Australia : The Coastal Epic Rail Journey

Train travel in Australia enables you to cover vast distances in comfort, watching the ever-changing landscapes unfold as you travel from coast through mountains to outback. The Southern Spirit train offers a luxurious experience with an exceptional level of personal service and a choice of Gold or Platinum Service cabins. Onboard you can enjoy sumptuous meals and learn more about your surroundings from informative guest speakers.

This package is not just about the train journey though. Also included are overnight stays in the heart of some of Australia’s most popular cities, including Sydney and Melbourne. A wide variety of sightseeing excursions allow you to stretch your legs and experience the essence of Australia; sample seafood in Coffs Harbour, cruise Sydney Harbour, follow in the footsteps of notorious Ned Kelly and explore the underground town of Coober Pedy. Enjoy the wildlife of Philip Island and Kangaroo Island, before ending your adventure with a 3 day coach tour of the Red Centre, from Alice Springs to Uluru, taking in Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta as well as the awe-inspiring Ayers Rock.

This really is a complete package, all you need do is relax and enjoy the unique experiences that Australia has to offer, whilst every detail is taken care of for you.

THE SOUTHERN SPIRIT
The Southern Spirit train offers a new standard in Australian luxury rail travel, with two levels of service to choose from as follows:

Gold Service
Compact, traditionally-styled cabins evoke the romance of a bygone era, offering a comfortable and relaxing journey. During the day your Twin Berth Sleeper Cabin has a comfortable three-seat lounge, converting to upper and lower sleeping berths at night. Each cabin also features a compact hide-away toilet closet, hand-basin and shower. Your cabin steward will serve daily morning tea or coffee in your cabin. Complimentary toiletries are provided and bathrobes are available on request. Enjoy a drink at the bar in the Outback Explorer Lounge and dine in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant as you watch the broad expanses of Australia’s memorable landscapes roll by.

Platinum Service
Brand new in 2008, the premium accommodation option on board The Southern Spirit offers world-class comfort in rail travel. Platinum Cabins are almost twice the size of those in Gold Service, offering a spacious lounge by day and converting to your choice of twin or double bed accommodation by night, plus a full ensuite bathroom. Panoramic windows on both sides reveal uninterrupted views of the ever-changing landscapes. Socialize in the Outback Explorer Lounge and enjoy 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, accompanied by complimentary selected Australian wines, beers and soft drink. Full breakfasts are also served in the restaurant, or in Platinum Service you can opt to treat yourself to a continental breakfast in bed, served in your room.