Australian Rail: The Overland

Gold service

Gold service guests can choose from an elegant twin or sleeper cabin.

• Comfortable three seater lounge for relaxing during the day.
• Lounge converts to an upper and lower sleeping berth at night.
• Complimentary amenities, welcome kit and fresh bath towels are provided.
• Three pin / 240 volt power point, wardrobes, full length mirror, reading lamp and fold away table.
• Private ensuite in twin cabins featuring compact toilet, wash basin and shower.
• Single cabins feature wash basin, with shared toilet and shower facilities located at the end of each carriage.

Gold service superior cabin

• The superior cabin is ideal for guests seeking additional luxury, space and comfort.
• The Superior cabin features a three-quarter double bed and additional fold down single bed.
• It has its own lounge area with video player, table, arm chairs and well stocked bar fridge for complimentary refreshments.
• A surcharge applies for the superior cabin and advance bookings are necessary.
• Please note there is usually only one superior cabin per train.

Outback explorer lounge

• The spacious outback explorer lounge adjoins the sleeper carriages and is often the centre of activity for any journey.
• The cosy, club-like setting is an excellent place to socialise, enjoy a drink from the fully licensed bar, as well as enjoy the passing parade of Australian landscapes.

Queen Adelaide restaurant

• The great trains have beautifully decorated and comfortable restaurant cars, each with its own special historic theme.
• The enjoyment of fine food and wine while travelling in a world-famous train with panoramic views across a vast, beautiful continent is a marvelous experience.
• All meals are included in the gold service and platinum fare.
• Superb three course meals are served by friendly waiters, on elegant china, accompanied by fine glassware and cutlery.
• Excellent wines and beverages are available for purchase.
• Vegetarian, children's and limited special dietary meals are available upon request when you make a reservation.
• Breakfast meals include a choice of cooked or continental, lunch is a two course meal with various choices, and dinner is a three course meal with a number of dinner options.
• Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online to find out more.

Red service

Sleeper cabins

Red service offers comfortable, air-conditioned twin share sleeping accommodation to suit a holiday budget. At the start of the journey the red sleeper cabin will comprise two facing lounge chairs that afford splendid views of the outback through a double glazed panoramic window. At night, the chairs convert to snug upper and lower sleeping berths complete with crisp, clean sheets, pillows and quilts.

Red sleeper cabins provide guests with private washing facilities including fresh towels. For convenience, there is a wardrobe, vanity mirror, power outlets, a reading lamp and foldaway tables. Showers and toilets are located at the end of each carriage. Guests travelling alone may be required to share a twin cabin with another guest of the same sex. Guests can also enjoy the comfortable facilities of the red service diner and the newly refurbished red gum lounge.

Day / nighter seats

Red service day / nighter seating is available on the Ghan and Indian Pacific and gives guests the comfort and freedom to enjoy their journey. Seating is in comfortable two-abreast reclining chairs upholstered in pure woollen cloth trim, with individual reading lights. There is generous leg room and the seats can swivel to face each other. Overhead racks cater for hand luggage.

DVD players are available for hire at minimal cost. Showers and toilet facilities are at the end of each carriage with towels and soap provided, and guests can also access the facilities of the red service diner and the newly refurbished red gum lounge for a small fee.

Red service diner

Red service features a bright, cheery diner car where affordable, tasty light meals and drinks may be purchased. Limited special dietary light meals are available on request (advise at time of reservation). The diner and buffet car is fully licensed.

Red gum lounge

Red service guests have access to the newly refurbished red gum lounge. Fitted with comfortable, movable lounge chairs and booth seating the red gum lounges provide the perfect place to enjoy the panoramic window views. Complimentary tea and coffee are available all day, along with complimentary morning tea on applicable journeys. A selection of reading material and a range of games are also provided. Access to the new red gum lounge is included in the ticket price for red service sleeper guests, while those traveling in red service day / nighter seats will pay a small fee to use the facility.

Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online to find out more.

Platinum service

Platinum service guests can choose from spacious double or twin sleeper cabins. Platinum service guests can expect the following feature and benefits on their journey:

• Private double or twin seater lounge during the day, converting to full size double, or twin beds at night.
• Private ensuite bathroom featuring full size shower, toilet and vanity basin.
• Interior of cabins radiate true Australian character, finished in polished Tasmanian myrtle.
• Writing desk, ideally positioned next to the window for guests to enjoy the passing parade of landscapes.
• All cabins feature beautiful Roman blinds and dimming lights.
• Cabins feature lockable doors and in-cabin safes.
• Two plush ottomans with a coffee table for entertaining old or new-found friends.
• Panoramic window and an internal window, boasting views from both sides of the carriage.
• Quality bed linen.
• Deluxe amenities kit.
• Limited number of platinum cabins per service for an exclusive experience.
• Complimentary welcome drink and appetizer on arrival into cabin.
• Sumptuous menus included in the platinum service fare, provide a variety of meals to suit all tastes.
• 24 hour cabin steward service to cater for guest's needs.
• Fine Australian wine or tasty delights (available for purchase) from the 24 hour cabin menu.
• Complimentary nightcap and turn-down service provided nightly.
• Each morning guests enjoy freshly brewed tea / coffee delivered to their cabin.
• Complimentary morning and afternoon tea served to each guest's cabin.
• Optional in-cabin continental breakfast or full breakfast served in the Queen Adelaide restaurant.
• Priority restaurant seating, check-in and whistle stop tour bookings.
• Private platinum guest hotel transfer to or from the Ghan in Darwin to selected hotels.
• Quality wines and beverages available for purchase in the restaurant and lounge, also available via the room service menu (additional cost).
• Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online to find out more.

Motorail service fares

Enjoy the best of both worlds, take your car with you. Take the time to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Australian countryside without the hassle of driving.

Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online to find out more.

Timetable and fares

Share an adventure on journeys through a rich diversity of Australian landscapes... Click on the link below and download the brochure (PDF) to find out all you need to know about fares and timetables for the Overland. Valid 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012.

Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online to find out more.

Conditions

• Valid for sale until 31 March 2012.
• Valid for travel year round.
• All prices are based on per person twin share and are subject to change and availability.
• Conditions apply.
• Credit card merchant fee will apply for all transactions paid by credit card: Visa and MasterCard 1%, American Express 2.5% and Diners Card 3%.
• Ask your RAC Travel Consultant or enquire online to find out more.