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The Trans-Australia Rail Journey (Brisbane–Perth) is the ultimate cross-continental rail experience, combining two iconic journeys—the Great Southern and the Indian Pacific—into one seamless adventure from Australia’s east coast to the west. Travel in comfort and style as you journey through ever-changing landscapes, from coastal regions and farmland to the vast, striking expanse of the Outback.
Along the way, enjoy regionally inspired dining, premium onboard service, and immersive Off Train Experiences that showcase the culture, history, and natural beauty of each region. This is a relaxed, immersive way to see Australia on a grand scale, arriving in Perth with unforgettable memories of a truly epic rail journey
HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy a special beachside dining experience in Coffs Harbour
- Savour the flavours and sights of the picturesque Hunter Region
- Immerse yourself in cosmopolitan Melbourne or regional Victoria
- Explore Adelaide at your own pace
- Witness the barren beauty of the Nullarbor Plain
- Discover the almost-ghost town of Cook
Your transports Great Southern
Itinerary
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Board The Great Southern in Brisbane
Begin your adventure in Brisbane as you board the Great Southern for an unforgettable rail journey south. Settle into your cabin, enjoy a delicious meal and take in the changing scenery as the train travels towards Coffs Harbour. Later, enjoy a special beachside dining experience featuring regional produce, drinks and canapés.Great SouthernLD - 2
Hunter Valley, Port Stephens or Newcastle
Choose from a selection of Off Train Experiences in the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens or Newcastle. Discover the region's renowned food and wine, explore beautiful coastal landscapes or enjoy a guided experience before returning to the comfort of the Great Southern.Great SouthernBLD - 3
Melbourne or Regional Victoria
Wake to breakfast on board before enjoying your choice of Off Train Experience in Melbourne or regional Victoria. Discover local food, wine and culture, or explore some of the region's highlights before continuing towards Adelaide.Great SouthernBLD - 4
Adelaide and Board The Indian Pacific
Arrive in Adelaide and enjoy time to explore the city at leisure. Later, board the iconic Indian Pacific and settle into your cabin as your journey across Australia begins. Enjoy an onboard dinner as the train heads west.Indian PacificBD - 5
Nullarbor and Cook
Travel across the vast Nullarbor Plain, taking in the remarkable scenery and seemingly endless horizons. Visit the remote railway settlement of Cook before continuing towards Rawlinna, where you'll enjoy a memorable outback dining experience beneath the vast Western Australian sky.Indian PacificBLD - 6
Indian Pacific to Perth
Wake to the changing landscapes of Western Australia and enjoy a final breakfast and brunch on board. Relax and take in the scenery as the Indian Pacific continues towards Perth, arriving in the afternoon, where your memorable rail adventure comes to an end.B
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- 3 nights aboard the Great Southern, Brisbane to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Coffs Harbour, the Hunter Valley region and Melbourne or regional Victoria
- 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Adelaide to Perth, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Cook and Rawlinna
- 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
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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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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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
