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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 […]

24 Mar 2026 – Witness Lake Eyre in flood with Outback Spirit!

Record-breaking floods are currently on their way to Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, making it the perfect time to celebrate the 2026 release of Outback Spirit’s all-inclusive, small group tour to see this natural wonder! Nestled 15 metres below sea level, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is the largest salt lake on the continent and has a density twice […]

11 Mar 2026 – Cruise Whitsundays Flash Sale

As the weather starts to cool and we welcome the changing colours of Autumn, now is the perfect time to dive into these flash offers from Cruise Whitsundays. Your clients can enjoy a night under the stars with Reefsleep, our award-winning, all-inclusive overnight experience on the outer Great Barrier Reef, or spend a full day snorkelling, swimming, […]

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 […]

17 Feb 2026 – 2027 Sal Salis season now on sale!

At Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef your clients will breathe in the restorative, salty air of the Indian Ocean, and fall asleep each night under a blanket of stars with ocean waves as their soundtrack. A stay here doesn’t end on the checkout date. Experiencing this kind of barefoot luxury, where time slows and connection to people […]

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, […]

6 Feb 2026 – Cruise Whitsundays debuts exclusive overnight experiences

Cruise Whitsundays is proud to announce a new era of immersive luxury on the Great Barrier Reef, exclusive to our overnight guests. From 1 July 2026 our award-winning pontoon permanently moored on Hardy Reef, Reefworld, will relaunch as an overnight-only destination welcoming just 36 guests per night to indulge in Reefsleep Premium and Reefsuites Premium stays. Meanwhile, our newly refurbished Heart Pontoon will return in […]

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, […]

12 Jan 2026 – Exclusive Great Southern Industry Offer

Before we dive headfirst into the new year, we’d like to thank our incredible trade partners who worked hard to make 2025 beyond a memorable one. To show our appreciation for all that you do for your clients, we are delighted to offer you a 40%* discount on select 2026 Great Southern departures! With fares starting from […]

5 Jan 2026 – Exclusive Outback Spirit Industry Offer

We are excited to kick off the new year with an exclusive offer for our trade partners. To show our appreciation of your ongoing partnership, we are delighted to offer you a 35%* discount on Outback Spirit’s 6 day Margaret River & Rottnest Island Explorer tour departing on 7 March 2026! This all-inclusive Outback Spirit tour […]

15 Dec 2025 – Sailaway Port Douglas joins Journey Beyond

We are excited to announce that Journey Beyond has recently acquired Sailaway Port Douglas! Operating a fleet of four state-of-the-art sailing catamarans, Sailaway Port Douglas offers boutique sailing and snorkelling experiences to Mackay Coral Cay on the outer Great Barrier Reef in Tropical North Queensland. Their commitment to reef conservation aligns perfectly with Journey Beyond’s ‘Journey Lightly’ pledge […]

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 […]

25 Nov 2025 – Product Update from Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo

We are delighted to announce that we have recently acquired Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo! Paired perfectly with Journey Beyond’s Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, we are committed to ensuring a seamless transition for all bookings. Being a new product and navigating new waters, we assure you that our priority is to provide an exceptional experience for […]

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 […]

Journey Beyond Industry Newsletter – October 2025

It’s been a whirlwind of a month and we’re ready to bring you some exciting product updates, brand new campaigns, and special offers. We are still buzzing with excitement with how much you embraced our Become a Beyonder agent incentive, and give a special shoutout to our Learning Beyond champions who are one step closer to earning a spot […]

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 […]

16 Oct 2025 – Fly Free and more with Outback Spirit

With 2026 travel planning underway, we are excited to reveal a number of offers to help increase your sales. Better yet, some of these are only available to trade partners! Whether it’s discovering the Kimberley’s rugged beauty, connecting to ancient landscapes in the Red Centre, or enjoying a spiritual experience in Arnhem Land, there’s an all-inclusive adventure […]

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 […]

Journey Beyond Industry Newsletter – September 2025

We are so excited to come out of winter hibernation to deliver news of exclusive offers, agent incentives, and product updates! We’re approaching the halfway point of our Become a Beyonder agent incentive, so there’s no better time to summarise how you can participate and win a coveted spot on our mega famil. There’s a limited number of Platinum cabins available […]

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 […]