Great Southern Railways | Adelaide to Brisbane

Departures per week

Great Southern departs Adelaide once a week during December, January and February (only).

Day of departure

Great Southern departs Adelaide on Friday at 9.00am during December, January and February

Duration

days

nights.

Example:

Journey from Adelaide to Brisbane this summer for an all-inclusive coastal adventure.

Plus receive FREE return flights and 1 nights hotel accommodation in Adelaide or Brisbane when you book a Great Southern rail journey before August 31st, 2025.

Valid for NEW bookings from June 1st to August 31st, 2025.

Valid for travel in Gold and Gold Premium Service.

Valid for travel from December 2025 to February 2026 inclusive.

Terms and conditions apply.

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Inclusions

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3 days / 2 nights aboard the Great Southern, travelling from Adelaide to Brisbane
Enjoy all-inclusive, multi course regionally inspired meals, Australian wines, beers, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, and barista coffee
Adventure in immersive Off Train Experiences in the Grampians, Canberra and the beautiful beachside town of Coffs Harbour
Free return flights at the beginning and end of your journey (up to the value of $ 750 per person)
1 nights accommodation in Adelaide or Brisbane

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Details

Day 1

ADELAIDE AND THE GREAT SOUTHERN

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 afternoon, the train will arrive in regional Victoria where you’ll have a chance to experience the spectacular wilderness of the Grampians region. Choose from a range of Off Train Experiences (final experiences to be confirmed).

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Day 2

CANBERRA

Today is yours to spend in Australia’s political and cultural capital, Canberra. After breakfast on board, enjoy a scenic coach ride to Canberra to experience a truly memorable lunch and immersive touring at your pick of cultural institutions, including the National War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, before returning to the train in time for dinner. Enjoy another sumptuous dinner on board before retiring to the lounge for a nightcap.

Day 3

COFFS HARBOUR AND SURROUNDS

Choose your own adventure today with a variety of options to suit your fitness level and interests. The Urunga Boardwalk excursions starts from the small station of Urunga, where a local Indigenous guide will meet you. Stroll the boardwalk, look for stingrays and herons as your guide interprets this unique ecosystem, highlighting local wildlife and bush tucker. After the boardwalk, immerse yourself in the rich cultural history of the Gumbaynggirr people, with a demonstration of traditional tools and weaponry, and the opportunity to see and taste bush tucker.

The Coffs Explorer experience travels up to Sealy Lookout offering views for miles from the Forest Sky Pier. After drinking in the sights, travel to the North Coast Regional Botanical Garden to explore this green oasis in the heart of Coffs Harbour. The botanic garden features a range of self-guided discovery walks amongst natural forests, planted garden areas including Australian plants, rainforests, sensory garden, international plants from seven regions, a tropical glasshouse and shadehouse, ponds and lakes.

After your Coffs Harbour morning, enjoy a final lunch on board with your fellow travellers before arriving into Brisbane.

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Day 4

Pricing (per person)

2025

December 2025

Gold Premium Twin
$ 3,390
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Gold Twin
$ 2,790
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Gold Single
$ 2,490

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2026

January 2026 and February 2026

Gold Premium Twin
$ 3,490
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Gold Twin

$ 2,890

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Gold Single
$ 2,590

Advance Purchase Fares must be booked and paid for in full a minimum of six months in advance.
Only limited number of these fares available per departure and are subject to availability.

Flexible Fare must be paid in full when booking. Fully refundable up until 48 hours before departure.
Journey Beyond reserve the right to charge Third Party Fees if you chose to cancel.

Everyday Fare
2025 - requires a 25% deposit when booking and the balance two months before you depart.
2026 - requires a deposit of $ 1,000 per person (Gold) or $ 1,500 per person (Platinum) when booking and the balance two months before you depart.
NOTE - the departure that departs Brisbane in December and concludes in Perth in January may be at a different cost
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See Terms and Conditions for full details.
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Children aged 4-15 inclusive receive a 20% discount off the accompanying adult fare.
Children 0-3 free in existing bedding.
All prices in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST.
Terms and Conditions apply.

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