 Southern Spirit liveried NR class locomotive in December 2008 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger train |
| Status | Ceased |
| First service | 9 January 2010 |
| Last service | 2012[1] |
| Current operator(s) | Great Southern Rail |
The Southern Spirit was a luxury rail cruise train operated by Great Southern Rail in Australia.[2] The train was launched in June 2008 and was planned to travel all over Australia, with the first service originally planned to have run in November 2008. The train was planned to operate from November to February each year, and combine train travel with overnight hotel stays, and other experiences similar to land excursions during sea cruises.[3]
The inaugural journey departed on 9 January 2010, travelling from Uluru to Brisbane over 13 nights. The itinerary included Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy, Kangaroo Island, Phillip Island and the Hunter Valley.[4]
- ^ Dennis, Anthony (6 December 2019). "Great Southern train from Adelaide to Brisbane: New luxury train launches". Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ The Southern Spirit Great Southern Rail
- ^ "All at sea - on land". The Age. 22 June 2008. Retrieved 29 June 2008.
- ^ "New era of outback train travel begins" The Age 9 January 2010