Journey Beyond's new Gold Premium carriages sit somewhere between the company's currently operating Gold and Platinum carriages.
The striking contrast of ghost gums against the backdrop of a rich red landscape; the earthy shades of paper bark and terracotta ... These were the colours of Central Australia that inspired the exceptional artworks of Arrernte painter Albert Namatjira. Now, the same hues have inspired Adelaide-based firm Woods Bagot, which has designed Journey Beyond's Gold Premium carriages - wheeled out for the first time on Wednesday this week at Adelaide Parklands Terminal.
Explore was among the first group of people to walk through the carriages, with cabins featuring beautifully textured bunk beds and compact ensuites. "Their design is a nod to both the past and contemporary train travel," said group chief executive, Chris Tallent. Featuring its own lounge carriage (pictured), the new offering sits between the company's current options, Gold and Platinum, on the luxury scale, and will be incorporated into Journey Beyond's three most famous trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific and Great Southern.
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