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Australia
Great Australian Train Trek
Program No. 3110RJ
Experience an immersive adventure through an incredible landscape — traverse Australia by rail on two iconic train journeys.
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LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Nov 08, 2025 - Dec 04, 2025
Oct 25, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025
Nov 01, 2025 - Nov 27, 2025
Nov 08, 2025 - Dec 04, 2025
Feb 21, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026
Feb 28, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026
Oct 24, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026
Nov 07, 2026 - Dec 03, 2026
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
24
Breakfasts
22
Lunches
20
Dinners
Total:
66 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance:
Vegetarian, Low Fat, Gluten Free, Low Salt
Where You'll Stay
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Sydney
The newly-refurbished Mercure Sydney is located at the top of George Street, adjacent to Central Station. With the light rail, train station and bus routes just outside it gives easy access to Australia's largest city. Sydney's Chinatown, Darling Square and Darling Harbour districts are a short, flat walk from the hotel, with the central business district a few more minutes away on foot.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Perth
Four Points by Sheraton Perth is conveniently located on the edge of Perth's central business district, a short walk from parks and amenities.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Adelaide
This luxury hotel is located in the central business district and is walking distance from the the Botanic Garden, The University of Adelaide, and various museums including the Art Gallery of South Australia, Migration Museum, and South Australian Museum.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Kangaroo Island
Located on the coast at Penneshaw, close to the ferry terminal. The site overlooks the magnificent Backstairs Passage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Jabiru
The hotel is a Northern Territory icon - constructed in the shape of a crocodile!
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Darwin
Conveniently located overlooking Darwin Harbour and within a short stroll from the central business district. The hotel also boasts a magnificent indoor tropical rainforest, complete with cascading vines and palm trees.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Alice Springs
Situated on the banks of the famous Todd River, with its magnificent river red gums, the hotel is only a five-minute walk from the town centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Yulara
The hotel is located within the Ayers Rock Resort complex. It has recently undergone a significant refurbishment and has rebranded slightly. It was previously known as the Outback Pioneer.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Cairns
The resort-style Novotel Cairns Oasis is located within easy walking distance of the stunning waterfront esplanade and the compact city centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Sydney
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is located at the international terminal, with only around 200 steps to the check in counters. The hotel transfer service provides convenient access to Sydney airport's domestic terminals located on the other side of the main runway. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is approximately 7.5 miles (12 kilometres) from Sydney's city centre.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Sydney
The newly-refurbished Mercure Sydney is located at the top of George Street, adjacent to Central Station. With the light rail, train station and bus routes just outside it gives easy access to Australia's largest city. Sydney's Chinatown, Darling Square and Darling Harbour districts are a short, flat walk from the hotel, with the central business district a few more minutes away on foot.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Perth
Four Points by Sheraton Perth is conveniently located on the edge of Perth's central business district, a short walk from parks and amenities.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Adelaide
This luxury hotel is located in the central business district and is walking distance from the the Botanic Garden, The University of Adelaide, and various museums including the Art Gallery of South Australia, Migration Museum, and South Australian Museum.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Kangaroo Island
Located on the coast at Penneshaw, close to the ferry terminal. The site overlooks the magnificent Backstairs Passage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Jabiru
The hotel is a Northern Territory icon - constructed in the shape of a crocodile!
