Great Southern Train with Adelaide Short Break

5 Day Train + Touring Package

Experience the new Great Southern train journey between Brisbane and Adelaide with 2 nights accommodation in Adelaide, flights and personalised transfers.  Everything is included, Gold Class private cabin (with ensuite), all off-train activities in The Grampians, Canberra, Northern NSW Coast and delicious gourmet food and wines.  Discover this unforgettable luxury railway adventure in this 5 day package from Adelaide to Brisbane (or Brisbane to Adelaide). Enjoy 2 nights in Adelaide to explore the city at your own pace and then board the Great Southern to explore some of Australia’s most beautiful and remarkable destinations, including guided touring in the Grampians and Canberra with a memorable Northern NSW Coast brunch. Upgrade to the extended 3 night Brisbane to Adelaide direction journey for extra an day aboard the train with guided touring in Northern NSW Coast, Hunter Valley and Regional Victoria and Twelve Apostles. Themes include: South Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Departs from Adelaide, Great Southern, Luxury Coach, Returns from Brisbane. + Show more

Package Includes

  • Great Southern Train Adelaide to Brisbane (Gold Class) 
  • All Flights (e.g. home to Adelaide and Brisbane to home)
  • 2 Nights Great Southern private Gold Class cabin
  • 2 Nights Adelaide 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, Northern NSW Coast)
  • Upgrade option to 3 night Brisbane to Adelaide direction (experience Northern NSW Coast, Hunter Valley and Regional Victoria & Twelve Apostles) with 1 Night Brisbane Hotel (superior 4 star) [except departing Brisbane]
  • Meet and Greet Personalised Return Transfers (Train Stations, Hotel and Airports)

Highlights

  Great Southern   Adelaide   The Grampians (Adelaide to Brisbane)   Canberra (Adelaide to Brisbane)   Northern NSW Coast   Hunter Valley (Brisbane to Adelaide)   Regional Victoria & The Twelve Apostles (Brisbane to Adelaide)   Brisbane   Wildflowers (in season)
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Great Southern Train – Summer Each Year

The new 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 completely new railway journey, that uses the same rollingstock as the long-established and popular Ghan and Indian Pacific. Experience the same hallmark quality of off-train activities and escorted touring across these new spectacular locations. The Great Southern is different in each direction.

You have the option to take the Great Southern in either direction:

Adelaide to Brisbane (2 nights, 3 days) - Wednesday departures
The Adelaide-Brisbane journey includes touring in The Grampians, Canberra and a special beachside dining experience on the Northern NSW Coast.

The Grampians
Explore one of Australia’s most stunning wilderness regions, boasting sandstone mountains, wildflowers, waterfalls and native fauna such as echidnas and wallabies.

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.

Northern NSW Coast & Brisbane
Enjoy brunch with stunning seaside views on the northern NSW coast - a stone’s throw from Coffs Harbour.
Note: Ex Brisbane passengers finishes in Brisbane at the Brisbane train station (without transfers or flights).

Brisbane to Adelaide (3 nights, 4 days)  - Sunday departures
The extended Brisbane-Adelaide journey gives you an extra night aboard the train and features a beachside dining experience on the Northern NSW Coast, as well as time spent in the stunning Hunter Valley wine region, regional Victoria and the incredible Twelve Apostles. This reverse direction package also includes an extra night in Brisbane.

Brisbane & Northern NSW Coast
Watch the sun dip into the horizon as you dine to the sounds of the waves lapping on the shore. The Northern NSW Coast stretches across 90km of incredible sandy beaches and some of the best surfing breaks in the world.  

Hunter Valley & Surrounds
Pass the Semillon and Shiraz! Take the time to meander through the picturesque Hunter Valley vineyards, home to world-renowned brands and family-run boutique cellar doors alike. 

Regional Victoria & Twelve Apostles
Embrace the pastoral perfection of regional Victoria and its paddock-to-plate dining ethos. Ascend the dramatic cliff faces along which the famous Great Ocean Road passes and marvel at the Twelve Apostles – a majestic collection of crumbling pillars rising from the Southern Ocean.  
Note: includes an extra night on the train, plus enjoy an extra night in Brisbane (except ex Brisbane passengers). Ex Brisbane passengers join on Monday, day 2 at the Brisbane train station (without the hotel or transfers in Brisbane) but with the inclusions on all other days.

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 Accommodation.

DAY 2 Explore Adelaide

The beautiful city of Adelaide offers a seductive mix of sensational food and wine with fantastic cultural, art and shopping opportunities, the city is the gateway to some of Australia's premier wine regions and the vibrant city centre is abuzz with lively cafes, bars and restaurants, historic buildings, wide streets and manicured parklands add to the city's wonderful aesthetic appearance.
  
Spend the day exploring Adelaide at your own leisure.

Overnight Adelaide Accommodation.

DAY 3 – 5 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 new 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 onto the youthful and vibrant 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 train station by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Meet and Greet Personalised Arrival Transfer, 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners, Gold Service Cabin on the Great Southern, Off Train Experience The Grampians, Luxury Canberra Coach Tour, Brunch in Northern NSW Coast, Meet and Greet Personalised Rail 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 en suite, 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 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 the airport to meet your flight home.

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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5 Day Train + Touring Package

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*Holiday costs per person, for 2 people sharing, travelling on indicated dates. Subject to limited availability at these prices, after which higher prices normally apply, book now. Prices are subject to change without notice. Select “Single” for solo traveller prices. Booking requests are made subject to availability. Ex Brisbane package finishes at the Brisbane station (without the transfers or flights in Brisbane). Sun departures operate reversed itinerary, with Brisbane to Adelaide train direction, with 1 extra night onboard; with 1 night in Brisbane (except ex Brisbane package which starts on Mon at the Brisbane station). Itinerary and vehicle types subject to change without notice. Some governments and service operators have Covid vaccination requirements. Your included flights advised via email with 24 hours to select alternative flights, routing or airline (alternatives may be at a higher price). Included flights may not be the most direct routing. Arrive earlier/stay longer for specified airports only. Stop-overs are not possible. Subject to Booking Conditions, see Important Information before booking. © DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Booking Code: mp393

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