Limited Time Offer: 4-Day Great Southern Rail Journey from Brisbane to Adelaide with BONUS Cabin Upgrade + Penfolds Magill Estate Tour

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

• Luxury Escapes asks that you please complete the Traveller Details form in your ‘My Escapes’ account 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 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 whether 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 10 years or over and must share a room with an adult (18+).
• Children are the same price as adults.
• This tour is a limited-time only offer, book by 12 September 2026 to secure your departure.

Deposits

• Deposits are non-refundable.

Service Fee

• The service fee included in the Payment Schedule is non-refundable.

Cancellation Policy

• All payments and service fees 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, a service fee of 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.
  • Booking changes may include, but are not limited to, date change, tour changes, name changes and name corrections.
  • Date changes and tour changes may be permitted up to 90 days before departure, depending on the tour booked.
  • If date changes are permitted on the tour, the cost of your new tour must be of equal or greater value than your current tour.
  • If the request is a change from a tour of higher value to a tour of lesser value, any difference in the tour prices will not be refunded.
  • Tours pricing is dynamic and subject to change at any time.
  • 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 Room) is two adults. Maximum room capacity (Solo) is one adult.
• All special requests, such as those regarding bedding preferences, are subject to availability and can only be confirmed upon check-in. Room assignments and bedding configurations may vary based on the destination and hotel policies, and are handled directly by the hotel staff.

Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre, an IHG Hotel Fine Print:

• Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
• Daily buffet breakfast is available at Izakaya Publico from 6.30am–10.30am.
• Dining credit: Credit is per room and can be used at Bar 1603 during trading hours. The included credit must be used during your stay. Any unused credit will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
• Parking is with an external provider and is arranged on arrival and cannot be pre-booked. Discounted rate is A$18 per day with unlimited re-entries in a 24-hour period. Guests can check-in at hotel reception where Hotel Indigo will generate a parking pass and provide guests with directions to the car park.
• Guests have access to the rooftop pool at Hotel Indigo’s sister property, voco Brisbane City Centre, an IHG Hotel, located next door.

TRYP by Wyndham Pulteney Street Adelaide Fine Print:

• Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
• Daily buffet breakfast is served at Mamacita Restaurant from 7am–10.30am.
• The daily drink is available at any time and is served at Mamacita Restaurant & Bar on level 1 or with in-room service. Includes a choice of house wine, beer or soft drink.
• In-room service is available 24 hours a day, ordering from an overnight menu from 9pm–7am.
• Parking includes one offsite car space at CarePark, 15 Roper Street, a 7-minute (450m) walk from the hotel. To redeem this inclusion, an exit voucher must be collected at the hotel reception before each exit. Cost without an exit voucher is A$28 per night.

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 the hotel.

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

• Return international flights
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Transfers from train station to/from hotel
• Single supplement
• Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Travel insurance (required)
• Tips and gratuities

• Optional experiences may be cancelled if minimum numbers to operate are not met. Final confirmation of your optional excursions and activities will be provided while on tour.
• Optional experiences can only be booked online up to 90 days prior to departure, dependent on your tour’s guidelines, via My Escapes or by contacting our dedicated Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com. After this time, bookings can be made through your guide while on the tour.
• All optional experiences are subject to availability.
• Optional experiences may be updated prior to departure to accommodate changes in weather, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances.
• Optional experiences that require flight bookings are on a request basis, subject to availability until booked and confirmed, and may incur surcharges.
• Optional experiences are non-refundable within 60 days of departure, unless cancelled due minimum numbers on tour not being met or unforeseen circumstances on tour.

• Gold Premium Cabin passengers are permitted three pieces of check-in baggage with a maximum weight of 25kg each on tour
• Passengers are permitted up to 15kgs of cabin baggage on board. This can include two small bags or one medium bag, plus a foldable garment bag. Maximum cabin baggage dimensions are 58cm x 38cm x 27cm and a garment bag up to 114cm x 60cm x 11cm.

