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9 Day Southern Discovery

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✓ Travel with Journey Beyond
✓ Full day Barossa Valley Voyager tour 
✓ 2 nights aboard the Great Southern train
✓ 2 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 2 dinners
✓ Incredible Sightseeing of both natural and man-made Australian sights
✓ 24/7 customer service and your own Dedicated Support Agent

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What we love about this tour

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.

Itinerary

Hotel
Mayfair Hotel or Similar

Welcome to Adelaide. After checking in to your accomdoation in the heart of the CBD, there are plenty of opportunities to delve into the citys food, wine, art & shopping, and get to know the laid-back capital

Hotel
Mayfair Hotel or Similar
Meals
Lunch

The Barossa may only be an hour by car from Adelaide, but its lush vineyards and gently rolling hillsides feel a world away. Famed for its wines, this historic region is home to mroe than 80 cellar doors, including one of the oldest in the world. Guided by vignerons, you'll explore up to four cellar doors and enjoy a sumptuous two-course lumnch on this expertly-crafted all day tour. 

Hotel
Mayfair Hotel or Similar

Today is yours to explore Adelaide and its surrounds at your leisure. the elegant capital's wine culture is matched with a buzzing food scene - go hunting for its many laneway bars and restaurants, or perhaps explore its cultural side along the beautiful North Terrace.

Optional Tour - Adelaide City Tour

Including Haigh's Chocolates & Riverside Long Lunch at the InterContinental.

Hotel
Great Southern Train or Similar
Meals
Lunch, Dinner

Today it's time to board the Great Southern. unwind and fmailiarise yourself with your cabin as the journey begins, before savouring a long lunch on board with your fellow travellers. Leaving Adelaide behind, you'll be transported to the striking Grampians, one of the nation's most stunning wilderness regions. This magical place is home to ancient sandstone mountains & native fauna including wallabies and echidnas 

Hotel
Great Southern Train or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a restful night on baord, today you'll discover why Australia's capital is more than just politics. While the jewel in Canberra's crown is undoubtedly Parliament House, this compact city is also home to landmarks such as the National Portrait Gallery, Australian War Memorial & the National Museum, and today there are plenty of opportunities to delve into Canberra's art, history & culture. 

Hotel
Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch

Feel the sand between your toes as you relax by the coast. Return to the train for more pampering as your rail journey continues to it's final destination of Brisbane. 

Hotel
Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch

If you've never been to Brisbane before, today's tour is a perfect introduction to the berst of the city, or if you have, it will show you a new side of a familiar place. An all day tourdesigned to highlight the diversity of the burgeoning capital, you'll crusie the Brisbane River, explore bustling South Bank, take in the sweeping views at Mt Cook-tha Lookout, and a tour of the XXXX Brewery with tastings. 

Hotel
Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch

After getting to know the sultry subtropical capital, delve deeper with a day spent exploring your leisure.

After checking out of your Brisbane accommodation, your memorable adventure comes to a close. 

Inclusions

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • All Transportation 
  • Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 4 lunches & 2 dinners
  • 1 English speaking tour leader – Will accompany the group throughout
  • All accommodation as listed
  • All entrance fees to the sites listed (except optionals)
  • All activities listed in the itinerary unless a paid optional
  • Comfortable, dedicated private transportation throughout
  • 24/7 customer service and your own Dedicated Support Agent

  • Indulge in wine tasting in the celebrated Barossa Valley
  • Appreciate the ancient beauty of the Grampians
  • Explore Canberra’s art, history and culinary culture
  • Enjoy a beachside morning at Coffs Harbour
  • Devonshire tea on board a Brisbane river cruise

Click HERE to view more information on your Rail Journey 

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 $1650 per person

Fine Print

Deposit & Payments

  • Book now and secure your package with only a $500 deposit per person.
  • Pay a 2nd instalment of $367 per person within 28 days.
  • You will then be invoiced for final payment 90 days prior to departure.

Booking Process

  • Select the purple 'Reserve Your Seat' tab to begin your booking (you must 'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password)
  • Then select the purple 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected
  • Select your Departure Date, Departure City, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests
  • Click the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab
  • Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment. You may also pay via BPAY (not available within 70 days of departure)
  • Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking
  • Your position on the tour will be confirmed within 48 hours of completing your order. If your place cannot be confirmed, a full refund of the deposit will occur.
  • You will then be allocated and contacted by one of our Dedicated Support Agent's (within 48 hours) who will support you right up until you return from your journey

To enhance your journey, we are offering guests a choice of the following optional activities:

  • ​Adelaide City Tour (Day 3): $149 per person 

Costs are per person. Tour descriptions are in the day-by-day itinerary.

Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If you choose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in to your Account online or speaking with your Dedicated Support Agent for assistance.

Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 65 days before departure, after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind that anything purchased on-tour is subject to availability and prices may vary as you will be paying in local currency. We appreciate your understanding.

  • International airfares
  • Airport Transfers 
  • Visas (if applicable)
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Tipping
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses

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).

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