How much does it cost?

From A$5,550 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,981 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 package includes 3 nights aboard the Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide, with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences.

The Great Southern, traveling from Brisbane to Adelaide, with a choice of Platinum, Gold Premium or Gold class.

What is included at Monarto Safari Resort?

3 nights' accommodation with breakfast daily, a Sunset Wildlife Safari in a custom-built Safari Truck, a Christmas Eve sundowner with canapes and festive drinks, and a Christmas Day festive carvery lunch.

What is not included?

General admission and add-on experiences at Monarto Safari Park, such as the Lemur or Meerkat encounters, must be booked directly with the park.

Journey Beyond Rail lists one departure, in December 2026.

Journey Beyond Rail · Rail & wildlife safari package

Monarto Safari Resort Festive Stay 2026

Christmas rail journey from Brisbane to Adelaide plus Monarto wildlife safari stay

Journey Beyond Rail runs this 7-day, 6-night Christmas package from Brisbane to Monarto Safari Resort in South Australia. The trip opens with 3 nights aboard the Great Southern, where day 1 brings beachside drinks, canapes and an outdoor dinner at Charlesworth Bay in Coffs Harbour, and days 2 and 3 offer a choice of Off Train Experiences in the Hunter Region, Melbourne or regional Victoria. On day 4 the train reaches Adelaide, and a scenic transfer through Mount Lofty Summit and Hahndorf leads to Monarto Safari Resort for a Christmas Eve Sunset Wildlife Safari with canapes and festive drinks. Christmas Day brings a lavish carvery lunch, and day 6 is left free for the resort's pools or the safari park before the trip ends on day 7. The pace suits travellers who want a festive train journey combined with wildlife viewing rather than a fast-moving multi-city tour.

What to know before you look closer

General admission and add-on experiences at Monarto Safari Park, including the Lemur and Meerkat encounters listed as optional extras, must be booked and paid for directly with the park and are not included in the package price.
Journey Beyond Rail lists only one departure for this package, in December 2026, so no alternative dates are currently published.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Great Southern (night 1 of 3)
Board the Great Southern in Brisbane
Depart Brisbane; lunch on board; beachside drinks, canapés and outdoor dinner at Charlesworth Bay, Coffs Harbour.
Day 2railovernight: Great Southern (night 2 of 3)
Great Southern, Hunter Region
Off Train Experience choice of Hunter Valley vineyards, Port Stephens or Newcastle; regionally inspired dinner on board.
Day 3railovernight: Great Southern (night 3 of 3)
Great Southern, Melbourne or regional Victoria
Off Train Experience choice of a long lunch at Clyde Park vineyard or sightseeing in Melbourne with lunch at Eureka 89.
Day 4overnight: Monarto Safari Resort (night 1 of 3)
Great Southern, Adelaide and Monarto Safari Resort
Arrive Adelaide; scenic transfer via Mount Lofty Summit and Hahndorf with lunch at Haus; check in to Monarto Safari Resort; Christmas Eve Sunset Wildlife Safari with canapés and festive drinks.
Day 5overnight: Monarto Safari Resort (night 2 of 3)
Monarto Safari Resort, Christmas Buffet Lunch
Festive breakfast followed by a lavish Christmas Day lunch of oysters, prawns, antipasto, smoked salmon, traditional carvery and dessert buffet.
Day 6overnight: Monarto Safari Resort (night 3 of 3)
Monarto Safari Resort
Day at leisure by the pools or exploring Monarto Safari Park; optional upgrade Lemur or Meerkat experiences (booked directly with the park).
Day 7
Farewell
Breakfast and check out, with transfer to Adelaide Airport or an Adelaide CBD hotel.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Beachside drinks, canapes and an outdoor dinner at Charlesworth Bay, Coffs Harbour.
Day 4A scenic transfer via Mount Lofty Summit and Hahndorf with lunch at Haus, then check-in to Monarto Safari Resort for a Christmas Eve Sunset Wildlife Safari with canapes and festive drinks.
Day 5A lavish Christmas Day lunch of oysters, prawns, antipasto, smoked salmon, traditional carvery and dessert buffet.
Day 6A day at leisure by the pools or exploring Monarto Safari Park, with optional Lemur or Meerkat experiences.

Included

3 nights aboard the Great Southern (Brisbane to Adelaide) with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences
Transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Monarto Safari Resort with touring and lunch en route
3 nights' accommodation at Monarto Safari Resort including breakfast daily
Sunset Wildlife Safari in a custom-built Safari Truck
Christmas Eve sundowner with canapés and festive drinks
Christmas Day festive carvery lunch
Transfer from Monarto Safari Resort to Adelaide CBD Hotel or Adelaide Airport
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners

Not included

General admission and add-on experiences (e.g. Lemur or Meerkat encounters) at Monarto Safari Park must be booked directly with the park

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$5,550 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,981 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 package includes 3 nights aboard the Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide, with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences.
Which train is used?: The Great Southern, traveling from Brisbane to Adelaide, with a choice of Platinum, Gold Premium or Gold class.
What is included at Monarto Safari Resort?: 3 nights' accommodation with breakfast daily, a Sunset Wildlife Safari in a custom-built Safari Truck, a Christmas Eve sundowner with canapes and festive drinks, and a Christmas Day festive carvery lunch.
What is not included?: General admission and add-on experiences at Monarto Safari Park, such as the Lemur or Meerkat encounters, must be booked directly with the park.
When does it depart?: Journey Beyond Rail lists one departure, in December 2026.