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COOBER PEDY To find out more, please visit: JOURNEYBEYOND.COM BRISBANE BROKEN HILL ROTTNEST ISLAND PERTH ADELAIDE SYDNEY MELBOURNE 2 3 THERE ARE VERY FEW GLOBAL With a 10,000-strong welcoming party, the JOURNEYS CONSIDERED NATIONAL train’s arrival for the first time in Perth in 1970 TREASURES BUT THE GHAN AND heralded a significant moment in Australian INDIAN PACIFIC ARE, WITHOUT history as the first unbroken rail trip to span QUESTION, ICONIC AUSTRALIAN the country’s eastern and western boundaries EXPERIENCES. – the Indian and Pacific Oceans. From the moment you step aboard these It’s a 65-hour transcontinental journey of legendary trains, you can feel it – a spirit of a scale to stir the wanderlust in anyone. QUEEN ADELAIDE RESTAURANT QUEEN ADELAIDE adventure and a sense of something very Journeying from one ocean to another, special about to unfold. transported in superior comfort on the longest stretch of straight railway in the Traversing the full length and breadth of the world, enjoying fine food and wine as you go ... world’s largest island by rail captures the it’s what travel dreams are made of. rich tapestry of landscapes, colours, flavours, climates, wildlife and human endeavour that Emblazoned with a striking wedge-tailed eagle together define the Great Southern Land. motif that symbolises the scope, range and significance of each epic crossing, the Indian One of the unexpected rewards of joining Pacific has been traversing Australia for these coveted rail journeys is the wonderful almost 50 years. camaraderie created among those who share the excitement of the trip of a lifetime. The standard gauge rail that made the first trip across Australia possible was extended It is a moving, emotional and unforgettable RAWLINNA, WA RAWLINNA, again in 1983 enabling the train to service experience to ride the rails of history. Adelaide, which remains a focal point today The legend of The Ghan stems from the 1830s for all rail journeys. when the first Afghan cameleers arrived in A far cry from the days of endless rail hops to ALL-INCLUSIVE Australia. get from one end of the country to the other, Half a century later, rail construction guests on the Indian Pacific and The Ghan JOURNEYS ON THE transformed the delivery of goods across now travel in style with the choice of Platinum inland Australia, but the incredible contribution or Gold Service. Both service levels include a INDIAN PACIFIC of these outback pioneers was immortalised huge range of immersive Off Train Experiences when the first steam train rolled into Stuart to fully experience the richness of the unique AND THE GHAN (which later became Alice Springs) in 1929. environments they travel through. On that momentous journey, the train was dubbed ‘The Afghan Express’ and then In 2019 and 2020, The Ghan and Indian Pacific THE ONLY TIME YOU NEED TO LIFT A FINGER shortened to the legend it is today, ‘The Ghan’. will be commemorating two important IS WHEN DECIDING WHICH CULINARY DELIGHT anniversaries. The Ghan will celebrate 90 TO SELECT FROM OUR EXTENSIVE MENUS. Like its sister train, the Indian Pacific’s story is years of remarkable journeys in 2019, while EVERYTHING ELSE IS TAKEN CARE OF. also one of nation-building. the Indian Pacific marks half a century of transcontinental crossings in 2020. WHETHER IT IS ON OR OFF THE TRAIN, GOURMET MEALS PREPARED BY OUR EXPERT AND PASSIONATE CHEFS, A SUPERB SELECTION OF WINES AND AN ARRAY OF POPULAR AND BOUTIQUE BEERS ARE ALL INCLUDED, AS ARE THE NUMEROUS HANDPICKED OFF TRAIN EXCURSIONS AND OUTBACK EXPERIENCES. DECIDING WHAT TO LEAVE OUT WILL BE RESTAURANT QUEEN ADELAIDE THE MOST DIFFICULT TASK YOU’LL FACE. BUT THEN AGAIN, THERE’S ALWAYS NEXT TIME… OFF TRAIN EXCURSIONS Enjoy extended touring options at key destinations along the rail journey. OUTBACK EXPERIENCES Step off the train to immerse yourself in some of Australia’s most remote Outback settings. PLATINUM CLUB PLATINUM 4 5 INDIAN PACIFIC 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS EMBLAZONED WITH THE STRIKING WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE MOTIF THAT SYMBOLISES THE SCOPE, RANGE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS EPIC 4352KM TRANSCONTINENTAL CROSSING, THE INDIAN PACIFIC TRULY IS A JOURNEY OF CONTRASTS. The journey is punctuated by a range of wonderful Off Train Experiences that allow guests to immerse themselves in each of the unique environments the train travels through. Highlights of the eastbound journey include the mining towns of Kalgoorlie and Broken Hill, a NSW MOUNTAINS, BLUE unique outback breakfast experience, food and wine capital of Adelaide and the magnificent Blue Mountains. OFF TRAIN Broken Hill: Explore the quirkiness of the Silver City and discover the history of mining From Sydney to Perth, enjoy views of the EXPERIENCES (westbound), enjoy a Priscilla inspired drag