9 Day Sun, Surf & Sand
✓ Travel with Journey Beyond
✓ 3 nights aboard the majestic Great Southern Train with all meals and beverages included
✓ Enjoy a full day Byron Bay & Crystal Castle tour
✓ Enjoy a special beachside dining experience on the northern New South Wales coast
✓ 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners included
✓ 24/7 customer service and your own Dedicated Support Agent
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
Pick up your hire care in Brisbane to begin your beach-loving adventure. Today is yours to get to know this sultry subtropical capital at your own pace.
Legendary waves are jsut the start at Surfers Paradise. make your way to this renowned Gold Coast location with an hour-long drive from Brisbane. Once there, you'll discover that Surfers is more than jsut legendary waves and that golden beach. It's restaurants and shopping attract visitors from around the world.
Today you'll cross the border into New South Wales by coach on a guided all day tour, passing through sugar cane country and coastal rainforest to beautiful Byron Bay. Fringed by lush green hinterland, the town is a magical combination of stunning natural assets and a creative, laid-back local population. You'll explore Cape byron Lighthouse, built in 1901 - the lookout is the most easterly point of the Australian mainland. Head to the exquisite Byron Bay Hinterland, home to the much-loved Crystal Castle.
Located in the heart of SOuth East Queensland, Surfers Paradise is the perfect getaway to explore the best of what this beautiful region has to offer, and today is your chanceto get behind the wheel and take it in at your own pace. Drive to the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast or beyond - the choice is yours.
Take in any last-minute sights at Surfers Paradise today, tehn it's time to start the self-drive back to Brisbane where you'll return your car hire.
Time to begin the enxt chapter of your adventure aboard the Great Southern. As you depart Brisbane, settle in to your cabin and enjoy the fabulous food, wine, service and social atmosphere of this exceptional journey. The northern New South Wales coast stretches across 90 kilometres of incredible sandy beaches and some of the best surfing breaks in the world. Watch as the sun dips below the horizon as you enjoy dinner to the sound of waves lapping on the shore.
Welcome to wine coutnry. The Hunter Valley, north of sydney, is one of the country's renowned wine regions, with a history dating back to the early 1800's. Today you'll take the time to meander its picturesque vineyards, sampling world-renowned brnads and boutique cellar doors.
Note that all excursions are subject to change and capacity limits apply.
With a backdrop of mesmerising blue, the natural wonders of the Great Ocean Road is a collection of majestic limestone rock stacks rising from the Southern Ocean on Victoria's rugged coastline, just offshore of Port Campbell National Park. Today you'll discover their ancient magic,a s you ascend the dramatic cliff faces of the Great Ocean Road.
Today you will arrive into Adelaide, ending an epic coastal adventure.
Click HERE for more information on the Great Southern train.
Platinum Service promises and delivers a journey beyond expectations, it includes deluxe extras such as Platinum Transfers, access to the Platinum Club plus a superior food and wine offering.
Platinum cabins are almost twice the size of Gold Twin Cabins in both your room and private en suite. By day your cabin is configured as a private lounge with deluxe lounge seating, a table and two ottomans, by night the lounges convert into two comfortable twin beds.
From an additional $2,210 per person
Deposit & Payments
Booking Process
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, a basic level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. While tipping is not customary, it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many destinations.
You may also consider tipping your tour leader and driver for outstanding service throughout your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.
Triple Share
Not available.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply by clicking HERE to arrange your policy.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of your return.
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent inflight and is subject to change, depending on the flight schedule. Please refer to the day-by-day itinerary for the time spent in your destination(s).
