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Rail Explorer Pass

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Travel Validity Adult
6 months£404.00

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Rail Australia Passes

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Great Southern Railway Pass

Rail Explorer Pass

Fares below include a discount of up to 10% for pre-purchase of this pass in the UK!

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.

Representing outstanding value for money, the Rail Explorer Pass allows six months' unlimited travel on the Great Southern Rail network of:

  • The Ghan - the legendary journey into the heart of Australia, travel between Adelaide, Alice Springs, Katherine and Darwin through the spectacular Outback to the Red Centre of the continent
  • Indian Pacific - travel between Sydney and Perth via Adelaide, across the Nullabor Plain and the Blue Mountains through some of Australia's most beautiful landscapes
  • The Overland - the scenic, stylish and comfortable way to travel between Adelaide and Melbourne

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.

Pass holders travel in economy Red Service Day/Night Seats and guests have access to a Lounge Carriage for relaxation and sightseeing and a 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.

Please call the number on the contact us page to pre-book any journeys onto your pass in advance. If journeys are reserved at the same time as purchasing the pass, only fuel or upgrade surcharges will be levied. If you wish to pre-book sectors at a later date, a small per journey per person charge will then be made.

Passport numbers are required when booking all passes and for the Backpacker/Student Pass, YHA, VIP or Nomad Backpacker Association and ISIC Student Card numbers are also mandatory.

Please read the Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy before your purchase.

Travel Validity Adult
6 months£404.00

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