Indian Pacific Australia

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Members of the Club (free to join) benefit from:

NO CARD FEES / NO BOOKING FEES / NO JOINING FEES

Discount off the published prices of any journey. Prices quoted are ex Club Discount

Special fares. Book at least 6 months in advance (Advance fares are both time- and quota-limited).

Multi-Currency Payments. We accept AUD / EUR / GBP / USD payments using MasterCard and VISA credit and debit cards as well as by bank wire / transfer.

Indian Pacific

From the shores of the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, the Indian Pacific's rails bind southern Australia.

The Indian Pacific is an elegantly luxurious train with comfortable interiors. The modern suites with their wooden surroundings contrast to the fantastic retro-Edwardian décor of the dining car, all complete with panoramic windows for perfect observation as the train crosses the vast continent.

Whether the final destination is west to Perth or east to Sydney, there are opportunities to leave the train and experience some of the region's highlights, creating memories on one of the longest train journeys in the world.

Pre- or post-journeys - The Great Southern, linking Adelaide and Brisbane.

About Indian Pacific Fares

The from fares shown on this page are before Club Member's discount. Join free by subscribing to the newsletter.

FLEXIBLE FARES

Changes are permitted up to 1 day before departure. Fully refundable up to 1 day before departure.

EVERYDAY FARES

10% Deposit, non-refundable and payable at time of booking.

Balance no later than 45 days prior to the date of travel.

For bookings made at 45 days or less prior to travel, full payment is required at the time of booking.

ADVANCE PURCHASE

Not available within 6 months of travel date and not available on every departure.

Valid for Gold Service only. Full payment at the time of booking. Non-refundable.

Accommodation on Indian Pacific

Platinum Service

Each Indian Pacific Platinum Each cabin has a double bed, a spacious en suite bathroom and full room service; they have all the modern comforts in a classic style, with a distinctly Australian character. By day, cabins are set up lounge-style with a moveable table and two armchairs.

INCLUDED

All-inclusive dining, beverages, Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences; Spacious Double or Twin cabin (almost twice the size of Gold Twin); private en suite with separate shower, hair dryer, basin with cupboard space, toilet and Australian bathroom amenities; Power outlets and in-cabin safe; In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary; Panoramic windows with views on both sides; Platinum Club access for dining and socialising; Freshly prepared continental breakfasts served upon request in-cabin; Refreshments served in-cabin; Transfers at the start and end of your journey available for guests within 60 km of the terminal; 90 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 30 kg each).

Gold Service

Each Indian Pacific Gold Service carriage either has 9 Gold Twin cabins for up to 18 guests or 16 Gold Single cabins. Gold Twin cabins are available for single use subject to a supplement.

INCLUDED

All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant; off-train excursions and outback experiences; Outback Explorer Lounge access; Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages; in-cabin safe; in-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary; complimentary Australian bathroom amenities; 60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (2 x 30 kg each).

Left - Gold Single by day Right - Gold Twin by day

Gold Twin

During the day, the compact Gold Twin Berth Sleeper Cabins offer a comfortable three-seater lounge, converting to an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Steward service from the hospitality attendant includes fresh sheets, bath towels, pillows and complimentary toiletries.

Gold Twin Berth Sleeper Cabins have private compact en suite facilities with toilet, wash basin, hair dryer and shower. Gold Twin cabins are available for single use subject to a supplement.

Gold Single

Gold Single Berth Sleeper Cabins feature a comfortable lounge chair and foot rest by day and a single level sleeping berth by night.

Gold Single compact sleeper cabins have a wash basin. Showers and toilets are at either end of the carriage.

Gold Superior

There is a limited number of Gold Superior Double Bed (with third upper bunk) cabins on each departure. These sell out rapidly.

Gold Superior cabins have a ¾-size double bed plus an additional fold down upper berth, lounge area, TV and DVD player, power outlets, mini-bar and en suite.

Contact

Club Members get discount and the guarantee of any special offer valid at time of booking. Contact us to book or for more information.

