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Great Southern Rail, Adelaide to Brisbane
Grampians National Park, Victoria
Australian War Memorial, Canberra
Sunset, Coffs Harbour
Twin, The Great Southern
Indian Pacific, The Ghan, Gold Premium Dining
The Ghan, Indian Pacific & Great Southern Platinum Suite

Great Southern • Adelaide to Brisbane

3 day Rail Journey – from £1349

Australia’s newest rail adventure, brought to you by the creators of The Ghan and the Indian Pacific, takes you on the scenic journey between Adelaide and Brisbane.

  • Spend two nights in a luxurious Great Southern cabin
  • Experience world-class hospitality
  • Enjoy spectacular coastline and mountain scenery
  • Look out for native wildlife including echidnas and wallabies
  • Explore Australia’s capital city, Canberra

Your Itinerary

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Incorporate a rail journey on the Great Southern into a longer Australia holiday. Just let us know what you would like to do.

Grampians National Park, Victoria

Day 1 – Adelaide & The Grampians

Your journey begins in Adelaide, where you can settle into your choice of cabin and perhaps…

Your journey begins in Adelaide, where you can settle into your choice of cabin and perhaps enjoy some refreshments in the lounge. After lunch, you will arrive in the Grampians, where there is a choice of activities on offer:

  • Hells Gap Guided Tour
  • Venus Baths Walk
  • Pomonal Estate Sips and Sights
  • Fallen Giants Epicurean Experience

Return to the train for dinner, where you will continue your journey up the East Coast.

    Your chosen Great Southern cabin

    Lunch, dinner
Grampians National Park, Victoria

Day 1

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Adelaide & The Grampians

Your journey begins in Adelaide, where you can settle into your choice of cabin and perhaps enjoy some refreshments in the lounge. After lunch, you will arrive in the Grampians, where there is a choice of activities on offer:

  • Hells Gap Guided Tour
  • Venus Baths Walk
  • Pomonal Estate Sips and Sights
  • Fallen Giants Epicurean Experience

Return to the train for dinner, where you will continue your journey up the East Coast.

    Your chosen Great Southern cabin

    Lunch, dinner
Grampians National Park, Victoria
Australian War Memorial, Canberra

Day 2 – Canberra

Enjoy breakfast aboard the Great Southern, before you stop in Canberra, Australia’s capital city. You will…

Enjoy breakfast aboard the Great Southern, before you stop in Canberra, Australia’s capital city. You will be transferred into the city by coach, and you’ll have lunch at the Old Parliament House, before your choice of tour:

  • Parliament House & Politics
  • Australian War Memorial
  • National Portrait Gallery

Return to the train early evening, in time for another gourmet dinner on board, and perhaps enjoy a nightcap with your fellow travellers.

    Your chosen Great Southern cabin

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Australian War Memorial, Canberra

Day 2

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Canberra

Enjoy breakfast aboard the Great Southern, before you stop in Canberra, Australia’s capital city. You will be transferred into the city by coach, and you’ll have lunch at the Old Parliament House, before your choice of tour:

  • Parliament House & Politics
  • Australian War Memorial
  • National Portrait Gallery

Return to the train early evening, in time for another gourmet dinner on board, and perhaps enjoy a nightcap with your fellow travellers.

    Your chosen Great Southern cabin

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Australian War Memorial, Canberra
Sunset, Coffs Harbour

Day 3 – Coffs Harbour & Brisbane

Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking the train for your choice of activity: Coffs Harbour Explorer Boardwalk to…

Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking the train for your choice of activity:

  • Coffs Harbour Explorer
  • Boardwalk to Beach Walking Tour
  • Coffs Harbourside Markets
  • Hinterland Helicopter Flight (optional upgrade)

You’ll head back to the Great Southern train for lunch, as you roll into your final destination of Brisbane.

    Breakfast and lunch
Sunset, Coffs Harbour

Day 3

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Coffs Harbour & Brisbane

Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking the train for your choice of activity:

  • Coffs Harbour Explorer
  • Boardwalk to Beach Walking Tour
  • Coffs Harbourside Markets
  • Hinterland Helicopter Flight (optional upgrade)

You’ll head back to the Great Southern train for lunch, as you roll into your final destination of Brisbane.

    Breakfast and lunch
Sunset, Coffs Harbour

The Great Southern Train Cabins

There is a choice of Gold and Platinum service cabins on the Great Southern route from Adelaide to Brisbane.

