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16 May 2025 – Find Your Outback Spirit in the Dreamy West

Western Australia has so much diversity to offer, from the wild and rugged frontier of the Kimberley to magical forests of the Manjimup region and the world’s largest collections of wildflowers in the South West. There’s many ways to explore this incredible state, but only Outback Spirit can take your clients there in all-inclusive style and […]

9 May 2025 – What Winter?

The temperature may be dipping and the days are getting shorter, but that doesn’t mean the woolly socks and knitted jumpers need to come out just yet. Keep those winter clothes stashed away a little while longer and chase the sun with us in the Whitsundays instead. Your clients can choose from a number of […]

Journey Beyond Industry Newsletter – April 2025

This edition of Experience Beyond is loaded with special offers, grand prize winners, and more! In case you missed it, The Time is Now to save on a number of all-inclusive tours with Outback Spirit. Plus, a limited tour release to witness the spectacular Lake Eyre in flood and a special offer for those who love to travel solo. We’ve […]

23 April 2025 – Lake Eyre in Flood

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is the largest salt lake on the continent, though visitors to South Australia’s rugged interior hardly get to see it fill with water. This year, monsoonal floodwaters heading south from Queensland are set to surpass previous records and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre promises a spectacular display of colour and wildlife. To celebrate this […]

Journey Beyond Industry Newsletter – March 2025

Welcome to the March edition of Experience Beyond! In true Journey Beyond style, we’ve started the New Year with multiple exciting announcements and campaigns! We are overjoyed about the Suite-est addition to our iconic rail journeys – the luxurious Aurora Australis Suites! If that is not exciting enough, we’re also going wild about Monarto with the Monarto Safari Resort joining […]

25 March 2025 – Stay 3, Pay 2 at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

There’s a magical place located halfway between Perth and Broome unlike anywhere else in the country. Ningaloo Reef, the world’s largest fringing coral reef and home to turtles, dolphins, manta rays, and colourful coral is just waiting to be discovered. Humpback whales pass through the area between August and October, giving those present the chance […]

26 Feb 2025 – Last Minute Cabins Available

It’s been a busy year for the Indian Pacific. With an extended itinerary from Perth to Sydney and the introduction of Gold Premium cabins, there’s never been a better time to experience this transcontinental journey. That’s why we are excited to share that a number of cabins have just become available for departures in April 2025, […]

18 Feb 2025 – OST last chance sale

Due to popular demand, we’ve extended our incredible Fly Free offer with Outback Spirit, making now the perfect time for your clients to book their all-inclusive, small group 4WD adventures for 2025. To sweeten the deal, we’re also offering extra savings on the last seats available for selected 2025 tours! Take advantage of our Fly Free […]

07 Feb 25 – Bathurst Race’n Rail 2025

Start your engines – bookings are now open! There’s no better way to travel to the Repco Bathurst 1000 than by hopping aboard a 1960’s ex-Southern Aurora train! Available for one departure only, this four day itinerary leaves Sydney Central station on 10 October 2025, ensuring your clients are in pole position to catch all of the action trackside at Mount […]

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 […]

6 Feb 2025 – Explore the Northern Territory by Train

If your clients are looking for a way to connect with the world’s oldest living cultures and immerse themselves in stunning natural beauty, then there is no better time to explore the Northern Territory by Train. We’ve partnered up with our friends at Tourism NT to bring some of the most extraordinary experiences to life. It’s […]

4 Feb 2025 – Trade Assets now available for Journey Beyond Rail offers

Trade Assets have arrived! To help you promote our current rail offers in market, we now have a range of fabulous new trade assets on the Experience Hub.  Here’s a recap of our amazing 2025 Rail Offers: For a limited time, receive free return flights* with every Red Centre Spectacular and Ultimate Territory Tour package. Enjoy a city break on us with Free […]

4 Feb 2025 – Introducing Monarto Safari Resort

Stay Wild at Monarto – Now open for bookings! We are roaring with excitement to introduce the newest addition to our Journey Beyond family, Monarto Safari Resort. Less than an hour’s drive from Adelaide and the picturesque Adelaide Hills, your clients can now experience a taste of Wild Africa, within South Australia!With spacious and thoughtfully designed rooms and […]

16 Jan 2025 – Guaranteed Departures with Outback Spirit

Sell with confidence in 2025 and Beyond as Outback Spirit now has guaranteed departure dates on a number of our most popular tours! We know that some of Australia’s most unique landscapes are found in Arnhem Land and The Kimberley and we want to ensure your clients get the holiday of their dreams. You can book these tours via our Online Booking Engine and […]

9 Jan 2025 – 2026 Sal Salis season now on sale!

We are excited to announce that our 2026 Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef season is officially on sale! This all-inclusive, eco-luxury experience on the northwest coast of Western Australia offers your clients the opportunity to disconnect from responsibilities and routines, and experience luxury as nature intended. Snorkel amongst the worlds largest fringing reef, grab an afternoon […]

31 Dec 2024 – Ring in 2025 with three offers from Journey Beyond Rail

As we collectively recover from generous amounts of prawns, champagne, and Pavlova, it’s time to get excited for the year ahead. Start 2025 off right with three incredible offers from Journey Beyond Rail to choose from below! Two of our most popular Ghan Holiday Packages just got even better. For a limited time, receive free return flights* with every Red Centre […]

24 Dec 24 – Exciting new partnerships with Journey Beyond

Rolling off the back of our first ever brand campaign supporting the Olympics in 2024, we are hitting the ground running in 2025 and want to take you on this journey with us. Please see our two exciting announcements below with Channel Nine and Tasting Australia and see how you can be involved.