The Dining Car

Guests dine in the beautifully decorated Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car. The frequently-changing menus feature a blend of Australian and International cuisine. A full breakfast may be taken here or a continental in the privacy of your cabin. For Gold Service guests breakfast is only served in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant - breakfast cabin service is not possible

Lounge

The welcoming Outback Explorer Lounge has a friendly atmosphere and is often the centre of activity on the journey, with its panoramic windows enabling passengers to see the passing scenery. Socialise with other passengers or quietly relax and read.

Catering

Each meal on the Indian Pacific offers a choice of fine food, carefully prepared for you by the onboard chefs. The seasonal menu features mouth-watering dishes such as saltwater barramundi and grilled kangaroo fillet. In Rawlinna Platinum and Gold Service guests are invited to disembark for a traditional Outback lamb roast dinner under the Nullarbor skies - this is only served on the westbound journey.

Vegetarian, children's and limited special dietary meals are available when you make your booking. You may also choose to complement your meal with our selection of wines and beverages included in your fare.

LUXURY TRAIN PACKAGES AUSTRALIA

Indian Pacific is included in a range of luxury train packages.

Ask for assistance as required.

Itineraries/Prices/Dates 2024/2025

Perth - Adelaide either way / Sydney - Adelaide either way

Please ask us about Indian Pacific itineraries, rates and dates: Perth - Adelaide either way and Sydney - Adelaide, either way.

Connect at Adelaide for journeys to Darwin on the Ghan or to Brisbane on the Great Southern.

Note the Ghan does not operate in the same months as the Great Southern.

Perth to Sydney

Perth (16:30hrs) to Sydney (12:25hrs) - Saturday departure

For four days and three nights, the Indian Pacific travels between Perth and Sydney on a fascinating luxury train journey. From the Indian Ocean on the western shore to the Pacific on the east, the passing backdrop of magnificent landscapes highlight the vastness of Australia.

Day 1 – Perth to Kalgoorlie. Perth, a sunny, beach-loving city that is closer to Singapore than Sydney and an important gateway to Asia. As the train departs Perth, it climbs through the scenic Avon Valley and into Western Australia's expansive wheat belt, before arriving late evening at your first stop in the gold rush town of Kalgoorlie. After a couple of hours the train departs to travel overnight.

Day 2 – Nullarbor Plain. Sunrise comes as the journey moves through the mallee scrub and into the ancient Nullarbor Plain. Nullabor is Latin for 'no trees', which creates a barren landscape that appears unchanged for millennia. Waiting ahead is the charm of the once-thriving Nullarbor railway community – now ghost town – of Cook. Sit back and relax as the train continues its trek across the longest single stretch of railway in the world. Another mouth-watering dinner is followed by relaxed conversation in the lounge before a restful night’s sleep.

Day 3 – Adelaide. We arrive here early in the morning, passing colonial buildings surrounded by park lands, beaches and hills. The off train excursions in Adelaide are a guided coach tour; a visit to the Adelaide Oval; or a progressive breakfast guided tour of the Adelaide Central Market. In Broken Hill the choices are a visit to the Regional Art Gallery of NSW, a visit to The Big Picture (a 100m long acrylic painting of the Australian Outback); or a visit to The Palace Hotel, made famous in the film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, for a drag show.

Day 4 – Sydney. Wake in the picturesque Blue Mountains. See the majestic Three Sisters at Echo Point and the views at Jamison Valley before completing your journey on our chartered NSW rail service (fully hosted by the staff) into Sydney Central Station. Alternatively, stay on board the Indian Pacific to travel directly to Sydney.

Sydney to Perth

Sydney (13:55hrs) to Perth (15:00hrs) - Wednesday departure. (Sept-Nov depart 13:25hrs)

Day 1 - Sydney. Prepare for a journey of contrasts, from lush vineyards to vast goldmines, majestic mountains to the barren expanse of the Nullabor, from cities of four million to ghost towns of four. As the train winds through the breathtaking Blue Mountains, enjoy time onboard before enjoying a regionally-inspired dinner paired with all-inclusive fine wines and beverages. After dinner, join fellow guests for a late night drink or head back to your cabin for your first night onboard.

