The Indian Pacific

Sydney - Adelaide - Perth (or vice versa)

Travel by rail across the vast continent of AustraliaThe Indian Pacific gives you two oceans on one of the world's longest and greatest train journeys.

From the spectacular Blue Mountains to the treeless plains of The Nullarbor desert, where the train travels the world's longest straight stretch of railway track (478 kilometres), see unique landscapes unfold and spot a fascinating array of wildlife from the comfort of the lounge or your cabin.

Get up close and see the sights of some of our most famous outback towns 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. A remote outpost on the Nullarbor Plain called Cook presents a further opportunity to stretch your legs.

All along the Indian Pacific route, keep an eye out for a sighting of the magnificent Australian wedge tailed eagle, the symbol of this great train. It's massive wingspan of up to two metres will make it easy to spot in a clear desert sky.

On board accommodation

Gold Kangaroo

General Information:

• Restaurant Car dining included in fare
• Hot canapes served in the Lounge to guests dining in the Moonlight Diner. Delicious petit-fours served to guests who dine in the Sunset Diner.
• Quality wines and beverages for purchase.
• Luxurious Lounge and Bar Car for relaxation, refreshment and video entertainment. Newspapers and board games available.
• Gold Kangaroo Service Reception - complimentary glass of champagne or orange juice.
• Dedicated cabin steward service.
• Complimentary welcome kit in cabin.
• Music channels and detailed journey commentary selected from your own sound system.
• Daily "On-Track" newsletters delivered to your cabin.
• Commemorative train certificate upon disembarking.
• Complimentary on-board magazine.
• Complimentary tea and coffee available 24 hrs a day.
• Luggage transfer service for passengers joining the Indian Pacific or The Overland.
  

Gold Kangaroo Standard Cabins:

• Choice of ensuite twin or single sleeper cabins.
• Twin sleepers feature comfortable 3 seater lounge converting to snug upper and lower sleeping berths.
• 3 pin power point, wardrobes, full length mirror and reading lamp and foldaway table.
• Complimentary toiletries and welcome kit.
• Single berth sleepers have most of the features of twin cabins however toilets and showers are located at the end of each carriage.
  

Red Kangaroo

General information:

• Access to the Red Kangaroo Diner offering tasy meals and snacks for purchase.
• Access to the Red Kangaroo Lounge offering relaxation and video entertainment.
• Toilets and showers facilities at the end of each carriage.

Note: There are no single Red Kangaroo Cabins. Single passengers will be assigned to share with another passenger of the same gender. Alternatively single passengers may prefer to upgrade to a private single cabin in Gold Kangaroo.

Red Kangaroo Cabins offer:

• Comfortable twinshare day cabin, converting to sleeping berths at night.
• Seating comprises two facing lounge chairs.
• Private washing facilities in your cabin.
  

Red Kangaroo Daynighter Seating:

• Comfortable two abreast recliner arm chairs.
• Individual reading lights, footrest and generous legroom.
  

Motorail Service

Take your car on a holiday too!

• Roof racks, wind deflectors, louves etc., must be removed before loading.
• Height Restrictions apply.
• Length of towbar must be included in calculating total vehicle length.
• Caravans, including pop-tops and boats are not conveyed by Motorail.
• Vehicle must be roadworthy and capable of being driven onto carrier.
• Rates are available for accompanied and unaccompanied vehicles.
• Please ask for a quote.

Off-Train Tours ( Whistle Stop Tours )

Optional off-train sightseeing tours are available. These tours are typically 1 hour duration but may vary due to train schedules. Tours are at modest extra cost and are booked en route.

• Broken Hill - Silver City & Artists' Mecca
  Learn about the development of this isolated town set amidst the rugged ranges of far western NSW. The Royal Flying Doctor Base, Mining History, Outback Galleries.
• Adelaide - The Festival City
  Tour the heart of the South Australian capital. Montefiore Hill, Colonel Light's Lookout, Lake Torrens, Adelaide Oval Cricket Ground, North Terrace.
• Cook - The Nullarbor (no charge)
  Guests have the opportunity to explore the historic sights of Cook, one of the world's most isolated townships. Mud map of town supplied on train.
• Kalgoorlie - Australia's Gold Capital (Night tour)
  Learn about the city built on gold. See the floodlit 'Superpit' goldmine, beautiful old pubs and heritage architecture and notorious Hay Street.

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