Indian Pacific

As the name implies, the Indian Pacific gives you two oceans on one of the world's longest and greatest train journeys. But most of your cruising will be across the vast continent of Australia. From the spectacular Blue Mountains to the treeless plains of The Nullarbor, where the train travels the world's longest straight stretch of railway track (478 kilometres), you will see unique landscapes unfold and spot a fascinating array of wildlife from the comfort of the lounge or your cabin.

The journey from Sydney to Perth covers 4352kms and in either direction you'll have three nights aboard the great train. There are many things to see along the way as you cross this vast continent. And you can get up close and see many of them when you enjoy an optional off-train sightseeing tour. The great train offers these tours during scheduled stops at Broken Hill, Adelaide and gold rich Kalgoorlie.

Option 1 - Gold Service

Sleeper Cabin
Choose from a twin or single sleeper cabin. Gold Service Twin Cabins have a comfortable three seater lounge which converts to upper and lower sleeping berths at night plus a small private ensuite bathroom with toilet, wash basin and shower. Cabins are fully serviced by your own carriage attendant with fresh sheets, pillows and doonas. Cabins feature 3 pin 240 volt power points, wardrobes, full length mirror, reading lamps and small foldaway table.

Single Cabins have most of the features of the Twin Cabin including a wash basin. The showers and toilet are however, located at the end of each carriage. Complimentary welcome kits, toiletries bags and bath towels are located in all Gold Kangaroo Service cabins.

Guests travelling in Gold Service can take on board one suitcase (up to 20kg), garment bag, cabin bag and briefcase (any more luggage than this is discouraged due to reduced cabin space). Guests are permitted a maximum of 40kg free of charge in the Luggage Car.

Gold Service Dining
Dining in Gold Service aboard the Indian Pacific is in the beautifully decorated and discreetly luxurious Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car. All meals are included in the Gold Service fare. The ever changing menus will often feature native Australian cuisine, cooked to perfection by our own dedicated chefs. Excellent wines and beverages are available for purchase to complement your meal. Vegetarian, children's and some special dietary meals can be accommodated - please request these when you make your booking.

Gold Service Lounge
The spacious Gold Service Lounge and Bar adjoins the sleeper carriages and is often the centre of activity for any journey. The cosy club-like setting is an excellent place to socialise or to sit back and enjoy the passing parade of Australian landscapes. This is the ideal place to gather for a drink before dinner or for a game of cards and a nightcap with new friends.

Option 2 - Red Service

Red Service Sleeper cabin
Red Service offers comfortable, air conditioned twin share sleeping accommodation to suit your holiday budget. By day, your Sleeper Cabin features two facing lounge chairs that afford splendid views of the outback through a panoramic window. At night, the chairs convert to upper and lower sleeping berths with clean sheets, pillows and doonas.

These cabins feature private washing facilities including bath towels; toilets and showers are located at the end of each carriage. For your convenience there is a wardrobe, vanity mirror, 3 pin/ 240 volt power points, reading lamp and a foldaway table.

Guests travelling in Red Service can enjoy the comfortable facilities of the Red Service Diner. Guests travelling alone may be required to share a Red Service Sleeper Cabin.

Red Service Daynighter Seat
Travelling on a budget does not have to mean cramping your style. Red Service Daynighter seating is in comfortable two abreast reclining arm chairs upholstered in woollen cloth trim. Features include generous leg room, individual reading lights and video entertainment and you can swivel seats around to face each other for a bit of socialising. Toilet and shower facilities are located at the end of each carriage. Towels and soap are provided for all guests. Daynighter Seat guests can enjoy the facilities of the Red Service Diner.

Red Service Diner
The Red Service Diner offers a bright, cheery atmosphere where affordable, tasty meals and drinks may be purchased. You will be tempted by extensive menus offering a selection of hearty meals, popular snacks and desserts. A full hot breakfast or continental breakfast is available. The Diner is licenced and smoking is not permitted. Limited special dietary meals are available on request. All Red Kangaroo Service guests have access to the Diner if ordering from the Diner menu. Dress codes apply.

