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THE GHAN + INDIAN PACIFIC - Gold Service
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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