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Darwin
Conveniently located overlooking Darwin Harbour and within a short stroll from the central business district. The hotel also boasts a magnificent indoor tropical rainforest, complete with cascading vines and palm trees.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Alice Springs
Situated on the banks of the famous Todd River, with its magnificent river red gums, the hotel is only a five-minute walk from the town centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Yulara
The hotel is located within the Ayers Rock Resort complex. It has recently undergone a significant refurbishment and has rebranded slightly. It was previously known as the Outback Pioneer.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Cairns
The resort-style Novotel Cairns Oasis is located within easy walking distance of the stunning waterfront esplanade and the compact city centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Sydney
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is located at the international terminal, with only around 200 steps to the check in counters. The hotel transfer service provides convenient access to Sydney airport's domestic terminals located on the other side of the main runway. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is approximately 7.5 miles (12 kilometres) from Sydney's city centre.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Sydney
The newly-refurbished Mercure Sydney is located at the top of George Street, adjacent to Central Station. With the light rail, train station and bus routes just outside it gives easy access to Australia's largest city. Sydney's Chinatown, Darling Square and Darling Harbour districts are a short, flat walk from the hotel, with the central business district a few more minutes away on foot.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Perth
Four Points by Sheraton Perth is conveniently located on the edge of Perth's central business district, a short walk from parks and amenities.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Adelaide
This luxury hotel is located in the central business district and is walking distance from the the Botanic Garden, The University of Adelaide, and various museums including the Art Gallery of South Australia, Migration Museum, and South Australian Museum.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Kangaroo Island
Located on the coast at Penneshaw, close to the ferry terminal. The site overlooks the magnificent Backstairs Passage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Jabiru
The hotel is a Northern Territory icon - constructed in the shape of a crocodile!
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Darwin
Conveniently located overlooking Darwin Harbour and within a short stroll from the central business district. The hotel also boasts a magnificent indoor tropical rainforest, complete with cascading vines and palm trees.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Alice Springs
Situated on the banks of the famous Todd River, with its magnificent river red gums, the hotel is only a five-minute walk from the town centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Yulara
The hotel is located within the Ayers Rock Resort complex. It has recently undergone a significant refurbishment and has rebranded slightly. It was previously known as the Outback Pioneer.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Cairns
The resort-style Novotel Cairns Oasis is located within easy walking distance of the stunning waterfront esplanade and the compact city centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Sydney
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is located at the international terminal, with only around 200 steps to the check in counters. The hotel transfer service provides convenient access to Sydney airport's domestic terminals located on the other side of the main runway. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is approximately 7.5 miles (12 kilometres) from Sydney's city centre.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Sydney
The newly-refurbished Mercure Sydney is located at the top of George Street, adjacent to Central Station. With the light rail, train station and bus routes just outside it gives easy access to Australia's largest city. Sydney's Chinatown, Darling Square and Darling Harbour districts are a short, flat walk from the hotel, with the central business district a few more minutes away on foot.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Perth
Four Points by Sheraton Perth is conveniently located on the edge of Perth's central business district, a short walk from parks and amenities.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Adelaide
This luxury hotel is located in the central business district and is walking distance from the the Botanic Garden, The University of Adelaide, and various museums including the Art Gallery of South Australia, Migration Museum, and South Australian Museum.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Kangaroo Island
Located on the coast at Penneshaw, close to the ferry terminal. The site overlooks the magnificent Backstairs Passage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Jabiru
The hotel is a Northern Territory icon - constructed in the shape of a crocodile!
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Darwin
Conveniently located overlooking Darwin Harbour and within a short stroll from the central business district. The hotel also boasts a magnificent indoor tropical rainforest, complete with cascading vines and palm trees.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Alice Springs
Situated on the banks of the famous Todd River, with its magnificent river red gums, the hotel is only a five-minute walk from the town centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Yulara
The hotel is located within the Ayers Rock Resort complex. It has recently undergone a significant refurbishment and has rebranded slightly. It was previously known as the Outback Pioneer.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Cairns
The resort-style Novotel Cairns Oasis is located within easy walking distance of the stunning waterfront esplanade and the compact city centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Sydney
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is located at the international terminal, with only around 200 steps to the check in counters. The hotel transfer service provides convenient access to Sydney airport's domestic terminals located on the other side of the main runway. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is approximately 7.5 miles (12 kilometres) from Sydney's city centre.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Sydney
Overlooking Darling Harbour, the Novotel Sydney Darling Square is located beside Chinatown and the International Convention Centre. It is a five-minute walk to the waterside Darling Harbour precinct and a ten-minute walk to the heart of the city.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Perth
Four Points by Sheraton Perth is conveniently located on the edge of Perth's central business district, a short walk from parks and amenities.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Adelaide
This luxury hotel is located in the central business district and is walking distance from the the Botanic Garden, The University of Adelaide, and various museums including the Art Gallery of South Australia, Migration Museum, and South Australian Museum.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Kangaroo Island
Located on the coast at Penneshaw, close to the ferry terminal. The site overlooks the magnificent Backstairs Passage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Jabiru
The hotel is a Northern Territory icon - constructed in the shape of a crocodile!
