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TRAVEL BY TRAIN

See Australia from a different view. Great Southern Railway’s allow you to experience all Australia has to offer in a short amount of time. Whether you want to go on a train journey to:

Sydney

Melbourne

Adelaide

Alice Springs

Perth

Darwin

We have the best packages

tailored just for you!

Travelling by train is one of the best ways to experience Australia’s outback

It is much more luxurious than travelling by car and a lot faster too! You can also take your car on board with you, so once you have reached your destination, you can explore at your own pace. If not, we also have optional touring with tours around:

------ Indian Pacific

Sydney -> Adelaide -> Perth

The Adventure that spans Australia

------ The Ghan

Adelaide -> Alice Springs -> Darwin

The Journey through Australia's heart

------ The Overland

Melbourne -> Adelaide

Relax. Take the train

Sydney Harbour

Choose from a range of cruises around this marvellous Harbour whether it’s for coffee, lunch, dinner or an overnight stay on board, we have cruises to suit everyone. more >>

Hunter Valley

The Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest commercial wine producing district. On this tour you will visit numerous wineries and also have morning tea and lunch at the Gardens. more >>

Margaret River

This tour is especially created for wine enthusiasts, offering an afternoon of wine tasting in one of Australia’s finest wine regions while still enjoying a diverse range of other attractions. more >>

The Pinnacles

Journey along Western Australia’s outback coast to experience the an encounter with the wild dolphins of Monkey Mia. Then travel to Kalbarri to see the mystical Pinnacles Desert and Cervantes. more >>

Broome

Take in all the highlights of this glorious town. Begin in Chinatown, then drive through Old Broome, visit Roebuck Bay, then continue to Cable Beach for sunset and a relaxing camel ride. more >>

Uluru

Take a 30 minute flight and see the

unforgettable views Alice Springs has to offer including Uluru,

the Olgas, Kata National Park and more. Flight includes return transfers from your accommodation. more >>

LEVELS OF SERVICE

RED SERVICE

Red Daynighter Seat Includes

Comfortable recliner lounge chairs with generous leg room

Individual reading light

Video entertainment

Toilet and shower facilities at the end of each carriage

Towels and soap provided

Guests need to bring their own rug and pillow

Complimentary on-board magazine

Accommodation: Red Sleeper Cabin Includes

Comfortable, twin share day cabin converting to upper and Lower sleeping berths at night

Seating comprises 2 facing lounge chairs

Private washing facilities in cabin

Cabins feature 3 pin/ 240 volt power point, wardrobe, vanity mirror, reading light, foldaway table

Toilet and shower facilities at the end of each carriage

Complimentary on-board magazine

Note:

Guests travelling alone may be required to share a Sleeper Cabin.

Red Diner

The Red Diner offers affordable and tasty light meals, snacks and drinks for purchase. Limited special dietary light meals are available (please request when you make your booking). The Diner is fully licensed. Snacks and light meals are also available for purchase throughout the day.

Luggage

Due to space constraints, guests may only take on board hand luggage required for their journey. All other luggage must be checked-in. Guests are permitted to check-in a maximum 40kg luggage free of charge (2 items not exceeding 20kg each).

Note: Checked-in luggage cannot be accessed during the journey.

GOLD SERVICE

Accommodation

Well appointed day and overnight sleeper accommodation

Choose from an elegant twin or single sleeper cabin

Twin Cabins feature 3 seater lounge converting to upper and lower sleeping berths plus en suite facilities with toilet, washed sin and shower

Single Cabins feature a lounge chair converting to single sleeping berth with shower and toilet facilities located at the end of each carriage

Cabins are fully serviced by carriage attendants with fresh sheets, pillows and doonas

Cabins feature 3 pin/ 240 volt power point, wardrobe, full length mirror, reading light, foldaway table

Complimentary toiletry bags and on board magazine provided in all Gold Service cabins

Superior Cabin

Ideal for guests seeking a little extra style, space and comfort. The Superior Cabin is twice the size of a Gold Twin Cabin and offers a small double bed plus additional fold down single bed. Extra features include a private lounge area with table, arm chairs, a DVD player plus a selection of titles, toiletries, complimentary chocolates, fruit bowl, plunger coffee, a bar-fridge stocked with complimentary refreshments, reserved seating at dinner or optional room service for meals and a complimentary bottle of wine with dinner.

Availability is limited so advance bookings are essential.

A surcharge applies for the Superior Cabin:

$795 per cabin per night (valid 1.4.09 to 31.3.10)

Dining

Gold Service guests aboard the Indian Pacific dine in the elegant Restaurant Car. All meals are included in the Gold Service fare. The enjoyment of fine food and wine combined with views across this vast, beautiful continent is an unrivalled experience.

Sample selections from our superb menus served to your table. The menus will feature a blend of Australian and International cuisine, cooked to perfection by our own on-board chefs. Quality wines and beverages are available for purchase. Vegetarian, children's and some special dietary meals can be accommodated - please request these when you make your booking. Note: breakfast packs will be delivered to cabins on some services to cater for early morning destination arrivals and off-train tour requirements.

Lounge

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

Luggage

Due to cabin space constraints, it is recommended guests take an 'overnight bag' containing all requirements for their journey with them in their cabin and check-in all other luggage. Guests are permitted to check-in a maximum 40kg luggage free of charge (2 items not exceeding 20kg each).

Note: Checked-in luggage cannot be accessed during the journey.

PRIVATE CARRIAGES

For the ultimate great train experience on the Indian Pacific,

organise a party of family or friends to travel in one of our stylish,

self contained carriages.

The Chairman's Carriage

The Chairman's Carriage is the pride of Great Southern Rail's fleet.

