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Journey Beyond Industry Newsletter – March 2026

Cooler days and autumn leaves have begun to show up across much of Australia but it’s still full steam ahead for Journey Beyond! Outback Spirit are going all in on South Australia with a brand new Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre tour now on sale. It’s never been easier to discover the Northern Territory by Train, as […]

5 Mar 2026 – Explore the Northern Territory by Train

We’ve partnered with our friends at Tourism and Events Northern Territory to shine a spotlight on some of our most extraordinary experiences, helping your clients discover the Northern Territory by Train. At the heart of this campaign is a gorgeous fully wrapped tram, effortlessly traversing its way through some of Melbourne’s most vibrant events including the Formula 1 Grand Prix, […]

Journey Beyond Industry Newsletter – February 2026

Summer may have officially come to an end in the southern hemisphere but we’re just getting warmed up with season launches, promotions, and more! Outback Spirit have just released their guaranteed departures list for the 2027 season, and are offering big savings on select 2026 tours. The 2027 season is now on sale for Sal Salis […]

26 Feb 2026 – Vintage Rail Journeys 2027 season now on sale!

If you’ve got clients who are excited to lock in their 2027 adventure then they will be pleased to know that the 2027 season for Vintage Rail Journeys is now on sale! These all-inclusive rail journeys through regional New South Wales offer an exceptional blend of history, scenery, and classic Australian hospitality while travelling in restored 1960s lounge and […]

18 Feb 2026 – Product Updates from Journey Beyond Rail

A lot has been happening behind the scenes at Journey Beyond Rail, ensuring the season ahead is filled with memorable moments for your clients and simplifying processes to make and manage your bookings easier. Let’s start by updating your address books with the following contact information: Reservations [email protected] (within Australia) [email protected] (outside Australia) Business Development [email protected] For […]

12 Feb 2026 – Bathurst Race’n Rail is back for 2026!

The iconic Repco Bathurst 100 is back for another year, and Vintage Rail Journeys is offering one exclusive departure to take your clients there in all-inclusive style and comfort. While over 200,000 motorsport fans descend onto Mount Panorama for this Supercars Championship, your clients will enjoy a leisurely five-day journey that includes four nights’ accommodation onboard our 1960’s ex-Southern Aurora heritage train, […]

Journey Beyond Industry Newsletter – January 2026

Our first Experience Beyond of the year is loaded with special offers, exciting announcements, and more! We unpack all the ways your agency can hop aboard the buzz we’ve created for the 2027 Journey Beyond Rail and Outback Spirit season with our Summer of Tennis partnership. There is some wild news coming from Monarto Safari Resort’s latest accommodation, giving […]

21 Jan 2026 – Are You Ready to Journey Beyond?

Journey Beyond is kicking off the new year with a bang, as we’ve returned as the major broadcast partner of Nine’s Summer of Tennis! From Centre Court to the Red Centre, we’re proud to introduce our brand new campaign ‘Are you ready to Journey Beyond?’ which you may have seen via our television commercials (see below!), sponsor billboards, […]

7 Jan 2026 – Introducing Safari Lodge at Monarto Safari Resort

Set within the Wild Africa Precinct at Monarto Safari Park, the largest open-air safari experience outside Africa, Safari Lodge is more than a place to stay,  it’s a rare chance to experience the magic of Africa in South Australia. Just an hour from Adelaide, the lodge features 20 luxurious safari tents surrounding a central lodge with an […]

Journey Beyond Industry Newsletter – November 2025

Our final Experience Beyond of the year is loaded with special offers, exciting announcements, and more! There is a well known marine brand based in Exmouth, Western Australia that just joined the Journey Beyond family, and we know that you will whale-come them with open arms. The 2027 season for Journey Beyond Rail and Outback Spirit is now on sale, and earlybird fares might just […]

27 Nov 2025 – Outback Spirit’s 2027 season now on sale!

We are excited to announce that a range of Outback Spirit’s most popular tours are now on sale for the 2027 season! These itineraries are packed to the brim with exclusive lodge and safari camp stays, all meals, beverages, and unique experiences. All that’s left for your clients to do is relax and discover Australia’s […]

25 Nov 2025 – Journey Beyond welcomes Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo to the family

We are excited to announce that Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo has officially joined the Journey Beyond protfolio of brands! If the name rings a bell it’s because we’ve already been working alongside them for years, offering full day tours to our guests staying at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef. We’re proud that we can now offer their services as part of […]

20 Nov 2025 – Journey Beyond Rail’s 2027 season now on sale!

The most exciting time of the year is here for Journey Beyond Rail, as our entire 2027 season is officially now on sale! All the classic rail journeys you know and love are back, as well as your favourite Holiday Packages and extended adventures with Outback Spirit. We’re also excited to share something special: The Ghan’s […]

24 Oct 2025 – Final week to Become a Beyonder!

There are just seven days remaining for you to boost your chances to Become a Beyonder in 2026 and win a coveted place on our incredible mega famil, valued over $20,000 per person!* Imagine discovering this vast and beautiful country alongside a small group of fellow agents and hosts, travelling in all-inclusive comfort aboard the iconic Ghan Expedition. You’ll […]

26 Sep 2025 – Become a Beyonder Webinar Series #5

Our final Beyonder webinar will bring Australia’s epic transcontinental rail journey to life. Babs Reynolds, Groups & Campaigns Manager, is back again and will sit down with Alberto Isaza, General Manager for the Indian Pacific, for an in depth look into how this journey connects Perth and Sydney in the most iconic way. Tuesday 7 […]

