BRISBANE TO ADELAIDE
Departing Brisbane, you’ll travel south into the rolling hills of New South Wales before indulging in an incredible beachside dining experience in Coffs Harbour. Meander through the historic vineyards of the Hunter Valley or explore the beautiful Port Stephens area by land or by sea. Travelling inland, we’ll visit the historic outback towns of Broken Hill and Silverton for a range of unique experiences. Finally, enjoying a relaxed morning rolling into Adelaide.
| DAY 1: BRISBANE AND COFFS HARBOUR
After setting off from Brisbane, enjoy lunch on board and a relaxing afternoon settling in to your private cabin before arriving at the coastal town of Coffs Harbour. As the sun dips beneath the horizon, enjoy a unique beachside dinner where you’ll feast on local produce and fresh seafood matched with fine wines, while the waves lap at the shore nearby. After a few leisurely hours, you’ll reboard the train and set off for the night. Off Train Excursions: Coffs Harbour Dinner |
| DAY 2: HUNTER VALLEY AND PORT STEPHENS
Start the day with a hearty breakfast on board before setting off for a full day of Off Train Excursions. Today you get to choose your own adventure with your choice of the Hunter Valley or Port Stephens. Hunter Valley Wine Region: Meander through the picturesque and historic vineyards of the Hunter Valley, where you can sample wines from both world-renowned brands and boutique cellar doors. Your day will include cellar door experiences and a sumptuous lunch. Port Stephens by Land: Experience the impressive Stockton Bight Sand Dunes and beach by 4WD van, stopping to hunt for pipis and driving to the top of a sand dune to take in the incredible views. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxed lunch before heading back to the train in the afternoon (low intensity). Port Stephens by Sea: Enjoy the stunning views of Port Stephens with a relaxed morning of sailing on the water and the chance to spot dolphins along the way. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxed lunch before heading back to the train in the afternoon (low intensity). In the evening, return to the train to enjoy a regionally-inspired meal prepared on board before retiring for the night. Off Train Excursions: Hunter Valley Wine Region / New Castle Explorer / Port Stephens by Land / Port Stephens by Sea. |
| DAY 3: GREAT SOUTHERN, SILVERTON OR BROKEN HILL
After enjoying breakfast and lunch on board, enjoy an afternoon of unique touring experiences in the outback New South Wales towns of Silverton or Broken Hill. Silverton Explorer: Take time to explore the museum, quirky galleries and Mad Max Museum while wandering around the tiny, uniquely Outback town that is Silverton before enjoying a cool drink in the iconic Silverton Hotel (low to medium intensity). Historic Day Dream Mine: Don a miner’s helmet and enjoy both a surface and underground mine tour at this unique, remote outback mine. While this tour is not for the faint-hearted, the adventure is worth the effort exploring 120m underground and getting a true insight into a miner’s life from yesteryear. Enjoy afternoon tea of scones with a cuppa before heading back to the train (medium to high intensity). The Hart of Broken Hill: Venture up to the Line of Lode Miner’s Memorial to pay respects to the miners before heading to the home of Pro Hart. With a glass of wine in hand, have fun creating your own masterpiece in Pro’s original studio, in the company of his daughter or son, and enjoy time to explore the gallery to take in the art of one of Australia’s most loved artists (low intensity). Off Train Excursions: Broken Hill and Silverton |
| DAY 4: ADELAIDE
As the train rolls into Adelaide, enjoy your last breakfast on board and the end of your Great Southern train journey. |
Available Off Train Excursions are included in the fare for Platinum and Gold Service guests. Please note all excursions are subject to change and capacity limits apply. Itineraries will vary for Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day tours.
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