THE GREAT SOUTHERN & SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND
3 night rail journey from £ 2299pp
1 night rail journey from £ 126pp
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THE GREAT SOUTHERN - BRISBANE TO ADELAIDE
3 NIGHT RAIL JOURNEY
mesmerising views • choice of off-train experiences • all meals included
DAY 1 Brisbane / Coffs Harbour
Following a morning departure from Brisbane , savour lunch on board and look forward to a relaxing afternoon settling into your cabin or socialising in the lounge carriage , before arriving at the coastal town of Coffs Harbour . As the sun dips beneath the horizon , enjoy drinks and canapés on the beach at Charlesworth Bay followed by a unique outdoor dinner of local produce and fresh seafood paired with fine 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 .
DAY 2 Hunter Valley , Newcastle or Port Stephens
After a hearty breakfast set off on your choice of Off Train Experience . You may choose to meander through the picturesque , historic vineyards of the Hunter Valley , for a day amongst the vines , visiting some of the region ’ s finest wineries and enjoying generous tasting times and a platter-style lunch featuring local produce .
Other options include exploring Port Stephens by land or sea . On the land tour , you ’ ll drive by 4WD along and into the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes , while on the sea tour , be dazzled by the turquoise water during a relaxed boat cruise where you may spot dolphins . A relaxed lunch follows either adventure , before you return to the train .
Alternatively , explore the beautiful coastal city of Newcastle during a fun and insightful guided walking tour . After lunch , spend an hour at your leisure embracing everything Newcastle has to offer before returning to the train for a regionally inspired meal .
DAY 3 Regional Victoria or Melbourne
Travel through Victoria ’ s high country before today ’ s Off Train Experiences . Dip into Victoria ’ s excellent food and wine scene at Clyde Park , a beautiful vineyard , cellar door and bistro , where amidst the rolling hills you enjoy lunch and sample cool-climate wines . Alternatively , visit cosmopolitan Melbourne to take guided tours of the National Gallery of Victoria ( NGV ), the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground ( MCG ) or , Old Melbourne Gaol , whose most infamous citizen was Bushranger Ned Kelly . Continue to Melbourne Skydeck , taking in the soaring views before dining on a beautifully curated menu showcasing local and seasonal produce . Return to the train to continue your journey south .
DAY 4 Adelaide The journey concludes after breakfast as you arrive into Adelaide .
Two night journeys also available from Adelaide to Brisbane and Brisbane to Melbourne .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Mondays from Brisbane or Fridays from Adelaide ( January-February & December for both routings ).
Prices : Gold from £ 2299 per person , Gold Premium from £ 2748 , Platinum from £ 3928 per person .
Tour price : The prices shown include 3 nights on the train based on Gold or Platinum service ( see page 18 for details ), and a choice of immersive Off Train Experiences in the Hunter Valley , Newcastle or Port Stephens and regional Victoria or Melbourne .
Information shown is for 2025 departures and may differ for 2026 .
THE SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND - BRISBANE TO CAIRNS
1 NIGHT RAIL JOURNEY
relaxing way to travel • opt for a seat or RailBed • onboard café
DAY 1 Brisbane
Board the train mid-afternoon for your journey north along the Queensland coast towards Cairns . The journey will take about 25 hours , so you can sit back and admire the scenery as you pass through several of Queensland ’ s small towns and long stretches of open countryside . Wander along to the Spirit of Queensland Café which provides a selection of hot meals , sandwiches , snacks , coffee , beer and wine to purchase for your enjoyment . At the front of the carriage is an area to sit back and talk with fellow passengers or , simply to watch the scenery pass by . If you have upgraded to a RailBed , inclusive meals are served directly to your seat . As night falls you may wish to watch a film on the seat-back screen and let the train lull you to sleep as it ventures further north .
DAY 2 Cairns
Wake to a new view and after breakfast you have a leisurely day ahead . Treat yourself at the Spirit of Queensland Café to some refreshments or to simply relax before the train reaches Cairns mid-afternoon .
This journey is also available in reverse .
The Spirit of Queensland features a Club car where light snacks and refreshments can be purchased , while all carriages have showers and toilets . A journey on board is available in either an economy seat or RailBed .
ECONOMY SEATS :
The Spirit of Queensland Economy seats provide a comfortable ride and very generous leg room along with a stateof-the-art personal entertainment system offering on-demand movies and music , and a USB point . One item of luggage up to 20kg and one item of hand luggage is included .
RAILBED :
A spacious and comfortable seat by day that converts to a lie-flat bed at night ( all bed linen provided ). Enjoy 35 degrees of recline and a large screen for the on-demand movies , main meals served at your seat and increased luggage allowance of 2 x 20kg .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Monday , Wednesday , Friday & Saturday from Brisbane ; Monday , Wednesday , Friday & Sunday from Cairns .
Prices : Economy seat from £ 126 per person . RailBed from £ 222 per person which includes all main meals served to your seat .
Tour price : The prices shown include 1 night on the train based on an Economy seat or RailBed ( see above for details ).
Information shown is for 2025 departures and may differ for 2026 .
There are various stops enroute , including Bundaberg , Gladstone , Mackay , Prosperine and Townsville .
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