How much does it cost?

From A$6,280 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,504 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. The full journey is by train: 3 nights aboard the Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide, then 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Adelaide to Perth, with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences included.

Which trains and cabin classes are used?

The Great Southern (Brisbane to Adelaide) and the Indian Pacific (Adelaide to Perth), both in Platinum, Gold Premium Twin, Gold Twin, or Gold Single cabins.

What meals are included?

5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners in total, all-inclusive aboard both trains.

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, and Day 4 in Adelaide is a free day at leisure.

The evidence lists one departure, in December 2026.

What is not included?

The package includes 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners in total; other meals are not included.

Journey Beyond Rail · Rail journey

Great Southern & Indian Pacific – Brisbane to Perth 2026

Great Southern and Indian Pacific rail journey from Brisbane to Perth

Journey Beyond Rail pairs two of its trains on this six-day, five-night crossing of Australia, with no hotel stays; you sleep aboard the train each night. Departing Brisbane on the Great Southern, Day 1 ends with a beachside dinner at Coffs Harbour, and Day 2 and Day 3 each offer a choice of Off Train Experiences, from Hunter Valley wine touring to a day in Melbourne. Day 4 brings a free day in Adelaide before boarding the Indian Pacific for the final leg west. On Day 5, the train crosses the Nullarbor Plain on the world's longest straight stretch of railway, stopping at the near-ghost town of Cook before a dinner under the stars at Rawlinna. The journey concludes in Perth on Day 6. This suits food-and-wine travellers who want a single, continuous, all-inclusive crossing of Australia by two named trains rather than a trip built around city stays.

What to know before you look closer

The evidence lists only one departure, in December 2026; confirm current dates and availability with Journey Beyond Rail before booking.
The Off Train Experiences on Day 2 (Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, or Newcastle) and Day 3 (Moorabool Valley or Melbourne) are each a choice of options, so the specific excursion you get depends on your selection.
Day 4 in Adelaide is free, unguided leisure time before the afternoon transfer to board the Indian Pacific.
The Rawlinna dinner under the stars is marked seasonal in the evidence, without detail on the alternative arrangement in cooler months; confirm with Journey Beyond Rail.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Great Southern
Board the Great Southern in Brisbane
Depart Brisbane; lunch on board, arriving in Coffs Harbour for drinks and canapes on the beach at Charlesworth Bay followed by an outdoor dinner with local produce and fresh seafood.
Day 2railovernight: Great Southern
Great Southern, Hunter Region
Breakfast on board, then a choice of Off Train Experiences: the Hunter Valley vineyards, Port Stephens by land or sea, or Newcastle. Regionally inspired dinner on board in the evening.
Day 3overnight: Great Southern
Great Southern, Melbourne or Regional Victoria
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 NGV, the MCG, or the Old Melbourne Gaol, with lunch at Eureka 89.
Day 4overnight: Indian Pacific
Great Southern, Adelaide & Indian Pacific
Free day in Adelaide to explore North Terrace, the South Australian Museum and Art Gallery, or Rundle Mall. Afternoon transfer to Adelaide Parklands Terminal for a welcome dinner before boarding the Indian Pacific.
Day 5railovernight: Indian Pacific
Indian Pacific, Nullarbor
Cross the Nullarbor Plain on the world's longest stretch of straight railway track, stopping at the near-ghost town of Cook, then a signature dinner under the stars at Rawlinna (seasonal).
Day 6
Indian Pacific, Perth
Breakfast on board over Western Australia's Avon Valley before arriving into Perth, completing the journey.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1The Great Southern departs Brisbane and arrives at Coffs Harbour for drinks and canapes on the beach at Charlesworth Bay, followed by an outdoor dinner of local produce and fresh seafood.
Day 2A choice of Off Train Experiences covers the Hunter Valley vineyards, Port Stephens by land or sea, or Newcastle.
Day 3A choice of a long lunch and wine tasting at Clyde Park in the Moorabool Valley, or a day in Melbourne visiting the NGV, the MCG, or the Old Melbourne Gaol.
Day 4A free day in Adelaide precedes a welcome dinner and the transfer to board the Indian Pacific in the afternoon.
Day 5The Indian Pacific crosses the Nullarbor Plain on the world's longest stretch of straight railway track, stopping at the near-ghost town of Cook before a signature dinner under the stars at Rawlinna.

Included

3 nights aboard the Great Southern, Brisbane to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Coffs Harbour, the Hunter Valley region and Melbourne or regional Victoria
2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Adelaide to Perth, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Cook and Rawlinna
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners in total

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$6,280 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,504 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. The full journey is by train: 3 nights aboard the Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide, then 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Adelaide to Perth, with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences included.
Which trains and cabin classes are used?: The Great Southern (Brisbane to Adelaide) and the Indian Pacific (Adelaide to Perth), both in Platinum, Gold Premium Twin, Gold Twin, or Gold Single cabins.
What meals are included?: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners in total, all-inclusive aboard both trains.
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, and Day 4 in Adelaide is a free day at leisure.
When does it depart?: The evidence lists one departure, in December 2026.
What is not included?: The package includes 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners in total; other meals are not included.