How much does it cost?

From A$2,190 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,571 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Two nights aboard the Great Southern from Adelaide to Brisbane are included, with all meals, beverages, and Off Train Experiences in the Grampians, Canberra, and Coffs Harbour.

Is it escorted or independent?

Off Train Experiences are led by local or coach guides at each stop; the evidence does not state a dedicated Tour Director for the whole trip.

What hotel is included?

Voco Brisbane Central for 1 night, with breakfast included.

The Great Southern, on the Adelaide to Brisbane route.

When does this tour run?

3 departures are listed: December 2026, January 2027, and February 2027, with twin-share pricing from A$2,790 to A$3,190.

How many meals are included?

3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners across the 4-day trip.

Journey Beyond Rail · Rail journey with city stay

Brisbane 1-Night City Stay 2027

2 nights on the Great Southern, plus 1 in Brisbane

Journey Beyond Rail's Brisbane 1-Night City Stay pairs a 2-night rail journey with a short stay at the end. Travelers board the Great Southern in Adelaide for the first leg, with an Off Train Experience in the Grampians that can include a guided coach tour of Halls Gap and Boroka Lookout or a walk to Venus Baths. Day 2 stops in Canberra, with a choice of the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, or the National Portrait Gallery, plus an exclusive lunch at Old Parliament House. Day 3 brings a coastal Off Train Experience around Coffs Harbour before the train reaches Brisbane and travelers check into the Voco Brisbane Central for a single night. All meals and beverages aboard the train are included. This suits first-time rail travelers who want a taste of the Great Southern experience without committing to a longer city stay at either end, and history-minded travelers drawn to the Canberra stop.

What to know before you look closer

Each Off Train Experience offers several activity choices (for example, several options at the Grampians and Coffs Harbour), so the exact experience depends on which option a traveler selects.
This is a short add-on package: only 1 night is spent in Brisbane itself before the tour ends.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Great Southern
Board the Great Southern in Adelaide
Depart Adelaide aboard the Great Southern; morning tea and lunch on board. Afternoon Off Train Experience in the Grampians with choices including a guided coach tour of Halls Gap and Boroka Lookout, a walk to Venus Baths, cellar door tastings at Pomonal Estate or Fallen Giants, or WAMA Environmental Arts & Garden. Dinner on board.
Day 2railovernight: Great Southern
Great Southern, Canberra and Surrounds
Breakfast on board, then a coach transfer into Canberra with a choice of Off Train Experiences: the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, or the National Portrait Gallery, plus an exclusive lunch at Old Parliament House. Dinner on board as the train continues north.
Day 3railovernight: Voco Brisbane Central
Great Southern, Coffs Harbour and Brisbane
Breakfast on board, then Off Train Experiences at Coffs Harbour including the Coffs Explorer to Sealy Lookout and the North Coast Regional Botanical Garden, the Sunday Markets, or a guided walk from the Urunga Boardwalk with a local Indigenous guide. Final lunch on board before arriving into Brisbane and checking into accommodation.
Day 4
Farewell
Check out of accommodation in Brisbane; tour concludes.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Depart Adelaide aboard the Great Southern, with an afternoon Off Train Experience in the Grampians and dinner on board.
Day 2A coach transfer into Canberra for a choice of Off Train Experiences, plus an exclusive lunch at Old Parliament House.
Day 3Off Train Experiences at Coffs Harbour, including the Coffs Explorer to Sealy Lookout or a guided walk from the Urunga Boardwalk, before arriving in Brisbane.

Included

2 nights aboard the Great Southern, Adelaide to Brisbane, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in the Grampians, Canberra and Coffs Harbour
1 night accommodation in Brisbane including breakfast
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners in total

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$2,190 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,571 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Two nights aboard the Great Southern from Adelaide to Brisbane are included, with all meals, beverages, and Off Train Experiences in the Grampians, Canberra, and Coffs Harbour.
Is it escorted or independent?: Off Train Experiences are led by local or coach guides at each stop; the evidence does not state a dedicated Tour Director for the whole trip.
What hotel is included?: Voco Brisbane Central for 1 night, with breakfast included.
Which train is used?: The Great Southern, on the Adelaide to Brisbane route.
When does this tour run?: 3 departures are listed: December 2026, January 2027, and February 2027, with twin-share pricing from A$2,790 to A$3,190.
How many meals are included?: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners across the 4-day trip.