Australian Gourmet Traveller - (10)October 2019 (1)

The world is faster than it’s ever been before. There’s so much to see, so much to do, so much to taste,

so much to experience, and we’re always in a hurry. But every once in a while, we deserve to slow down.

We deserve to break free from the frantic energy that surrounds us and experience something diff erent – time.

With time we can fade away from the

noise, and truly let go. But we mustn’t

rush it. We owe it to ourselves to fi nd

as much time as possible. Time to dig

deeper, time to make new friends,

time to uncover a rich new palette of

colours and fl avours. We should fi nd

time. Time to stop. Time to breathe-in and

feel invigorated, time to get to know the

details, and time to immerse ourselves

in the wonders of a completely diff erent

kind of world.

Allow us to share time with you, as you

wind through the rugged remoteness of

an ancient landscape. With three diff erent

rail journeys to choose from, a timeless

expedition of invigoration awaits. From

the iconic rails of The Ghan, to the

incredibly diverse Indian Pacifi c and the

awe-inspiring Great Southern, there’s

something for every taste, every second

of the way.

Imagine fi nding the time to dine in an

underground sanctuary – the scorching

sun of Coober Pedy only metres above,

but it feels like it’s a world away. You’d

think being underground would deprive

you of your senses, but somehow, they are

heightened, elevated, impossibly. Imagine

gazing up at the Outback’s night sky, as

billions of fl ickering lights dazzle down from

above. It feels like a show that’s just for you.

The crackling of a bonfi re is the only thing

that reminds you of where you are, but

even then, you’re not quite sure. Moments

like these tend to distort your sense of time.

A minute can feel like an hour. Imagine a

journey fi lled with moments like these –

that’s the magic of rail travel.

Embarking on a rail journey is like stepping

into a time machine. Everything feels

slower, and because you’re able to fi nd

the time, you get to see the details. Every

rock, every blade of grass, every mouthful

of food seems more vivid, more intense,

more unforgettable.

So, don’t rush it. Find time and embark on

a great Australian rail journey.

Find time at journeybeyondrail.com.au

TIME

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