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Adelaide — Brisbane All-Inclusive Great Southern Rail Journey with Grampians Off Train Experience, Flight Credit & Bonus Gift
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Adelaide — Brisbane All-Inclusive Great Southern Rail Journey with Grampians Off Train Experience, Flight Credit & Bonus Gift

Operated by: Luxury Escapes Trusted Partner Tours
Overview
4 days
5 places
1 country
18+ yrs
This offer has sold out
About the Tour
Your tour takes you to:
Grampians
Adelaide
Canberra
Grampians
Coffs Harbour
Brisbane
Canberra
Brisbane

Explore Australia in the holiday season with laidback luxuries aboard the Great Southern, Australia’s newest rail journey between Adelaide and Brisbane. Stay in modern splendour aboard this sister train of The Ghan and Indian Pacific, where you will enjoy the same incredible Gold Service and a never-ending supply of local wine, along with regionally inspired fine dining and all-inclusive off-train experiences. Your holiday season aboard the Great Southern is elevated even further with a specially curated Journey Beyond Gift Pack, awaiting you in your exquisite cabin, ensuring you a holiday experience to cherish.

Depart from Adelaide and ramble about the sandstone heights of Victoria’s spectacular Grampians National Park, delve into Canberra’s capital of cool, and feel the sand between your toes in picturesque Coffs Harbour.

Plus, enjoy a sophisticated one-night stay post-journey at your accommodation in Brisbane and send yourself off with breakfast included.

Your journey takes you to: Adelaide – Grampians National Park – Canberra – Coffs Harbour – Brisbane.

Overview
4 days
5 places
1 country
18+ yrs
This offer has sold out
Choose a tour option
Itinerary & map
What you’ll see
Grampians, Adelaide

Welcome to Adelaide! And all aboard the Great Southern!

Start your journey by delving into art deco luxury as you settle into your Gold Service cabin where your Journey Beyond Gift Pack awaits. As the train pulls out of Adelaide Parklands Terminal, wander down to the breathtaking Queen Adelaide Restaurant where you’ll be able to savour a morning tea and multi-course lunch. Sit back and relax as the ever-changing scenery glides past your window — most of these isolated hills and plains cannot be witnessed by any other form of transport.

In the late afternoon, you will arrive in lush regional Victoria where the expanse of the Grampians region is yours to explore on a range of off-train excursions.

Optional Experiences:

  • Views for Miles (included in fare): Enjoy a guided coach tour to Boroka Lookout and take in scenic vistas of sandstone mounts and bushland, this tour is ideal for guests who want to drink in Halls gaps’ panoramic vistas on a leisurely expedition.
  • Venus Baths Walk (included in fare): Cross over stony creeks and feel the fresh breeze hit your face on a tranquil walk around the Venus Baths Loop, listening to the soothing sounds of deep rock pools flowing afoot.
  • Best’s Great Western Epicurean Experience or Pomonal Estate Sips and Sights (included in fare): Oenophiles can choose to enjoy a wine-tasting at either the decorated Best’s Wines Great Western cellars or among the charming young vines of Pomonal Estate (hint: head to the latter if pairing your sips with delicately crafted, hand-painted truffles filled with wine-infused ganache strikes your fancy).
  • Grampians from Above Helicopter Flight (from A$205 per person): Soar over the Grampians’ picturesque mountainscape on a helicopter ride while hearing insightful commentary about the area’s luscious history, flora and fauna. Take in the grand scenery while flying above Mount William, the largest peak in the park, as well as Lake Bellfield, Lake Fyans and the Sera ranges.

Invigorated from your time in this magnificent landscape, return to the train for a well-deserved late supper.

Inclusions
Great Southern (Gold Service Cabin)
Lunch and Dinner
Canberra, Grampians

Today, you’ll pass rolling hills on your way inland to the country’s capital, Canberra — a city brimming with art, culture, famed museums, high-end restaurants and history. Indulge in a lavish lunch at the majestic Great Hall of Parliament House before spending the day as you please with today’s educational choice of off-train experiences.

Optional Experiences:

  • Parliament House & Politics (included in fare): Indulge in a meal at the old Parliament House and embark on an extensive tour, immersing yourself in its rich history, captivating individuals, and scandalous tales. Discover the architectural marvels and artistic wonders within this vibrant structure. Expect to depart with a newfound admiration for this esteemed historical institution.
  • Lest We Forget (included in fare): Let an insightful guide expertly navigate your private tour, ensuring a meaningful experience teaching your group about the courage and fortitude of Australia’s war contributors.
  • Historical Brushstrokes (included in fare): Immerse yourself in Canberra’s premier cultural sites - Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery. Step into history, learn about significant events and admire captivating portraits.

