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A guided group of hikers walking along the red earth path at the base of the Uluru monolith under a clear blue sky. Credit: Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia | Adam Smart
Outback

The Ultimate Australian Outback and Coastal Journey

Melbourne

Sydney

27 days, 26 nights

Train Journeys

From: $22,328 pp

Tour overview

Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime with this grand tour of Australia and explore the country's most spectacular landscapes and iconic cities. Your journey begins in the vibrant cultural capital of Melbourne, before heading overland to the picturesque wine regions of Adelaide. Next, you'll take the Iconic Ghan journey to the spiritual heart of the Red Centre, discovering the ancient wonders of Uluru. From there, the tropical north awaits, with adventures in Cairns and the stunning Whitsunday Islands, before your epic trip concludes in the dazzling harbor city of Sydney.

Tour highlights & inclusions

27 days / 26 nights
25 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners

Melbourne

Sydney

Hotel 4 star
  • Melbourne Skydeck Edge Experience
  • Afternoon Vineyard Escape Winery Tour in the Yarra Valley
  • Three Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour

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  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

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Please note: Fares displayed are based on Gold Service Twin Cabins (sole occupancy for single travellers).
For an elevated journey, our friendly team can assist with upgrades to Gold Premium, Platinum Cabins, or the exclusive Aurora and Australis Suites, perfect for travellers seeking the ultimate in comfort, style, and onboard luxury.

Trip itinerary

Arrive into Melbourne

Welcome to Melbourne, a city that thrives on creativity, diversity, and an undeniable energy. Stroll through its laneways, where vibrant street art and tucked-away cafes create a buzzing atmosphere, or step into historic arcades like the Block Arcade, offering boutique shopping with a touch of old-world charm. The city’s dining scene is legendary, from multicultural precincts like Lygon Street to the bustling Queen Victoria Market, where fresh produce and artisan treats tempt every palate. Outdoors, Melbourne provides riverside walks along the Yarra, the tranquillity of the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the beachside vibe of St Kilda. 

Aerial view of the Melbourne CBD skyline and Yarra River during a golden sunset. Credit: Visit Victoria / WalkingPerspective

Accommodation

Luxury hotel bedroom with king bed and Art Deco ceiling details at The Savoy Hotel. Credit: The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins

Upgrade Your Journey

Please note: Fares displayed are based on Gold Service Twin Cabins (sole occupancy for single travellers).
For an elevated journey, our friendly team can assist with upgrades to Gold Premium, Platinum Cabins, or the exclusive Aurora and Australis Suites, perfect for travellers seeking the ultimate in comfort, style, and onboard luxury.

Highlights of The Ultimate Australian Outback and Coastal Journey

A family of four standing inside a glass-floored observation deck looking down at the Melbourne cityscape. Credit: Visit Victoria

Melbourne Skydeck Edge Experience

Three women sitting at a table outdoors at a winery, laughing and drinking wine with views of a green vineyard. Credit: Visit Victoria

Afternoon Vineyard Escape Winery Tour in the Yarra Valley

People dressed in mid-19th-century gold rush era clothing walk down a wide dirt road lined with historical timber buildings and shops in Sovereign Hill, Ballarat. Credit: Visit Victoria / Robert Blackburn

Three Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour

A tour guide and a group of travelers walking through a heritage brick archway in Adelaide. Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Welcome to Adelaide Walking Tour

Two sea lions sleeping close together on a sandy beach at Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island. Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Intrepid Urban Adventures - Kangaroo Island Wildlife Discovery

Friends sharing a gourmet meal with bottles of Seppeltsfield wine on a sun-drenched outdoor terrace. Credit: Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia

Premium Taste the Barossa Tour

The setting sun illuminates the wispy tips of tall spinifex grass in the foreground, leading the eye toward the iconic red monolith of Uluru. Credit: Tourism NT

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks Pass

A wide night shot of the Field of Light installation near Uluru, showing thousands of glowing, multi-colored light spheres on slender stems under a dark, starry sky. Credit: Tourism & Event NT

Field of Light Uluru Dinner

A group of people watching the sun rise over the Australian outback desert landscape near Uluru. Credit: Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia | Adam Smart

Desert Awakenings Experience - Breakfast Included

Two people rest on a bench in the sun-drenched desert with the massive, rounded red rock domes of Kata Tjuta rising behind them. Credit: Tourism Australia

Kata Tjuta Morning Tour - Breakfast Included

Vertical night shot of a red glowing drone formation shaped like a face in the sky above the dark silhouette of Uluru and lit desert paths. Credit: Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia

Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner

A man and woman wearing snorkeling gear smiling at each other while floating in the ocean next to a reef platform. Credit: Tourism and Events Queensland

Outer Barrier Reef Cruise

Hill Inlet Whitehaven Whitsundays Queensland Credit: Tourism Australia

Half-Day Tour to Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Lookout

Couple sitting on a boat deck at sunset overlooking the calm waters of the Whitsunday Islands. Credit: Explore Group Australia

Sunset Sail Whitsunday Islands

Two smiling women standing on the deck of a boat with the Sydney city skyscrapers and blue water behind them. Credit: Sealink / Captain Cook Cruises

Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer

Close-up architectural shot of the white tiled sails of the Sydney Opera House under a bright sky. Credit: G Adventures

Sydney Opera House Tour

A group of people at a lookout fence viewing the Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains National Park. Credit: Destination NSW

Blue Mountains Deluxe Day Tour - Lunch Included

A family of three walking along the paved boardwalk at Bondi Beach on a sunny day in Sydney. Credit: Destination NSW

Panoramic Sydney Sights Tour

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer - Melbourne Airport to Melbourne Accommodation

A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines aboard the train

All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages aboard the train

Early morning Off Train Experience in Marla

Private Transfer - Alice Springs to Ayers Rock

Transfer - Ayers Rock Resort to Ayers Rock Airport

Private Transfer - Cairns Airport to Cairns Accommodation

Private Transfer - Cairns Accommodation to Port Douglas Accommodation

Private Transfer - Port Douglas Accommodation to Cairns Airport

Private Transfer - Sydney Airport to Sydney Accommodation

Private Transfer - Sydney Accommodation to Sydney Airport

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