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Alice Springs | 10 Indian Pacific | 14 Barossa Valley | 15 Valid 1 April 2017 – 31 March 2018. Cover Image: The Ghan Image Right: The Ghan Contents Planning Your Rail Holiday 4 Rail Services 6 Gold Service 6 Platinum Service 7 Ultimate Outback Rail Journey (Fully Escorted) 8 Great Southern Rail Adventure (Fully Escorted) 9 The Ghan Experience 10 The Ghan Holiday Packages 11 Indian Pacific Experience 14 Indian Pacific Holiday Packages 15 Rail Experiences 17 Rail Timetables 17 Rail Fares 18 Booking Conditions 19 3 Planning Your Rail Holiday PLANNING YOUR RAIL HOLIDAY Indian Pacific Immerse yourself in the timeless wonders of Outback Experiences & Off Train Excursions explore the Red Centre or venture to the wine rail travel and discover the beauty and diverse Connect with the heart of Australia, in a way region of Margaret River. landscapes as you wind your way across like no other. With included additional Off Train Australia. Take a journey beyond expectations experiences, you’ll see more of Australia than Pricing Guide with an all-inclusive rail holiday onboard The ever before. Platinum and Gold Service guests The prices featured in this brochure are intended Ghan or Indian Pacific. have a choice of Outback Experiences and Off as a guide. The prices have been calculated using Train Excursions included in their fare. the lowest available daily price at the time this Travel in style and comfort in Platinum or brochure was produced and may change due to Gold Service and enjoy the many facilities Outback Experiences allow guests to exchange rate fluctuations, availability, taxes or and services on offer. All on board meals, disembark for up to two hours to connect seasonal surcharges. Prices featured in Holiday beverages and Off Train Experiences are with remote Outback destinations during Package listings are per person twin share for included in your fare. Sit back and enjoy the the magnificent hours of sunrise and sunset. the period specified unless otherwise stated. The rail journey and discover the destinations For more details about Outback Experiences “From” price has been calculated using the lowest along the way with truly memorable off train on The Ghan see page 10 and page 14 for seasonal rate available. Ask your travel agent for adventures. the Indian Pacific. the best price available and other travel dates. Your holiday starts the moment you check-in. Off Train Excursions offer extended stops Relax with a drink and canapés in the departure How To Get There between two and six hours at key destinations. terminal before your journey. Make yourself BY AIR Qantas and Air New Zealand operate Choose from a selection of organised tours comfortable, and meet the crew and fellow direct flights to Sydney from Auckland, Wellington as part of your rail holiday. For more details travellers. and Christchurch with connecting flights to all about Of Train Excursions on The Ghan see capital cities, Uluru, and Alice Springs. Direct An adventure through the heart of the page 10 and page 14 for the Indian Pacific. flights operate to Perth from Auckland with continent is not complete without discovering Qantas and Air New Zealand. Ask your travel the gourmet delights of Australia's diverse Fully Escorted Rail Tours agent for connecting flights from other cities. food and wine regions. The dedicated Planning a rail holiday is easy with our exclusive onboard culinary team works closely with local Fully Escorted Rail Tours. Let our experienced Visas and Passports suppliers, farmers and providores to source tour escort take care of you on one of our fully A passport valid for 6 months beyond the the finest ingredients. escorted rail adventures. Enjoy the expertise intended stay is required. A visa is not required of our tour escort as they provide support and Experience fine dining in the classically styled for New Zealand passport holders. Travel advice guidance so you can sit back, relax and enjoy Queen Adelaide Restaurant, open to all Gold is available from the New Zealand Government a hassle free journey on either The Ghan or Service guests for breakfast, two course Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at Indian Pacific. See pages 8 and 9 for details. lunch and three course dinner. All meals are www.safetravel.govt.nz complemented by a range of