Journey Beyond has today launched a three-day southbound adventure aboard the Great Southern chasing the summer sun between Brisbane and Melbourne with the first departure Monday 9th December 2024.
This release will be supported by a comprehensive campaign available to our valuable trade partners.
Alicia Triggs, Executive General Manager, Sales and Partnerships at Journey Beyond says, “The Great Southern season is always an exciting time of year, and we are delighted to now offer your clients the opportunity to disembark in Melbourne for the first time. There is no better time to visit than summer with the city as the epicentre for sports, arts and entertainment and a foodie’s paradise”.
The Great Southern’s three-day adventure along the east coast takes guests South from Brisbane to Melbourne and reflects the best of coastal Australia, encompassing charming beach and port towns before disembarking in the sophisticated city of Melbourne. The bright orange locomotive chases the summer sun, sharing the incredible coastline with those who want to experience it by train.
Guests may have done this as a road trip before, but there is nothing like doing it with the ease, comfort and fabulous fun of an all-inclusive rail trip, with no driving required. “Now, guests can fully immerse themselves in the moment, taking in the ever-changing landscape and lush green hues as they relax on board. They can also enjoy personalised Off Train Experiences that showcase the finest regional food, wine, art, and culture.” Alicia said.
Brisbane to Melbourne
- 3 days, 2 nights aboard the Great Southern, departing Brisbane to Melbourne
- All-inclusive multi-course dining and beverages, 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Departing weekly December 2024 to February 2025.
Off Train Experiences include:
- Canapes and sundowners at Charlesworth Bay in Coffs Harbour before an outdoor dinner feasting on local produce and fresh seafood paired with fine wine.
- Meander through the historic vineyards of the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region including a sit-down platter-styled lunch or choose to explore Port Stephens by land or sea.
- Alternatively you can explore Newcastle with a fun and insightful guided walking tour.
Once disembarking in the bustling cosmopolitan city of Melbourne guests can choose either the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Old Melbourne Gaol or National Gallery of Victoria before heading to Eureka 89, another Journey Beyond family member, where the experience begins with a thrilling ride in one of the fastest elevators in the southern hemisphere, whisking you to the 88th floor in just seconds.
Experience the city from a new perspective at Melbourne Skydeck, the Southern Hemisphere’s highest observation deck which offers breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. Perched on top of the Eureka Tower, the tallest building in Melbourne, it provides visitors with an unparalleled vantage point. Guests then conclude their adventure, indulging in a beautifully curated menu by award-winning Executive Chef Renee Martillano for lunch at Eureka 89 also within Eureka Tower, for a final farewell to celebrate this epicurean adventure.
Guests then conclude their adventure, indulging in a beautifully curated menu by award-winning Executive Chef Renee Martillano for lunch at Eureka 89 within Eureka Tower, home to the Southern Hemisphere’s tallest public observation deck, on Melbourne’s Southbank.
- Gold Premium Twin – $4,545 per person, twin share
- Gold Twin – $3,795 per person, twin share
- Gold Single – $3,505 per person
Book your clients ‘Great Southern Brisbane to Melbourne’ journey via the Journey Beyond Rail Online Booking Engine. Trade partners can download trade assets including social tiles, flyers and eDM headers via the Journey Beyond Experience Hub. Please contact your Journey Beyond Business Development Manager for questions or training opportunities.
Additionally for any clients wanting to explore Brisbane, a ‘Discover Brisbane’ holiday package is available combining premium food and wine with stunning natural landscapes and some of the country’s top cultural icons on this five-night tour of Australia’s south-east. Stay in Brisbane for three nights and enjoy the spectacular views and ancient rainforests of Mt Tamborine with much more to explore in and around the vibrant river city, Brisbane. Before travelling in style on the Great Southern, arriving in Melbourne where the adventure continues beyond the tracks. For more information www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
Book your clients aboard the Great Southern to celebrate summer with Journey Beyond.
