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Experience the adventure of train travel
The Rail Explorer Pass provides a flexible and economical
way to experience the vast continent of Australia aboard the Indian Pacific,
The Ghan and The Overland trains. This economy (Red Service Day/Night Seat)
pass allows 6 months unlimited travel with stopovers throughout the entire
Great Southern Rail network.
In total, the Pass gives access to over 6739 kms of railway
providing Pass holders with the opportunity to explore both coastal and Outback
Australia including Darwin, Katherine, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Melbourne,
Sydney, Broken Hill, Kalgoorlie, Perth and surrounding regions. Stopovers
are permitted. The pass is not available for travel on Sydney CityRail, the
Melbourne Met, Victoria's V-Line, TransAdelaide or Western Australia's TransWA services.
Pass holders travel in economy Red Service Day/Night Seats
and guests have access to the Dining Carriage where a selection of meals and
snacks are available for purchase. Seating is in comfortable two abreast
reclining chairs upholstered in pure woollen cloth trim. There is ample legroom
and the seats can swivel to face each other. Showers and toilet facilities are
available at the end of each carriage and towels and soap are provided for each
guest.
*** Book before arriving in Australia and save up to 10% on the price! ***
*Please allow an additional 2 working days for the processing
and issuance of this Australian rail pass*
Passengers are requested to arrive at their first station of
travel at least 90 minutes prior to departure to have their Voucher exchanged
for a Pass and validated for travel. Pass exchange stations for the Rail
Explorer Pass are: Perth, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Katherine, Darwin, Melbourne
and Sydney. Additional Fuel Surcharges apply on all Great Southern Rail
trains on reservation. No discount is available for seniors/ students/
backpackers/ children. You may upgrade to Red Premium Seating on The
Overland on payment of a supplement but no upgrades are available on The Ghan
or Indian Pacific.
Pre-booking, amendment or cancellation of all train/coach
bookings is required at least 48 hours in advance. To ensure you obtain maximum
value from your pass, you are strongly advised to reserve space on as many
sectors as possible before travel (and at least 48 hours) or before arrival in
Australia if your itinerary is known. You can pre-book any journeys onto your pass in advance
through ourselves for a small per journey charge, plus any fuel and upgrade
surcharges should these be applicable.
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