Indian Pacific Gold Service Getaway - Sydney, Adelaide

Code: GSR001

$756
Location: Sydney, NSW, Adelaide, SA
For: 1 person

Valid for 12 months
Free exchange

Description
Need to Know

Travelling between the Indian and Pacific oceans for over 40 years, this truly is one of the world's great train journeys. This incredible experience includes Sleeper accommodation in Gold Service with ensuite facilities, all meals, and the opportunity to see Australia like never before!

Named after the two great oceans it joins and symbolised by the magnificent wedge-tailed eagle that so often soars above it, the mighty Indian Pacific traverses between Sydney and Adelaide or vice versa. You’ll have many opportunities to leave the train and take in some of the region's highlights, and experience Australia's vast open spaces from a unique perspective. With so many wonderful sights to enjoy, this isn’t just one of the longest train journeys in the world, but also one of the most memorable.

Activity Highlights

Amazing scenery to be enjoyed while relaxing in the Lounge
Delicious food freshly prepared by onboard chefs
Great social atmosphere, chance to meet likeminded travelers from all over the world and make new friends.
Whistle Stop Tour in Broken Hill enhances the journey, allowing a short break to enjoy the scenery of this fantastic location.

What's Included

Sleeper accommodation in Gold or Platinum Service
Ensuite facilities in Twin Cabins or Single Cabins with shared facilities
All Meals included in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant
Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge with bar facilities
Welcome reception and welcome drink
Tea and coffee available complimentary thought the journey
In cabin magazine and toiletries kit

IMPORTANT: Please note, this RedBalloon experience voucher entitles you to a is a ONE-WAY JOURNEY ONLY. You may choose which direction you wish to travel; either Sydney - Adelaide, or Adelaide - Sydney.

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

The Indian Pacific departs from Sydney Central Station right in the heart of Sydney, and arrives into Adelaide Parklands (Keswick) Rail Terminal.

Session Length

This is an overnight journey. The train departs Sydney at 2.55pm, and arrives at 3:05pm the following day at Adelaide Parklands Terminal. Departs Sydney Wednesdays all year round and Saturdays Jan-March, Sep-Nov. The train departs Adelaide Tuesdays all year round and Fridays Jan - Mar, Sep - Nov.

Guidelines:

Must be fit for travel, if have a medical condition or injury Travel Insurance is advised. Gold Service Cabins have upper berths which require access via a ladder. Single cabins have shared facilities. Disabled guests are required to travel with a carer.

Numbers:

Independent Touring, many other guests will be onboard the service at the same time.

Spectators:

Apart from waving goodbye on the station platform, this experience is not suitable for spectators.

Weather:

In the case of floods which prevented the train travelling we would advise guests as soon as the information was advised to Great Southern Rail, normally 24-48 hour prior, and a choice of alternative arrangements are advised.

Other Info:

IMPORTANT: Please arrive at the station one hour prior to departure with your booking confirmation number. Guests are permitted 2 bags per person of no more than 20kg per bag. One cabin bag per person is required for overnight requirement.

Suitability Information:

There is a special disabled carriage for guests in wheelchairs, we do require the guest to use an onboard wheelchair during the journey and store their own wheelchair for use when leaving the train. Please advise on booking.