4 Days Indian Pacific Rail Journey

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Travelling between the Indian and Pacific oceans for over 40 years, this truly is one of the world’s great train journeys.

Named after the two great oceans it joins and symbolised by the magnificent wedge-tailed eagle that so often soars above it, the mighty Indian Pacific traverses 4,352km (2,698 miles) between Perth and Sydney.

More than three million guests have already enjoyed this epic journey, which spans a continent, travelling the whole distance in three days and three nights. Setting off from Perth, your train climbs through the scenic Avon Valley and into Western Australia’s expansive wheat belt, before arriving late evening at your first stop in the city of Kalgoorlie.

Next day, you’ll discover the landscape takes on a richer hue as the journey moves through the mallee scrub into the ancient Nullarbor Plain, with the landscape unmarked by the passing millennia.

Stepping off during a brief pause at Cook in the middle of the Nullarbor Plain, you will experience Australia’s vast open spaces from a unique perspective.

Arriving in Adelaide the following morning you can choose to break your journey for a few days touring this picturesque city, or continue directly on to Broken Hill, with its countless tales of riches won and lost.

From here you’ll travel through some of Australia’s most productive farming country and into the arid outback as the sun sets. Next morning is the finale of your journey through the spectacular Blue Mountains. Naturally, you can also do this journey from Sydney to Perth – it’s just as unforgettable.

Whether your final destination on the Indian Pacific is west to Perth or east to Sydney, you’ll have many opportunities to leave the train and take in some of the region’s highlights. With so many wonderful sights to enjoy, this isn’t just one of the longest train journeys in the world, but also one of the most memorable.

All Great Southern Rail guests also have the opportunity to enhance their journey with one of Australia’s Great Train Holiday packages. Choose from one of our pre-structured options or build your own by selecting from our comprehensive range of touring and accommodation packages.

Journey Overview

Route: Sydney – Adelaide – Perth
Duration: Three nights in either direction
Distance: 4,352 kilometres

Whistlestop Tours

Travelling aboard the Indian Pacific is a relaxing and comfortable way to see Australia. During your journey, the Indian Pacific offers optional Whistle Stop Tours to enable you to discover a little more of the towns and cities you are passing through. The tours are designed to fit in with the train timetable so even if you only have a short time off the train, you’ll still have the opportunity to take in some of the area’s highlights. So why not take the time to look through the tours on offer and make the most of your chance to see some of the local attractions.

Levels of Service

Platinum Service

Platinum Service offers a new level of comfort to elevate your onboard experience to a truly global standard of luxurious travel. Enjoy our new spacious private cabins complete with plush, high quality fittings and en suite; elegant dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car; along with flourishes of service, attention and indulgence that turn a holiday into a life-enhancing experience. Our new Platinum Service typifies the hospitality and attention to detail that have made Australia’s Great Train Journeys world famous.

Platinum Service Cabin features include

• Your cabin is a private lounge during the day with a movable table and two ottomans, offering plenty of room to entertain or simply relax and enjoy the journey
• By night your private cabin converts to your choice of comfortable double or twin beds with quality bedding
• All en suites are equipped with premium fittings, full size shower, vanity with cupboard space, mirror and toilet facilities
• An oversized panoramic window in your cabin offers you a unique perspective on the ever-changing Australian landscape
• Enjoy views from both sides of the train, as each cabin features an additional interior window
• Set the tone, dim the lights to your personal preference and settle in for the night with in-cabin entertainment
• For your convenience and peace of mind each cabin offers a lockable door and in-cabin safe.

Gold Service

During the day, the compact Twin Berth Sleeper Cabins offer a comfortable three seater lounge, converting to an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Your journey will be made even more comfortable with service from our hospitality attendant including fresh sheets, bath towels, pillows, doonas and complimentary toiletries. Twin Berth Sleeper Cabins have private en suite facilities with a hide-away compact toilet, wash basin and shower.

Single Berth Sleeper Cabins feature a comfortable lounge chair and foot rest by day and a single level sleeping berth by night. Cabins are fitted with a wash basin. Showers and toilets are located at either end of the Gold Service carriage.

Gold Service features include

• Compact sleeper accommodation
• Stylish Restaurant Car dining included in your fare, with freshly prepared, delicious meals and waiter service
• Quality wines and beverages for purchase
• Lounge Car for relaxation and refreshments
• Welcome Reception with complimentary glass of bubbly, wine, beer or soft drink
• Cabin Steward service
• In-cabin music and detailed journey commentary available from your cabin sound system
• Complimentary toiletries kit
• Free ‘Platform’ magazine
• Complimentary tea and coffee available during your journey
• Gold Service Concession Fares available.

Red Service

Twin share sleeper accommodation with private washing facilities in cabin. Toilets and showers are located at the end of each carriage. Guests have access to the Red Lounge and Diner where a variety of foods and beverages can be purchased.

Red Day Nighter Seat

Recliner arm chairs with generous leg room, individual reading lights and video entertainment. Showers and toilets are located at the end of each carriage. Guests can access the Red Lounge and Diner where a variety of foods and beverages can be purchased (dress codes apply).

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