Day 2 - Barossa Valley and Adelaide surrounds. Lunch is served onboard as the Indian Pacific enters the southern tip of the spectacular and ancient Flinders Ranges. Arriving in the city of Adelaide in the afternoon, you have the choice of a tour of the city; a visit to the world famous Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale wine regions (seasonal), or a trip to the beautiful Adelaide Hills featuring the culinary delights of Hahndorf.

Day 3 - Nullarbor Plain. Awake to the seemingly endless expanse of the Nullarbor Plain. Breakfast as you travel along the longest stretch of straight railway track in the world. This evening, enjoy the tranquillity of dinner under the brilliant desert stars in the remote and beautiful Rawlinna (seasonal).

Day 4 - Perth. Breakfast whilst travelling through the cool green vales of the Avon Valley on your way to Perth, arriving after an onboard lunch.

Dates and Prices 2024 Perth to Sydney

High Season 2024

Perth to Sydney: 2024: November

Shoulder Season 2024

Perth to Sydney: 2024: December

Prices quoted are per person and ex Club Discount. Advanced packages are booked/paid for 6 months in advance

Dates and Prices 2025 Perth to Sydney

High Season 2025

Perth to Sydney 2025: September-November

Shoulder Season 2025

Perth to Sydney 2025: January - May. August. December

Low Season 2025

Perth to Sydney 2025: June-July

Prices quoted are per person and ex Club Discount. Advanced packages are booked/paid for 6 months in advance

Dates and Prices 2024 Sydney to Perth

High Season 2024

Sydney to Perth 2024: September-November

Shoulder Season 2024

Sydney to Perth 2024: December

Prices quoted are per person and ex Club Discount. Advanced packages are booked/paid for 6 months in advance

Dates and Prices 2025 Sydney to Perth

High Season 2025

Sydney to Perth 2025: September-November

Shoulder Season 2025

Sydney to Perth 2025: January to May. August. December

Low Season 2025

Sydney to Perth 2025: June-July

Prices quoted are per person and ex Club Discount. Advanced packages are booked/paid for 6 months in advance

General Information Indian Pacific

Pre-Departure Information

Here is useful pre-departure information.

Included: Platinum Various off-train excursions. Personalised cabin steward service. Generous luggage limit (3x30kgs). All on-board meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast served in your cabin if you choose. Turn-down service with chocolates. Wide choice of wines, beers, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, tea and coffee, night-caps and welcome bottle of Bollinger. Chauffeur driven transfers to and from your hotel to the station (up to 60kms). Exception is Darwin where a bus is used to hotels.

Included: Gold Various off -train excursions. All on-board meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wide choice of wines, beers, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Turn-down service with chocolates. Coach transfers to and from selected hotels to the station.

Advance Purchase fares must be booked a minimum of 6 months in advance and are only valid for Gold Twin and Gold Single.

Return Fares. Double the one-way fare.

Travel Documents. Travel documents are emailed which outline when and where to board as well as luggage arrangements. The document is an itinerary which represents the tickets for the train and any other arrangements. All times are local time and may be subject to change. Guests must be at the terminal at least one hour before train departs.

PLEASE NOTE that your final Travel Documents are sent 14 days before departure. The Travel Documents are only issued if full payment has been received. Please have a printed or digital copy of your Travel Documents for check-in and throughout your journey.

PLATINUM Guests: The Travel Documents are only issued if full payment has been received and your transfer details from hotel to train and train to hotel have been provided.

Luggage.Details of Indian Pacific luggage allowances here.

Excursions. Off-train excursions are booked by the guests on board. These excursions cannot be pre-booked. TBA is added to the ticket vouchers as this lets the train staff know to ask for the guests choice.

Unforeseen events/changes. Itineraries, routes and times may change at any time for reasons outside the control of the train company. Every effort will be made by train staff to minimise any impact; the Luxury Train Club cannot accept any responsibility for any changes. The Club aims to keep itineraries as up to date as possible.

Coronavirus Notice: Go here for general travel and health advice from governments, WHO and other organisations. Go here for information about Indian Pacific JourneySafe protocols.

Smoking. Not permitted

Dress Code. Smart casual

Contact Indian Pacific Reservations

All prices are at publicly-quoted rates. Club Members get discount (join free by subscribing to the newsletter) and the guarantee of any special offer valid at time of booking.

Contact us to book or for more information.

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