Great Southern
A Legendary Australian Rail Journey 2027 fares & departures released!
Multiple departures in January, February & December
Step aboard the newest rail experience in Australia and prepare to explore a very special region in unparalleled style – the Great Southern.
This sensational all-new adventure, taking in buzzing cities, diverse landscapes and natural marvels, all in the renowned comfort and style of a Journey Beyond rail expedition. With its rugged coastline, sun-kissed beaches, unique outback, and exhilarating capital cities, Australia’s southeast is stunningly diverse.
With departures in December, January and February each year, the Great Southern travels between Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne showcasing spectacular scenery and an unrivalled experience both on and off the train. Over three or four days (depending on your direction of travel), you will be immersed in some of Australia’s most spectacular coastal and inland scenery while enjoying creative menus showcasing premium local food and wine. This stunning journey is like nothing else in Australia!
Highlights & Inclusions
- Itinerary options aboard the Great Southern in a cabin of your choice
4 days / 3 nights from Brisbane to Adelaide
3 days / 2 nights from Adelaide to Brisbane
3 days / 2 nights from Brisbane to Melbourne - All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
- A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
- Off-train experiences in the Grampians, Canberra, Coffs Harbour and surrounds, Hunter Valley and surrounds, Melbourne and regional Victoria
Fares and inclusions
Aurora Suite:
3 day Adelaide to Brisbane from $7,690* pp twin | solo on request
4 day Brisbane to Adelaide from $10,790* pp twin | solo on request
3 day Brisbane to Melbourne from $10,690* pp twin | solo on request
Australis Suite:
3 day Adelaide to Brisbane from $11,490* pp twin | solo on request
4 day Brisbane to Adelaide from $16,090* pp twin | solo on request
3 day Brisbane to Melbourne from $15,990* pp twin | solo on request
The Aurora and Australis Suites are the first of their kind in Australia, a moving luxury stay like no other, inspired by the residential qualities of contemporary architectural movements.
- Australis Suite – three times the size of a Platinum cabin and features a separate bedroom with a fixed queen-sized bed, full lounge set, personal bar and ensuite with double vanity and premium Jurlique amenities
- Aurora Suite – double the size of a Platinum cabin and features a fixed queen-sized bed, lounge set and ensuite with premium Jurlique amenities
- Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année
- Premium Australian wine selection
- Personalised in-suite bar & in-room dining available
- Butler service
- Luxurious bed linen and pillow menu
- A range of exclusive Off Train Experiences
- Platinum Club lounge and dining carriage access
- Private chauffeur for your arrival and departure of the train
- Unlimited luggage allowance
- Newly designed, contemporary cabins
- Premium amenities and luxuriously soft linen
- Exclusive access to the newly designed Gold Premium Lounge
- Exclusive access to the newly designed Gold Premium Dining carriage
- Two-course, regionally inspired lunches and four-course dinners
- An enhanced all-inclusive wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
- All-inclusive Off Train Experiences and preferences on tour selections
- Priority luggage check-in
- Welcome drink served in cabin
- Enhanced turndown service including daily nightcap and premium sleep pack
- 75kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 25 kg each)
• Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences
• All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
• A comfortable sleeper cabin featuring upper and lower sleeping berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day
• Private compact ensuite featuring a shower and toilet
• In-cabin safe
• In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
• 60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (2 x 30 kg each)
• Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences
• Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
• A compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day, private vanity, shared shower/ toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage
• In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
• 60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
Call 1300 766 537 or complete the form below to enquire
Great Southern 2027
*Gold - Gold Premium Fares are based on 2027 Advance purchase launch fares released on 21 November 2025. Prices are advertised in Australian dollars and are per person based on twin share or solo occupancy. Pricing is correct as of 21 November 2025 and is subject to change depending on the travel date, seasonality, departure city, surcharges and taxes. Fares are based on every day fares for Suite & Platinum categories. Offer is subject to limited availability or until sold out. Airfares from/to your home city are not included but can be booked at an additional cost and are subject to change and availability until ticketed. Airfares may require immediate payment and ticketing, please check payment terms with your Travel Specialist at the time of booking. All fares are subject to the terms and conditions as set out by Cruise Express and its suppliers which may be obtained at the time of booking. Cruise Express reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions and to cancel any product or service offered in the event of such error or omission. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance as soon as possible after paying your deposit. Please note that the prices featured on this page are not displayed in real time. While we make every effort to ensure our pricing is as accurate and current as possible, the rates may vary from those available in our booking system at the time of reservation. PAYMENTS: For Advanced Purchase Rail Journeys - available for bookings 6 months in advance and are 100% non refundable. Everyday Rail Journeys - a 25% deposit is due upon booking and journeys are 100% non refundable 45 days prior to departure. For bookings made at 45 days or less prior to travel, full payment is required at the time of booking. Flexible Rail Journeys are refundable and changeable up to 1 day prior to travel. All fares are subject to the terms and conditions as set out by Cruise Express and its suppliers which may be obtained at the time of booking. Cruise Express reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions and to cancel any product or service offered in the event of such error or omission. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance as soon as possible after paying your deposit.
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