all-inclusive Holiday Packages Currency wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages. Our Holiday Packages let you enjoy the journey Australian Dollar (AUD). Platinum guests have exclusive access to as well as the destinations. We’ve put together the Platinum Club, the carriage features a a range of packages that feature some of Electricity daytime lounge setting with a deluxe bar and Australia’s best hidden treasures. Spend time 240 volts. Power outlets take New Zealand fully flexible dining area. in the Outback township of Alice Springs and style plugs. Alice Springs Telegraph Station Barossa Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park 4 Planning Your Rail Holiday PLANNING YOUR RAIL HOLIDAY DARWIN Kakadu National Park Litchfield National Park KATHERINE Nitmiluk National Park CAIRNS NORTHERN TERRITORY QUEENSLAND Kings Canyon ALICE SPRINGS Uluru WESTERN AUSTRALIA Marla SOUTH AUSTRALIA BRISBANE Manguri Coober Pedy Tarcoola KALGOORLIE-BOULDER Cook BROKEN HILL NEW SOUTH Rawlinna WALES PERTH Port Augusta Rottnest Island Fremantle Bunburry SYDNEY Busselton Margaret River ADELAIDE VICTORIA MELBOURNE Geelong THE GHAN INDIAN PACIFIC THE OVERLAND TASMANIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS HOBART REGIONAL AIRPORTS NATIONAL PARKS The Ghan Indian Pacific The Overland Be captivated by remote destinations and gain Travel through Australia’s incredible landscapes The Overland offers a relaxing way to enjoy the a unique insight into the spectacular and ever- in style as you traverse Australia from coast journey between the two cities of Melbourne and changing Australian Outback landscape as you to coast on the Indian Pacific. Venture across Adelaide. This daylight service enables guests journey from Adelaide to Darwin or vice versa. the heights of the majestic Blue Mountains and to view the beautiful country scenery while The Ghan rail journey allows you to experience across the barren expanse of the Nullarbor Plain sitting back in a comfortable reclining seat a truly authentic Australian adventure with all the to lush vineyards and the sparkling waters of with armrest and tray table. The Overland comforts that come with travelling by rail. See the Indian Ocean. See pages 17 and 18 for passes through colourful Australian country pages 17 and 18 for timetables and rail fares. timetables and rail fares. towns, including Murray Bridge, Bordertown, Dimboola and Geelong. See pages 17 and 18 for Route: Adelaide – Alice Springs – Darwin or vice versa Route: Sydney – Adelaide – Perth or vice versa timetables and rail fares. Duration: 2 nights in either direction Duration: 3 nights in either direction Distance: 4,352 kilometres Route: Melbourne – Adelaide or vice versa 4 Day The Ghan Expedition Duration: 10 hours and 30 minutes daylight service in Route: Darwin – Adelaide (Southbound journey only) either direction Duration: 3 nights (May to October) Distance: 828 kilometres Distance: 2,979 kilometres 5 Rail Services RAIL SERVICES – GOLD Gold Twin Cabin Gold Service On The Ghan and Indian Pacific experience Superior Cabin Features Includes: the romance of a bygone age as you travel • Double size cabin • Welcome refreshments by rail without sacrificing the modern comforts • Panoramic window • All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide of home. Whether you are a solo traveller or a Restaurant daily • Lounge area with two tub chairs, table couple, Gold Service will fulfil your expectations and bar fridge • All beverages including premium wines, for a stylish journey and make your trip a beer and standard spirits memorable one. • 3/4 size double bed and fold-out single bed (upper berth) • Toiletries kit and onboard magazine During the day, the compact Twin Berth Sleeper • Private compact en suite with shower, • Off Train Excursions and Outback Cabins offer a comfortable three seater lounge, wash basin and toilet Experiences converting to upper and lower sleeping berths • In-cabin sound system • Return transfers from Darwin station at night. Your journey will be made even more to selected Darwin hotels comfortable with service from a Hospitality • DVD player and a selection of Attendant including fresh sheets, bath towels, complimentary DVDs Superior Cabins also Include: pillows, doonas and complimentary toiletries. Your Dining Experience • Complimentary in-cabin mini