towering Blue Mountains, excursions in the OFF TRAIN EXCURSIONS show (eastbound) and the artistic culture Silver city of Broken Hill, South Australia’s that also abounds in the area. famous wine regions and an unforgettable Kalgoorlie (eastbound): Kalgoorlie-Boulder is dinner under the stars along the Nullarbor Plain. the largest regional city in Western Australia, Blue Mountains (eastbound): Disembark at that still retains that sense of adventure, Mount Victoria to discover the picturesque and the characters of the early gold rush. Blue Mountains, known for the rugged landscape and dramatic scenery. Guests will KEY FACTS Discover the city on your Off Train Excursion through a visit to Hannan’s North Tourist continue to Sydney Central by a dedicated The wedge-tailed eagle is NSW BROKEN HILL, NSW TrainLink regional passenger service. the largest bird of prey in Mine, as well as a viewing of the Super Pit Australia. Its massive 2.84m SYMBOL Gold Mine this evening. wingspan symbolises the OUTBACK EXPERIENCES epic journey spanning the Adelaide and Surrounds: (westbound) continent. Whether you are discovering the secrets Rawlinna: Step off the train for an evening The Indian Pacific departs and culture of Adelaide, or winetasting in experience under the stars on the Nullarbor Perth on Sunday, Adelaide on Tuesday (eastbound) a famous wine region like the Barossa or Plain in Western Australia’s Outback on the DEPARTURES and Thursday (westbound) McLaren Vale (seasonal) or savouring the westbound service. Eastbound guests witness and departs Sydney on local delights in the Adelaide Hills, there a moving, dramatic sunrise as the Nullarbor Wednesday. are a choice of options to meet all tastes. comes to life. The train’s average length is Dinner is off train as part of this extended 774m (846 yds) and average Cook: Travelling westbound, stretch your CONFIGURATION weight is 1400 metric tonnes Off Train Excursion. For guests joining the legs and explore the old railway town of (based on 30 carriages and 2 train in Adelaide en route to Perth, there locomotives). Cook. Use the self-guided map provided to is a complimentary welcome dinner at the 4352km or 2704miles, walk around the town and explore. Travelling DISTANCE National Wine Centre prior to boarding. one way. COOK KALGOORLIE eastbound guests can enjoy an outback lunch BROKEN HILL To undertake most Off Train Adelaide (eastbound): Explore the city off train at Cook. RAWLINNA BLUE MOUNTAINS Experiences a good level of PERTH sights, and the beautiful buildings that make fitness is required - ability to ADELAIDE Visit journeybeyondrail.com.au for further FITNESS LEVEL up the cultural boulevard of North Terrace. walk and balance on uneven BAROSSA VALLEY SYDNEY MCLAREN VALE details on Off Train Experiences. Experiences ground. Sensible walking HAHNDORF Alternatively, awaken your senses with a are subject to seasonality and may change shoes required. SA BAROSSA, tasting tour at the Adelaide Central Market, without notice. a bustling fresh produce market that has been a favourite with locals for 140 years. SERVICE LEVELS 6 7 THE GHAN 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS THE GHAN TRAVERSES THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA, RETRACING THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE AFGHAN CAMELEERS THAT IT’S NAMED AFTER. Travel in air-conditioned comfort of either Platinum or Gold Service on this kilometre- long train through Australia’s Outback. This all-inclusive experience allows guests to taste regionally inspired cuisine such as Crocodile or Barramundi fish as well as quality Australian wines and beers. The journey showcases the diversity of the Great Southern Land, with inclusive Off NT (KATHERINE), NITMILUK Train Experiences in Manguri (Southbound), to gaze the Outback stars, in Marla (Northbound), to witness an Outback OFF TRAIN EXPERIENCES sunrise, Alice Springs in the Red Centre OFF TRAIN EXCURSIONS and Katherine for it’s spectacular ancient gorge system. Katherine: Choose from either the Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise, viewing both Gorges or the Nitmiluk First Gorge Rock Art Cruise, gaining an insight into the culture of the Jawoyn people. From May through October an alternative excursion is offered, the Katherine Outback Experience showcasing the inner working life on an Australian cattle KEY FACTS station. Upgrade your excursion with a helicopter flight or The camel and it’s handler in SA MARLA, a scenic flight over Kakadu and Nitmiluk National Parks SYMBOL recognition of the pioneering (additional fee applies). Afghan cameleers. The Ghan departs Darwin on Alice Springs: A morning or afternoon in The Alice gives Wednesday, Alice Springs on you a glimpse into the history of yesterday. Visit the local Thursday (southbound) and landmarks, or take a front row seat to a spectacular Monday (northbound) and DEPARTURES Adelaide on Sunday.