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Experience the beauty and diversity of Australia’s eastern seaboard on the East Coast Rail Escape, a journey that seamlessly connects vibrant capital cities with stunning coastal landscapes. Travel in comfort as you glide between iconic destinations, enjoying ever-changing scenery, from golden beaches and lush hinterlands to bustling urban hubs rich in culture and history.
This immersive rail experience is designed for those who want to explore more while travelling in relaxed style. With curated stops, memorable encounters, and time to discover each destination at your own pace, the East Coast Rail Escape captures the essence of Australia’s east coast in one unforgettable journey
Your transports Great Southern
Itinerary
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Adelaide and the Grampians
Begin your East Coast adventure aboard the Great Southern as it departs Adelaide. Settle into your cabin and enjoy the changing landscapes over morning tea and lunch. In the afternoon, arrive in the Grampians and choose from a range of Off Train Experiences, including Halls Gap and Boroka Lookout, a guided walk to Venus Baths, wine tasting or a visit to WAMA Environmental Arts & Garden. Return to the train for dinner as your journey continues north.Great SouthernLD - 2
Canberra and Surrounds
Enjoy breakfast on board before arriving in Canberra, Australia's political and cultural capital. Choose an Off Train Experience visiting the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House or the National Portrait Gallery. Enjoy an exclusive lunch at Old Parliament House before returning to the train for dinner and an evening relaxing in the lounge.Great SouthernBLD - 3
Coffs Harbour and Surrounds
Wake to breakfast as the Great Southern arrives in Coffs Harbour. Choose from experiences including the Coffs Explorer and Forest Sky Pier, the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden and local markets, or a guided walk along the Urunga Boardwalk with an Indigenous guide. Enjoy a final lunch on board before arriving in Brisbane, completing your coastal rail adventure.BL
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- 3 days / 2 nights aboard the Great Southern, travelling from Adelaide to Brisbane
- 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 and Coffs Harbour
- Discover the Grampians, walk through the Venus Baths over Stoney Creek, or enjoy wine tastings with a view
- Explore Canberra, visiting Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, or the National Portrait Gallery
- Explore the coastal town of Coffs Harbour, or walk the Urunga Boardwalk
- FREE* return flights and one night’s accommodation in Adelaide or Brisbane – Book by 31 October
Not included
- Airfares
- Travel Insurance
Accommodation
Relax with everything taken care of while onboard including fine dining, premium wines and world-class hospitality, as you’re transported from buzzing cities to diverse landscapes and natural marvels.
Spend hours deep in conversation with a travelling partner or lose yourself in a lifetime of thoughts. And after a day of off-train activities, your cabin provides the perfect place to relax and recharge before heading for the lounge or dining carriage. With room to stretch out and all the comforts of home, Gold Service is the most popular level of service aboard The Ghan, Great Southern, and Indian Pacific. You’ll enjoy private cabin accommodation together with all-inclusive dining, beverages and a range of fascinating Off Train Excursions at key stops.
- Gold Twin, a comfortable sleeper cabin featuring private ensuite and upper and lower berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day
- Gold Single, a compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day and shared shower/toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage
- Gold Premium is a new style of travel sitting between Platinum and Gold. These contemporary cabins take inspiration from the Australian Outback. Convert from a lounge by day into upper and lower sleeping bugs at night, and have a compact ensuite including a toilet, washbasin and shower.
- Platinum Twin cabins are almost twice the size of a Gold Twin and features two single beds by night. By day, this cabin is configured as a private lounge with deluxe seating, a table and two ottomans.
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Book this rail journey
Send us an enquiry and a consultant will be in touch, or call 1300 414 198 for personal help choosing a departure.
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- All-inclusive meals, fine wines and beverages, with immersive Off Train Experiences included.
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- Choose guided walks, cellar door tastings or garden visits in the Grampians
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- Generous luggage allowance of up to 60kg included on board
- Choice of Red Service or all-inclusive Red Premium seating
- Dedicated hospitality attendants and restroom facilities in every carriage
Travel further when you're not travelling alone
Our Social Getaways are small-group holidays designed especially for over-60s Australians who want the freedom of a great trip without the work of planning every detail. A Travel at 60 host travels with the group, the operator handles the logistics, and you get to focus on the bit that matters — the people, the places, and the stories you'll bring home.
Open to solo travellers too. Many of our travellers book on their own and find their feet quickly in a friendly group of like-minded Australians. Reduced single-supplement options are available on most departures — ask one of our consultants and we'll talk you through what's offered on this trip.
- A friendly Travel at 60 host — an Australian face on the ground, looking out for the group from day one.
- Curated local guides & boutique suppliers — the same operators we'd book for our own families.
- Real itineraries, not whirlwind tours — comfortable transfers, breathing room, and the “off the beaten track” stops the big bus tours skip.
Want to talk it through? Call 1300 414 198 7 days a week, Queensland time, and one of our consultants will walk you through it.
— The team at Travel at 60
