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The Great Southern Train, Nana Glen, New South Wales
The Great Southern Train, Coffs Harbour Dining Experience
The Great Southern Train, Port Stephens Off-Train Experience
Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne
The Great Southern Train, Dining Carriage
Great Southern Twin Night
Gold Premium Cabin, The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern
The Ghan, Indian Pacific & Great Southern Platinum Suite

Great Southern • Brisbane to Melbourne

3 day Rail Journey – from £1789

Take the spectacular journey from Brisbane to Melbourne, travelling through some of Australia’s most stunning landscapes.

  • Travel in elegance and comfort about the Great Southern
  • Enjoy gourmet dining under the stars in Coffs Harbour
  • Explore Port Stephens’ spectacular coastline
  • Go wine tasting in the historic Hunter Valley
  • Take in panoramic views of Melbourne from the Eureka Skydeck

Your Rail Journey

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You can include this Great Southern rail journey from Brisbane to Melbourne in a longer Australia holiday. Just let us know what you would like to do.

The Great Southern Train, Coffs Harbour Dining Experience

Day 1 – Brisbane & Coffs Harbour

You will be welcomed aboard the Great Southern train at Hanworth House. Settle into your chosen…

You will be welcomed aboard the Great Southern train at Hanworth House. Settle into your chosen cabin before enjoying a delicious lunch on your way to coastal Coffs Harbour. Enjoy some drinks and canapes as you take in the sunset at spectacular Charlesworth Bay. If the weather allows, you’ll eat al fresco, sampling a delicious menu of local dishes and fresh seafood, paired with fine wines.

    Your chosen Great Southern cabin

    Lunch and dinner
The Great Southern Train, Coffs Harbour Dining Experience

Day 1

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Brisbane & Coffs Harbour

You will be welcomed aboard the Great Southern train at Hanworth House. Settle into your chosen cabin before enjoying a delicious lunch on your way to coastal Coffs Harbour. Enjoy some drinks and canapes as you take in the sunset at spectacular Charlesworth Bay. If the weather allows, you’ll eat al fresco, sampling a delicious menu of local dishes and fresh seafood, paired with fine wines.

    Your chosen Great Southern cabin

    Lunch and dinner
The Great Southern Train, Coffs Harbour Dining Experience
The Great Southern Train, Port Stephens Off-Train Experience

Day 2 – Hunter Valley, Port Stephens & Newcastle

Your second day aboard will begin with breakfast, before you set off for your choice of…

Your second day aboard will begin with breakfast, before you set off for your choice of off-train experience:

  • Hunter Valley Vineyard Tour
  • Hunter Valley Helicopter Tour (optional upgrade)
  • Port Stephens by 4×4
  • Port Stephens Cruise
  • Newcastle Walking Tour

After your choice of experience, return to the train for a delicious dinner and relax on board for the evening.

The Great Southern Train, Port Stephens Off-Train Experience

Day 2

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Hunter Valley, Port Stephens & Newcastle

Your second day aboard will begin with breakfast, before you set off for your choice of off-train experience:

  • Hunter Valley Vineyard Tour
  • Hunter Valley Helicopter Tour (optional upgrade)
  • Port Stephens by 4×4
  • Port Stephens Cruise
  • Newcastle Walking Tour

After your choice of experience, return to the train for a delicious dinner and relax on board for the evening.

The Great Southern Train, Port Stephens Off-Train Experience
Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne

Day 3 – Melbourne

Enjoy your last breakfast on board as you travel through Victoria’s high country, before arriving in…

Enjoy your last breakfast on board as you travel through Victoria’s high country, before arriving in Melbourne, where you are free to choose how you’d like to experience the city, with a range of off-train experiences:

  • National Gallery of Victoria
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground Tour
  • Old Melbourne Gaol Tour

Your final stop on your Great Southern rail adventure is the Melbourne Skydeck. A whopping 89 floors above sea level enjoy a seasonal and regional inspired lunch menu, taking in panoramic views of the city.

Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne

Day 3

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Melbourne

Enjoy your last breakfast on board as you travel through Victoria’s high country, before arriving in Melbourne, where you are free to choose how you’d like to experience the city, with a range of off-train experiences:

  • National Gallery of Victoria
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground Tour
  • Old Melbourne Gaol Tour

Your final stop on your Great Southern rail adventure is the Melbourne Skydeck. A whopping 89 floors above sea level enjoy a seasonal and regional inspired lunch menu, taking in panoramic views of the city.

Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne

Great Southern Train Cabins

The Great Southern train offers Gold and Platinum service cabins.

Great Southern Twin Night

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 checked luggage allowance per guest
Great Southern Twin Night

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 checked luggage allowance per guest
Great Southern Twin Night
Gold Premium Cabin, The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern

Gold Premium Cabins

A private newly designed contemporary twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts to a single,…
  • A private newly designed contemporary twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts to a single, or upper and lower berth at night
  • Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Dining Carriages
  • Two-course lunches and four-course dinners
  • 75 kg checked 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

Upgrade to Gold Premium from £496

Gold Premium Cabin, The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern

Gold Premium Cabins

  • A private newly designed contemporary twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts to a single, or upper and lower berth at night
  • Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Dining Carriages
  • Two-course lunches and four-course dinners
  • 75 kg checked 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

Upgrade to Gold Premium from £496

Gold Premium Cabin, The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern
The Ghan, Indian Pacific & Great Southern Platinum Suite

Platinum Cabins

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
  • 90 kg checked 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

Upgrade to Platinum from £1890

The Ghan, Indian Pacific & Great Southern Platinum Suite

Platinum Cabins

  • 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
  • 90 kg checked 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

Upgrade to Platinum from £1890

The Ghan, Indian Pacific & Great Southern Platinum Suite

2025 & 2026 Departure Timetable

The Great Southern train operates between December and February.

The Great Southern Train, Nana Glen, New South Wales

December to February 2025 & 2026

Monday 11:15 – Depart Brisbane Monday evening – Coffs Harbour experience Tuesday morning – New South Wales experience Wednesday…
  • Monday 11:15 – Depart Brisbane
  • Monday evening – Coffs Harbour experience
  • Tuesday morning – New South Wales experience
  • Wednesday 10:45 – Arrive Melbourne
  • Wednesday 14:45 – Melbourne experience
The Great Southern Train, Nana Glen, New South Wales

December to February 2025 & 2026

  • Monday 11:15 – Depart Brisbane
  • Monday evening – Coffs Harbour experience
  • Tuesday morning – New South Wales experience
  • Wednesday 10:45 – Arrive Melbourne
  • Wednesday 14:45 – Melbourne experience
The Great Southern Train, Nana Glen, New South Wales

What is Included on the Great Southern Train

2 nights in your chosen Great Southern cabin
All-inclusive meals
Fine wines and beverages
Off-train experiences in Coffs Harbour and Port Stephens

Departure Dates

Check for departure dates that suit you:

2025-12-15

2025-12-22

2025-12-29

2026-01-05

2026-01-12

2026-01-19

2026-01-26

2026-12-21

2026-12-28

To confirm availability call 0333 234 2889

Flights & More Options

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.

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Great Southern • Brisbane to Melbourne

3 day Rail Journey – from £1789

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