Red Service Buffet
Red Service Service guests can purchase snacks, light meals and beverages from the licensed Buffet Car. Purchases from the Buffet must be consumed in your Daynighter Seat. Smoking is not permitted in the Buffet. Meals and beverages are not included in the Red Service fare.

Times for the Indian Pacific

Sydney - Adelaide - Perth			Perth - Adelaide - Sydney
	Sat	Wed		Wed	Sun
Depart Sydney	2.55pm	2.55pm	Depart Perth	11.55am	11.55am
	Sun	Thurs	Arrive Kalgoorlie	9.50pm	10.20pm
Arrive Broken Hill	6.40am	6.40am		Thurs	Mon
Depart Broken Hill	8.20am	8.20am	Depart Kalgoorlie	1.40am	1.40am
Arrive Adelaide	3.05pm	3.05pm		Fri	Tues
Depart Adelaide	6.40pm	6.40pm	Arrive Adelaide	7.20am	7.20am
	Mon	Fri	Depart Adelaide	10.00am	10.00am
Arrive Kalgoorlie	7.10pm	7.10am	Arrive Broken Hill	4.30pm	4.30pm
Depart Kalgoorlie	10.40pm	10.40pm	Depart Broken Hill	6.30pm	6.30pm
	Tues	Sat		Sat	Wed
Arrive Perth	9.10am	9.10am	Arrive Sydney	10.15am	10.15am

Instant Quote

	Sydney ↔ Adelaide
	Sydney ↔ Broken Hill
	Sydney ↔ Perth
	Adelaide ↔ Perth

Note: Return fares are generally double the one way fare. All times are local times and may be subject to change without notice. Please note there has been a reduction in some services during 2009 so please check with your consultant for days of operation.

Additional Information

• Conditions: Travel Online will only book the above journeys for full paying adults and children. Passengers requiring discounted pensioner fares or sector fares other than those stated above will need to contact Great Southern Railways directly. Passengers taking a vehicle on the MotorRail will need to contact Great Southern Railway directly for fares and availability.
• Taking your car with you: rates for car transportation are listed in general Information when quoting.
• Children: Child fares are available to children aged 4 - 15 years inclusive or where a child occupies a seat or berth.
• Ticketing and payment: All bookings must be paid and ticketed 45 days prior to travel. For bookings made within 45 days of travel payment and ticketing must be made within 24 hours. Bookings for less than $100 per person must be paid at the time of booking. Red Service Standard and Gold Service Standard fares require full payment within 7 days of travel. Standard fares for travel 7 days or less from the date of booking full payment is required at the time of booking. Platnium Service Standard fares require 50% of payment within 7 days of travel and the balance 60 days prior to travel. Rail Saver and other special fares require full payment within 7 days of booking.
• Cancellations and amendments: the following schedule of fees (per person and/or per vehicle) will be levied in respect of cancellation of normal fares:
  • Amendment fees will apply where the value of the fare is decreased. The applicable fee is $20 per person.
  • More than 42 days before departure 10% of total fare (minimum $30)
  • 7 - 29 days before departure 50% of total fare
  • Less than 7 days before departure 100% of total fare
  • After the departure date/time No refund
• Travel insurance: because Great Southern Railway's liability to you is limited, you should obtain travel insurance before boarding Great Southern Railway's trains.
• Luggage: 50 kilograms of luggage may be conveyed free of charge in the luggage car. This allows 2 items not exceeding 25 kg each and not exceeding 180 linear centimetres. Excess luggage prices on application. Due to space constraints, guests should only take on board hand luggage required for their journey. Remaining luggage should be checked in up to 30 minutes before departure. Unchecked luggage is carried at owner's risk. Cardboard, plastic or wooden boxes, garbage bags or tea chests will not be accepted as baggage. Bags should be secured and carry the owner's name, destination and contact phone number both inside and outside the bag. Explosive, combustible and inflammable materials are prohibited. Items such as foodstuffs, plants, animals and furniture cannot be accepted as personal luggage.