An adventure aboard The Ghan and Indian Pacific is the gateway to your next extraordinary Australian holiday, with 2019/20 dates on sale now.

The 2019/20 season marks a new era for Australian rail holidays, unlocking the breadth and diversity of the continent’s most remarkable experiences.

Combining whale watching at Ningaloo Reef with an epic Nullarbor crossing? Interested in the unique wildlife at Kakadu and Kangaroo Island while still taking time to explore the rugged Australian Outback? 

Our 21 carefully curated itineraries will have you venturing beyond the tracks including unforgettable experiences such as flights over Lake Eyre, wining and dining in the Hunter Valley, swimming with manta-rays, ancient storytelling in the Red Centre and luxurious stays in the Kimberley.

Alternatively, navigate the Australian coastline on a cruise ship or float over Alice Springs in a hot air balloon – our new holidays take you across sea, skies and land to celebrate Australia’s awe-inspiring diversity.

The 2019/20 holidays collection is fully integrated and available for all budgets, featuring overnight stays through to 21-night expeditions. 

While holidays deliver the scope to explore more of what Australia has to offer, our epic transcontinental rail journeys are also available to book independently. Celebrating The Ghan’s 90th anniversary and the Indian Pacific’s 50th anniversary during the 2019/20 season, these iconic journeys offer an all-inclusive holiday on the tracks featuring gourmet food and wine and Off Train Excursions for unrivalled access into the heart of Australia. 

New City Stops provide the flexibility to extend your rail holiday with accommodation and touring options in Adelaide, Sydney, Darwin, Melbourne, Alice Springs and Perth.

If your dream is to see the best of the Australian outback and immerse yourself in the heart of it with hands-on experiences, this is your ultimate holiday. Discover the Magic of the Outback, it doesn’t come any better than travelling on The Ghan, exploring Uluru and Kata Tjuta, cruising Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and touring Kakadu, all in one sensational journey through the nation’s heartland.

This season, embark not only a legendary train adventure but an Australian holiday that embraces much, much more. 

Contact RACT Travel for more information, but be quick – cabins sell out quickly.