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All Aboard Australia's Newest Rail Journey: Great Southern

Following the resumption of the legendary Ghan at the end of August, Australia’s newest rail journey, the Great Southern, will begin its second season between Adelaide and Brisbane on 4 December 2020.

Following the resumption of the legendary Ghan at the end of August, Australia’s newest rail journey, the Great Southern, will begin its second season between Adelaide and Brisbane on 4 December 2020.

To celebrate, Journey Beyond are launching a bonus nights, bonus touring campaign with three bonus nights’ accommodation at a five-star hotel, plus touring to complement your epic rail journey in Adelaide or Brisbane.

Great Southern Explorer: Brisbane to Adelaide

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Boambee Bridge, New South Wales

For those who like to indulge in fine food and wine while discovering some of Australia’s most stunning coastline in style, this journey is sure to tick all the boxes.

Over three-nights and four-days, you’ll travel south from Brisbane aboard the Great Southern discovering gems such as Coffs Harbour, the Hunter Valley region, and regional Victoria included Off Train Excursions.

Your Gold twin cabin by day onboard the Great Southern
Gold Service Twin Cabin by day onboard the Great Southern

Arriving in Adelaide, the culinary adventure continues with a tour of the Adelaide Central Markets – a stalwart of South Australia’s food scene for more than 150 years.

Unwind with three nights in Adelaide, a truly walkable city, and you’ll soon see all this city has to offer.

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Brisbane to Adelaide map

Your journey includes:

  • 4 days/3 nights aboard the Great Southern, Brisbane to Adelaide including all meals, beverages and Off Train Excursions in Coffs Harbour, Hunter Valley and regional Victoria
  • BONUS 3 nights five-star accommodation in Adelaide including breakfast
  • BONUS Central Market Discovery Tour
  • Transfer from Adelaide Parklands Rail terminal to hotel
  • 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

From $2,999* per person

Find out more here.

South East Sensation: Adelaide to Brisbane

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Story Bridge Brisbane

For those beginning their journey in Adelaide, it’s a two-night, three-day journey up to the Queensland capital Brisbane.

There is nowhere in the world quite like south-east Australia and you’ll see the very best of it with a journey on the Great Southern.

Each day brings a new adventure, be it exploring the majestic mountain ranges in the Grampians, uncovering cultural highlights in Canberra or visiting the picturesque coastal town of Coffs Harbour.

The Grampians Experience
The Grampians Experience

It really is an unforgettable Australian food and wine adventure. Arriving in Brisbane, it’s not over yet.

Unwind with three nights in Queensland’s vibrant capital city and discover the city’s pulse on a three-hour walking tour that will leave you with plenty more to explore in your own time.

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Adelaide to Brisbane map

Your journey includes:

  • 3 days/2 nights aboard the Great Southern, Adelaide to Brisbane including all meals, beverages and Off Train Excursions in the Grampians, Canberra and Coffs Harbour
  • BONUS 3 nights five-star accommodation in Brisbane including breakfast
  • BONUS Brisbane City Essentials Walking Tour
  • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

From $2,349* per person

Find out more here.

Travel Safe with Journey Beyond

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Travel looks a little different right now and Journey Beyond have taken additional steps to maintain guest health and wellbeing so they can travel with added peace of mind.

Journey Beyond have implemented a JourneySafe Experience Plan so that guests can rest assured that when they see the JourneySafe tick, they’ll enjoy an unforgettable holiday.

In uncertain times, increased flexibility has also been offered providing travellers with peace of mind. If for any reason their journey does not go ahead, guests are invited to transfer the value of their booking to any one of the iconic rail journeys including The Ghan, Indian Pacific or Great Southern for future travel until December 2022.

Find out more here.

These offers are valid for travel booked this summer, in December 2020 or January 2021.