The Indian Pacific, Australia

The famous Indian Pacific is an adventure that delivers to travellers one of the greatest rail journeys on earth. There is no better way to see and feel the magic of Australia.

The Indian Pacific is the last true trans-continental train journey remaining in the world today. This amazing train traverses Australia from coast to coast (linking Perth to Sydney via Adelaide), travelling between the sparkling waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

The Journey

From the barren Nullabor Plain, where the uniquely Australian outback landscape stretches as far as the eye can see, to the lush green beauty of the Blue Mountains, the Indian Pacific traverses some of Australia's most spectacular scenery. The Indian Pacific spends the majority of its time removed from civilisation. For 478 km of its 4352 km journey, the Indian Pacific travels the longest straight stretch of railway in the world, across the Nullabor Plain.

For two and a half days travellers are suspended in time in a well appointed, spacious train. The journey can be undertaken in Gold Kangaroo sleeper guests, Red Kangaroo sleeper guests and Red Kangaroo Daynighter seat guests with the comfort of restaurants, lounges and the company of other guests.

The wildlife is sparse, but you will spot dingoes, kangaroos and birdlife, including the Indian Pacific's emblem, the wedge-tailed eagle, with its incredible wing span of up to two metres.

Gold Kangaroo fares include all meals. Red Kangaroo Sleeper guests can purchase meals, snacks and refreshments from Cafe Matilda. Red Kangaroo Daynighter Seat guests can purchase meals, snacks and refreshments from the Buffet Car. 

AUS$ Per Person One Way

Adult

Child/ Pensioner/ CSHC

Adelaide - Perth or v.v

Adult

Child/ Pensioner/ CSHC

Sydney - Adelaide or v.v

Adult

Child/ Pensioner/ CSHC

Sydney - Broken Hill or v.v

Note: Return fares generally double the one way fare. Other sector fares on application. Melbourne - Perth or vice versa fares based on The Overland Melbourne - Adelaide. Melbourne - Perth or vice versa. Fares subject to change without notice. v.v = vice versa. CSHC = Australian Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Holder.

Indian Pacific Timetable (valid to 31 March 2008)  Back to Top

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Indian Pacific Motorail   Back to Top
Take your car on a Rail Holiday too! Travel in the comfort of the train whilst your car enjoys a rest aboard one of our special vehicle carrier wagons. Enjoy the convenience of having your own vehicle with you at the end of the line for touring and discovering new places.

Motorail Fares

AUS$ for Accompanied Vehicles Only  
(valid 1 April 2006 - 31 March 2007)

Sydney - Perth

Sydney - Adelaide or v.v

Adelaide - Perth

Perth - Adelaide

Perth - Sydney

AUS$ for Unaccompanied Vehicles Only  
(valid 1 April 2006 - 31 March 2007)

Sydney - Perth

Sydney - Adelaide or v.v

Adelaide - Perth

Perth - Adelaide

Perth - Sydney

Motor Vehicle Check-in Times (on day of travel)

Route

Check-in Time

Sydney - Adelaide/ Perth

10.30am - 12.30pm

Adelaide - Perth

1.30pm - 4.30pm

Adelaide - Sydney

7.00am - 8.30am

Perth - Adelaide

8.00am - 10.00am

Perth - Sydney

8.00am - 9.00am

Take Your Car for $99*

***Take your Car with you for just $99* with the purchase of 2 Gold Kangaroo Service tickets***

Conditions: Offer valid with the purchase of two Gold Kangaroo Service tickets. Car booking must be made at the time of Gold Kangaroo Service booking. Strictly non-refundable. Subject to availability. Offer for inter-capital travel and for travel to or from Perth only. Valid for travel until 31 March 2007.

Rail Explorer Pass - International Visitors 
6 months unlimited travel in Red Kangaroo Service aboard the great trains;
The Legendary Ghan, Indian Pacific and The Overland.  Back to Top

Red Kangaroo Daynighter Seat (valid  - 31 March 2008)

Great Southern Railway Pass Conditions

• Pass is only available to holders of foreign (non Australian) passports and non Australian residents.

• Pass and Passports (and Student ID or Backpacker membership ID where applicable) must be shown prior to each sector travelled and on train upon request.

• Pass is non transferable and non refundable.

• Pass is valid from date of first travel for the period specified only.

• The Pass allows unlimited travel on the Great Southern Railway routes.

• Pre booking is required for all trains at least 24 hours prior to travel.

• Cancellation and 'no show' fees apply.

• A fee of $150 will apply if a Pass is lost and requires reissuing.

• Tickets should be collected at least 90 minutes before departure.