26 Sep 2025 – Become a Beyonder Webinar Series #4

Babs Reynolds, our Groups & Campaigns Manager, will chat to Ines Iniesta, Business Development Manager for VIC/TAS, about her insightful journey on Outback Spirit’s exclusive touring route through Arnhem Land. Monday 29 September 1:00pm – Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) 2:30pm – Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) 3:00pm – Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) 5:00pm […]

22 Sep 2025 – Become a Beyonder Webinar Series #3

We’re at the halfway point of our Beyonder webinar series so there’s no better time to talk about Journey Beyond’s most iconic experience, The Ghan! Hannah Dare, Business Development Manager for Queensland, and Andree Mitchell, Trade Marketing Manager, will explore the differences between a journey on The Ghan and The Ghan Expedition, while ensuring there’s […]

16 Sep 2025 – Become a Beyonder Webinar Series #2

It’s time for the next instalment of our Become a Beyonder webinar series! This week, Babs Reynolds, our Groups & Campaigns Manager, will be joined by Richard Howarth, Business Development Manager for the UK/Europe, as he dials in from London to tell us about his experience travelling through this stunning corner of Australia on Outback Spirit’s Exquisite Kimberley […]

8 Sep 2025 – Become a Beyonder Webinar Series #1

Kicking off our Beyonder webinar series is Mel Salzone, Senior Outback Spirit Travel Consultant, and Babs Reynolds, our Groups & Campaigns Manager, who will describe how Outback Spirit journeys deeper to bring the Red Centre to life. Join us to learn more about this amazing destination and earn yourself one entry into the draw to Become a […]

1 Sep 2025 – Mega Famil Announcement

It’s time to dust off your Akubra because today is Day 1 of your chance to Become a Beyonder in 2026! Beyonder (noun): A Beyonder is a distinguished high achiever and Journey Beyond expert. They go Beyond for their clients. They are ‘Beyond the best’. We were blown away by how much you embraced our […]

15 July 2025 – Tasmanian summer is calling

If your clients are still looking for a unique experience before the year is out, Outback Spirit is here to help them enjoy a slice of island life in Australia’s southernmost state. They’ll discover pristine wilderness, quirky native animals, fascinating history, culinary delights and more when they join our Tasmanian Wilderness Explorer tour during the warmer months. […]

29 May 2025 – Monarto Safari Resort is now open!

We proudly cut the ribbon on Monarto Safari Resort this week and welcomed our first overnight guests, officially bringing your clients to the doorstep of the world’s largest safari experience outside of Africa! Located just an hour outside of Adelaide, the property boasts 78 stylish guest rooms and suites which overlook the new Wild Africa precinct of […]

6 Feb 2025 – A New Level of Luxury

Go Beyond with a train experience like no other in our newest class of travel – introducing the Aurora Australis Suites. The first of their kind in Australia, these iconic suites will make their debut from April 2026 on The Ghan (northbound departing Sunday’s and southbound departing Wednesday’s), Indian Pacific (full season) and Great Southern (full season). Like the great southern sky that illuminates with […]

12 Aug 2024 – Outback Spirit’s new agent Online Booking Engine is here!

You asked and we listened! We are beyond excited to introduce our new Online Booking Engine for Outback Spirit. Here, you can: Create a new booking request Review your pending booking requests Review your confirmed bookings Request to join a waitlist Request a call back Win a place on our mega famil If you are not […]

Journey Beyond Industry Newsletter – August 2024

Welcome aboard the August edition of Experience Beyond. We have so many exciting updates to share with you! With a few weeks remaining to Become a Beyonder and earn a place on one of our Mega Famils, this is your timely reminder of our 2025 offers onboard The Ghan. We introduce the newest addition to the […]

22 Aug 24 – Vintage Rail Journeys – 2025 season now on sale

We are Beyond excited to launch the 2025 Vintage Rail Journeys season! To celebrate Vintage Rail Journeys joining the Journey Beyond family, guests can save up to $2,000* per person with our exclusive launch offer. Your clients can step back in time with our all-inclusive rail journeys through regional New South Wales on the Golden […]

Journey Beyond Industry Newsletter – July 2024

This month’s edition of Experience Beyond is packed full of exciting updates and offers. In case you missed the news, we recently launched our Journey Beyond Olympics campaign, Mega Famil and 2025 Ghan sale! We have an update on 2025 rates, share details of our highly anticipated rail waitlist, and announce the lucky winner of our Outback Spirit and Tourism WA incentive. We also have […]

26 July 24: Win the Ultimate Journey Beyond Mega Famil!

WE CAN NOW REVEAL OUR BIG SECRET! We are Beyond excited to launch our Journey Beyond Olympics campaign, ‘We go further, to take you beyond’. Over the next month you will see us on channel Nine showcasing the very best of Australia, and we are excited to share a sneak peek with you today! 30 […]

24 July 24: New 2025 season rates – Rottnest Express

We’re pleased to announce that 2025 rates for Rottnest Express are now available. These rates came into effect on 01 July 2024. This is a reminder to please update to the new pricing. For any questions, please reach out to the Travel Trade team or contact your local Business Development Manager.

23 July 2024 – Last chance to Fly Free* with Outback Spirit in 2024!

Limited dates remaining on our most popular packages If your clients are still looking for a unique experience that takes them deeper into Australia’s most remarkable places, there is no better time to help them find their Outback Spirit. Seats are filling fast on a number of tours that will allow your clients to Fly Free* and […]