Great Southern Discovery
Independent Touring
Take in panoramic views at scenic lookouts, sample locally produced wines and enjoy luxury outback tours. This exciting tour includes two great rail journeys - The Indian Pacific and The Great Southern Train
HIGHLIGHTS
- Take two great rail journeys - The Indian Pacific and The Great Southern Train
- Visit the premier wine region of the Barossa valley in South Australia
- Spend three days exploring the sights of Brisbane including the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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Your Itinerary
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Day 1 & 2
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Day 3 & 4
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Day 5
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Day 6 & 7
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Day 8 & 9
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Day 10
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Day 11-13
Day 1 & 2 : Perth
Arrive into Perth and transfer to your hotel then spend your evening at leisure. Wake up to enjoy a Perth City Tour covering many local attractions and city sights.
Hotel for 2 nights: Intercontinental Perth City Centre
Day 3 & 4 : The Indian Pacific Train
Step aboard the Indian Pacific to travel Australia’s longest stretch of railway. Enjoy the suburbs of Perth and Avon Valley pass you by. Arrive in Kalgoorlie for an off-train excursion to an open-cut gold mine. On your second day pass the wonders of the Nullarbor Plain and continue towards Cook.
Day 5 : Adelaide
Disembark after breakfast into Adelaide, the wine and festival capital of Australia. Enjoy a city tour visiting the largest undercover market in the southern hemisphere and treat your taste buds at the Adelaide Central Market or ride the tram to the historic beachside suburb of Glenelg.
Hotel for 3 nights: Mayfair Hotel
Day 6 & 7 : Adelaide
Today travel through scenic Torrens Gorge to the South Australia’s premier wine region the Barossa Valley. Enjoy a wine tasting as some smaller wineries with rustic charm such as Rockfords or Charlie Melton who produce their wines using traditional Barossa methods. Visit Menglers Hill providing unmatched views of the Valley then head to historic Angaston to visit an award-winning dried fruit and farm cheese producer. After an
alfresco lunch visit a large-scale winery for another tasting before returning to Adelaide. The next day is at leisure for you to explore.
Day 8 & 9 : The Great Southern Train
Board the Great Southern Train and explore the facilities on board. Visit Victoria to experience the spectacular wilderness of the Grampians region. Here you can take in panoramic views from a lookout, sample wines at a local winery or enjoy a walk in the surrounds. Tonight, enjoy an off-train dinner as you watch the sun set behind the mountains. Wake up in Australia’s capital Canberra and choose how to spend your day from a selection of off-train excursions.
Day 10 : Brisbane
Arriving at Coffs Harbour you may choose from a selection of off-train excursions or simply relax on the beach for the morning. Enjoy a final lunch on board before arriving into Brisbane.
Hotel for 3 nights: Vista King Suite
Day 11-13 : Brisbane
This morning set off on a history and heritage tour of Brisbane, interact with native Australian animals at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary then enjoy lunch at Mt Coot-tha before exploring Southbank Parklands. Finish the day with visits to Kangaroo Point cliffs and Story Bridge then return to your hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure before being transferred to Brisbane Airport the next morning.
