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Journey Overview
Route: Sydney -
Adelaide - Perth
Duration: 3 nights in either direction
Distance: 4352 kilometres
Frequency: Twice weekly in both directions
The Indian Pacific gives you two oceans on one of the world's longest and greatest train journeys. But most of your cruising will be across the vast continent of Australia. From the spectacular Blue Mountains to the treeless plains of The Nullarbor, where the train travels the world's longest straight stretch of railway track (478 kilometres), see unique landscapes unfold and spot a fascinating array of wildlife from the comfort of the lounge or your cabin.
Get up close and see the sights of some of our most famous outback towns when you enjoy an optional off-train sightseeing tour. The great train offers these tours during scheduled stops at Broken Hill, Adelaide and gold rich Kalgoorlie. A remote outpost on the Nullarbor Plain called Cook presents a further opportunity to stretch your legs.
All along the Indian Pacific route, keep an eye out for a sighting of the magnificent Australian wedge tailed eagle, the symbol of this great train. It's massive wingspan of up to two metres will make it easy to spot in a clear desert sky.
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| Super Railsaver Fares* |
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Adult
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Pensioner/CSHC
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One Way |
Return |
One Way |
Return |
| Sydney - Perth vv |
$299 |
$399 |
$285 |
$385 |
| Sydney - Adelaide vv |
$129 |
$199 |
$125 |
$185 |
| Adelaide - Perth vv |
$199 |
$299 |
$185 |
$285 |
*LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS. *For travel in Red Service Daynighter Seats only. Fares are subject to availability and are instant purchase. Fares are not refundable and not transferable. Valid for travel before 31/12/08. Sale ends 30/9/08.
Indian Pacific Fares (valid 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009)
$ Per Person One Way
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Sleeper Cabin |
Daynighter Seat* |
Sydney - Perth or v.v |
Adult |
1950 |
1350 |
690 |
Child / Pensioner / CSHC |
1445 |
889 |
289 |
Backpacker / Student / YHA |
1950 |
972 |
315 |
Railsaver** |
N/A |
N/A |
315 |
Adelaide - Perth or v.v |
Adult |
1405 |
1020 |
395 |
Child / Pensioner / CSHC |
970 |
624 |
186 |
Backpacker / Student / YHA |
1405 |
683 |
203 |
Railsaver** |
N/A |
N/A |
203 |
Sydney - Adelaide or v.v |
Adult |
695 |
500 |
295 |
Child / Pensioner / CSHC |
533 |
368 |
133 |
Backpacker / Student / YHA |
695 |
402 |
145 |
Railsaver** |
N/A |
N/A |
145 |
Notes:
To receive concessional travel fares, Great Southern Railway is required to confirm your eligibility for the concession electronically with Centrelink. If you do not want this to happen you will need to contact Centrelink or the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) to obtain a Pension Concession Letter as proof of your eligibility for the concession and provide this directly to Great Southern Railway before the concession can be given.
Return fares are generally double the one-way fare
CSHC = Commonwealth Senior Health Card Holder
**Rail Saver: Payment required at time of booking. No changes permitted. Non refundable (100% cancellation fee). Subject to availability.
All fares are in Australian Dollars and are inclusive of GST.
Pension and concession fares are valid for Australian citizens only.
Cancellations are subject to Great Southern Railway Cancellation Policy
Indian Pacific Timetable (valid 1 April 2008 - 31 March 2009)
Sydney - Adelaide - Perth |
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Sat |
Wed |
Depart Sydney |
2.55pm |
2.55pm |
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Sun |
Thurs |
| Arrive Broken Hill |
6.40am |
6.40am |
Depart Broken Hill |
8.20am |
8.20am |
Arrive Adelaide |
3.05pm |
3.05pm |
Depart Adelaide |
6.40pm |
6.40pm |
- |
Mon |
Fri |
Arrive Kalgoorlie |
7.10pm |
7.10pm |
Depart Kalgoorlie |
10.40pm |
10.40pm |
- |
Tues |
Sat |
Arrive Perth |
9.10am |
9.10am |
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Perth - Adelaide - Sydney |
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Wed |
Sun |
Depart Perth |
11.55am |
11.55am |
Arrive Kalgoorlie |
9.50pm |
9.50pm |
- |
Thurs |
Mon |
| Depart Kalgoorlie |
1.40am |
1.40am |
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Fri |
Tues |
Arrive Adelaide |
7.20am |
7.20am |
Depart Adelaide |
10.00am |
10.00am |
Arrive Broken Hill |
4.30pm |
4.30pm |
Depart Broken Hill |
6.30pm |
6.30pm |
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Sat |
Wed |
Arrive Sydney |
10.15am |
10.15am |
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All times are local times and may be subject to change.
The following Indian Pacific departures have been withdrawn.
Perth - Adelaide - Sydney |
Sydney - Adelaide - Perth |
Sunday |
21/12/08 |
Wednesday |
17/12/08 |
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28/12/08 |
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24/12/08 |
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4/1/09 |
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31/12/08 |
The Indian Pacific Motorail
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 (valid 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009) Subject to availability.
$ for Accompanied Vehicles Only
(valid 1 April 2008 - 31 March 2009) |
Up to 5.5m Length |
5.5m to 7.0m Length |
When you purchase
2 Gold Kangaroo Tickets
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Sydney - Perth |
709 |
929 |
299 |
Sydney - Adelaide or v.v |
359 |
449 |
299 |
Adelaide - Perth |
609 |
759 |
299 |
Perth - Adelaide |
349 |
399 |
99 |
Perth - Sydney |
529 |
659 |
99 |
Unaccompanied Vehicle Rates
$ for Unaccompanied Vehicles Only
(valid 1 April 2008 - 31 March 2009) |
Up to 5.5m Length |
5.5m to 7.0m Length |
Sydney - Perth |
1059 |
1299 |
Sydney - Adelaide or v.v |
519 |
649 |
Adelaide - Perth |
818 |
1017 |
Perth - Adelaide |
440 |
557 |
Perth - Sydney |
749 |
941 |
Roof racks, wind deflectors, louvres, etc must be removed before loading. The length of any towbar should be included. Caravans, including pop tops and boats are NOT conveyed by Motorail. Vehicles must be roadworthy at time of loading and capable of being driven onto carrier. v.v = vice versa.
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 |
or Call Toll Free 1300 880 835
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