Media release

MACQUARIE GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE TOTAL RETURN FUND INVESTOR UPDATE CONFERENCE CALL

NEW YORK, October 19, 2005 – Mr Jon Fitch, portfolio manager of the Macquarie Global Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: MGU) (the “Fund”) will be hosting an investor update conference call on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 4.15pm EST.

During the call Mr Fitch will discuss the Fund’s investment rationale and strategy, describe some of the key investment characteristics of infrastructure assets and provide his perspective on current market conditions.

To access this call, please dial 1 866 238 0638.

The call will also be recorded and can be replayed by dialing 1 888 266 2081 (Access Code: 793945) from October 19 to November 2, 2005.

About Macquarie Global Infrastructure Total Return Fund
The Macquarie Global Infrastructure Total Return Fund (NYSE: MGU) is a newly organized, non-diversified closed-end fund. The Fund invests in a non-diversified portfolio of equity, debt, preferred or convertible securities and other instruments that are issued by US and non-US companies that own, operate or manage infrastructure assets. The Fund’s investment advisor is Macquarie Infrastructure Fund Adviser, LLC, a member of the Macquarie group of companies.

For further information, please contact:

Investor/Broker Enquiries
1-800-910-1434

Media Enquiries
Alex Doughty
Corporate Communications
Macquarie Group
Tel: 212-231-1710