Great Southern Train Return with Brisbane Stay

8 Day Train Package

Double the adventure... experience the Great Southern train journey between Adelaide and Brisbane combined with the extended return Brisbane to Adelaide journey. Discover this unforgettable luxury railway adventure in this 8 day package from Adelaide to Brisbane (or Brisbane to Adelaide). Board the Great Southern to explore some of Australia’s most beautiful and remarkable destinations, including guided touring in the Grampians and Canberra with memorable Coffs Harbour touring and an overnight in Brisbane then board the Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide for the extended journey and experience some iconic Australian destinations, including an exquisite Coffs Harbour Dinner Experience, guided touring through the breathtaking Hunter Valley region and a choice of Melbourne touring options featuring art, history, sport or gourmet food and wine. Themes include: South Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Departs from Adelaide, Great Southern, Returns from Coffs Harbour. + Show more

Package Includes

  • Great Southern Train Adelaide to Brisbane (Gold Class)
  • Great Southern Train Brisbane to Adelaide (Gold Class)
  • All Flights (e.g. home to Adelaide and Brisbane to home)
  • 2 Nights Great Southern private Gold Class cabin (Adelaide to Brisbane)
  • 3 Nights Great Southern private Gold Class cabin (Brisbane to Adelaide)
  • 1 Night Adelaide Hotel (superior 4 star)
  • 1 Night Brisbane Hotel (superior 4 star)
  • All meals onboard Great Southern, FREE beverages throughout your journey, FREE toiletries kit, Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and commentary, use of ‘Outback Explorer Lounge’
  • All Great Southern Off-Train Excursions & Activities (The Grampians, Canberra, Coffs Harbour, Hunter Valley region, Greater Melbourne) 
  • Meet and Greet Personalised Return Transfers (Train Stations, Hotel and Airports)

Highlights

  Great Southern   Adelaide   The Grampians (Adelaide to Brisbane)   Canberra (Adelaide to Brisbane)   Coffs Harbour   Northern NSW Coast   Brisbane   Hunter Valley Region (Brisbane to Adelaide)   Melbourne Region (Brisbane to Adelaide)
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Great Southern Train – Summer Each Year

The Great Southern train has become as iconic as its sister train journeys The Ghan and Indian Pacific, but only operates during summer each year. Enjoy the same private cabins, dining experiences and friendly crew aboard this epic rail journey, that uses the same rollingstock as the long-established and popular Indian Pacific and The Ghan. Experience the same hallmark quality of off-train activities and escorted touring across these spectacular locations. The Great Southern journey is different in each direction.
  
This package enables you to experience the ultimate Great Southern return journey so you can immerse your-self in both directions:

Adelaide to Brisbane (2 nights, 3 days)
The Adelaide-Brisbane journey includes touring in The Grampians, Canberra and Coffs Harbour.

The Grampians
Explore one of Australia’s most stunning wilderness regions, boasting sandstone mountains, wildflowers, waterfalls and native fauna such as echidnas and wallabies. Enjoy a guided coach tour through the scenic town of Halls Gap or embrace Mother Nature and stretch your legs with a guided walk to the Venus Baths. Alternatively, spend the afternoon tasting regional wines at Pomonal Estate or Fallen Giants.

Canberra
There’s more than just politics in our nation’s capital. While the jewel in Canberra’s crown is Parliament House, it is also home to landmarks such as the National Portrait Gallery, Australian War Memorial and the National Arboretum. There are plenty of opportunities to delve into this city’s art, history and culinary culture with the included optional excursions.

Coffs Harbour 
Discover the coastal charm of Coffs Harbour, where golden beaches, lush hinterlands, and the iconic Big Banana create the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation on the stunning New South Wales coast. Touring options include a visit to Sealy Lookout and North Coast Regional Botanical Garden or the boutique Sunday Markets, the historic jetty and local music. Alternatively, take a stroll from the Urunga Boardwalk to the Beach with a local Indigenous guide, or treat yourself to an optional upgrade with a hinterland helicopter flight that soars over the Great Dividing Range and Coffs Harbour coastline. 

Brisbane to Adelaide (3 nights, 4 days)
The extended Brisbane-Adelaide journey gives you an extra night aboard the train and features a beachside dining experience at Coffs Harbour with luxury touring in the stunning Hunter Valley region and greater Melbourne region.

Coffs Harbour Dinner 
This laidback town is all about the great outdoors, and your al fresco dinner setting couldn’t be any more fitting. As a paradise for seafood lovers, this Coffs Harbour Dinner Experience celebrates the flavours of the region matched with local wines, and as the sun dips towards the horizon, live music strikes up to embrace the balmy summer evening. 

Hunter Valley & Surrounds
Pass the Semillon and Shiraz! Take the time to meander through the picturesque Hunter Valley vineyards, perhaps choose to explore the sun soaked beaches and waterways of Port Stephens by land or by sea or discover the highlights of Newcastle – Australia’s second oldest city.

