You know that feeling when you finish a cleanse or diet and all you want to do is gorge yourself on juicy burgers and thick slabs of chocolate cake? That’s the stage we (and the rest of Australia) are at with travel, booking multiple trips to make up for lost time. Which is why Journey Beyond Rail’s hot news that their 2024 season is open for bookings is so very delicious!
Journey Beyond Rail have a range of 2024 departures and packages ready for purchase (perfect for those peeps who missed out on their preferred ‘23 dates), and they also announced a new Indian Pacific package. This is the equivalent of going to brunch and finding it includes bottomless mimosas!
NEW: sumptuous Scenic Sip & Sail
Boy oh boy, did this one get our travel glands salivating! On the new Scenic Sip and Sail Indian Pacific package, guests get to journey aboard the iconic Indian Pacific railway between Sydney and Perth (or vice versa) and add two of Western Australia’s iconic destinations.
Yup, alongside glamorous rail travel, lush local produce, fine Australian beverages, and fascinating Off Train Experiences, the Scenic Sip and Sail also includes a cruise to Rottnest Island to meet the quokkas and a scenic flight to Margaret River for lunch and wine tastings.
This new 7-day package includes:
- 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth, including all meals, beverages, and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook, and Rawlinna
- Transfer from East Perth Rail Terminal to Perth hotel
- 3 nights’ accommodation in Perth, including daily breakfast
- Discover Rottnest tour, including lunch
- A scenic flight to Margaret River with lunch and wine tastings
- 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
All aboard the Indian Pacific in 2024
Besides this exciting new tour, we’ve had a secret nod (or maybe it was a sneeze?) that our fave Indian Pacific packages “may” return to continue connecting the best of Sydney and Perth.
Dear Journey Beyond, pretty please can you include these two, we’ve mentally made plans to hop aboard? ‘kthanks.
The Margaret River Indulgence delivers what the name suggests: indulgence on the Indian Pacific and indulgence across the taste-tastic Margaret River Region. World-class wines, meals and artisanal goods await.
The Rottnest Discovery extends the 4-day rail journey to a 7-day adventure filled with outstanding scenery, Perth’s urban gems, and adorable quokkas.
The Ghan gems return
You’ll be pleased to know The Ghan faves are still in favour. This includes the Ghan’s Top End Explorer, where two national parks – Litchfield and Kakadu – are connected by the legendary Ghan.
We’ve also had word (definitely wasn’t a sneeze) that the Ultimate Territory Tour is scheduled for 2024. This 18-day package is filled with iconic Australian landmarks and national parks.
We know 2024 is going to be a good year because Red Centre Spectacular is definitely back. It’s like the groundhog on Groundhog Day, and it says, yes, travellers can enjoy 11 magical days exploring the Outback’s best destinations and attractions for another fine year!
Great Southern; great adventures in 2024
A journey aboard the Great Southern is one of pampering, rejuvenation, and joy. It’s me-time x100, where stress is eliminated thanks to the incredible service, attention to detail, and Off Train Experiences.
Well, hurrah, it’s confirmed the popular Adelaide Delight is back for 2024, extending the Brisbane to Adelaide journey by four days! The perfect companion to life aboard the Great Southern, Adelaide Delight also includes the fabulous Northern Barossa Valley Voyager tour.
Could it be that 2024 will see the return of the Great Southern’s four rail holidays? If it does, we’ve got everything crossed that the fabulous Southern Wines and Wildlife makes a comeback. How can we not hope that lucky travellers can experience 11 relaxing days exploring Australia’s diverse landscape, from the East Coast to the verdant Barossa Valley hills and untamed beauty of Kangaroo Island.
Your travel after-eight mints
If you’re the type of person who would wait for the second marshmallow in that iconic Stanford study, then you’ll be pleased to know that there’s more to come from Journey Beyond.
In early 2023, expect the full launch of their 2024 additional rail package options and full suite of Journey Beyond brands.
If you’re cramming in travel post-pandemic like you would cram in all the pastries at a breakfast buffet, you may just decide to book one trip now and then another when you get the other opportunities. We would.
Agents, the deets
To get ‘em while they’re hot, book your client’s 2024 rail adventure by calling 1800 703 357 or heading to the Journey Beyond online booking engine. You can also email tradesales@journeybeyond.com.
Remember, there’s availability galore right now, but it won’t last!
This article is brought to you by:
