[James]

Here is the video by a New Zealand lady who I think must be in the travel industry, Chloe, that convinced me to go on it. And, Gold Class uses the old Southern Aurora first class cars with a difference - the restaurant car is, on the Great Southern, a level above the standard on the old Southern Aurora - which was still very good.  I think the lounge car on the GS is better. But then, if you want a bit more, there's two classes above that!  This means there's no first class seating car, and no Economy (which was seating only, no access to the restaurant or lounge cars, but use of a buffet car). Anyway, here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5gVpa3lhOY&t=1744s