Greater Melbourne 
There is something for everyone with our luxury Melbourne touring. The National Gallery of Victoria invites art lovers to explore the highlights of the Ian Potter Centre, sport lovers can immerse themselves in the history and world-class facilities of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, history buffs can take a step back in time with a private tour through the buildings and cells of the Old Melbourne Gaol and then everyone will relish a very special lunch experience at the lofty heights of the Eureka Tower dining on a crafted menu with spectacular views. Alternatively, take a short journey out to the rolling hills of Clyde Park where you will enjoy the best the valley has to offer – a sumptuous lunch and cool climate wines. 

See below for full details on your Great Southern journey.

DAY 1 Fly to Adelaide

As you arrive into Adelaide you can feel the history and culture of 'The City of Churches'. You will be personally met at the airport by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to your hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities, perhaps take a stroll around the neighbourhood and central Adelaide.
  
Meet and Greet Personalised Arrival Transfer, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation 

DAY 2 - 4 Great Southern Adelaide to Brisbane

You will be personally met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to the Great Southern railway station to begin your journey to Brisbane.
  
Embark on the Great Southern as you travel from Adelaide the 'City of Churches' to the vibrant city of Brisbane, marvel at the beauty passing by your cabin window, the rugged wilderness of the Grampians and rural Victorian countryside, the modern Capital of Australia and political hub Canberra, the stunning seaside vistas of the Northern NSW Coast and Coffs Harbour onto the cosmopolitan city of Brisbane.

See below for full details on your Great Southern journey.

Feel the youthful vibrancy of this modern forward-looking city as you arrive into Brisbane. You will be personally met at the Great Southern railway station by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to your hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities, perhaps take a stroll around the neighbourhood and central Brisbane.

Meet and Greet Personalised Rail Transfer, 2 Nights Gold Service Cabin on the Great Southern, 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners, Luxury Grampians Touring, Luxury Canberra Touring, Luxury Coffs Harbour Touring, Meet and Greet Personalised Hotel Transfer 

DAY 5 – 8 Great Southern Brisbane to Adelaide

You will be personally met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to the Great Southern railway station to begin your journey to Adelaide.
  
Embark on the Great Southern as you travel from the vibrant city of Brisbane to Adelaide the 'City of Churches', marvel at the beauty passing by your cabin window, the stunning seaside vistas of the Northern NSW Coast, the picturesque Hunter Valley Region, the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne, the lush wildscapes of Victoria and onto Adelaide.

See below for full details on your Great Southern journey.

As you arrive into Adelaide you can feel the history and culture of 'The City of Churches'. You will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the Great Southern railway station on arrival in Adelaide to the Adelaide airport for your flight home.

Meet and Greet Personalised Rail Transfer, 3 Nights Gold Service Cabin on the Great Southern, 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners, Coffs Harbour Dinner Experience, Hunter Valley Region Luxury Touring, Greater Melbourne Luxury Touring, Meet and Greet Personalised Airport Transfer 

Inclusions onboard the Great Southern

Relax in your private Gold Class Cabin and watch the passing landscapes of Australia pass by through your large window. Enjoy all meals onboard the Great Southern in the stylish Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car (flexible times, hearty breakfasts, two course lunches, three course dinners). Your package includes FREE soft drinks, beers, high-quality standard wines, base spirits, tea and coffee throughout your journey on board. You will also receive a FREE toiletries kit. You have your own ensuite, Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and detailed journey commentary (available from your cabin sound system) and you will love the cosy but exclusive atmosphere of the Outback Explorer Lounge. Your package includes Gold Class but can be upgraded to Platinum Class.

Upgrade to Platinum Class: Experience the luxury of larger cabin space (twice the size of a Gold Class Twin Cabin) along with private Platinum Transfers, in-cabin breakfasts and access to the exclusive new Platinum Lounge and Restaurant. See Upgrade Options below for details.

Flights Included

This package includes all flights as detailed below in the price section (including all fees, levies and taxes). However, we can tailor this package to include our special discounted 'package only' airfares from anywhere. Simply let us know.

Rail, Hotel and Airport Transfers Included

You will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the Adelaide airport to your hotel, from your hotel to the railway station and from the railway station on arrival in Brisbane to your hotel. You will also be transferred from your Brisbane hotel to the railway station and from the railway station in Adelaide to the airport to meet your flight home. 

All Off-Train Excursions & Activities Included

This package includes all Off-Train activities with various touring options:

The Grampians: (Adelaide to Brisbane) Choose from a selection of included tour options. 

Canberra: (Adelaide to Brisbane) Choose from a selection of included tour options. 

Coffs Harbour: (Adelaide to Brisbane) Choose from a selection of included tour options. 

Coffs Harbour: (Brisbane to Adelaide) Enjoy a sumptuous beachside dining experience

Hunter Valley Region: (Brisbane to Adelaide) Choose from a selection of included tour options. 

Greater Melbourne: (Brisbane to Adelaide) Choose from a selection of included tour options.  

Great Southern in Detail

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Explore Australia's south-east in laidback luxury with Australia’s newest rail journey.

With its rugged coastline, sun-kissed beaches, forested peaks, and exhilarating capital cities, the stunning journey between Brisbane and Adelaide feels like nowhere else in Australia.

Relax with everything taken care of on board including fine dining, premium wines and world-class hospitality, as you’re transported from buzzing cities to diverse landscapes and natural marvels.

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