18 Dec 2024 – Agent Family & Friends Offer

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the travel agents and trade partners who have made 2024 a year to remember. To show our appreciation, we invite you and your loved ones to join us for a summer sojourn on the Great Southern with 40% off Gold Premium cabins in January 2025! To access […]

6 Dec 2024 – Vintage Rail Journeys 2026 season on sale now!

We are excited to announce that our 2026 season for Vintage Rail Journeys is now available to book! Word is spreading fast about how your clients can step back in time with our all-inclusive rail journeys through regional New South Wales. They will enjoy hearty meals from locally sourced producers, all beverages, great service and attention to […]

Journey Beyond Industry Newsletter – November 2024

In our latest edition of Experience Beyond we fill you in on what has been an action-packed month! We are Beyond excited to share that our Journey Beyond Rail 2026 season has officially left the station, with fantastic offers for your clients to snap up. You can also help your clients find their Outback Spirit and some serious savings in 2026, with pre-release fares available […]

2025 season rates – Cruise Whitsundays

2025 SEASON RATES Please find below 2025 rates for Cruise Whitsundays. These rates came into effect on 22 November 2024. This is a reminder to please update to the new pricing. Happy Selling! For any questions, please reach out to the Travel Trade team or contact your local Business Development Manager.

25 Nov 2024 – Black Friday offers are LIVE!

The day has arrived! All of our exclusive offers are now LIVE and ready for you to snap up! These will be on sale until 14 December 2024 so be sure to take advantage of them while they last. For pricing and information on how to book, please see our Campaign Advice below. The Current Campaigns section of our Experience Hub is also […]

21 Nov 2024 – MORE Black Friday offers are coming!

We’re back with more Black Friday offers as there were too many brands to fit into one email! See our offers from Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Melbourne Skydeck, Darwin Harbour Cruises, and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney! These will be on sale from 25 November until 14 December 2024, and everything you need to promote these is below. For pricing, […]

21 Nov 2024 – Black Friday offers are coming!

Get ready to connect your clients to Australia with incredible offers from The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, Outback Spirit, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, and Vintage Rail Journeys! These will be on sale from 25 November until 14 December 2024, and we’ve included everything you need to promote them below. For pricing, T&Cs, and information […]

13 Nov 2024 – T&Cs amendment for 2026 Journey Beyond Rail deposits

Earlier today, we announced the exciting release of our 2026 Journey Beyond Rail season. We wish to inform you that there has been a slight change to some information communicated, and the correct details can be found below: Advance Purchase Holiday fares $1,500**pp – Gold Twin and Gold Premium Twin Advance Purchase fares 100% of […]

13 Nov 2024 – Outback Spirit 2026 pre-season release

To follow on from the exciting news about Journey Beyond’s 2026 rail season, we can now announce that a small selection of Outback Spirit’s hero adventures are also on sale. We believe everyone should savour the special moments without compromising on comfort, which is why we only offer all-inclusive itineraries. Your clients can expect tailored regional experiences and […]

13 Nov 2024 – Journey Beyond Rail 2026 season launch

We are excited to announce that our 2026 rail season is officially on sale! Along with our classic rail journeys, we’ve created even more ways for your clients to explore Australia by Train. Changes to Rail Journeys Due to popular demand, The Ghan Expedition has been extended with travel now open from March to November. The Great Southern from Brisbane […]

5 Nov 2024 – Fly Free with Outback Spirit in 2025

Our Fly Free offer has returned, making it the perfect time for your clients to book their all-inclusive, small group 4WD adventures for 2025. To support you with your bookings online and offline, we have now opened our travel centre to take Outback Spirit calls on Sundays. Of course, you can also book via our Online […]

Journey Beyond Industry Newsletter – October 2024

This month’s edition of Experience Beyond has a whole lot of fan fare for you to cast your eyes on! Join us in welcoming the full release of Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures’ 2025 season with an incredible new season offer. We’ve also teamed up with Tourism Western Australia to put a spotlight on some of the state’s […]

Experience the Dreamy West in 2025

Discover the Dreamy West in 2025 with Journey Beyond! We’ve combined our new 5 day transcontinental journey onboard the Indian Pacific with some of Western Australia’s most iconic experiences. Whether it’s luxury as nature intended at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, an overnight stay at the Horizontal Falls (Garaan-ngaddim) or an Outback Spirit adventure to the state’s South […]