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Save up to $1,640* per couple on Gold Twin cabins on select departures in December 2025
With its rugged coastline, sun-kissed beaches, forested peaks, and exhilarating capital cities, the stunning train 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.
*Advertised pricing based on gold twin, pricing correct as of 11 November 2025, offer valid until 5 December 2025
Adelaide to Brisbane
Gold Twin from $2,230*pp twin share
SAVE up to $1,120* per couple!
Departing 19 - 21 December 2025 26 - 28 December 2025
Highlights and Inclusions
2 nights aboard the Great Southern, travelling from Adelaide to Brisbane
All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
A regionally inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
Off Train Experiences in the Grampians, Canberra and Coffs Harbour
Itinerary
Day 1 | Adelaide & The Grampians
Your journey of exploration along the east coast begins as the Great Southern’s bright orange locomotive leaves Adelaide on its epicurean adventure. Settle into life on the train and get familiar with your cabin and the lounge, the social hub. Enjoy morning tea and savour a relaxed lunch on board while watching the ever-changing landscape through the windows. In the afternoon, the train will arrive in regional Victoria for your first Off Train Experience.
Explore the beauty of the Grampians at your own pace. Join a guided coach tour through the picturesque town of Halls Gap, taking in breathtaking vistas, including the stunning Boroka Lookout, or connect with nature on a guided walk to the tranquil Venus Baths. Prefer something indulgent? Spend the afternoon sampling regional wines at Pomonal Estate with a cellar door experience or at Fallen Giants, where you’ll taste and learn about the winery’s 50-year heritage. For something new, visit WAMA Environmental Arts & Garden, a world-class destination blending environmental art and botanical gardens on the edge of Grampians National Park.
Return to the train and continue travelling up the east coast, with a delectable dinner on board. (L,D)
Day 2 | Canberra and Surrounds
After breakfast on board, today is yours to explore Australia’s political capital, Canberra. Enjoy a coach ride to Canberra City Centre to experience a memorable lunch at Old Parliament House before an afternoon of insightful guided tours at your pick of iconic institutions, whether it’s the National War Memorial, Parliament House or the National Portrait Gallery.
As afternoon turns to evening, return to the train in time for another gourmet dinner on board. After dinner, retire to the lounge for a nightcap with your fellow travellers as the Great Southern rolls north (B,L,D)
Day 3 | Coffs Harbour & surrounds^
Linger over breakfast on board before departing on your choice of Off Train Experience around Coffs Harbour. The Coffs Explorer travels up to Sealy Lookout, offering views for miles from the Forest Sky Pier, before heading to the spectacular North Coast Regional Botanical Garden. Soak in the beach side vibe at the boutique Sunday Markets, where you can explore the popular market stalls, take a leisurely walk on the historic jetty, or simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the local music. Alternatively, take a stroll from the Urunga Boardwalk to the Beach with a local Indigenous guide, who will help you spot native wildlife through the walk and teach about the history of the Gumbaynggirr people, with a demonstration of traditional tools and weaponry and the opportunity to see and taste bush tucker.
After your Coffs Harbour morning, indulge in a final lunch on board before arriving into Brisbane, completing your coastal train journey. (B,L).
*Advertised pricing is based on 19 & 26 December 2025 departure dates, correct as of 11 November 2025 and is subject to change and availability at the time of booking. Other departure dates available and may incur a surcharge.
^Due to track maintenance the Great Southern travelling from Adelaide to Brisbane on Friday 2nd and Friday 30th January 2026 will have a revised itinerary and will be arriving one day later. The Great Southern will be diverted on a different route and unfortunately the off-train experience in Coffs Harbour on Sunday 4th & Sunday 1st February 2026 cannot occur.
Brisbane to Adelaide
Gold Twin from $3,270*pp twin share
SAVE up to $1,640* per couple!
