Search

Journey Beyond Rail · Rail journey plus luxury lodge stay

Adelaide Hills Luxury Stay 2027 (Great Southern, Brisbane to Adelaide)

Six-day Great Southern train to Adelaide Hills luxury lodge stay

Illustration of Adelaide Hills Luxury Stay 2027 (Great Southern, Brisbane to Adelaide)

Journey Beyond Rail's Adelaide Hills Luxury Stay is a six-day journey combining three nights aboard the Great Southern with two nights at Sequoia Lodge in the Adelaide Hills. The train departs Brisbane and travels south through Coffs Harbour, the Hunter Valley, and Victoria to Adelaide. Along the way, guests enjoy all meals and beverages on board, including a beachside welcome dinner in Coffs Harbour with live entertainment and fresh local seafood. The itinerary offers curated off-train experiences such as Hunter Valley wine touring, a day exploring Melbourne's galleries and landmarks, or regional Victoria's high country. Upon arrival in Adelaide, guests transfer to Sequoia Lodge, a luxury retreat overlooking the Piccadilly Valley, where they spend two nights with included activities such as guided Mount Lofty Botanic Garden walks, artisan producer visits, and a degustation dinner. This package suits luxury seekers, food-and-wine travellers, and couples seeking a slow-paced, curated escape through Australia's southeast.

What to know before you look closer

  • Sequoia Lodge accommodation is limited to guests 18 and over; families with children cannot stay at the lodge portion of the journey.
  • Single supplement is significantly higher (from AUD 8,790 in January) compared to half of the lowest twin price (AUD 3,045), making solo travel considerably more expensive.
  • Off-train experiences in Hunter Valley and Melbourne include optional upgrades such as the helicopter flight, which are not included in the base fare.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: 3 nights Great Southern

    Board the Great Southern in Brisbane

    Warm welcome at Hanworth House, East Brisbane, before departure. Lunch on board, then arrival in Coffs Harbour for drinks and canapes on the sand at Charlesworth Bay followed by an outdoor dinner with fresh seafood and local wines, live band included.

  2. Day 2railovernight: 3 nights Great Southern

    Great Southern, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens or Newcastle

    Breakfast on board, then a choice of Off Train Experiences: Hunter Valley wine touring (with optional helicopter flight upgrade), Port Stephens by 4WD or boat cruise, or a guided Newcastle walking tour.

  3. Day 3overnight: 3 nights Great Southern

    Great Southern, Regional Victoria or Melbourne

    Breakfast on board through Victoria's high country, then a choice of a long lunch and wine tasting at Clyde Park, or a day in Melbourne (NGV Australia, MCG tour, Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne Skydeck) with lunch at Eureka 89.

  4. Day 4overnight: 2 nights Sequoia Lodge – Mount Lofty

    Great Southern, Adelaide and Adelaide Hills

    Breakfast on board through regional South Australia, then arrival in Adelaide and transfer to Sequoia Lodge at Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills, a private open-plan suite overlooking the Piccadilly Valley. Sunset welcome event with local wine, then a degustation dinner at Hardy's Verandah Restaurant.

  5. Day 5

    Adelaide Hills

    Curated onsite experiences at Sequoia including dreamtime stories, artisan producer visits, or a guided Mount Lofty Botanic Garden tour. Sequoia Lodge only accommodates guests aged 18 and over.

  6. Day 6

    Farewell

    Breakfast, then farewell the luxury retreat.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Beachside welcome dinner with fresh seafood and local wines at Charlesworth Bay in Coffs Harbour, with live band.
  • Day 2Choice of Hunter Valley wine touring with optional helicopter flight upgrade, Port Stephens boat cruise, or Newcastle walking tour.
  • Day 3Breakfast on board through Victoria's high country, followed by a long lunch and wine tasting at Clyde Park or a day in Melbourne exploring the National Gallery of Victoria, MCG, and Eureka Skydeck.
  • Day 4Arrival at Sequoia Lodge with sunset welcome event overlooking the Piccadilly Valley, followed by degustation dinner at Hardy's Verandah Restaurant.
  • Day 5Guided tour of Mount Lofty Botanic Garden along the Heysen Trail, artisan producer visits, or dreamtime stories at Sequoia Lodge.

Included

  • All meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences aboard the Great Southern (Brisbane to Adelaide)
  • Transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Sequoia Lodge, Mount Lofty
  • Transfer from Sequoia Lodge to Adelaide Airport or Adelaide CBD
  • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes three nights aboard the Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide with all meals, beverages, and off-train experiences.
Is this an escorted tour?
Journey Beyond Rail operates the Great Southern with on-board staff and curated off-train experiences. After arrival in Adelaide, guests are transferred to Sequoia Lodge where onsite activities are available.
What accommodation is included?
Three nights aboard the Great Southern in your chosen class (Gold, Gold Premium, or Platinum) and two nights at Sequoia Lodge, Mount Lofty, in a private open-plan suite.
What meals are included?
All meals and beverages on the Great Southern, plus 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners over the six days. A degustation dinner with matched wines at Hardy's Verandah Restaurant is included on the arrival evening at Sequoia Lodge.
Are there age restrictions?
Sequoia Lodge accommodates guests 18 and over only; families with children cannot complete this itinerary as presented.
What choices are offered during the journey?
Day 2 offers a choice of Hunter Valley wine touring, Port Stephens by boat or 4WD, or Newcastle walking tour. Day 3 offers a choice of a Clyde Park wine tasting or a day in Melbourne with multiple attractions.

Similar journeys