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Contents Great Southern Offers & NewsCORONAVIRUS IMPORTANT NOTICE If you have a reservation with the Luxury Train Club for travel in 2020, contact us for the current situation. Go here for information about Great Southern JourneySafe protocols. Go here for general travel and health advice from governments, WHO and other organisations. - Club Member's Discount of 2.5%. Prices quoted are ex Club Discount Great Southern December 2020 – January 2021; Conditions apply. - 3 nights/4 days for the price of 2 nights/3 days. Heritage Highlights Journey departing from Adelaide. See below.
Great SouthernAbout the Great SouthernGreat Southern will operate special departures between 6 December 2019 and 27 January 2020, embracing the wonders of Australia’s south-east corner. With a capacity of around 214 guests per departure, this marks a new chapter in Australian rail travel. All Great Southern departures offer the choice of Platinum and Gold Service accommodation, with both options inclusive of dining, on board beverages and Off Train Experiences. Read about a journey on the Great Southern here. AccommodationPlatinum Service
Each Platinum Each cabin has a double bed, a spacious en suite bathroom and full room service; they have all the modern comforts in a classic style, with a distinctly Australian character. By day, cabins are set up lounge-style with a movable table and two armchairs.
INCLUDED All-inclusive dining, beverages, Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences; Spacious Double or Twin cabin (almost twice the size of Gold Twin); private en suite with separate shower, basin with cupboard space, toilet and Australian bathroom amenities; Power outlets and in-cabin safe; In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary; Panoramic windows with views on both sides; Platinum Club access for dining and socialising; Freshly prepared continental breakfasts served upon request in-cabin; Refreshments served in-cabin; Transfers at the start and end of your journey available for guests within 60 km of the terminal; 90 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 30 kg each). Gold Service
Each Gold Service carriage either has 9 Gold Twin cabins for up to 18 guests or 16 Gold Single cabins. Gold Twin cabins are available for single use subject to a supplement. Included All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant; off-train excursions and outback experiences; Outback Explorer Lounge access; Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages; in-cabin safe; in-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary; complimentary Australian bathroom amenities; 60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (2 x 30 kg each).
Gold Twin During the day, the compact Gold Twin Berth Sleeper Cabins offer a comfortable three-seater lounge, converting to an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Steward service from the hospitality attendant includes fresh sheets, bath towels, pillows and complimentary toiletries. Gold Twin Berth Sleeper Cabins have private compact en suite facilities with toilet, wash basin and shower. Gold Twin cabins are available for single use subject to a supplement. Gold Single Gold Single Berth Sleeper Cabins feature a comfortable lounge chair and foot rest by day and a single level sleeping berth by night. Gold Single compact sleeper cabins have a wash basin. Showers and toilets are at either end of the carriage. Gold Superior There is a limited number of Gold Superior Double Bed (with third upper bunk) cabins on each departure. These sell out rapidly. Gold Superior cabins have a ¾-size double bed plus an additional fold down upper berth, lounge area, TV and DVD player, power outlets, mini-bar and en suite. ContactClub Members get discount and the guarantee of any special offer valid at time of booking. Contact us to book or for more information. LUXURY TRAIN PACKAGES AUSTRALIA
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| AUD$ per person/double occupancy except single class | Everyday purchase | Advanced purchase* |
| Platinum Class | 4,599 | N/A |
| Gold Twin | 2,999 | 2,389 |
| Gold Single | 2,389 | 2,269 |
Prices quoted are ex Club Discount
Gold Class Superior may be available. Please ask.
Adelaide to Brisbane
2 nights, 3 days
Departing Fridays, the Adelaide-Brisbane journey includes touring in The Grampians, Canberra and a special beachside dining experience on the Northern New South Wales Coast.
Day one - The Grampians. Explore one of Australia’s most stunning wilderness regions, boasting sandstone mountains, wildflowers, waterfalls and native fauna such as echidnas and wallabies. (L,D)
Day two - Canberra. While the jewel in Canberra’s crown is Parliament House, it is also home to landmarks such as the National Portrait Gallery, Australian War Memorial and the National Arboretum. There are plenty of opportunities to delve into this city’s art, history and culinary culture. (B,L,D)
Day three - Northern New South Wales Coast and Brisbane. Enjoy brunch with stunning seaside views on the northern NSW coast - a stone’s throw from Coffs Harbour. (B/L)
Special Departure: Heritage Highlights Journey
3 nights, 4 days
10 January 2020. For one journey only, the Great Southern departing Adelaide on 10 January 2020 will extend to three nights and four days. After taking in the picturesque Grampians, guests will have the opportunity to don their blue suede shoes at the annual Parkes Elvis Festival or alternatively, explore Orange, the birthplace of legendary Australian poet, Banjo Patterson. The Great Southern then stops in the quaint gold-mining town of Gulgong, travelling through scenic regional New South Wales en route to Brisbane.
This departure is priced as all other Great Southern journeys.
Dates and Prices 2020/2021
2020: December 4,11,18,25. 2021: January 1,8,15,22
| AUD$ per person/double occupancy except single class | Everyday purchase | Advanced purchase* |
| Platinum Class | 3,999 | N/A |
| Gold Twin | 2,349 | 1,869 |
| Gold Single | 2,229 | 1,779 |
Gold Class Superior may be available. Please ask.
Prices quoted are ex Club Discount
General Information
*Advance Purchase fares must be booked a minimum of 6 months in advance.
Luggage. Details of Great Southern luggage allowances here.
Included. The complimentary inclusions are noted after each description of the cabin. They are payable direct to the train.
Travel Documents. Travel documents are sent by email which outline when and where to board as well as luggage arrangements. The document is an itinerary which represents the tickets for the train and any other arrangements. A pre-departure email is issued 7 days prior to travel that contains practical information for the upcoming journey. All times are local time and may be subject to change. Guests must be at the terminal at least one hour before train departs.
Unforeseen events/changes: itineraries, routes and times may change at any time for reasons outside the control of the train company. Every effort will be made by train staff to minimise any impact; the Luxury Train Club cannot accept any responsibility for any changes. The Club aims to keep itineraries as up to date as possible.
Dress Code. The dress code on board is a smart casual dress.
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All prices are at publicly-quoted rates. Club Members get discount and the guarantee of any special offer valid at time of booking.
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