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Adelaide Classic City Stay 2026 (Great Southern, Brisbane to Adelaide)
7 daysfrom $2,522
Journey Beyond Rail · Rail journey plus luxury city stay
Adelaide Luxury Stay 2026 (Great Southern, Brisbane to Adelaide)
A seven-day adventure through Australia's southeast aboard the Great Southern, ending in a luxury stay at Sofitel Adelaide.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: 3 nights Great Southern
Board the Great Southern in Brisbane
Depart Brisbane on the week-long southeast adventure. Lunch on board, then arrival in Coffs Harbour for drinks and canapes on the beach at Charlesworth Bay followed by an outdoor dinner of local produce, fresh seafood and fine wines.
- Day 2railovernight: 3 nights Great Southern
Great Southern, Hunter Region
Breakfast on board, then a choice of Off Train Experiences: Hunter Valley vineyards, Port Stephens by land or sea, or Newcastle's mix of old and new.
- Day 3overnight: 3 nights Great Southern
Great Southern, Melbourne or Regional Victoria
Breakfast on board through Victoria's high country, then a choice of Clyde Park vineyard lunch and cool-climate wine tasting, or a day in Melbourne (NGV, MCG, Old Melbourne Gaol) with lunch at Eureka 89.
- Day 4overnight: 3 nights Sofitel Adelaide
Great Southern, Adelaide
Morning arrival into Adelaide, transfer to accommodation in the CBD. Ample time to explore the city.
- Day 5overnight: 3 nights Sofitel Adelaide
McLaren Vale
Full-day premium McLaren Vale wine tour with 'Small Batch Wine Tours', visiting boutique, sustainably focused wineries, with a restaurant lunch featuring the flavours of the region.
- Day 6overnight: 3 nights Sofitel Adelaide
Adelaide
Free day to explore Adelaide at leisure, visit Adelaide Central Market, or take the optional Barossa Valley premium wine tour (additional charge, pre-booking required).
- Day 7
Farewell
Breakfast, then check out of accommodation, where the Adelaide Luxury stay concludes.
Included
- All meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences aboard the Great Southern (Brisbane to Adelaide)
- Private vehicle transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to hotel
- 3 nights' accommodation in Adelaide, including breakfast daily
- Small Batch Wine Tour 'Uncork McLaren Vale' premium full-day tour including lunch
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
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