Holiday Overview
Join the very different cities of Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney on this multi-centre rail holiday. Enjoy “foodie” Adelaide, with its fine local produce and arts scene. Melbourne is a cosmopolitan metropolis with a decidedly European feel whilst the sights of Sydney need little introduction. Against the urban back drop, there are plenty of opportunities to witness the wildlife and natural beauty of Australia, both from the comfort of your train journeys and with carefully chosen day tours.
Start Adelaide Finish Sydney (can be done in reverse).
8 nights 9 days
States Visited: South Australia, Victoria, New south Wales
Highlights;
The Overland Rail Journey from Adelaide to Melbourne
The Penguin Parade on Phillip Island
A Sydney Harbour Cruise and visit to the Opera House.
Southern Australia By Rail includes:
- 2 nights accommodation in Adelaide
- Fleurieu Peninsula Day Tour
- Overland Train Between Adelaide & Melbourne
- 3 nights accommodation in Melbourne
- Philip Island tour
- NSW Rail Link Train Between Melbourne & Sydney
- 3 nights accommodation in Sydney
- Sydney Harbour Cruise
- Sydney Opera House Tour
- Transfer - Adelaide hotel to train station
Day 1 - Arrive Adelaide
Check into your chosen hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2 - Adelaide
Take a day at leisure to explore Adelaide at your own pace, perhaps take a stroll through the Botanical Gardens, or enjoy one of the many fine restaurants and cafes in the city.
Staying at Grand Chancellor Adelaide
Day 3 - Adelaide to Melbourne
Depart Adelaide at 07:45 (Monday or Friday) on the Overland Train to Melbourne, arriving at 18:50. Watch the scenery of South Australia and Victoria glide past, whilst enjoying the comfort, style and romance of a rail journey.
Day 4 - Melbourne
A full day at leisure to enjoy cosmopolitan Melbourne.
Staying at Batman's Hill On Collins
Day 5 - Melbourne & Philip Island
Take a full day tour to Phillip Island, including lunch and the famous Penguin Parade.
Staying at Batman's Hill On Collins
Day 6 - Melbourne to Sydney
Take the NSW TrainLink service from Melbourne to Sydney, departing at 08:30, arriving at 19:47. Travel through Victoria to New South Wales, via Albury and Wagga Wagga on this daily service, connecting two of Australia’s most popular cities
Day 7 - Sydney
Enjoy a morning cruise around Sydney Harbour, a wonderful way to acquaint yourself with this beautiful city. In the afternoon visit the world famous Sydney Opera House
Staying at Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Day 8 - Sydney
A full day at leisure to explore vibrant Sydney.
Staying at Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Day 9 - Sydney
Your itinerary concludes today in Sydney.
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