Great Southern rail journey, Adelaide to Brisbane

Day 1 Adelaide to Canberra
As the train leaves Adelaide, take your time to settle in and get familiar with your cabin. Enjoy morning tea and then savour a relaxed lunch on board while watching the ever-changing landscape glide by. In the afternoon, the train will arrive in regional Victoria where you’ll have a chance to experience the spectacular wilderness of the Grampians region. Choose from a range of Off Train Experiences (final experiences to be confirmed).
Stay The Great Southern (2 nights)
Lunch, dinner

Day 2 Canberra to Coffs Harbour
Today is yours to spend in Australia’s political and cultural capital, Canberra. After breakfast on board, enjoy a scenic coach ride to Canberra to experience a truly memorable lunch and immersive touring at your pick of cultural institutions, including the National War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, before returning to the train in time for dinner. Enjoy another sumptuous dinner on board before retiring to the lounge for a nightcap.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Available off-train experience:
Our nation’s capital, Canberra, is the stage for many of Australia’s political melodramas. But the city is also a cultural beacon, with some of the country’s top museums, galleries and memorials.

From Yass Junction, enjoy a one hour coach ride across a scenic rural landscape into the Australian Capital Territory.

After a generous lunch at Parliament House, it’s time to visit your choice of one of three iconic Canberra destinations: the Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia or stay at Parliament House for an extended back of house immersive tour.

Learn more about the architecture, arts and the intricacies of working in such a dynamic building. These three institutions are ingrained in Australia’s cultural psyche and make for an engaging afternoon experience.

Back on board your coach you’ll move through the forests, fields and vineyards around Canberra, travelling an hour northeast to Goulburn Station where you’ll reboard the Great Southern in time for dinner.

– Approximately 8 hours
– Fitness level – Low
– Water
– Personal identification for entry into Parliament House

Day 3 Coffs Harbour to Brisbane
Choose your own adventure today with a variety of options to suit your fitness level and interests.

Opt for the Boardwalk to Beach excursion, stopping at the small station of Urunga to take in the spectacular coastline views and Great Dividing Range along the Urunga Boardwalk before travelling to Coffs Harbour for a relaxing morning wandering around the Harbourside Markets, historic jetty or simply relaxing by the seaside.

The Coffs Explorer experience travels up to Sealy Lookout offering views for miles from the Forest Sky Pier before travelling back to Coffs for time to explore the markets, historic jetty or relax by the beach.

Otherwise, simply make the most of Coffs Harbour’s beautiful beaches with an entire morning spent seaside. Wander along the coast, have a dip in the ocean, explore the markets or simply relax on the sand.

After your Coffs Harbour morning, enjoy a final lunch on board with your fellow travellers before arriving into Brisbane.
Breakfast, lunch