Get ready to make unforgettable memories this festive season with Journey Beyond.
To celebrate the festive season, Journey Beyond has introduced two festive holiday packages combined with the Great Southern, one of Australia’s most loved rail journeys. Designed for those looking to celebrate the season in a relaxed and memorable way, the Great Southern Festive Escape and the Monarto Safari Resort Festive Stay offer a balanced blend of relaxation and adventure.
“As Australians increasingly seek meaningful experiences over the festive season, we wanted to create holidays that feel effortless but truly special,” said David Donald, Executive General Manager of Rail at Journey Beyond. “Both itineraries combine the spirit of the season with the comfort, connection, and extraordinary landscapes our guests have come to expect from Journey Beyond.”
“Are you searching for a gift for a family member who is hard to shop for? Our festive departures are the perfect solution. There’s no better gift than an experience, so give your loved ones the adventure of a lifetime aboard the Great Southern this Christmas.” Donald added.
Great Southern Festive Escape
Departing Brisbane on 22 December, this seven-day holiday package travels the East Coast to Adelaide aboard the Great Southern. To get you into the festive spirit, the journey begins with a welcome gathering at Hanworth House, complete with a Christmas Choir and a visit from Santa Claus.
Expect all the Christmas trimmings and spirit while on board. Guests will enjoy regionally inspired dining and Off Train Experiences in Coffs Harbour, the Hunter Valley, the Port Stephens region, and Melbourne, before arriving in Adelaide on Christmas Day.
Celebrate with Christmas lunch at Penny Blue, Adelaide Marriott’s signature restaurant, and complete the journey with a three-night city-stay at the Marriott, set within the iconic General Post Office. The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of the city overlooking Victoria Square, and the perfect location to explore the city’s vibrant food, wine, and arts scene at your own pace, with the option for wine lovers to add a McLaren Vale winery experience.
Monarto Safari Resort Festive Stay:
This six-day holiday package begins in Adelaide on 23 December with a private transfer to Monarto Safari Resort, nestled in the expansive plains of the new Wild Africa precinct of Monarto Safari Park, offering an unparalleled escape into natures embrace. Stay wild for three nights, where you can laze by the two stunning infinity pools, unwind at the world class Marula Day Spa and spot a giraffe or zebra as they drink from the waterhole.
Christmas Eve includes an exclusive Sunset Wildlife Safari to get close to some of the World’s most iconic endangered species and includes a special sundowner experience. Celebrations continue on Christmas Day with a lavish festive feast at the resort. On Boxing Day, guests board the Great Southern for two nights of coastal rail travel through the Grampians, Canberra, and Coffs Harbour before arriving in Brisbane.
For those looking to trade holiday stress for something extraordinary, Journey Beyond’s festive departures offer a new way to experience the season: stress-free, uniquely Australian and truly beyond the everyday.
Great Southern Festive Escape – Brisbane to Adelaide, 22 – 28 December7 days, 6 nights
Gold Premium Twin from $5,790 per person, twin share
Gold Twin from $5,050 per person, twin share
Monarto Safari Resort Festive Stay – Adelaide to Brisbane, 23 – 28 December
6 days, 5 nights
Gold Premium Twin from $4,495 per person, twin share
Gold Twin from $3,940 per person, twin share
Make this Christmas truly special and book the Great Southern Festive Escape or The Monarto Safari Resort Festive Stay now at www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern-festive-journeys/ or visit your local travel agent.
