The Indian Pacific - Rail from Perth - Adelaide - Sydney and vv.

Overview

Travel from coast to coast, from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific, through some of the most inhospitable terrain imaginable, but in the most hospitable of styles. On your three night journey from Sydney and the spectacular Blue Mountains or Adelaide to the treeless plains of the Nullarbor desert, where the train travels the world's longest straight stretch of railway track (478 kilometres), you’ll see unique landscapes unfold and spot a fascinating array of wildlife from the comfort of the lounge or your cabin (in particular, keep an eye out for the magnificent Australian wedge tailed eagle, the symbol of this great train. Its massive wingspan of up to two metres will make it easy to spot in a clear desert sky). Get up close and see some of Australia’s most famous outback towns on optional off-train tours at the old ‘Silver City’ of Broken Hill, Kalgoorie, still Australia’s gold capital, and the once thriving railway settlement of Cook, now with just a handful of residents, plus city tours in Perth or Adelaide.

Timetable

Eastbound Year Round

Departs: Perth 1155 Wed Arrives: Adelaide 0720 Fri

Departs: Adelaide 1000 Fri Arrives: Sydney 1015 Sat

An additional service operates 05 Sep - 28 Nov & 09 Jan - 31 Mar

Departs: Perth 1155 Sun Arrives: Adelaide 0720 Tue

Departs: Adelaide 1000 Tue Arrives: Sydney 1015 Wed

Westbound Year Round

Departs: Sydney 1455 Sat Arrives: Adelaide 1505 Sun

Departs: Adelaide 1840 Sun Arrives: Perth 0910 Tue

An additional service operates 01 Sep - 24 Nov 2010 & 05 Jan - 30 Mar 2011

Departs: Sydney 1455 Wed Arrives: Adelaide 1505 Thu

Departs: Adelaide 1840 Thu Arrives: Perth 0910 Sat

Note: Valid at the time of going to print; check with your consultant for any recent changes.

Gold Service

Gold Service twin cabins feature a three seater chair which converts to upper and lower sleeping berths at night. En-suite facilities with toilet, washbasin and shower are included in the cabin. Gold Service single cabins feature a lounge chair converting to a single sleeping berth at night. Toilet and shower facilities, which are shared with other single travellers, are located at the end of each carriage.

Gold Service

Perth – Adelaide and vv from £835

Adelaide - Sydney and vv from £563

Perth - Sydney and vv from £1110

Meals are included in the fare as is access to the Outback Explorer Lounge car.

Platinum Service

Platinum class doesn’t currently operate on the Indian Pacific, although it is occasionally introduced for specific dates so please ask your consultant for an update.