After a full day of learning about Australia’s bountiful culture and public history through eye-opening exhibits, return to the Great Southern at Goulburn Station, where you’ll enjoy a decadent dinner and nightcap as the train rolls out of town.

Inclusions
Great Southern (Gold Service Cabin)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Coffs Harbour, Brisbane, Canberra

After breakfast, the last leg of your journey takes you to Coffs Harbour, the land of banana plantations, fresh-food markets and yachts bobbing off the shore.

On arrival, you will have your choice of off-train excursions.

Optional Experiences:

  • Coffs Explorer (included in fare): For majestic morning views, ride to Sealy Lookout where you can appreciate the expanse of the Great Dividing Range, the third-longest mountain range in the world. Afterwards, you’ll tour the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, a 20-hectare plot of land that features a colourful array of exotic plants, brought from various sub-tropical regions the world over.
  • Boardwalk to Beach (included in fare): Keen for a deeper dive into Australian history? Disembark the train at Urunga and take a tour of Gumbaynggirr land in the care of a local, Indigenous guide. They will teach you about the regional ecosystem and wildlife before giving a demonstration of local bush tucker. Enjoy the sights of native mangroves and herons, and maybe even spot a stingray off the side of the Urunga Boardwalk.
  • Hinterland Helicopter Flight (from A$275 per person): Experience the best of Coffs Harbour with a tailor-made flight for Great Southern guests. Enjoy stunning aerial views of the city, the harbour and Moonee Beach, showcasing Split Solitary Island, pristine waters, and beautiful beaches. Marvel at a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the Great Dividing Range, coastline, hinterland, and the Orara Valley before returning via Karangi Dam.

With the sun now high in the sky savour your last lunch on board the Great Southern before rolling into Brisbane. Upon arrival, make your way to The Point Brisbane hotel (or similar) and toast the final day of your rail journey with a drink at Eagles Nest on the rooftop.

Inclusions
The Point Brisbane (Deluxe Guest Room) or similar
Breakfast and Lunch
Brisbane

After breakfast this morning, your luxurious tour ends. Make your way home or to Brisbane International Airport (BNE) for your onward journey.

Inclusions
Breakfast
Highlights & inclusions
The following are included in your tour package:
Inclusions:
  • Two nights in a Gold Service cabin on board the world-class Great Southern train
  • One night’s stay in a Deluxe Guest Room at The Point Brisbane, located in lovely Kangaroo Point near Story Bridge (or similar)
  • All-inclusive, regionally inspired onboard dining in the glamourous Queen Adelaide Restaurant carriage
  • Free-flowing wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks in Queen Adelaide Restaurant and the Outback Explorer Lounge on board your train
  • Dip into waters along the far northern coast of New South Wales, gain insight into the local Indigenous culture or discover Sealy Lookout’s stunning views in Coffs Harbour
  • Explore Canberra’s storied history on a tour of your choice of the National War Memorial, the National Portrait Gallery or Parliament House
  • Immerse yourself in the grand expanse of the Grampians with scenic touring and wine-tasting options
  • A$250 Luxury Escapes flight credit to book your return journey
  • A Journey Beyond Gift Pack with a stylish canvas weekend bag, stainless steel coffee cup and double wall insulated water bottle inside
Dates & pricing
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Give our team a call on 1300 670 243 for more tour options
No departures available
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Give our team a call on 1300 670 243 for more tour options
Things to know

Booking Summary: After you book, please follow the instructions in your booking summary email and ensure you complete your traveller information details in full.