Twin, The Great Southern

Gold Cabins

A private single or twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts into a single, or upper…
  • A private single or twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts into a single, or upper and lower berth at night
  • En-suite facilities in twin cabins, shared facilities for single cabins
  • Large window
  • All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant and access to the Outback Explorer Lounge
  • Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
  • 60 kg luggage allowance per guest
Twin, The Great Southern

Gold Cabins

  • A private single or twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts into a single, or upper and lower berth at night
  • En-suite facilities in twin cabins, shared facilities for single cabins
  • Large window
  • All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant and access to the Outback Explorer Lounge
  • Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
  • 60 kg luggage allowance per guest
Twin, The Great Southern
Indian Pacific, The Ghan, Gold Premium Dining

Gold Premium

Your choice of Gold Cabin Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Dining Carriages Two-course lunches and…
  • Your choice of Gold Cabin
  • Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Dining Carriages
  • Two-course lunches and four-course dinners
  • 75kg luggage allowance per guest
  • Priority luggage check-in
  • Welcome drink served in cabin
  • Enhanced drinks package and an enhanced turndown service, including a nightcap and a premium sleep pack
Indian Pacific, The Ghan, Gold Premium Dining

Gold Premium

  • Your choice of Gold Cabin
  • Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Dining Carriages
  • Two-course lunches and four-course dinners
  • 75kg luggage allowance per guest
  • Priority luggage check-in
  • Welcome drink served in cabin
  • Enhanced drinks package and an enhanced turndown service, including a nightcap and a premium sleep pack
Indian Pacific, The Ghan, Gold Premium Dining
The Ghan, Indian Pacific & Great Southern Platinum Suite

Platinum Suites

A luxurious cabin that converts from a private lounge by day, to a comfortable bedroom by…
  • A luxurious cabin that converts from a private lounge by day, to a comfortable bedroom by night, with a double bed or twin beds
  • Expansive windows on either side of the train
  • Full size ensuite shower room
  • All-inclusive dining in the Platinum Club Car
  • Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
  • 90kg luggage allowance per guest
  • Hotel or airport transfers at the start and end of your rail journey, up to 60 km from the rail terminal
The Ghan, Indian Pacific & Great Southern Platinum Suite

Platinum Suites

  • A luxurious cabin that converts from a private lounge by day, to a comfortable bedroom by night, with a double bed or twin beds
  • Expansive windows on either side of the train
  • Full size ensuite shower room
  • All-inclusive dining in the Platinum Club Car
  • Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
  • 90kg luggage allowance per guest
  • Hotel or airport transfers at the start and end of your rail journey, up to 60 km from the rail terminal
The Ghan, Indian Pacific & Great Southern Platinum Suite

2025 & 2026 Departure Timetable

The Great Southern train from Adelaide to Brisbane operates in December 2025, and January, February and December 2026.

Great Southern Rail, Adelaide to Brisbane

December to February 2025 & 2026

Friday 9:00 – depart Adelaide Friday afternoon – The Grampians experience Saturday morning – Canberra experience Sunday morning –…
  • Friday 9:00 – depart Adelaide
  • Friday afternoon – The Grampians experience
  • Saturday morning – Canberra experience
  • Sunday morning – Coffs Harbour experience
  • Sunday 17:10 – arrive Brisbane
Great Southern Rail, Adelaide to Brisbane

December to February 2025 & 2026

  • Friday 9:00 – depart Adelaide
  • Friday afternoon – The Grampians experience
  • Saturday morning – Canberra experience
  • Sunday morning – Coffs Harbour experience
  • Sunday 17:10 – arrive Brisbane
Great Southern Rail, Adelaide to Brisbane

What is Included on the Great Southern Train

2 nights aboard the Great Southern train
All-inclusive meals
Fine wines and beverages
Off-train experiences in The Grampians, Canberra and Coffs Harbour

Departure Dates

Check for departure dates that suit you:

2025-12-05

2025-12-12

2025-12-19

2025-12-26

2026-01-02

2026-01-09

2026-01-16

2026-01-23

2026-01-30

2026-02-06

2026-02-13

2026-02-20

2026-12-04

2026-12-11

2026-12-18

2026-12-25

To confirm availability call 0333 234 2889

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With FREEDOM, you can book everything you need for your Australia rail holiday in one place; Great Southern train journeys, flights, hotels, tours and more.

Please note, advanced booking is highly recommended. Both Gold and Platinum cabins regularly sell out.

Next Step

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Great Southern • Adelaide to Brisbane

3 day Rail Journey – from £1349

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Great Southern Train, Adelaide to Brisbane, Route Map

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