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Specials

Your FREE Gold Service upgrade, is as easy as 1,2,3

Save up to $600 Per Person*

Not only will you save hundreds of dollars as you experience the Top End’s Tropical Summer, you’ll automatically upgrade to more space, more style and more inclusions such as a private cabin, Queen Adelaide Restaurant dining for all meals, Outback Explorer Lounge access and much more.

Book before 24 December 2010 for travel between 1 November 2010 and 31 March 2011.

1. Choose your train journey - Discover for yourself how The Ghan became a legend and just why it’s one of the world’s great trains. Simply book your "As easy as 1,2,3" holiday package which includes an automatic upgrade from Red Sleeper Service Gold Service.
Tropical Summer The Ghan
Gold Service includes:
  • Compact sleeper accommodation
  • Stylish Restaurant Car dining is included in your fare
  • Freshly prepared, delicious meals with waiter service 
  • Quality wines and beverages for purchase
  • Lounge Car for relaxation and refreshments
  • Gold Service Reception – complimentary glass of bubbly, wine, beer or soft drink 
  • Gold Service Concession Fares available
  • Cabin steward service
  • Complimentary tea and coffee available during your journey
  • In-cabin music and detailed journey commentary available from your cabin sound system
  • Complimentary toiletries kit
  • Onboard ‘Platform’ magazine
 
2. Choose your accommodation - No matter if you’re travelling from north to south or vice versa, your next step is to book a minimum of two nights accommodation from our selection of hotels.
Tropical Summer Accommodation SKYCITY The selection of hotels include
  • Travelodge Mirambeena Resort Darwin
  • Vibe Hotel Darwin
  • Holiday Inn Esplanade Darwin
  • Darwin Central Hotel
  • SKYCITY Darwin
3. Choose your touring - Now’s the time to take in the sights. Simply book your tour from our selection of options and you’ve taken the third and final step towards your FREE Gold Service upgrade.
Tropical Summer - Touring Litchfield 1 Day

The selection of tours include

  • 6 hours | Territory Wildlife Park
  • 6.5 hours | Afternoon City Explorer & Sunset Cruise
  • 1 Day | Jumping Crocodiles & Litchfield Waterfalls
  • 1 Day | Litchfield National Park
  • 1 Day | Kakadu, Nourlangie Rock and Yellow Water
Now book this fantastic "As easy as 1,2,3" package before 24 December 2010 for travel between 1 November 2010 and 31 March 2011.
Tropical Summer The Ghan  From $1,542.25 pp Adult twin share;
$1,009.25 pp Pension twin share 
Single Supplement $112

 book now Darwin to Adelaide

book now Adelaide to Darwin

 

 

ANOTHER WAY TO YOUR FREE UPGRADE - Broaden your Tropical Summer adventure with these extended tours of the Top End. To receive your FREE Gold Service upgrade just book your train journey on The Ghan, 1 night of accommodation and one of the below tours.
Tropical Summer Touring - Package 3
2 Days | Kakadu National Park & East Alligator River

Travel across Adelaide River and Marrakai Plains and deep into Kakadu National Park. Take a guided walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock. Join the famous Yellow Water Billabong cruise to observe saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of prolific bird life.
Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.  Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River in search of saltwater crocodiles.
We have an Aboriginal guide with us and with the special permission of the local people; we will be able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. 

Adult: $485pp twin share Pension: $475pp twin share
Receive a free upgrade to standard accommodation

From $1,913
pp Adult twin share$1,367
pp Pension twin share

Single Supplement $135

 book now
Darwin to Adelaidebook now
Adelaide to Darwin

Tropical Summer Touring - Package 2
 
3 Days | 4WD Kakadu, Litchfield Safari
 
See the best of Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks on this classic tour.
Explore the waterfalls of Litchfield National Park and search for crocodiles on Mary River. Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr. Clamber to the top of a rocky lookout for fabulous views over the Nardab floodplain.
Next it’s on to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), where a hike is rewarded with a reviving swim in the plunge pools. Travel to Jim Jim Falls and hike to the base of the falls before continuing on to Twin Falls. Feel the beauty of the stunning gorge and powerful falls from the National Park operated boat and boardwalk experience. The impressive scenery will continue to amaze you as we journey back to Darwin.
 
Adult / Pension: from $499.50pp

From $1,927.50
pp Adult twin share$1,391
pp Pension twin share

Single Supplement $56

 book now
Darwin to Adelaidebook now
Adelaide to Darwin

 

Rail Only Fares

$AUD Per Person Platinum Service Gold Service Red Service Sleeper Cabin
Adelaide - Darwin or v.v.      
Adult $2987 $1973 $1372
Child/Pensioner#/CSHC# N/A $1357 $836
Adelaide - Alice Springs or v.v.      
Adult N/A $1019 $686
Child/Pensioner#/CSHC# N/A $701 $418
Alice Springs - Darwin or v.v.      
Adult N/A $1019 $656
Child/Pensioner#/CSHC# N/A $701 $418

Terms and Conditions:  *‘Save up to’ price is based on Adult Red Sleeper fare applied to standard adult fares per person. Free upgrade to Gold Service offer, available in conjunction with accommodation and touring combinations available, as published with the "Is As Easy As 1,2,3," special offer and in the ‘Australia’s Great Train Holidays’ brochure subject to availability. Purchase 2 nights minimum accommodation and 1 day tour (minimum 5 hours) with the rail fare component based on the Red Sleeper Service fare and receive a Gold Service upgrade. Fares based on twin share per person with single supplements applicable on package product. Offer available for bookings from 23 August 2010 to 24 December 2010 for travel from 1 November 2010 to 31 March 2011. All fares include fuel price surcharge, and will be subject to availability at the time of booking. Through fares or stopover fares do not apply. To receive concessional fares Great Southern Rail is required to confirm your eligibility for the concession at time of booking and travel electronically with Centrelink. If you do not want this to happen you will need to contact Centrelink to obtain a Pension Concession Letter as proof of your eligibility for the concession and provide this directly to Great Southern Rail before the concession can be given. Offer not available in conjunction with the Great Southern Rail Seniors Concession Travel Card or any other offer except $99 - $299 Motorail offer. All fares and timetables are subject to change without notice. Conditions apply. Travel Agent License No.TTA164190. 

 

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