See some of the most spectacular sights of Australia such as it’s unique landscape and fascinating wildlife, all from the comfort of your cabin. Visit some of Australia’s most famous outback towns if you choose to take part in some of the optional tours. The Indian Pacific offers numerous tours during scheduled stops at Broken Hill, Adelaide and gold rick Kalgoorlie.
The train has three classes, being Platinum, Gold Service and Red Service. The Platinum Service was recently introduced on the Indian Pacific and, as the name suggests, is the premium class of travel. The Gold Kangaroo,
a first-class service, features either roomette or twinette sleeper cabins, with complimentary meals in the restaurant car. Drinks are available for purchase in the lounge car.
Journey Overview
Route: Sydney - Adelaide - Perth
Duration: 3 nights in either direction
Distance: 4352 kilometres
Frequency: Twice weekly in both directions
The Journey
The Indian Pacific journey begins at Sydney or Perth, and continues cruising across the vast continent of Australia. The journey takes 65 hours, passes through three states, and travels along the world's longest straight stretch of railway track when it crosses the Nullarbor Plain. See the spectacular Blue Mountains to the treeless plains of The Nullarbor desert.
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Sydney -> Adelaide -> Perth
The Adventure that spans Australia
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
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Sydney - Perth (or vice versa)
Back Packer / Student / YHA
Sydney - Adelaide - Perth
Perth - Adelaide - Sydney
Red Kangaroo service, the equivalent of economy class, features either airline-style "sit-up" seats similar to other Australian trains, or dual-berth shared sleeper cabins. It also has its own restaurant car. The train also has a facility which carries passengers' motor vehicles, branded as a "motorail".
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.
Broken Hill
Learn about the rich mining history. Visit Junction Mine, see Browne’s shaft and the birthplace of BHP. Visit Line of Lode Miner’s Memorial, see heritage listed buildings. Tour the city and surrounds. & much more!
Adelaide
Tour the heart of Adelaide, Montefiore Hill/Colonel Light’s Lookout, Adelaide Oval Cricket Ground, Lake Torrens, the magnificent stone buildings of North Terrace, The Festival Centre and Rundle Street café scene.
Cook
Cook, once a thriving railway settlement, now has only a handful of residents left and is one of the world’s most isolated outposts. Explore the historical sights of Cook.
Best of Perth
Magnificent views from Kings Park. The WACA Cricket Ground, Town Hall, Perth Mint, Parliament House, Burswood Casino and Barracks Arch. See the Swan River and picturesque foreshore parklands.
Kalgoorlie
Hear the story of the largest outback city in Australia that was built on gold. Learn about the hardships encountered in the search for the elusive gold. Visit the massive ‘Superpit’ Goldmine*, now more than 400 metres deep and over 3.3 kilometres long – flood lit at night for great viewing from the lookout. Travel along Hannan Street to view the Heritage Buildings and the history of the many pubs.