Transfers

• Arrival and departure transfers to and from your accommodation are not included unless otherwise stated in your Luxury Escapes package. Guests are responsible for making their own way to the designated Great Southern check-in location in Brisbane and arranging onward transportation following arrival in Adelaide.
• For the southbound Great Southern journey, Gold and Gold Premium guests check in at The Hills of Rivermakers, Brisbane, before transferring by complimentary coach to the rail departure terminal. Check-in closes at 8.45am, with the first coach transfers departing at approximately 9.15am. Guests should allow sufficient time to arrive and complete check-in.
• At the conclusion of the journey, the Great Southern arrives in Adelaide, South Australia. Guests are responsible for arranging their onward travel or transfer from the designated arrival point unless a transfer is specifically included in their package.
• Check-in locations, departure and arrival times, transfer arrangements and terminal details are subject to change. Guests should refer to their final travel documentation for confirmed information prior to departure.

Packing for your Train Journey:

• Please note, whilst travelling on the train, larger pieces of luggage will be checked in and placed in the luggage carriage and will only be available for collection at the end of the journey. It is advised guests pack a carry-on sized luggage and/or a duffel bag to have onboard during the rail journey.
• Make sure you pack your essentials into the luggage you’ll have with you in your cabin. This includes toiletries – although shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and soap are provided – and any medication you may need. If you’re a light sleeper, you may want to bring some earplugs, too – like all trains, the Great Southern has its own distinct soundtrack.
• For more information, visit the Journey Beyond website.

Travelling Companions

• If you are travelling with others and would like to request cabins located close together, please provide details as soon as possible. While cabin location requests cannot be guaranteed, your preference will be passed on to the operator where available.

Tipping

• Tipping and gratuities are not expected in this destination, but are welcome at your discretion.

Please note:

Guests aged 80+ years are required to provide a medical certificate demonstrating appropriate level of fitness at least 70 days prior to travel. For more information, please contact our dedicated Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

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 hold a current visa for the countries visited on tour. 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.
• 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.
• All travellers must notify us of special dietary requests at the time of booking. Although we will use reasonable endeavours to accommodate requests, we cannot guarantee requests will be met by suppliers. On tour, meals are prepared based on the availability of ingredients in each destination. Please keep in mind that specific meal requests may not be available at every stop.
• Please be advised that food and drink locations are not owned or operated by us. It is your responsibility to check that meals and drinks meet your requirements. We expressly disclaim any liability for meals or drinks that contain allergens.
• 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.
• Names on your booking and in your traveller details need to match your passport. If incorrect, any fees incurred to make changes to internal flights for on-ground arrangements will be at the cost of the traveller.
• 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: A dedicated tour director and driver will accompany you for the entire trip. In some cases, you may have different tour directors in different regions. If your tour spans multiple countries, any internal flights included will not be escorted.
• Partially Guided Tour: You’ll have a tour driver and local guides at specific locations or portions of the trip, but not the entire time. There might be different local guides for different regions.
• Self-Guided Tour: You will not have a guide for your trip. You will be provided detailed trip notes with elements, such as accommodation and transport, pre-booked for you.

Health and Fitness Acknowledgement:

• Please Note: Guests aged 80+ years are required to provide a medical certificate demonstrating appropriate level of fitness at least 70 days prior to travel. For more information, please contact our dedicated Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.
• Travellers acknowledge that they are required to have a good level of health and fitness to undertake the activities on 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).

Your tour begins at Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre and ends at TRYP by Wyndham Pulteney Street. Return airport transfers are NOT included with your tour, please plan accordingly.

Departure: Checkout on your final day is at 12pm. Please book your flights to depart from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) at any time. Airport transfers are not included for your tour.