  • Luxury Escapes asks that you please complete your Traveller Details form within 7 days of booking. Following its completion, our Tours Concierge Team will be in touch to assist with any additional arrangements – including flights.
  • Traveller Details are required in full to confirm all arrangements for your tour. Please complete the Traveller Details form as soon as possible in your ‘My Escapes’ account. Failure to complete the form within 30/60 days of departure may result in losing your spot on the tour.
  • If your booking is on a non-guaranteed departure, this initial email is not your tour confirmation. Tours often require a minimum number of travellers to go ahead, so your departure may not be guaranteed immediately.
  • Please note that for guaranteed departures, a minimum of two people are required to book. In the event that only one passenger has booked, you will be given the opportunity to move your departure to another date.
  • Once there is an update on the status of your tour, you will be contacted via email by the Luxury Escapes’ Tours Concierge Team, and they will advise if the tour has been confirmed. Please do not book flights or make any non-flexible arrangements until you receive this update.
  • Should you require assistance with your tour, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com, who will be happy to assist with any of your queries and who will support you right up until you return from your journey.
  • For tours that allow children, the child must be XX years or over and must share a room with an adult.
  • Children are the same price as adults.

Update 19 December 2024: Amendments & Cancellations section updated, please see below.

Please note, our 7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee and Date Change policy does not apply to Tours

  • All deposits, service fee, and payments are non-refundable.
  • Where Luxury Escapes Tours may allow a cancellation for credit due to exceptional circumstances (and at its sole discretion) and where a cancellation/credit is not otherwise permitted, an additional service fee above and beyond the existing fees in the agreed payment schedules applies for A$300 per person will apply.
  • For Trusted Partner operated tours, additional fees may apply.

Date Changes

  • Changes can be made on request by contacting the Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.
  • Tours pricing is dynamic and can change at any time.
  • Additional fees and fare difference may apply.
  • Changes are not permitted after your final payment date.
  • For Trusted Partner operated tours, additional fees may apply.
  • Date change conditions listed above do not apply to flights or pre- and post-tour accommodation booked with us. Flight fulfilment and changes are governed by the airline(s) selected at the time of booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s). For pre- and post-tour accommodation, these reservations are not directly linked to your tour and may require a separate cost to change, as stated in your ‘My Escapes.’

Itinerary Amendments & Changes

  • Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure. This may be to accommodate changes in weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances.
  • In the event of a change in itinerary (for safety reasons or due to events outside of our control) that results in cancellation or change fees toward flights (or other parts of your travel) we will notify you as soon as practicable.
  • You will be responsible for any associated costs or will otherwise have the right to a refund (less any costs incurred or paid to third parties).

Surcharges

  • After completing your booking, your tour cost may be subject to additional surcharges due to factors beyond the control of Luxury Escapes.
  • Where the cost of delivering your selected tour materially increases between the time of purchase and delivery, we reserve the right to increase the balance due. Increases may be in relation to, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, taxes, airfares, fuel surcharges, tour costs or government changes due to health and safety restrictions. A material increase will be considered one in excess of 10% of the package price.

Fine Print and package inclusions are accurate at the time of purchase and not subject to change, unless updates or corrections are specifically noted in the latest Fine Print with a timestamp. Please check the Fine Print prior to departure for any updates.

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.

Accommodation for the duration of your tour is included in the Tour package.

  • You can find relevant accommodation details for each day of the itinerary on the Tour offer page, or in your My Escapes.

Please note:

  • Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.
  • Rooms will be made available after 3pm on the day of arrival. Checkout is required by 10am. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request. Subject to availability. Additional fees may apply.
  • Maximum room capacity (Twin Share) is two adults. Maximum room capacity (Solo) is one adult.

Pre- & Post-Tour Accommodation Pre- and post-tour accommodation can be booked to extend your stay before or after your tour by contacting our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

Luxury Escapes uses a range of accommodation partners. For pre- and post-tour accommodation options where we can offer the same hotel as the start and end of your tour, your pre- and post-tour accommodation will be booked independent of your tour. If the hotel for your tour changes, this will be independent of your pre- or post-tour accommodation booking. In this instance, change fees may apply on your pre- or post-tour accommodation, if you choose to change; change fees can be found in your ‘My Escapes.’

For pre- and post-tour accommodation bookings, you may be required to check out of your room and check in again on the first or last day of your tour. You will need to confirm these details directly with hotel.

Please contact the Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.

  • Return international flights
  • Visas
  • Single supplement
  • Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary
  • Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Baggage Restrictions

  • Passengers are permitted one piece of baggage with a maximum weight of XXkg on tour.
  • Passengers are permitted one additional, smaller hand-piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 7kg on tour.

