Changes to 2016/17 Concession Fares
The Federal Government has provided funding for eligible concession travellers since 1997. This has traditionally passed directly onto eligible customers in the form of a travel discount.
As outlined in the 2014/15 Federal Budget, the Government has decided to discontinue funding for eligible concession travellers using Great Southern Rail services. The current funding arrangement ends on 30 June 2016.
As a result of this funding withdrawal, Great Southern Rail advises that current discounts provided to Commonwealth Seniors, Pensioners and Veterans can no longer be offered.
From 1 July 2016, Great Southern Rail will provide a 20 per cent discount for the 2016/17 travel year. This is in order to provide transitional support to our concession customers.
These fares are listed as Pension Saver prices in the new 2016/17 fare structure.
Fares valid for rail travel from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017.
The Ghan high season fares
The Ghan Expedition fares
The Ghan low season fares
Indian Pacific high season fares
Indian Pacific low season fares
Travel 01 April 2016 to 30 November 2016 (Northbound only). Travel 01 April 2016 to 31 July 2016 and 27 October to 30 November 2016 (Southbound only). Travel 01 February 2017 to 31 March 2017 (All directions).
Gold Service Twin Cabin*
| $ Per Person One Way | Everyday | Pension Saver+ |
| Adelaide-Darwin or vv | 2489 | 1989 |
| Adelaide-Alice Springs or vv | 1359 | 1079 |
| Alice Springs-Darwin or vv | 1359 | 1079 |
Gold Service Single Cabin
| $ Per Person One Way | Everyday | Pension Saver+ |
| Adelaide-Darwin or vv | 2229 | 1779 |
| Adelaide-Alice Springs or vv | 1209 | 959 |
| Alice Springs-Darwin or vv | 1209 | 959 |
4 Days. 3 Nights. Travel 03 August 2016 to 26 October 2016
| $ Per Person One Way | Everyday | Pension Saver+ |
| Gold Service - Twin | 3299 | 2629 |
| Gold Service - Single | 2959 | 2359 |
Travel 01 December 2016 to 16 December 2016 and 22 January 2017 to 31 January 2017
Gold Service Twin Cabin*
| | Everyday | Pension Saver+ |
| Adelaide-Darwin or vv | 2239 | 1789 |
| Adelaide-Alice Springs or vv | 1219 | 969 |
| Alice Springs-Darwin or vv | 1219 | 969 |
Gold Service Single Cabin
| | Everyday | Pension Saver+ |
| Adelaide-Darwin or vv | 1999 | 1589 |
| Adelaide-Alice Springs or vv | 1079 | 859 |
| Alice Springs-Darwin or vv | 1079 | 859 |
Travel 01 April 2016 to 30 November 2016 Travel 01 February 2017 to 31 March 2017.
Gold Service Twin Cabin*
| $ Per Person One Way | Everyday | Pension Saver+ |
| Sydney-Perth | 2819 | 2249 |
| Perth-Sydney | 2569 | 2049 |
| Adelaide-Perth | 1999 | 1589 |
| Perth-Adelaide | 1949 | 1549 |
| Sydney-Adelaide or vv | 969 | 769 |
Gold Service Single Cabin
| $ Per Person One Way | Everyday | Pension Saver+ |
| Sydney-Perth | 2529 | 2019 |
| Perth-Sydney | 2299 | 1829 |
| Adelaide-Perth | 1789 | 1429 |
| Perth-Adelaide | 1749 | 1389 |
| Sydney-Adelaide or vv | 869 | 689 |
Travel 01 December 2016 to 31 January 2017.
Gold Service Twin Cabin*
| $ Per Person One Way | Everyday | Pension Saver+ |
| Sydney-Perth | 2529 | 2019 |
| Perth-Sydney | 2309 | 1839 |
| Adelaide-Perth | 1789 | 1429 |
| Perth-Adelaide | 1749 | 1389 |
| Sydney-Adelaide or vv | 869 | 689 |
Gold Service Single Cabin
| $ Per Person One Way | Everyday | Pension Saver+ |
| Sydney-Perth | 2269 | 1809 |
| Perth-Sydney | 2059 | 1639 |
| Adelaide-Perth | 1609 | 1279 |
| Perth-Adelaide | 1569 | 1249 |
| Sydney-Adelaide or vv | 779 | 619 |
For more information about our current special offerings, please visit our specials page.
*Terms and Conditions
Pension Saver fares are available in Gold Service on The Ghan and Indian Pacific, are subject to availability and only valid on selected dates, services and sectors.
Pensioners, Commonwealth Senior Health Card holders and certain Veterans must meet the following respective criteria to be eligible for Pension Saver fares:
Pensioner fares: must hold a valid Australian PCC Card.
Australian Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Holders: must hold a valid CHSC Card.
Certain Veterans: contact Great Southern Rail to confirm your eligibility.
Not available to State Seniors or Pension Voucher holders.
For full terms and conditions, please click here.
For more detail on Great Southern Rail services please visit www.greatsouthernrail.com.au or phone 1800 703 357.
Fares valid for rail travel from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017.