The Ghan
| The Indian Pacific | The Sunlander | Queenslander | Austrail
Pass
The Ghan
The Ghan is one of the world's most
famous long distance luxury trains, a modern diesel-hauled
train offering a total travel experience. Red Kangaroo Service
Sleepers (economy class), and Gold Kangaroo Service Sleepers
(first class) are available. There are 2 lounges, a bar
and the elegant Art Deco themed Sturt Restaurant onboard.
Gold Kangaroo Service = All Meals included. *Red Kangaroo
Service = no meals.
NEW -
On Sale now: Deluxe Platinum Service
Enjoy a 3 day & 2 night luxury rail experience.
Platinum Service introduces a new spacious deluxe cabin
with a level of appointment that matches the best train
cabins in the world. This is complemented by a new standard
of service that reflects a deluxe hotel.
The exclusive Platinum Service has a total of 25 cabins
in 5 carriages that accommodate up to 50 guests.
Available once a week from Adelaide to Darwin and once a
week from Darwin to Adelaide.
SPECIAL - All bookings
made from 1st August 2009 – 31st March 2010 for travel
01 November 2009 – 30 April 2010 there is a special
free upgrade from Red Sleeper to Gold Service. This special
is valid for individual bookings only
| Duration |
Days |
Platinum Service |
Gold Kangaroo Sleeper |
Red Kangaroo Sleeper |
| Alice Springs to Adelaide |
| 19 hrs |
Thu & Sun - a.m. |
$1746 |
$748 |
$266 |
| vv Sun & Wed - p.m. |
| Adelaide to Darwin/Katherine |
| 43 hrs |
Sun & Wed - p.m. |
$2172 |
$1449 |
$533 |
| vv Wed & Sat - a.m. |
| Alice Springs to Darwin |
| 24 hrs |
Mon & Thu - p.m. |
$1746 |
$748 |
$266 |
| vv Wed & Sat - a.m. |
The Indian Pacific
Sydney | Adelaide | Perth - or vice versa
Step aboard the Indian Pacific and traverse the largest island continent in the world. This epic trek of 4,352 kilometers spans Australia from coast to coast from the vast Pacific to the sparkling Indian Ocean. No other journey in the world crosses so many different terrains in one country. Gold (first) class and Red (economy) class sleepers offer comfortable accommodation. Meals included on Gold Kangaroo only.
| Sydney To Adelaide (via Broken Hill) |
| Duration |
Days |
Gold Kangaroo Sleeper |
Red Kangaroo Sleeper |
| 25hrs |
Sat & Wed - p.m. |
$511 |
$230 |
| vv Fri & Tue - a.m. |
| Adelaide To Perth (via Kalgoorlie) |
| 43 hrs |
Sun & Thu - p.m. |
$1110 |
$399 |
| vv Wed & Sun - a.m. |
| Sydney To Perth |
| 73 hrs |
Sat & Wed - p.m. |
$1475 |
$533 |
| vv Wed & Sun - a.m. |
The
Sunlander and Queenslander - 32 hours, 1681 kilometre
journey
Brisbane | Cairns Services: - Tues, Thu, Sun with
Queenslander Class available Thu and Sun.
Cairns | Brisbane
Services: - Tues, Thu, Sat with Queenslander Class available
Tue and Sat.
The Sunlander offers a comfortable and affordable way to see
the inland coast of Queensland between Brisbane and Cairns.
The Sunlander meanders its way through the scenic, lush
countryside of the inland coastal towns of Bundaberg and
Gladstone, through to the sub-tropical regions of Mackay,
Proserpine and Bowen until reaching its final destination
of Cairns. The Sunlander now incorporates what was the Queenslander
service and offers Queenslander Class, an inclusive package
of first class travel.
Adult fares from AUD417
for First Class Berth
Queenslander
Class on The Sunlander
Perfect for the astute, indulgent traveller, Queenslander
Class is the ideal way to experience the picturesque coastal
stretch between Brisbane and Cairns. Enjoy comfortable,
fully air-conditioned lounge cars and dining facilities
on your leisurely 32 hour, 1681 kilometre journey. Sumptuous meals are presented in
the fine dining atmosphere of the Dining 
Car, or while away
the hours with a cool drink and live entertainment in the
Lounge Car.
All Queenslander
Class sleeping berths are fitted with overhead reading lights,
washbasins, fresh crisp linen, stationery packs, toiletries
and bathrobes. Adult fares (from Brisbane to
Cairns) start at AUD$761 for sleeping berth
SPECIAL - 20% discount
for international guests for travel 5th October 2009 –
31st March 2010. Discount applies to adult fares only for
new bookings on Queenslander Class services between Brisbane
and Cairns and intermediate points or vice versa.
Austrail
Pass available from 1 April 2009.
Ausrail Pass will allow unlimited travel over a 6 month
period - AUD$800 if purchased outside Australia (AUD$890
- if purchased in Australia)
There is a choice of 4 rail passes for international budget
travellers to explore Australia, all of which provide up
to 10% off if pre-purchased prior to arrival in Australia.
These are the East Coast Discovery Pass, Rail Explorer Pass,
Backtracker Rail Pass and new Austrail Pass. All passes
cover the cost of travel in Economy or Red Service seats. Fuel surcharges apply on The Ghan, Indian Pacific
and The Overland. Seat reservations must be made in advance
Rates
in US Dollars, are per person one way fares and are subject
to change without notice. Rates valid to 31 March
2009. 7RAIL03. Advance reservations are essential.
Please note Rates DO NOT Include the Fuel Levy currently
AU$15 per person per sector.
Page Updated 11/06/08
