Getting Around Australia – Great Southern Rail

Travelling by train with Great Southern Rail is the most relaxed and comfortable way to
see the major cities and stunning outback of Australia. Whether it is between Darwin and
Adelaide on the legendary Ghan or Sydney to Perth aboard the mighty Indian Pacific or
from Melbourne to Adelaide on the scenic Overland, you can stretch your legs on our
stylish and comfortable trains.

On board you’ll find:
• spacious recliner seats
• a place to chill out in our lounges
• make friends, have a snack or dinner in the licensed café/bar
• freshen up with on-board shower facilities*

Outside you will see Australia’s amazing scenery transform over fantastic outback
canvases into exciting capital cities through our huge train windows, perfect for taking
holiday snaps.

With Great Southern Rail you can travel between:
• Sydney to Adelaide or v.v.
• Melbourne to Adelaide or v.v.
• Adelaide to Alice Springs or v.v.
• Alice Springs to Darwin or v.v.
• Perth to Adelaide or v.v.

Want to do it all? Then why not check out one of our highly flexible, hop-on hop-off
rail passes. Choose from the Rail Explorer Pass which includes travel on all Great
Southern Rail trains or the Ausrail Pass which includes travel on long distance trainsthroughout Australia.

Red Service Day/Nighter Seat

Our Red Service Day/Nighter seats are two-abreast reclining chairs that can swivel
to face each other if you’d like to socialize. You can enjoy the entertainment and
information on the video screen or even relax with a drink and a meal in the Red Service
Diner.

Red Service Diner

If you are in Red Service you have access to our Red Service Diner. This is a great
place to enjoy a drink or two while socializing with friends new or old. You can purchase
affordable, tasty light meals, snacks and drinks from the fully licensed Diner.

Red Gum Lounge

Red Service guests can enjoy more space to relax, socialize and move around whilst
on their journey*. Fitted with comfortable lounge chairs and booth seating, the Red Gum
Lounge provides the perfect place to enjoy the panoramic window views, meet new
friends, or spend a leisurely afternoon with a good book.

* Daily fees apply on Red Gum Lounges. Shower and lounge

facilities not available on The Overland.

Web: www.greatsouthernrail.com.au/backpackers
Phone: 13 21 47 (In Australia) or +61 8 8213 4592 (Outside Australia)
E-mail: [email protected]