Gold Service (formerly Gold Kangaroo) is the premium, first class service on The Ghan and The
Indian Pacific
- Superior, well appointed day and overnight sleeper accommodation
- Choose from an elegant twin or single sleeper cabin. A deluxe
cabin is also available
- Twin Cabins feature 3 seater settee converting to upper and lower
sleeping berths plus en suite facilities with toilet, washbasin and
shower
- Single Cabins feature a lounge chair converting to single sleeping
berth, with shower and toilet facilities located at the end of each
carriage
- All meals are included in the Gold Service fare.
Alcoholic drinks and beverages are extra.
- Cabins are fully serviced by carriage attendants with fresh
sheets, pillows and doonas (duvets)
- Cabins feature 3 pin/ 240 volt power point, wardrobe, full length
mirror, reading light, foldaway table
- Complimentary toiletry bags and onboard magazine provided in all
Gold Service cabins
- Guests receive a Certificate of Travel and 'collector' stick pin
upon disembarkation
Deluxe Cabin
Ideal for guests seeking a little extra style, space and comfort. The
Deluxe Cabin is twice the size of a Gold Service twin cabin and offers
a small double bed plus additional fold down single bed. Extra features
include a private lounge area with table, arm chairs, a DVD player plus
a selection of titles, dressing gown, slippers, deluxe compendium,
deluxe toiletries, complimentary Haigh's chocolates, fruit bowl, plunger
coffee, a bar-fridge stocked with complimentary refreshments, reserved
seating at dinner or optional room service for meals and a complimentary
bottle of wine with dinner. Availability is limited so advance bookings
are essential.
A surcharge applies for the Deluxe Cabin - details upon request
Gold Service Dining
Gold Service guests travelling aboard The Ghan dine in the well
appointed Restaurant Car. All meals are included in
the Gold Service fare. The enjoyment of excellent food and
wine served to your table combined with views across this vast, beautiful continent is a
great experience.
The ever changing menus feature a blend of Australian and international
cuisine, cooked to perfection by the onboard chefs. Quality wines
and beverages are available for purchase. Vegetarian, children’s and
some special dietary meals can be provided - please request these
when you make your booking.
Note: Breakfast packs will be delivered to
cabins on some services to cater for early morning destination arrivals
and off-train tour requirements.
Gold Service Lounge
The relaxed setting of the Gold Service Lounge offers an excellent
place to socialise and meet fellow travellers from all corners of the
world or sit back and enjoy the passing parade of Australian landscapes.
The Lounge has a licensed bar and is the ideal place to gather for a
drink before dinner or for a game of cards and a nightcap with new
friends
Luggage
Due to cabin space constraints, it is requested that guests take an overnight
bag containing all requirements for their journey with them in their
cabin and check all other luggage into the baggage car. Guests are permitted to
check in a maximum 40kg luggage free of charge (2 items not exceeding
20kg each).
Note: Checked in luggage cannot be accessed during the journey.
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