How much does it cost?

From A$2,990 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,145 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. Three nights aboard the Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide are included, with all-inclusive meals, fine wines and beverages.

Which train and cabin classes are used?

The Great Southern, Brisbane to Adelaide, with Australis Suite, Aurora Suite, Platinum Twin, Gold Premium Twin, Gold Twin, or Gold Single cabins.

What meals are included?

All-inclusive meals, fine wines and beverages, including a signature beachside dinner of fresh seafood and local wines at Coffs Harbour.

Is this an escorted tour?

Off Train Experiences are led by local or coach guides, though the evidence does not mention a dedicated tour director.

The evidence lists 5 departures across December 2026, January 2027 and February 2027.

What is not included?

The evidence lists an optional helicopter flight upgrade during the Hunter Valley Off Train Experience as an extra; other meals and activities are included in the fare.

Journey Beyond Rail · Rail journey

Coastlines & Capital Cities 2026

Great Southern rail journey Brisbane to Adelaide with coastal and wine stops

Journey Beyond Rail's Coastlines & Capital Cities is a four-day, three-night journey aboard the Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide, with no hotel stays; you sleep aboard the train each night. The first day ends with a beachside dinner of fresh seafood and local wines at Coffs Harbour, complete with live music. On Day 2, you choose between Hunter Valley wine touring, a 4WD tour of Port Stephens' Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, or a guided walk through Newcastle. Day 3 offers a choice between wine tasting at Clyde Park in the Moorabool Valley or a day exploring Melbourne, including the Ian Potter Centre at NGV Australia. The train then rolls through regional South Australia before arriving in Adelaide on Day 4. This suits food-and-wine travellers who want an all-inclusive, continuous rail journey with a different landscape and set of choices each day, rather than a trip built around city stays.

What to know before you look closer

The advertised from-price of AUD 2,990 is lower than any cabin tier listed in the evidence, where the lowest named tier, Gold Premium Twin Advance Purchase, starts at AUD 4,090; confirm the exact cabin type at this price with Journey Beyond Rail.
This is a train journey only, from Brisbane to Adelaide, with no accommodation included before Day 1 or after Day 4.
The Off Train Experiences on Day 2 (Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, or Newcastle) and Day 3 (regional Victoria or Melbourne) are each a choice of options, so the specific excursion you get depends on your selection.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Great Southern
Brisbane and Coffs Harbour
Warm welcome at The Hills of Rivermakers in Brisbane before departing on the Great Southern. Lunch on board, then in the afternoon arrival at Coffs Harbour for drinks and canapes on the sand at Charlesworth Bay followed by a signature outdoor beachside dinner with fresh seafood and local wines, live music.
Day 2railovernight: Great Southern
Hunter Valley, Port Stephens or Newcastle
Breakfast on board, then a choice of Off Train Experiences: Hunter Valley wine touring at Tulloch and Brokenwood Wines with lunch at Twine Restaurant (optional helicopter flight upgrade), Port Stephens by 4WD across the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes or by boat cruise with lunch at Nelson Bay Golf Club, or a guided walking tour of Newcastle with lunch at Scratchleys on the Wharf. Dinner on board.
Day 3overnight: 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 in the Moorabool Valley, or a day in Melbourne including the Ian Potter Centre at NGV Australia, a behind-the-scenes MCG tour, the Old Melbourne Gaol, and lunch at Eureka 89.
Day 4
Arrive Adelaide
Breakfast on board through regional South Australia before arriving into Adelaide, completing the journey.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Drinks and canapes on the sand at Charlesworth Bay in Coffs Harbour, followed by a beachside dinner of fresh seafood and local wines with live music.
Day 2A choice of Hunter Valley wine touring at Tulloch and Brokenwood Wines with lunch at Twine Restaurant, or a 4WD tour across the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes at Port Stephens.
Day 3A choice of a long lunch and wine tasting at Clyde Park in the Moorabool Valley, or a day in Melbourne visiting the Ian Potter Centre at NGV Australia and the Old Melbourne Gaol.

Included

3 nights aboard the Great Southern, travelling from Brisbane to Adelaide
All-inclusive meals, fine wines and beverages
Off Train Experiences at Coffs Harbour, the Hunter Valley Region, regional Victoria and Melbourne

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$2,990 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,145 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. Three nights aboard the Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide are included, with all-inclusive meals, fine wines and beverages.
Which train and cabin classes are used?: The Great Southern, Brisbane to Adelaide, with Australis Suite, Aurora Suite, Platinum Twin, Gold Premium Twin, Gold Twin, or Gold Single cabins.
What meals are included?: All-inclusive meals, fine wines and beverages, including a signature beachside dinner of fresh seafood and local wines at Coffs Harbour.
Is this an escorted tour?: Off Train Experiences are led by local or coach guides, though the evidence does not mention a dedicated tour director.
When does it depart?: The evidence lists 5 departures across December 2026, January 2027 and February 2027.
What is not included?: The evidence lists an optional helicopter flight upgrade during the Hunter Valley Off Train Experience as an extra; other meals and activities are included in the fare.