How much does it cost?

From A$7,490 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,372 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. 2 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 the Queensland Hinterland portion guided?

Yes. It is intimate small-group touring with Outback Spirit for 4 nights, including accommodation, meals, and guided touring.

What hotels are used?

The InterContinental Brisbane (1 night), O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in Lamington National Park (2 nights), and Spicers Hidden Vale in Grandchester (1 night).

3 departures are listed, in December 2027, January 2027, and February 2027, all priced from AUD 7,490 per person twin share.

Journey Beyond Rail · Rail & touring package

Queensland Hinterland Spectacular 2027

Great Southern rail plus small-group Queensland hinterland touring, Adelaide to Brisbane

Journey Beyond Rail operates this 7-day package that combines 2 nights aboard the Great Southern train with 4 nights of small-group touring in the Queensland hinterland, guided by Outback Spirit. The journey starts in Adelaide, with an Off Train Experience in the Grampians on day 1 offering a choice of a Halls Gap coach tour, a walk to the Venus Baths, or cellar door tastings. Day 2 stops in Canberra for a visit to the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, or the National Portrait Gallery, and day 3 calls at Coffs Harbour before the train reaches Brisbane. From there, the pace shifts to touring by coach through Tamborine Mountain, with its rainforest skywalk, and Lamington National Park, where guided walks reach Moran Falls or Pat's Bluff, before finishing at Spicers Hidden Vale for a paddock-to-plate dinner. This suits travelers who want a rail journey paired with hosted nature touring and food and wine experiences, rather than a train-only itinerary, and who are comfortable choosing between several optional activities at each stop.

What to know before you look closer

Only 3 departures are listed, in December 2027, January 2027, and February 2027; the trip does not run year-round.
Off Train Experiences and some hinterland activities are offered as a choice of one option per stop (for example, four different activities are offered in the Grampians on day 1), so guests do not experience every listed activity.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Great Southern (night 1 of 2)
Board the Great Southern in Adelaide
Depart Adelaide; afternoon Off Train Experience in the Grampians (Halls Gap coach tour, Venus Baths walk, cellar door tastings or WAMA Environmental Arts & Garden); dinner on board.
Day 2railovernight: Great Southern (night 2 of 2)
Great Southern, Canberra
Off Train Experience in Canberra (Australian War Memorial, Parliament House or National Portrait Gallery); lunch at Old Parliament House; gourmet dinner on board.
Day 3railovernight: InterContinental Brisbane (1 night)
Great Southern, Coffs Harbour and Brisbane
Off Train Experience in Coffs Harbour (Sealy Lookout, North Coast Regional Botanical Garden, Sunday Markets or an Urunga Boardwalk Indigenous-guided walk); lunch on board; arrive Brisbane and transfer to hotel for a welcome dinner.
Day 4overnight: O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat (night 1 of 2)
Mount Tamborine and Mount Lamington
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk; lunch; transfer to O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in Lamington National Park.
Day 5overnight: O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat (night 2 of 2)
Exploring Lamington National Park
Guided walk to Moran Falls or Pat's Bluff; bird of prey demonstration and daily bird feeding; sunset drinks ahead of dinner.
Day 6overnight: Spicers Hidden Vale (1 night)
Mount Lamington and Spicers Hidden Vale
Optional early hike; farm tour and wine tasting at Albert River Wines; lunch at Auchenflower Restaurant; transfer to Spicers Hidden Vale for a paddock-to-plate dinner.
Day 7
Spicers Hidden Vale to Brisbane, Farewell
Optional morning yoga, nature walk or koala safari on the 12,000-acre property; farewell barbeque lunch; transfer to Brisbane hotel or airport.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1An Off Train Experience in the Grampians offers a choice of a Halls Gap coach tour, the Venus Baths walk, cellar door tastings, or the WAMA Environmental Arts & Garden.
Day 2An Off Train Experience in Canberra visits the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, or the National Portrait Gallery, with lunch at Old Parliament House.
Day 4The Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk offers a tree-top view before the transfer to O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in Lamington National Park.
Day 5A guided walk reaches Moran Falls or Pat's Bluff, followed by a bird of prey demonstration and daily bird feeding at O'Reilly's.

Included

2 nights aboard the Great Southern (Adelaide to Brisbane) with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences
4 nights of intimate small-group Queensland Hinterland touring with Outback Spirit, including accommodation, meals and guided touring
6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$7,490 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,372 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. 2 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 the Queensland Hinterland portion guided?: Yes. It is intimate small-group touring with Outback Spirit for 4 nights, including accommodation, meals, and guided touring.
What hotels are used?: The InterContinental Brisbane (1 night), O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in Lamington National Park (2 nights), and Spicers Hidden Vale in Grandchester (1 night).
When does it run?: 3 departures are listed, in December 2027, January 2027, and February 2027, all priced from AUD 7,490 per person twin share.