How much does it cost?

From A$8,190 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,874 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. 3 nights aboard the Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide are included, with all meals, beverages, and Off Train Experiences in Coffs Harbour, the Hunter Valley region, and Melbourne or regional Victoria.

Is the Kangaroo Island portion guided?

Yes. It is 4 nights of intimate small-group touring with Outback Spirit, covering Monarto Safari Resort and Kangaroo Island.

What hotels are used?

The Monarto Safari Resort (1 night) and the Ozone Hotel in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island (3 nights).

Journey Beyond Rail · Rail & touring package

Spectacular Kangaroo Island 2027

Great Southern rail from Brisbane to Adelaide plus Kangaroo Island touring

Journey Beyond Rail operates this 8-day package that combines 3 nights aboard the Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide with 4 nights of small-group touring on Kangaroo Island, guided by Outback Spirit. Day 1 departs Brisbane with a beachside dinner at Charlesworth Bay in Coffs Harbour, and days 2 and 3 offer a choice of Off Train Experiences in the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Newcastle, or Melbourne. After arriving in Adelaide on day 4, the tour drives through Hahndorf to Monarto Safari Resort for a sunset wildlife safari, then follows the Murray River to Cape Jervis for an eco-adventure cruise to Kangaroo Island. The following days visit the Seal Bay Conservation Park sea lion colony and Flinders Chase National Park's Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, before a final day of McLaren Vale wine tasting on the way back to Adelaide. This suits travelers who want a rail journey paired with guided wildlife and wine touring, rather than a train-only itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

No departure dates are listed in the evidence; confirm availability and travel dates directly with Journey Beyond Rail.
Off Train Experiences on days 2 and 3 are offered as a choice, for example Hunter Valley wine touring, Port Stephens, or a Newcastle walking tour on day 2, so you experience only one option per stop.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: 3 nights Great Southern
Board The Great Southern in Brisbane
Welcome check-in at Hanworth House, East Brisbane, then depart. Evening beachside dinner at Charlesworth Bay, Coffs Harbour.
Day 2rail
Great Southern, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens or Newcastle
Choice of Off Train Experience: Hunter Valley wine touring, Port Stephens by land or sea, or a Newcastle walking tour.
Day 3
Great Southern, Melbourne or Regional Victoria
Choice of a long lunch at Clyde Park in the Moorabool Valley, or a day in Melbourne (NGV Australia, MCG tour, Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89 lunch).
Day 4overnight: 1 night Monarto Safari Resort
Great Southern, Adelaide and Monarto Safari Resort
Arrive Adelaide, drive to Hahndorf, continue to Monarto Safari Resort for a sunset wildlife safari and dinner featuring locally sourced produce.
Day 5overnight: 3 nights Ozone Hotel
Murray River to Kangaroo Island
Views of the Murray River en route to Cape Jervis, eco-adventure cruise to Kangaroo Island, settle in Kingscote.
Day 6
Exploring Kangaroo Island
Guided visit to Seal Bay Conservation Park sea lion colony, then Flinders Chase National Park for Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.
Day 7
Kangaroo Island Sightseeing
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, Kangaroo Island Spirits and Island Beehive tastings.
Day 8
McLaren Vale Tasting and Winery Visit to Adelaide, Farewell
McLaren Vale wine region tastings on the Fleurieu Peninsula before returning to Adelaide; journey concludes at hotel or airport.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1The Great Southern departs Brisbane after a welcome check-in at Hanworth House, with a beachside dinner at Charlesworth Bay in Coffs Harbour that evening.
Day 4After arriving in Adelaide, the tour drives through Hahndorf to Monarto Safari Resort for a sunset wildlife safari and a dinner of locally sourced produce.
Day 5The route follows the Murray River to Cape Jervis, then crosses by eco-adventure cruise to Kangaroo Island and Kingscote.
Day 6A guided visit to the Seal Bay Conservation Park sea lion colony is followed by Flinders Chase National Park's Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.

Included

7 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$8,190 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,874 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. 3 nights aboard the Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide are included, with all meals, beverages, and Off Train Experiences in Coffs Harbour, the Hunter Valley region, and Melbourne or regional Victoria.
Is the Kangaroo Island portion guided?: Yes. It is 4 nights of intimate small-group touring with Outback Spirit, covering Monarto Safari Resort and Kangaroo Island.
What hotels are used?: The Monarto Safari Resort (1 night) and the Ozone Hotel in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island (3 nights).
What wildlife experiences are included?: A sunset wildlife safari at Monarto Safari Resort, a guided visit to the Seal Bay Conservation Park sea lion colony, and Flinders Chase National Park's Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, where long-nosed fur seals can be spotted.