Great South Pacific Express
Sydney to Brisbane
5 days/4 nights
May 27 - 31, 2003
Depart from Sydney on a journey of discovery through New South Wales, including a private visit to a Hunter Valley vineyard, the magnificent Blue Mountains and the nation's capital, Canberra. Enjoy the specatcular scenery from the best vantage point, the Great South Pacific Express.
Wednesday - Blue Mountains
Thursday - Canberra
Reboard the GSPE for lunch as it continues on its journey through the Molonglo Gorge and the magnificent scenery of the Southern Highlands, passing Mount Gibraltar. Dinner in the dining car and the pianist playing in the Lounge makes for a relaxing end to the day.
Friday - Canberra/Sydney
Saturday - Brisbane
Tuesday, May 27 - Sydney
After checking in at The Observatory Hotel in Sydney, early evening, you are transferred to the station to board the gleaming carriages of the Great South Pacific Express. Settle into your luxurious en suite compartment. Perhaps, enjoy a cocktail in the Lounge before dinner is served the Dining Car. Overnight on board.
Breakfast is served by your steward in your compartment, before disembarking for a tour of the spectacular Blue Mountains National Park. Enjoy light refreshments at the Orient-Express hotel - Lilianfels, perched on the edge of the magnificent Jamison Valley and surrounded by elegant gardens. Reboard the train for lunch. During the afternoon, the train will make its way over the breathtaking coastal cliff-tops of Sydney’s south coast before winding through the picturesque Southern Highlands. Dinner and overnight on board.
Breakfast in your compartment before you arrive in the Australian Capital Territory. Disembark for a tour of the Australian capital, Canberra, including a private visit to Parliament House.
Breakfast in your compartment before disembarking for a private visit to a Hunter Valley vineyard and cellar. Soak up the atmosphere and stories of this famous Australian region whilst tasting some of the vineyard’s best wine. The owner of the vineyard will be on hand to explain all the details of viniculture. Lunch at an award-winning restaurant with time to enjoy the local scenery. Reboard the GSPE for your onward journey and dinner and overnight on board.
Breakfast and lunch are served on board as the Great South Pacific Express makes its way towards Brisbane. Relax in one of the lounges or on the Observation Deck and admire the passing scenery of NSW’s northern coast. Cross the border from New South Wales into Queensland via the spectacular Border Loop range before an afternoon arrival into Brisbane.
| Day | Destination | Arrive | Depart |
| Tuesday . |
Check-in at the Observatory Hotel Transfer to Concord West Station |
18:45-19:45 | - |
| . | Sydney Concord West Station | 20:30 | 20:55 |
| Wednesday . . |
Blue Mountains Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the region with morning tea at Lilianfels. |
AM | - |
| Thursday . . |
Canberra Tour of Canberra with a private visit of Parliament House. |
AM | - |
| Friday . . |
Hunter Valley Private visit of a Pokolbin region winery followed by lunch at a local restaurant. |
AM | - |
| Saturday . |
Brisbane Roma Street Station |
14:41 | - |
Timings are approximate and subject to change.
| Compartment Type | Price Per Person |
| Pullman Compartment | $ 1,910 |
| State Compartment | $ 2,450 |
| Commissioner's Suite | $ 3,180 |
Reserve your space on the Great South Pacific Express by December 18th and save $100 per person off of tour price.
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