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Darwin
Conveniently located overlooking Darwin Harbour and within a short stroll from the central business district. The hotel also boasts a magnificent indoor tropical rainforest, complete with cascading vines and palm trees.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Alice Springs
Situated on the banks of the famous Todd River, with its magnificent river red gums, the hotel is only a five-minute walk from the town centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Yulara
The hotel is located within the Ayers Rock Resort complex. It has recently undergone a significant refurbishment and has rebranded slightly. It was previously known as the Outback Pioneer.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Cairns
The resort-style Novotel Cairns Oasis is located within easy walking distance of the stunning waterfront esplanade and the compact city centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Sydney
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is located at the international terminal, with only around 200 steps to the check in counters. The hotel transfer service provides convenient access to Sydney airport's domestic terminals located on the other side of the main runway. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is approximately 7.5 miles (12 kilometres) from Sydney's city centre.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Sydney
Overlooking Darling Harbour, the Novotel Sydney Darling Square is located beside Chinatown and the International Convention Centre. It is a five-minute walk to the waterside Darling Harbour precinct and a ten-minute walk to the heart of the city.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Perth
Four Points by Sheraton Perth is conveniently located on the edge of Perth's central business district, a short walk from parks and amenities.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Adelaide
This luxury hotel is located in the central business district and is walking distance from the the Botanic Garden, The University of Adelaide, and various museums including the Art Gallery of South Australia, Migration Museum, and South Australian Museum.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Kangaroo Island
Located on the coast at Penneshaw, close to the ferry terminal. The site overlooks the magnificent Backstairs Passage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Jabiru
The hotel is a Northern Territory icon - constructed in the shape of a crocodile!
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Darwin
Conveniently located overlooking Darwin Harbour and within a short stroll from the central business district. The hotel also boasts a magnificent indoor tropical rainforest, complete with cascading vines and palm trees.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Alice Springs
Situated on the banks of the famous Todd River, with its magnificent river red gums, the hotel is only a five-minute walk from the town centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Yulara
The hotel is located within the Ayers Rock Resort complex. It has recently undergone a significant refurbishment and has rebranded slightly. It was previously known as the Outback Pioneer.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Cairns
The resort-style Novotel Cairns Oasis is located within easy walking distance of the stunning waterfront esplanade and the compact city centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Sydney
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is located at the international terminal, with only around 200 steps to the check in counters. The hotel transfer service provides convenient access to Sydney airport's domestic terminals located on the other side of the main runway. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is approximately 7.5 miles (12 kilometres) from Sydney's city centre.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Sydney
The newly-refurbished Mercure Sydney is located at the top of George Street, adjacent to Central Station. With the light rail, train station and bus routes just outside it gives easy access to Australia's largest city. Sydney's Chinatown, Darling Square and Darling Harbour districts are a short, flat walk from the hotel, with the central business district a few more minutes away on foot.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Perth
Four Points by Sheraton Perth is conveniently located on the edge of Perth's central business district, a short walk from parks and amenities.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Adelaide
This luxury hotel is located in the central business district and is walking distance from the the Botanic Garden, The University of Adelaide, and various museums including the Art Gallery of South Australia, Migration Museum, and South Australian Museum.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Kangaroo Island
Located on the coast at Penneshaw, close to the ferry terminal. The site overlooks the magnificent Backstairs Passage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Jabiru
The hotel is a Northern Territory icon - constructed in the shape of a crocodile!
