive Sale savings, but hurry, many 1255 popular dates have already Limited Availability sold-out (“Package Deal” prices then apply). Book Now Platinum Class sells out Don’t Miss Out especially fast. Contents The Ghan Indian Pacific Great Southern Ghan Train Overview 6-7 Indian Pacific Overview 30 Great Southern Overview 50 Ghan to Darwin 8-13 Indian Pacific to Perth 32-38 Great Southern to Adelaide 51-52 Ghan Expedition 14-15 Indian Pacific with Kimberley 38 Great Southern to Brisbane 53-54 Ghan with Kimberley 16-18 Ghan + Indian Pacific 40-42 Spirit of Queensland Ghan with Alice Springs 20-26 Indian Pacific to Adelaide 43-45 Spirit of Queensland Overview 55 Ghan to Adelaide 27 Indian Pacific with Murray Cruising 46-47 Spirit of Queensland Packages 56-59 Ghan with Murray Cruising 28-29 Indian Pacific to Sydney 49 See discoverAustralia.com for full day-by-day package descriptions and images 2 Ghan, Indian Pacific & Great Southern Packages Include Packages Include Airfares (to join train + return home) Hotel in your destination Gold Class Cabin (with Platinum upgrades) All meals onboard your train FREE beverages throughout your journey FREE toiletries kit Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and commentary, use of “Outback Gold Class Cabin Explorer Lounge” All Off-Train Excursions (tours & activities) Meet & Greet Personalised Transfers (airports, hotel & train stations) FREE DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book ($500 Value) +more Off-Train Excursions Meals FREE Bonus Voucher Book $500 Value All Flights Hotels You receive the FREE DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book that includes $500 value of discounts All flights are included: flights from your home town to 4 stars where indicated). Economy options available if and bonuses at shops, restaurants attractions, join the train and flights home as indicated (with options preferred. wineries etc. throughout your destination. It’s a great to fly from any airport). way to save even more on your Train Holiday. Upgrade to “Luxury” for a more upscale hotel and Attractions • Shops • Restaurants • Wineries Packages generally include deluxe hotels with superior luxurious feel for the discerning traveller (typically 5 facilities, stylish room and first class service (typically stars). Simply ask. • Day Spas • Entertainment Package Options Choose your preferred package type from the full range of train holidays: Murray River Cruising Kimberley Cruising Luxury Touring Ocean Cruising Train + Cruise Ask for your FREE Ocean Cruise + Train Package Brochure Luxury 4WD Self-Drive 3 Gold Class Gold Class Cabin Relax in your private Gold Class cabin and watch the heart of Australia pass by through your large window. The twin-share cabin has a three seater lounge by day, converting to a 2-berth sleeper (upper and lower bunks) by night, and a compact ensuite bathroom with shower, wash basin and toilet. You have Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and detailed journey commentary (available from your cabin sound system). Receive a free toiletries kit. Travelling solo? Great value single- cabins have a lounge chair by day, single sleeper by night and a washbasin. Socialise with fellow travellers in the Lounge Car and on the fun group excursions. Restaurant Car Your meals onboard the Ghan, Indian Pacific and Great Southern are taken in the stylish Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car. Your package includes flexible dining times, hearty breakfasts, two course lunches, magnificent three course fine- dining dinners and a great choice of wines and beverages. The seasonal menu reflects the region your are journeying through and features mouth-watering dishes such as Darwin saltwater barramundi and Barossa Valley chorizo. Lounge Car You will love the cosy but exclusive atmosphere of the Outback Explorer Lounge. Your package includes free soft drinks, beers, high-quality standard wines, base spirits, and tea and coffee throughout your journey on board. Make new friends with fellow travellers from around the world, relax, read or simply enjoy the picturesque scenery. 