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Massive Black Friday deals have dropped early for The Ghan, Reefworld, Uluṟu 

Score massive savings on your next holiday with these Black Friday deals across some of Australia’s most iconic experiences.

We’re only one week into November, but already the Black Friday deals are starting to ramp up. And the one we’re watching? Journey Beyond (the company behind iconic Australian experiences like The Ghan, Cruise Whitsundays, Outback Spirit tours and many more) just announced serious savings across several of its Australian and New Zealand experiences in celebration of Black Friday.

On sale from 5 November until 4 December 2026, Journey Beyond is sharing that these deals are never to be repeated. And, of course, T&C’s apply.

30 per cent off The Ghan

The Ghan from above
The Ghan traverses cinematic landscapes.

Traversing the land between Adelaide and Darwin, The Ghan might just be Australia’s most iconic train journey, if not one of the most beloved in the world. For Black Friday, book to travel in March to June 2027 to score 30 per cent off everyday fare for travel in Gold Premium and Gold Twin from $3690 p/p.

30 per cent off Great Southern

great southern train crossing a bridge over boambee creek
Save big on the Great Southern.

Speaking of great Aussie trains, The Great Southern presents a gorgeous coastal journey in summer between Adelaide and Brisbane. Save 30 per cent off everyday fare for travel in Platinum in December 2026 and January 2027, Gold Premium and Gold Twin for travel in December 2026, January and  February 2027 from $2,190 p/p.

25 per cent off Vintage Rail Journeys

Interior of Southern Aurora Vintage Rail
The train’s interiors have been lovingly restored with vintage details. (Credit: Krista Eppelstun)

For those who like their trains with a hit of nostalgia, step onboard with Vintage Rail Journeys to explore one of three distinctive regions in New South Wales in lovingly restored carriages. Take advantage of Black Friday deals to save 25 per cent off the everyday fare in Heritage Twin from $3,590 p/p, available for new bookings for travel in February – July 2027)

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Up to 40 per cent off for Red Centre stays

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Explore the Red Centre from your hotel. (Credit: Wietse Jongsma)

With Black Friday savings of up to 40 per cent on a four-night stay at Outback Hotel (part of Ayers Rock Resort), there’s just one more reason to book a trip to the Red Centre. Outback Hotel is a family-friendly stay with private ensuite bathrooms, an outback-style bar and a heated swimming pool. During your stay, ask staff to help you choose from some of their iconic experiences, like the award-winning Wintjiri Wiṟu, outdoor attractions like Field of Light and one-of-a-kind dining experiences. The deal is available for travel between 1 November 2026  and 30 September 2027.

20 per cent off at Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

aerial of Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
Stay in the heart of Kakadu.

Nothing’s more striking than a stay at a hotel in the heart of Kakadu National Park, shaped like a saltwater crocodile. Book a two-night stay at Kakadu Crocodile Hotel for travel until the end of April 2027 (excluding Easter), and you’ll get 20 per cent off this perfect home base to explore the ancient rock art, waterfalls and teeming wetlands of Kakadu.

Save $400 on Reefworld

cruise whitsunday reefworld pontoon reefsleep beds
Spend the night in one of 16 spacious, four-poster beds.

Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef stay just got a serious upgrade. Discover the reimagined Reefworld, now exclusively for overnight guests, with Journey Beyond’s Black Friday deal of a $200 saving per couple (aka 22 per cent), making the experience just $695 per person twin share (normally $895).

Save $3000 on Grand Pacific Tours

Maybe even pop on over to New Zealand thanks to a $3000 per couple saving on the 16 Day Signature Highlights Tour with Grand Pacific Tours. Explore everywhere from Milford Sound to the country’s towns and cities. The deal is available for travel on 8 January, 20 March, 25 April and 7 May 2027.

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Kassia Byrnes is the Native Content Editor for Australian Traveller and International Traveller. She's come a long way since writing in her diary about family trips to Grandma's. After graduating a BA of Communication from University of Technology Sydney, she has been writing about her travels (and more) professionally for over 10 years for titles like AWOL, News.com.au, Pedestrian.TV, Body + Soul and Punkee. She's addicted to travel but has a terrible sense of direction, so you can usually find her getting lost somewhere new around the world. Luckily, she loves to explore and have new adventures – whether that’s exploring the backstreets, bungee jumping off a bridge or hiking for days. You can follow her adventures on Instagram @probably_kassia.
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These winery experiences around Australia take you beyond the standard pour

Oenophiles and novices alike will relish these top-tier wine experiences that go beyond the standard pour.

From the Mediterranean-climate McLaren Vale to the robust Hunter Valley, Australia’s trailblazing wine regions are renowned for producing some of the world’s best drops. A simple cellar door tasting can help you choose your next bottle to take home, but truly understanding the region’s unique terroir and viticultural mastery means engaging all of the senses.

Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia goes beyond the ordinary to offer the best activities to deepen your palate at the country’s most celebrated wineries. Whether it’s an art and wine lunch or horse riding among the vineyards, these experiences make for an unforgettable day out.

Culinary

A bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon paired with a beautifully plated gourmet meal at a winery restaurant.
Sip your way through Australia’s best winery experiences.

