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The Southern Spirit—Luxury Australian Rail Cruises
9 day/8 night 'Transcontinental' cruise from Sydney to Perth via Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide from $7165 per person based on double occupancy
Great Southern Rail has announced a new luxurious train service called ‘The Southern Spirit’ that will operate each summer season from November 2008 on a variety of outback Australian train routes.
Great Southern Rail has announced a new luxurious train service called ‘The Southern Spirit’ that will operate each summer season from November 2008 on a variety of outback Australian train routes.
The Southern spirit experience is something new and quite unique in Australia, epic transcontinental rail cruising combined with a suite of deluxe excursions and once-in-a-lifetime events along the way. Guests can choose to travel in the prestigious new Platinum Service style or the hallmark Gold Service, with all the creature comforts in a compact twin cabin.
On board you’ll enjoy unparalleled luxury and unmatched personal attention with 24-hour cabin service. While trips ‘ashore’ offer you the chance to indulge yourself at exclusive five-star hotels or take off on excursions as adventurous or as lavish as you choose to make them.
Luxury and unmatched personal service are only part of The Southern Spirit equation. Special, money-can’t-buy events help create a collection of truly unforgettable experiences.
A typical rail cruise begins with a special welcome function, from wining and dining at Fort Denison on Sydney Harbour, to a champagne brunch overlooking the breathtaking panorama of Perth and the Swan River.
Other fabulous events occur throughout the cruises, such as a view of the Australia Day fireworks from the Altitude restaurant on the 36th floor of the five-star Shangri-La Sydney Hotel or the Coffs Harbour Jetty, yours for the night for a magnificent seafood dinner on the beautiful harbour.
The Southern Spirit’s inaugural journey will be the rail adventure of a lifetime. The journey departs Darwin on 25 November 2008 bound for Sydney on a 13 day/12 night rail cruise across the heart of Australia. It will travel through the Red Centre to the scenic south-east corner, with stopovers in Katherine, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Moss Vale.
There are eight rail cruises in the Southern Spirit season running from November 2008 until 27 February 2009. Each of the unique luxury rail cruises showcases some of Australia’s most prestigious tour offerings. The Southern Spirit is a perfect mix of the rich diversity of Australia’s landscapes and some of the most exciting city highlights.
Contact a Destination Specialist for a full itinerary and more information about this new style of rail travel.
BONUS OFFER:
Any client who books a Southern Spirit rail cruise between Jul 14 - Oct 30, 2008 will receive the following:
For travel in Platinum Service—receive a AUD $1000 per person credit for The Southern Spirit Shore Excursions
For travel in Gold Service—receive a AUD $500 per person credit for The Southern Spirit Shore Excursions
Promotion is valid for bookings from Jul 14 - Oct 30, 2008 for travel Nov 25, 2008 - Feb 27, 2009