Departures 15 - 18 December 2025 22 - 25 December 2025 29 December 2025- 1st January 2026
Highlights and Inclusions
2 nights aboard the Great Southern, travelling from Brisbane to Adelaide
All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
A regionally inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
Off Train Experiences at Coffs Harbour, the Hunter Valley Region, regional Victoria and Melbourne
Itinerary
Day 1 | Brisbane and Coffs Harbour
Your East Coast journey begins at Hanworth House in East Brisbane, where you’ll check in and be welcomed at a celebratory gathering. After setting off from Brisbane on the Great Southern, savour lunch on board and spend a relaxing afternoon settling into your cabin before arriving at the coastal town of Coffs Harbour. As the sun dips beneath the horizon, enjoy drinks and canapes on the beach at Charlesworth Bay before a unique outdoor dinner – as long as the weather allows – where you’ll feast on local produce and fresh seafood paired with local wines. Listen to the waves lapping at the nearby shore as the backing track for a live band playing the classics. After a few leisurely hours, you’ll reboard the train and set off for your first night on board. (L,D)
Day 2 | Hunter Valley, Port Stephens or Newcastle
Start the day with a hearty breakfast on board before setting off on your choice of Off Train Experiences. You may choose to meander through the picturesque, historic vineyards of the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region. Known for Semillon and Shiraz, here you’ll spend the day amongst the vines, visiting Tulloch and Brokenwood Wines. After your wine tastings, you’ll sit down for a platter-style lunch featuring local produce at Twine Restaurant. If you’d prefer to take to the skies, treat yourself to an optional upgrade with a Hunter Valley helicopter flight that soars over the rolling green hills, showcasing the best of the wine region and beyond.
Other options include exploring Port Stephens by land or sea. On the land tour, you’ll drive along and into the largest mobile sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, in a 4WD vehicle. You’ll stop to admire your surrounds and drive to the top of a dune to take in the incredible views – you may even choose to sandboard down. On the water tour, you’ll be dazzled by the turquoise water as you soak up the stunning coastline from a relaxed boat cruise. You may be lucky enough to spot dolphins along the way. Whether by land or sea, after your Port Stephens adventure, you’ll enjoy a relaxed lunch at Nelson Bay Golf Club before returning to the train in the afternoon.
Alternatively, explore Newcastle and discover the vibrant mix of old and new in the beautiful coastal city with a fun and insightful guided walking tour. After lunch at Scratchleys on the Wharf, spend an hour at your leisure embracing everything Newcastle has to offer, and late afternoon, return to the train along with the rest of the guests to enjoy a regionally inspired meal and relaxing time on board before retiring for the night. (B,L,D)
Day 3 |Regional Victoria or Melbourne
After a leisurely breakfast on board as you travel through Victoria’s high country, you’ll again have a choice of Off Train Experiences.
Victoria is well-known for its excellent food and wine scene, which is on show at Clyde Park in the Moorabool Valley. Clyde Park is a beautiful vineyard, cellar door and bistro set among rolling hills. Here, you’ll enjoy a long lunch and sample cool-climate wines while being entertained on the glorious lawns.
Alternatively, opt to visit cosmopolitan Melbourne to discover why it’s considered the cultural and sporting capital of Australia. Explore the highlights of the Ian Potter Centre at NGV Australia, home to an outstanding collection of Australian art. Visit the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on an insightful tour with a Melbourne Cricket Club member, where you’ll be regaled with the highs and lows of sporting history. If you’re a history buff, step inside the Old Melbourne Gaol, which, from 1842 until its closure in 1929, was the scene of 133 hangings, including Australia’s most infamous citizen, Bushranger Ned Kelly.
Having worked up an appetite, visit Melbourne Skydeck, taking in the soaring views 88 floors above sea level, and then ascend one more floor to Eureka 89, where you’ll dine on a beautifully curated menu showcasing local and seasonal produce. After lunch, you’ll make your way back to the train to continue your journey south. (B,L,D)
Day 4 |Arrive Adelaide
Catch the morning light over regional South Australia. Sit back and enjoy your final breakfast on board before arriving into Adelaide. (B)
*Pricing is based on 15, 22 & 29 December 2025 departure dates, correct as of 11 November 2025 and is subject to change and availability at the time of booking. Advertised savings is based on this journey. Other departure dates available and may incur a surcharge.
Gold Twin Cabin
The most popular choice of accommodation on The Ghan and Indian Pacific, Gold Twin cabins have everything you need to make you feel right at home for the amazing experience that lies ahead. This is your private oasis, a superbly comfortable overnight room to recline and let the rhythm of the tracks sway you to sleep ahead of your next adventure. During the day, relax on the three-seater lounge that converts to your upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Enjoy the high quality linen, pillows, doonas and complimentary Australian-made toiletries. Gold Twin cabins have a compact ensuite with toilet, washbasin and shower giving you all the comfort, privacy and amenities you require.
All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences
Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising
All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
A comfortable sleeper cabin featuring upper and lower sleeping berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day
Private compact en suite featuring a shower and toilet
In-cabin safe
In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
Complimentary Australian bathroom amenities
Complimentary shuttle bus transfers available between Darwin Terminal and the city centre
60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (2 x 30 kg each).
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