Accommodates up to 8 guests

2 double bedrooms sharing 2-way bathroom and 2 Twin Cabins with adjacent bathroom facilities

Generous lounge with CD player, DVD and video entertainment

Private dining room

Fully equipped kitchen

Guests dine in the Gold Restaurant at no extra cost

Dine in The Chairman's Car dining room with meals prepared by your own dedicated chef (extra cost)

Private charters can be arranged from Sydney, Adelaide
or Perth

Prince of Wales Carriage

The historic Prince of Wales Carriage was originally built in 1919 to accommodate a royal visit from Edward, Prince of Wales. This

beautifully crafted timber carriage was recently refurbished and maintains many original features, including high ceilings of Wunderlich pressed metal and cathedral glass doors.

Accommodates up to 10 guests

4 Twin Cabins and 2 large single cabins which comprise to form the Mountbatten Suite

Lounge featuring ornate wood carvings

Full size main bathroom

Guests dine in the Gold Restaurant at no extra cost

Private charters can be arranged between Adelaide
or Perth

Governor's Lounge

The Governor's Lounge is the sister carriage to the Prince of Wales Carriage. This timber carriage was constructed in 1917 for the official opening of the Trans Australian Railway.

Spacious lounge areas with comfortable arm chairs
and a piano

Large picture windows

2 televisions

2 mini-bar fridges and tea & coffee making facilities

Private charters can be arranged between Adelaide
or Perth

Sir John Forrest Carriage

The Sir John Forrest Carriage is named after the explorer made famous for the first crossing of Western Australia by land in 1870. Follow in his footsteps across the Nullarbor Plain, travelling in the comfort of this modern carriage.

Accommodates up to 6 guests

1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom. 2 Twin Cabins with en suite facilities

Additional bathroom

Kitchenette/ bar and generous lounge area

Leather lounges and large picture windows

Big screen television, video/ DVD,
Powerpoint screening facilities

Meeting area with boardroom table (seats twelve)

Guests dine in the Gold Restaurant at no extra cost

Perfect for small meetings and entertaining guests

Private charters can be arranged

Luggage

Note: Checked-in luggage cannot be accessed during the journey.

FARES & TIMETABLES

Timetables valid for travel from the 1st April 2009 to March 31st 2010. Other sector timetables available upon request. Below is only some of the scheduled times and fares, for more information please click here

INDIAN PACIFIC

THE GHAN

THE OVERLAND

MORE INFORMATION

For more information on Australia’s Great South Rail or general enquiries please press the button below or call: (03) 9817 7388

Per Person

One Way ($AUD)

Red Premium

Service

Red

Service

Sydney - Perth (or vice versa)

Adult

134

Child / Pensioner

CSHC

Back Packer / Student / YHA

134

Adelaide - Melbourne

Wed

Fri

Depart Adelaide

7.40am

Depart Murray Bridge

9.50am

Depart Bordetown

11.42am

Depart Nhill

12.50pm

Mon

7.40am

9.35am

11.28am

12.48pm

7.40am

9.35am

11.28am

12.48pm

Depart Dimboola

1.32pm

Arrive Horsham

1.55pm

Depart Ararat

3.28pm

Dpt Nth Shore Geelong

5.23pm

1.17pm

1.40pm

3.21pm

5.23pm

1.17pm

1.40pm

3.28pm

5.23pm

Arrive Melbourne

6.40pm

Per Person

One Way ($AUD)

Gold

Service

Red Service

Adelaide - Darwin / Katherine (or vice versa)

Adult

1973

1312

Child / Pensioner

1357

800

CSHC

Sleeper

Cabin

Daynight

Seat

716

331

CSHC

1357

800

331

Back Packer / Student / YHA

1973

877

363

Rail Saver

363

Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin

Wed

Depart Adelaide

12.20pm

Thurs

Arr Alice Springs

1.45pm

Dpt Alice Springs

6.00pm

Sun

12.20pm

Mon

1.45pm

6.00pm

Fri

Arrive Katherine

9.00am

Depart Katherine

1.00pm

Arrive Darwin

5.30pm

Tue

9.00am

1.00pm

5.30pm

Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide

Sat

Depart Darwin

9.00am

12.40pm

Depart Katherine

6.00pm

Wed

10.00am

1.40pm

6.00pm

Sun

Dpt Alice Springs

3.15pm

Mon

Arrive Adelaide

1.10pm

Thurs

12.45pm

Fri

1.10pm

Arrive Katherine

Arr Alice Springs

11.15am

9.10am

Per Person

One Way ($AUD)

Gold

Service

Red Service

Sydney - Perth (or vice versa)

Adult

2008

1362

Child / Pensioner

1399

887

Sleeper

Cabin

Daynight

Seat

716

286

CSHC

1399

887

286

Back Packer / Student / YHA

2008

973

313

Rail Saver

313

Sydney - Adelaide - Perth

Wed

Depart Sydney

2.55pm

Thurs

Arr Broken Hill

6.40am

Dpt Broken Hill

8.20am

Sat

2.55pm

Sun

6.40am

8.20am

Fri

Arrive Kalgoorlie

7.10pm

Depart Kalgoorlie

10.40pm

Arrive Perth

9.10am

Mon

7.10pm

10.40pm

5.30pm

Perth - Adelaide - Sydney

Sun

Depart Perth

11.15am

10.20pm

Depart Kalgoorlie

1.40pm

Wed

11.15am

9.50pm

1.40pm

Mon

Depart Adelaide

10.00am

Wed

Arrive Sydney

10.15am

Thurs

10.00am

Sat

10.15am

Arrive Kalgoorlie

Arrive Adelaide

7.20am

Tues

Fri

Dpt Broken Hill

6.30pm

Arr Broken Hill

4.30pm

Arrive Adelaide

3.05pm

Depart Adelaide

6.40pm

3.05pm

6.40pm

Sat

Tues

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