Great Southern Train • Inaugural Season Starts 6 Dec 2019 • Adelaide to Darwin Or Reverse
GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL JOURNEY
from $1,829 pp twin share* | Adelaide to Brisbane or reverse
First departure 6 Dec 2019 | Solo Cabins from $1,649
NEW TRAIN | NEW JOURNEYS | NEW ADVENTURES
A new train is set to launch onto Australian tracks late next year, linking Adelaide and Brisbane for 16 departures in its much-anticipated inaugural season.
The new Great Southern train will explore the incredible landscapes and experiences across Australia’s diverse south-eastern corner with the option of a three-day northbound itinerary or a four-day southbound itinerary.
It will be the newest addition to the internationally-regarded suite of great Australian rail journeys, which includes The Ghan (Adelaide-Darwin) and Indian Pacific (Sydney-Perth).
Great Southern’s maiden travel season will extend from 6 December 2019 through to 27 January 2020.
Comprising 28 carriages and two locomotives, Great Southern will accommodate up to 214 guests per journey.
Onboard accommodation will include the option of Gold Single and Gold Twin cabins, as well as the more exclusive Platinum cabins.
As travellers have come to expect from The Ghan and Indian Pacific, exceptional food and wine and world-class hospitality will be at the heart of the Great Southern experience, along with many opportunities to explore beyond the tracks.
The two-night, three-day journey from Adelaide to Brisbane features opportunities to step off the train to experience the spectacular Grampians National Park, the nation’s capital Canberra, and the stunning northern New South Wales coast.
The four-day southbound journey will include an incredible beachside dining experience in northern NSW, an immersive day in the Hunter Valley and Newcastle region and will also provide the opportunity to take in Victoria’s iconic Twelve Apostles.
*Advance purchase fare – limited time only. Fares start from $1649 per person for Gold Single accommodation, $1829 per person for Gold Twin and $3899 per person for Platinum. All fares are inclusive of onboard dining, beverages and Off Train Excursions.
Pricing
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ADELAIDE TO BRISBANE (2 nights, 3 days)
from $1,829 per person, twin share | from $1,649 singleDeparting Fridays, the Adelaide-Brisbane journey includes touring in The Grampians, Canberra and a special beachside dining experience on the Northern NSW Coast.
Departures between 6 December 2019 – 27 January 2020
BRISBANE to ADELAIDE (3 nights, 4 days)
from $2,299 per person, twin share | from $2,069 singleDeparting Mondays, the Brisbane-Adelaide journey features a beach side dining experience on the Northern NSW Coast, as well as time spent in the stunning Hunter Valley wine region and at the incredible Twelve Apostles.
Departures between 9 December 2019 – 23 January 2020
*Pricing based on Gold Service Advance Purchase and is subject to availability.
Inclusions
• All-Inclusive of dining, beverages & off train excursions
Itinerary
Adelaide to Brisbane (departing Fridays)
DAY ONE – THE GRAMPIANS
Explore one of Australia’s most stunning wilderness regions, boasting sandstone mountains, wildflowers, waterfalls and native fauna such as echidnas and wallabies.
(L,D)
DAY TWO – 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.
DAY THREE – NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES COAST AND BRISBANE
Enjoy brunch with stunning seaside views on the northern NSW coast – a stone’s throw from Coffs Harbour.
3 DAYS 
2 NIGHTS 
7 MEALSBrisbane to Adelaide (departing Mondays)
DAY ONE – BRISBANE AND NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES COAST
Watch the sun dip into the horizon as you dine to the sounds of the waves lapping on the shore. The Northern New South Wales Coast stretches across 90km of incredible sandy beaches and some of the best surfing breaks in the world.
(L,D)
DAY TWO – HUNTER VALLEY AND 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.
(B,L,D)
DAY THREE – REGIONAL VICTORIA AND THE 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.
(B,L,D)
DAY FOUR – ADELAIDE
Looking out of your window this morning you’ll notice the beautiful green fields and pastoral lands of South Australia.
After breakfast the Great Southern rolls into Adelaide. Here, you may wish to extend your stay with trips to the Barossa Valley or Kangaroo Island topping the to-do list.
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS 9 MEALS
Dates available from 6 December 2019 to 30 January 2020 – departing every Friday (Adelaide to Brisbane) & Monday (Brisbane to Adelaide).
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