Journey Beyond has launched its 2025 season of train journeys and select holiday packages, along with the announcement of an all-new extended service on the Indian Pacific.

“We're delighted to launch our 2025 season for travel on The Ghan, Indian Pacific and Great Southern. A selection of our favourite packages and some exciting new pairings that see our fabulous train journeys connect with Outback Spirit's small-group tours,” says David Donald, Executive. General Manager of Rail at Journey Beyond.

The Indian Pacific has been crossing the Nullarbor and traversing the world's longest stretch of straight railway track for over 50 years, with guests spending three nights on board as they cross the continent. From 2025, the Indian Pacific's eastbound journey will be extended to four nights, with new immersive Off Train Experiences and more opportunities to discover Australia by train.

The new Indian Pacific itinerary will operate year-round from January 2025. Departing Perth, the Indian Pacific will stop for immersive Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Cook, the Barossa Valley, Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains before reaching its final destination of Sydney. The new itinerary also introduces a signature dining experience at Seppeltsfield Barossa that promises to be spectacular. The menu, accompanied by local wines, will be curated by Executive Chef Owen Andrews, with Journey Beyond delivering the little touches that will make this a special experience.

The new Gold Premium announced by Journey Beyond as available on The Ghan and Great Southern for 2024 will also launch on the Indian Pacific in 2025. Sitting between Gold and Platinum, Gold Premium is a new style of travel with premium inclusions paired with contemporary Australian cabin and carriage designs and exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Gold Premium Dining.

“Each year, our train and holiday packages get bigger and better, and we're thrilled to extend the Indian Pacific journey and reimagine crossing the Nullarbor by train,” says David Donald. “The extended 2025 journey includes new experiences and enhancements that will deliver an incredible opportunity to explore Australia in a different way.”

A selection of Journey Beyond's most popular holiday packages will be released as part of this launch, including several packages that pair a journey by train and all-inclusive touring with Outback Spirit. This includes the Red Centre Spectacular, Ultimate Territory Tour, and a new pairing of The Ghan with Outback Spirit's Arnhem Land Wilderness Adventure, called Arnhem Land Adventure.

In addition to these iconic packages, guests can extend their experience with City Discovery packages available at the end destination of every journey, whether it's Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney or Darwin.

Guests who book at least six months in advance are entitled to the Advance Purchase fare, saving 10% on the overall booking. Explore Australia by train and book your 2025 rail journey or holiday package at journeybeyondrail.com.au.

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Media contact | Giselle Whiteaker | public.relations@journeybeyond.com

About Journey Beyond    

Australia's leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, part of the Hornblower Group, is privileged to operate 13 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxe lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; and our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89.  

The Journey Beyond Travel Club unlocks exclusive member-only offers, priority access, special benefits and last-minute upgrade offers. With our pillars of Rail Expeditions, Touring/Cruise, Camps and Lodges, and Attractions, a Journey Beyond holiday is comprehensive from start to finish. Join us as we take the amazing and turn it into breathtaking.  www.journeybeyond.com