Morning: Join the renowned Best of Brisbane Walking Tour, a three-hour guided experience through the city’s most fascinating streets. Your local guide will reveal hidden gems, architectural marvels, and captivating stories from Brisbane’s rich history. A light snack and a thoughtful gift are included.

Afternoon: Spend the afternoon at your leisure. Return to favourite spots from Day 1, or venture to New Farm Park for a relaxing riverside picnic. Art lovers may enjoy a second visit to GOMA to explore its collections more deeply.

Evening: Enjoy a farewell dinner in Brisbane before your Great Southern rail adventure begins tomorrow. Try one of the celebrated restaurants along Fortitude Valley or Eagle Street Pier for a memorable final evening in Queensland’s capital.

Morning: Begin your East Coast journey at the historic Hanworth House in Brisbane with a warm welcome event and celebratory gathering. Board the Great Southern and settle into your elegant Gold Twin Cabin.

Afternoon: Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant as the train pulls away from Brisbane. The afternoon is yours to enjoy on board, visit the Outback Explorer Lounge, browse the library, or simply soak up the scenery rolling past your panoramic window.

Evening: Arrive in Coffs Harbor and step off the train for a magical alfresco experience on Charlesworth Bay beach. Sip chilled drinks and canapés with the sound of waves as your soundtrack, before indulging in a spectacular dinner featuring fresh local seafood, regional produce and fine wines accompanied by live music. Reboard the train for your first night on the rails.

Morning: Wake up to a hearty cooked breakfast in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant as the train rolls through the New South Wales countryside. Choose your Off Train Experience for the day.

Afternoon: Hunter Valley option: Tour iconic wineries including Tulloch and Brokenwood Wines, followed by a platter-style lunch at Twine Restaurant. Optionally, take a scenic helicopter flight over the rolling hills. Port Stephens option: A 4WD adventure through the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes or a dolphin-watching boat cruise, with lunch at Nelson Bay Golf Club. Newcastle option: Guided walking tour and lunch at Scratchleys on the Wharf.

Evening: Return to the Great Southern and gather in the lounge car for pre-dinner drinks. Enjoy a beautifully presented regional dinner on board as the train continues its southward journey under a vast Australian night sky.

Morning: Rise to a leisurely breakfast as the train moves through Victoria’s magnificent high country. Choose your Off Train Experience for today.

Afternoon: Moorabool Valley option: Enjoy a long, indulgent lunch at Clyde Park Winery, sampling outstanding cool-climate wines amidst rolling green hills. Melbourne option: Explore the Ian Potter Centre at NGV Australia, tour the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), or visit the historic Old Melbourne Gaol. Ascend the Melbourne Skydeck for breathtaking views before dining at Eureka 89 with a menu of local seasonal produce.

Evening: Return to the Great Southern refreshed. Enjoy an evening nightcap with fellow travellers in the lounge as the train winds toward South Australia for the final stages of your epic journey.

Morning: Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast on board as the train crosses into South Australia. Watch the landscape transition from rugged Victorian countryside to the rolling hills of the Barossa hinterland.

Afternoon: Arrive in Adelaide and transfer to your Premium Room at the Crowne Plaza Adelaide. Spend the afternoon settling in and exploring the leafy North Terrace cultural boulevard.

Evening: Celebrate the end of your rail adventure with dinner at one of Adelaide’s acclaimed restaurants. Explore the laneways of the CBD, perhaps catching some live music at one of the intimate bars for which Adelaide is renowned.

Morning: Start the day with a visit to the vibrant Adelaide Central Market, one of Australia’s oldest and best food markets. Sample fresh produce, artisan cheeses, smallgoods and local delicacies as you wander the bustling stalls.

Afternoon: Choose your afternoon: stroll through the stunning Adelaide Botanic Gardens, visit the Art Gallery of South Australia, explore the South Australian Museum’s world-class exhibits, or take a guided tour of the historic Adelaide Oval.

Evening: Savour a relaxed final evening in Adelaide, perhaps a sunset wine at a rooftop bar overlooking the city, followed by a farewell dinner in the East End dining precinct.

Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the Crowne Plaza and take a final stroll along the picturesque River Torrens Linear Park, where you can watch rowers on the water and enjoy the beautiful gardens.

Afternoon: If time permits before your departure, pop back into the Adelaide Central Market for last-minute local souvenirs or a takeaway coffee and pastry for the journey ahead.

Evening: Bid farewell to the City of Churches with a heart full of memories, from Brisbane’s riverside charm and Coffs Harbor’s moonlit beach dinner, to Hunter Valley wines, Melbourne’s culture, and Adelaide’s languid grace.