Do you tip on the Indian Pacific?

Do you tip on the Indian Pacific? Luxury Train Tipping/Gratuities: Any gratuities you wish to give are entirely at your discretion. From the shores of the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, the Indian Pacific's rails bind southern Australia. Luxury Train Tipping/Gratuities: Any gratuities you wish to give are entirely at your discretion.

What is gold twin on Indian Pacific?

Gold Twin includes: Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising. All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. A comfortable sleeper cabin featuring upper and lower sleeping berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day.

Are towels provided on Indian Pacific?

Your train journey through Australia will be made even more comfortable with service from our hospitality attendant including fresh sheets, bath towels, pillows, duvets and complimentary toiletries. Twin Berth Sleeper Cabins have private en suite facilities with a hide-away compact toilet, wash basin and shower.

Do you sleep on the Indian Pacific train?

During the day, relax on the three-seater lounge that converts to your upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Enjoy the high quality linen, pillows, doonas and complimentary Australian-made toiletries.

Which direction is better on the Indian Pacific?

Which direction should you choose? The Indian Pacific runs in two directions: Perth to Sydney and Sydney to Perth. Contrary to what you may think (it runs along the same train-line after all!) the journeys and excursions are different. If you are an outback lover, we would recommend starting in Sydney.

What are the different classes on the Indian Pacific?

Is there WiFi on the Indian Pacific?

Digital detox. On boarding I discovered that the Indian Pacific doesn't have any WiFi and only limited internet access during stops at various settlements along the way.

How much luggage can I take on the Indian Pacific?

While on board The Ghan, Indian Pacific or Great Southern, you can access one piece of hand luggage plus a garment bag, cabin bag or briefcase per person, and store this within your cabin. On The Overland, you can bring one cabin bag per person onto the train.

Why is The Ghan so expensive?

Why is The Ghan so expensive? Riding The Ghan is pricey and it's because everything is included in your ticket: gourmet meals, wines, beverages, and the off-train experiences. Also, the train is not your average ride — it is a beautiful, historic, and luxurious train.

What is the difference between gold and platinum on the Indian Pacific?

PLATINUM DOUBLE CABINS INCLUDE: Spacious Double cabins almost twice the size of a Gold Service Twin Cabin. By day, the cabins are set up as a 2 seater lounge with a moveable table and two ottomans. By night, the lounges are converted to a double bed.

Does the Indian Pacific have showers?

Cabin Inclusions: A compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day, private vanity, with shared shower/toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage.

Can I smoke on the Indian Pacific?

You can even take a small car, but you can't smoke. Anything.

What do you wear on a train journey?

Consider that most overnight train trips are slightly more comfortable than an overnight flight in coach where you've got the whole row to yourself. The key here is lightweight, loose, breathable, and presentable clothing items (plus, wrinkle-resistant, if possible).