4 Platinum Class Platinum Class Upgrade to the elegant Platinum Class to join a select group of passengers that will experience the very best in luxury train travel onboard the Ghan, Indian Pacific and Great Southern including the new and exclusive Platinum Club Car. Platinum Class packages include: spacious private lounge style cabins with a double bed or twin bed, a premium ensuite, panoramic views to each side, personalised cabin steward service, private transfers to and from your journey (up to 60kms), generous additional luggage limit (3 x 30kg), the new and exclusive Platinum Club Car, Outback Explorer Lounge and Queen Adelaide Restaurant access, all Off- Train Excursions, all onboard meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner, breakfast served to you in your cabin if you choose (new regional based menu), standard wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks are also included. Platinum Upgrades start at $1380 per person. All packages can be upgraded to include luxurious Platinum Class, simply ask. Platinum Cabin The indulgent Platinum Class cabins are nearly twice the size of Gold Class cabins and come with premium fittings. The large panoramic windows give you the best seats onboard the Ghan, Indian Pacific and Great Southern plus you have an interior window to give you views of both sides of the train at the same time. During the day, your cabin will be configured as a private lounge, with deluxe lounge seating, a table and two ottomans. By night, it is converted to a comfortable bedroom, with either a double bed or twin beds. Platinum Club Car More than just an elegant dining car, the recently refurbished Platinum Club Car is opulent, spacious and yet is an intimate premium lounge and restaurant. This deluxe bar, lounge and fully flexible dining area is exclusive to Platinum guests. The carriage offers a daytime lounge setting with adaptable dining options and an evening banquet layout suitable for captain’s dinners and larger group gatherings. Perhaps enjoy a cocktail from the extensive list (all included in your package of course), mingle with other Platinum guests, enjoy an intimate dinner or join friends to celebrate life. Whatever you decide, your dedicated lounge host will be on hand to ensure all of your needs are catered for. Platinum Class sells-out especially fast Book now to avoid disappointment Book Now on 1800 440 620 See discoverAustralia.com for full day-by-day package descriptions and images. 5 Ghan Classic 3 Day Train Classic Darwin du aka Katherine K ley ber Broome Kim Luxury in the Outback lice rings Ghan ‘Classic’ 3 Day Train Journey luru the rugged outback is a memory you will treasure. You ay han The legendary Ghan journey is available in the ourney Marla traditional 3 day Ghan ‘Classic’ duration or the popular can take The Ghan northbound or southbound. When Manguri new 4 day Ghan ‘Expedition’ version. Both the Classic you depart from Adelaide witness South Australia’s and Expedition travel the same tracks and provide rolling green hills gradually change to the ochre red of Barossa alley amazing off-train experiences, however, the more the Flinders Ranges, then travel through the Red Centre Adelaide leisurely 4 day Expedition is even more immersive. to Alice Springs, before reaching the tropical Top End This remarkable journey connects Darwin and through Katherine to Darwin. You will feel the true Adelaide, travelling through the red heart of Australia. spirit of our ancient land. Enjoy all off-train touring and The contrast of the opulent Ghan journeying through activities. Savour the delicious food and wines. Off-Train Excursions & Experiences FREE Adelaide to Darwin Alice Springs Our most famous outback town is in the Northern Marla outback sunrise & breakfast Alice Springs choice of tours* Territory, right in the centre of Australia. The beautiful Katherine choice of tours *unavailable if joining/leaving train in Alice Springs Arrernte Aboriginal people know this ancient place as Mparntwe. But you probably know it as “the Alice”. Darwin to Adelaide Be awe inspired by the incredible colours, the desert oasis waterholes, magnificent Western and Eastern Katherine choice of tours Alice Springs choice of tours* MacDonnell Ranges, spectacular gum trees, beautiful palm trees and the abounding Manguri evening drinks around *unavailable if joining/leaving train in Alice Springs wildlife. The friendly people that call the Alice home, claim to live the closest to every outback bonfire beach in Australia. Choose from a selection of included tour options. Katherine Marla (Adelaide to Darwin) Katherine is the iconic Top End Northern Territory Disembark to enjoy a light breakfast and tea/ town located on the Katherine River.
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