Return flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. ** If your chosen tour departure date is guaranteed at the time of booking, you may be able to purchase flights immediately. If your tour departure date is not yet guaranteed (still pending minimum numbers), flights should not be booked until you receive an update on the status of your tour.**

Important: Please allow for travelling time from international countries. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive at your starting location on your chosen tour start date.

Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with all your flight requirements (subject to availability). Contact sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Important Destination Information:

Queensland

Time zone: GMT+10 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Telephone: +61

Currency: AUD

Accessing money: ATMs are widely available with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas.

Language: English

Climate: Moderate to warm with an average temperature of 29 degrees.

New South Wales

Time zone: GMT+10 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Telephone: +61

Currency: AUD

Accessing money: ATMs are widely available with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas.

Language: English

Climate: Mild climate with hot summers from December to February and cold winters from June to August.

Victoria

Time zone: GMT+10 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Telephone: +61

Currency: AUD

Accessing money: ATMs are widely available with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas.

Language: English

Climate: The climate of Victoria is moderate and has four distinct seasons. Summer is often warm and sunny, while winter is fresh, wet and chilly. Autumn sees cooler temperatures from 10.9 – 20.3°C with Spring serving up temperatures anywhere between 9.6 - 19.6°C, though, it gets warmer as it nears to Summer.

South Australia

Time zone: GMT+9:30 (Australian Central Standard Time)

Telephone: +61

Currency: AUD

Accessing money: ATMs are widely available with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas.

Language: English

Climate: Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers (December to February) and mild winters (June to August).

Venue: Penfolds Magill Estate Cellar Door, 78 Penfold Road, Rosslyn Park, South Australia 5072, Australia

• Please note that all participants of this experience must be 18+ and carry valid photo ID. Children under 18 are not able to attend
• Itinerary and tasting selection are subject to change depending on availability

Important:

• Please allow up to one hour for this experience
• Transfers are not included
• Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking

The Penfolds Magill Estate Heritage Tour & Wine Tasting is a one time included experience during your Adelaide Stay. Please confirm your preferred time and day with Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

• Following your booking, you will be advised when preferences for your included Off Train Experiences are available for selection, along with instructions on how to submit your preferences. Experiences are subject to availability, capacity limits, minimum numbers and change without notice. Experiences operating on public holidays may vary.
• Off Train Experience preferences are requests only and will be confirmed with your Hospitality Attendant onboard. Where an experience is included for all guests, individual guests may not be able to opt in or out separately.
• Guests should refer to their Luxury Escapes booking confirmation and subsequent pre-departure communications for instructions and next steps regarding Off Train Experience selections.
• For all optional Off Train Experiences, enclosed sturdy shoes are recommended, along with sunscreen, a hat and weather-appropriate clothing. Some experiences may involve walking, standing, uneven terrain or boarding and disembarking vehicles, boats or aircraft.
• Fitness & Mobility: A moderate level of mobility may be required for selected experiences. Guests participating in optional scenic flights must be able to board and disembark the aircraft as required by the operator.
• Weight Restrictions: Weight restrictions may apply to selected experiences, including scenic flights, and vary depending on the activity and operator. Guests may be required to provide their weight prior to participation.
• All optional experiences are subject to availability, weather conditions, operational requirements, minimum numbers and change without notice. Additional charges may apply.

Optional Off Train Experience Upgrades (on request):

• Optional Off Train Experience upgrades, including selected scenic flights, are available at an additional cost and are subject to limited availability. Details on how to request or book available upgrades will be provided as part of your pre-departure information.
• If you would like to request any Optional Off Train Experience upgrades, please contact Great Southern Raito check availability. Optional upgrades are on request only due to limited availability.
• The following experiences are available on request:
  • Hunter Valley helicopter experience optional upgrade. Cost: A$235 per person.
• Full payment is required at the time of request.
• Paid optional Off-Train Experiences may be available at a later time than booking. For more information please contact our dedicated Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.
• A Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge Team member will be in contact to book your off-train experiences.