East Coast Discovery

The East Coast Discovery Pass allows unlimited travel in one direction with this six month pass. Simply choose from one of the six sector travel options available (shown below in the table).

The East Coast Discovery Pass also includes the following "Value Adds" for 2008/09:

1. Coach connections to Hervey Bay, Yeppoon and Whitsundays, Byron Bay, Port Macquarie, Yamba and Forster
2. QR service connections between Robina (Gold Coast) and Brisbane or vice versa on passes Sydney / Melbourne to Cairns
3. 50% discount to travel back to the point of origin in New South Wales and Queensland (off a full adult fare)
4. 50% discount travel on one outback journey in New South Wales and one outback journey in Queensland
5. Bonus of one free outback journey on the Spirit of the Outback, The Westlander or The Inlander in Queensland
6. Free same day connection from QR services in Brisbane to long distance services
7. When purchasing a rail pass overseas it is up to 10% cheaper

 

Trains that accept the East Coast Discovery Pass

• The Sunlander
• Tilt Train
• Xplorer
• XPT

 

Concessions

No concessions given

 

2008/09 Gross Fares

Brisbane to Cairns (or v.v)	$280.50 AUD
Sydney to Cairns (or v.v)	$410.50 AUD
Melbourne to Cairns (or v.v)	$500.50 AUD
Sydney to Brisbane (or v.v)	$130.00 AUD
Melbourne to Brisbane (or v.v)	$220.00 AUD
Melbourne to Sydney (or v.v)	$130.00 AUD

 

Travel conditions

• The East Coast Discovery Pass is available for unlimited travel on CountryLink and Traveltrain Holidays Traveltrain east coast services in one direction only, either north or south, between locations endorsed on the ticket. (Travel on the Cairns Tilt Train is applicable however surcharges apply)
• Travel on Sydney CityRail services is only allowed in conjunction with a connecting CountryLink service
• Travel is not available on Brisbane QR service and Melbourne metropolitan services
• Use of this pass must begin within six months of the date of issue and be completed within six months from the first validity date.
• This pass is available on mainline CountryLink and Traveltrain Holidays East Coast Rail and Integrated Coach services only.
• For full conditions and important travel tips please refer to those detailed on the pass (ticket)

 

Cancellations / Refunds

Unused passes receive a full refund, but once the pass has been validated (first leg travelled) or lost, no refund is issued

This pass cannot be purchased online

To purchase this pass please see your travel agent or call 132232 (in Australia)