Great Southern departs Adelaide once a week (December 6, 2019 to January 27, 2020)
Great Southern departs Adelaide on Friday at 9.00am
Great Southern departs Adelaide on Friday at 9.00am and arrives in Brisbane on Sunday at 4.20pm
THE GRAMPIANS
As the train leaves Adelaide, take your time to settle in and get familiar with your cabin. Enjoy morning tea and then savour a relaxed lunch on board while watching the ever-changing landscape glide by. In the late afternoon, the train will arrive in regional Victoria where you’ll have a chance to experience the spectacular wilderness of the Grampians region where you can enjoy a breathtaking walk in the natural surrounds, take in the panoramic views of the Grampians from a lookout, or sample some of the region’s best wines at local wineries.Your first day culminates with an off-train dinner where you’ll enjoy local produce and regional wines in a uniquely Grampians setting before returning to the train for the night.
CANBERRA OR THE SOUTHERN TABLELANDS
Wake up in regional New South Wales and enjoy breakfast onboard before setting off for a full day of exploration in Canberra and surrounds where you’ll discover there’s more to the nation’s capital than just politics. Choose between one of the following options for your Off Train Excursion, with both including lunch.
1. Canberra Icons: Canberra is home to some of the country’s most iconic institutions. Enjoy tours through your choice of two of them, including the National War Memorial, Parliament House, National Gallery of Australia or the National Museum of Australia (low intensity).
2. Food and Wine Trail: Travel to the Southern Tablelands and Canberra District wine region, indulging in some of the best wine and produce in the area (low intensity).
Later in the day, you’ll be transported back to the train where you can relax and enjoy delicious dinner and drinks in the lounge car before settling down for the night.
COFFS HARBOUR AND SURROUNDS
Enjoy breakfast on board before heading off for a relaxing morning at the picturesque coastal town of Coffs Harbour where you can choose from one of the following Off Train Excursions:
1. Boardwalk to Beach: Take in the spectacular views of the coastline and Great Dividing Range as you walk along the Urunga Boardwalk, before travelling up to Forest Sky Pier at the Sealy Lookout (310m above Coffs Harbour), which offersviews for miles. Then it’s back to the beach where you’ll have ample time to relax and enjoy the sand between your toes or even a dip in the ocean (medium intensity).
2. Coffs Explorer: Travel up to the Forest Sky Pier at Sealy Lookout (310m above Coffs Harbour) to take in the stunning views then wander through the Harbourside Markets for a spot of shopping or a stroll along the historic jetty before enjoying time at the beach (low/medium intensity).
3. Beach Bum: Make the most of Coffs Harbour’s beautiful beaches with an entire morning spent seaside. Wander along the coast, have a dip in the ocean, play a game of beach cricket or simply relax on the sand (low/medium intensity).
4. *Bonville Golf Resort: Enjoy nine holes at one of the world’s most beautiful golf courses (medium/high intensity). Availability and capacity limits apply for Bonville Golf Resort. If interested in playing, please request more information at the time of enquiry
After your morning by the ocean, enjoy a final lunch on board with your fellow travellers before arriving into Brisbane.