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Darwin
Conveniently located overlooking Darwin Harbour and within a short stroll from the central business district. The hotel also boasts a magnificent indoor tropical rainforest, complete with cascading vines and palm trees.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Interstate
Gold Class cabins are used on the train. People booked as twin-share will be in twinettes. Twinettes are double occupancy with a comfortable three-seater lounge that converts into an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Each twinette contains a fold-down shower, toilet and washbasin. People booked as single will be in single roomettes. Roomettes are single occupancy with a single seat that converts into a sleeping berth at night. Each single roomette contains a washbasin only, with shower and toilet facilities being located at the end of each carriage.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Alice Springs
Situated on the banks of the famous Todd River, with its magnificent river red gums, the hotel is only a five-minute walk from the town centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Yulara
The hotel is located within the Ayers Rock Resort complex. It has recently undergone a significant refurbishment and has rebranded slightly. It was previously known as the Outback Pioneer.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Cairns
The resort-style Novotel Cairns Oasis is located within easy walking distance of the stunning waterfront esplanade and the compact city centre.
1 NIGHT
Location:
Sydney
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is located at the international terminal, with only around 200 steps to the check in counters. The hotel transfer service provides convenient access to Sydney airport's domestic terminals located on the other side of the main runway. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel is approximately 7.5 miles (12 kilometres) from Sydney's city centre.
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Personal Information and Preferences
After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.
Visitors to Australia require a passport and an Australian electronic travel authority. The electronic travel authority needs to be secured in advance to allow a visa to be issued upon arrival in Australia. It has to be secured using the Australian government app.
Passport
A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Visas
Australia
Your passport must have 1 blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.
A travel visa is required and it must be obtained in advance.
The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.
Please note: Participants visiting Australia require an electronic travel authority that they must purchase themselves through the Australian ETA app prior to travel. Step-by-step instructions are at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601#HowTo. There is a $20 service fee for the ETA application.
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
Australia is a remarkably healthy country to travel in, considering that such a large proportion of it lies in the tropics. Vaccinations are not required for entry unless you have visited an infected country in the past 14 days. Australia reserves the right to isolate any person who arrives without the required certificates. A yellow fever certificate is required from travelers over 1 year of age arriving within 6 days of a visit to any region in any country that has had an instance of yellow fever in the previous 10 years. In Australia it is wise to be wary of Australian spiders, particularly the redback and funnel-web, snakes such as the venomous brown, tiger, death adder, copperhead and red-bellied black varieties and both salt and freshwater crocodiles. Tap water is considered safe to drink, milk is pasteurized and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are considered safe to eat. Medical facilities, both public and private, are of a high standard. Doctors and dentists are highly trained and hospitals are well equipped. Medical insurance is strongly recommended for all travelers.
Traveling by Air
Plane
If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.
Arrival day is on November 10, 2025
Meet the group at Mercure Sydney in Sydney
Start of Trip: 11:00 a.m. at hotel followed by field trip and lunch; 2:00 p.m. hotel check-in.
Getting to the site: For those participants arriving in the days prior to the program commencing, the easiest way to get from Sydney Airport to the first hotel is by taxi. Each terminal has its own sheltered taxi rank with supervisors on hand in peak hours to ensure a smooth flow of taxis for travelers. The signage in the airport will direct you to the taxi rank. The fare to the hotel will be approximately AU$50. Alternatively, participants can take the train from the airport stations into Central Station. The signage in the airport will direct you to the station for your terminal. The fare to Central is approximately AU$19 per person. From Central Station it is a short walk via a pedestrian underpass to your hotel. Various rideshare services, such as Uber, are also available.
Your trip ends on: Thursday, December 4, 2025 in Sydney at Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
End of Trip: The program concludes with breakfast; 10:00 a.m. hotel check-out. The international terminal of Sydney airport is a two-minute walk from our hotel.
Getting to the airport: It is a two-minute walk from the final hotel across to the international terminal of Sydney airport to check-in for onward flights.
Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: Participants who have not purchased airfare through Road Scholar are responsible for making their own transfer arrangements to the first site at the beginning of the program, as well as from the last site at the end of the program. The Information Packet Road Scholar sends in advance of the program includes details needed to make your transfer arrangements. If you wish to purchase airfare through Road Scholar, please call (800) 241-1404. Please note: In the unlikely event Road Scholar must make changes to the program's arrival or departure details, we will notify all participants as soon as possible. Participants who have purchased Road Scholar airfare are protected against airline change fees; however, anyone who has not purchased Road Scholar airfare will be required to make their own adjustments and may incur fees imposed by the airline.
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