Transfers

  • Arrival and departure transfers are available on the first and last day of your tour only, unless you have booked your pre- and post-tour accommodation through Luxury Escapes.
  • If you have booked pre- or post-tour accommodation outside of Luxury Escapes, you will forfeit your complimentary airport transfers.
  • Please note ‘Private Transfers’ refers to transfers that are exclusive for your tour group and may be shared amongst other members of your group if arriving on the same flight or another flight arriving within a 30-minute window.
  • Flight details can be added to your Traveller Forms via ‘My Escapes’ and will be required 30/60 days prior to travel to confirm your transfers.

Travel Insurance

  • Travel insurance is required on all our tours, which (at a minimum) covers medical expenses and repatriation. You may not be permitted to join the tour group if evidence of travel insurance is not provided prior to your trip. If you are unable to obtain travel insurance for whatever reason, you may be required to sign a waiver and/or provide a letter from a medical practitioner which confirms you are fit for travel. For any enquiries regarding travel insurance, please call 1300 88 99 00 or email sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Passports & Visas

  • A visa may be required. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they’re holding a current visa for the countries they’re visiting. If the traveller is on a non-Australian passport, a valid re-entry visa may be required.
  • You are responsible for visas, entry, health and other requirements, and any documents required by laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited. Luxury Escapes and/or its servants and agents are not responsible for passport and visa requirements or for any loss you sustain for failing to comply with laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited.
  • A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants).

Traveller Details

  • Traveller Details must be completed for each individual traveller. This information can be added directly to your ’My Escapes’ account.
  • Travellers must advise of any medical conditions or dietary requirements. Failure to provide such information in advance of your tour may result in an inability to cater to your requirements.
  • We work with exceptional local tour providers to present uniquely crafted packages that encompass sightseeing tours and excursions. Our tour provider partners are dedicated to making every effort to accommodate specific requirements. However, it should be noted that the extent to which they can address mobility and accessibility needs may vary, depending on the nature of the sightseeing tour and activities involved. Please contact tours@luxuryescapes.com so we can advise whether your specific needs can be accommodated.
  • Special dietary requirements can be catered for in most cases, however, on occasion this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of unique ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry any necessary supplies with you.
  • Passport details are required for all bookings. In some cases, a digital copy of your passport may be requested by Luxury Escapes to book certain elements of your trip.
  • If a photo of your passport is requested, failure to provide valid photo ID will result in your booking being cancelled and all monies paid remaining non-refundable. When requested, a digital copy of your passport must be provided for each guest at least 90 days prior to your tour departure.
  • Should you require any assistance with your Traveller Details, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

Tour Pace

  • It’s important to note that specific activities and intensity levels may vary between different tour operators and destinations. When selecting a group tour, it’s advisable to carefully review the itinerary, activity descriptions and fitness requirements to ensure a suitable match for your preferences and physical capabilities.
    • Relaxed: Leisurely pace with limited walking or physical demands. Opportunity for ample free time and leisure activities. Suitable for individuals seeking a laidback experience.
    • Moderate: Usually more than one day in a location. Balanced mix of exploration and physical engagement. Suitable for participants with a reasonable level of fitness. Exploring cities on foot, visiting landmarks and guided excursions. Requires a moderate level of stamina and physical activity.
    • Active: Activities most days. Generally, not staying in a location for two days or more. Suitable for participants with high fitness levels and a sense of adventure.

Travel Styles

  • Fully Guided Tour:
    • You’ll have a tour guide with you throughout the entire trip, from start to finish.
  • Partially Guided Tour:
    • You’ll have guides at specific locations or portions of the trip, but not the entire time. There might be different guides for different regions.
  • Self-Guided Tour:
    • You will not have a guide for your trip. You will be provided with detailed trip notes with elements, such as accommodation and transport pre booked for you.

Health and Fitness Acknowledgement:

  • Travellers acknowledge that they are required to have a good level of health and fitness to undertake the activities in this tour.
  • There are limitations to the degree of accommodations that can be made if travellers are unable to partake in the included activities on this tour. Please consider suitability as additional costs could apply.
  • Travellers also acknowledge and agree that neither we nor the tour provider will be able to provide medical or other assistance in the event that they are unable to complete any aspect of the tour as a result of their health or physical condition (nor are we liable for any loss, damage, expense, injury or death arising from such).
  • Please note: For complimentary transfers to be fulfilled outside of arrival and departure date, all pre- and post-tour accommodation bookings must be booked through Luxury Escapes no later than 60 days before departure. After this time, any pre- or post-tour accommodation bookings made will not be eligible for complimentary transfers.
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