Epicureans are spoilt for choice with these fantastic gastronomic journeys. Explore Leeuwin Estate’s fine wine, food and commitment to the arts on their Seasonal Experience: Art, Wine & Farm to Fork tour.

Sample a line-up of cool-climate wines with The Art of Fine Wine and Gastronomy at Ten Minutes by Tractor on the Mornington Peninsula, before meandering through the rolling Gabrielle vineyard and feasting on a five-course tasting menu with matching wines.

Outdoors

Visitors riding horses through the vineyards at Jacob's Creek, enjoying a scenic wine country experience.
Ride through the vines at Jacob’s Creek.

Nature enthusiasts can seamlessly pair their love for the outdoors with their love for wine on the Cape to Vine Day Trip – a guided walking tour along the pristine Margaret River cape which ends with a private tour, then a food and wine pairing at the area’s founding wine estate, Vasse Felix.

If your preferred mode of transport is on a trusted steed, the Vineyard Horse Ride and Tasting experience takes animal lovers on a 60-minute guided horse ride through the picturesque vineyards of Jacob’s Creek, followed by a tasting of their cellar door wines.

Blending

Guests blending their own wines during an interactive winemaking experience.
Unleash your inner winemaker.

Curious learners can step into the role of winemaker with a hands-on masterclass. The Master Blenders: Blend your own Muscat class in Rutherglen is perfect for sweet-toothed guests, expertly guided by a Stanton & Killeen host to craft their own personalised 500ml Muscat blend. Or a bubbly affair awaits in Launceston with The Art of Sparkling masterclass hosted by Josef Chromy Wines to create a personalised bottle of sparkling. The experience also includes a tasting of the estate’s table wines and a two-course lunch with wine pairings.

Overnight

A cosy luxury stay at Ampersand Estates.
Pair luxury stays with exceptional wines.

An overnight wine experience allows you to savour every last drop. Live la dolce vita in the King Valley with the Pizzini Overnight Wine and Food Escape, a tutored wine tasting uncovering the delights of Italian food and wine pairings, followed by a four-course dinner with matching wines before bedding down at the charming Mountain View Hotel. For an ultra-luxe wine escape, make a beeline for Pemberton, where The Ampersand Estates Experience – A Marriage of Luxury & Nature offers discerning travellers a stay in a self-contained estate residence, with a private wine tasting and five-course degustation cooked by a chef exclusively for your group over an open-flame.

Culture

Aerial view of Pt. Leo Estate overlooking rolling vineyards and the coastline on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.
Experience the perfect pairing of art and wine.

The art of hospitality can be taken to new levels on a cultural and culinary wine journey. The Discover Pt. Leo Estate Lunch, Art & Wine Experience indulges with a 3-course meal showcasing Mornington Peninsula’s produce paired with Victorian wines, plus a walk through the state-of-the-art sculptural park backdropped by the 50-acre vineyard and ocean. The Love on Mount Pleasant guided discovery invites wine enthusiasts to admire the cellar door spaces adorned with works from renowned artists, including Garry Shead, Archibald Prize winner and nephew of Mount Pleasant’s founder, Maurice O’Shea. Sip through a tasting of eight elegant wines paired with local and international cheeses.

Meet the makers

Visitors touring a vineyard alongside winemakers, learning about grape growing and the winemaking process.
Learn from the experts.

Who better to learn about wine from than the makers themselves? Join winemaker and vigneron Tom Ward on a private Immerse with Swinging Bridge tour of the Orange wine region. An informative morning is spent discovering the cool-climate vineyards used to create Swinging Bridge’s award-winning wines, before heading to the winery’s Hill Park Vineyard for a five-course degustation. And discover Queensland’s emerging wine scene with the Behind the Scenes Winery Tour and Premium Tasting, which takes visitors on a tour of Sirromet’s winery facility and a private tutored wine tasting of drops rarely available for sampling.

Helicopter experiences

A helicopter flying above sprawling vineyards.
Take your wine experience to new heights.

See things from a new perspective with an immersive, ultimate luxury wine adventure. Take to the skies on the Helicopter Tour & Blending Bench adventure, which includes a 30-minute scenic flight over McLaren Vale’s spectacular landscape before playing winemaker inside the d’Arenberg Cube to create your own blend from their unique bounty and exploring the building’s art-filled Alternate Realities Museum. Go behind the scenes of a working winery with the Helicopter Winery Tour and 4 course Lunch. Get picked up from your accommodation by a private chauffeur, then take to the skies via helicopter to Printhie Wines.

Heritage

Guests sampling wines beside oak barrels during a guided cellar tasting.
Explore the past, one glass at a time.

History buffs and seasoned oenophiles will delight in discovering the liquid lore of an iconic Australian winery. Savour a 100-year-old tawny with Seppeltsfield’s Centennial Cellar Experience in the Barossa Valley and go on a tour of the Seppelt family homestead, built in 1851 and the underground blending cellar. And it would be remiss not to explore Australia’s most iconic winery, Penfolds in Magill Estate in South Australia, where The Penfolds Heritage Tour & Taste includes a walking tour through the original working winery, lush vineyard and underground drives and a cellar door tasting of their exceptional The Penfolds Collection and covetable Cellar Reserve range.

Start planning an unforgettable wine journey at ultimatewineryexperiences.com.au