Holiday Class is a great way for families on a budget to travel. The private compartments offer seating to comfortably view the passing scenery by day, and convert to cosy sleepers at night. These cabins are twin share and are the same size as First Class Single Sleeper cabins.
The Holiday Class cabin comprises two facing lounge chairs. At night the chairs convert to upper and lower sleeping berths complete with fresh sheets, pillows and dunas. These rooms are fitted with private wash basin, towels, wardrobe, vanity mirror, 3 pin 240/110 AC power point, reading lamps and foldaway table. Showers and toilets are located at the end of each carriage. There are 16 compartments in each carriage. Holiday Class passengers travelling alone may be required to share a twin cabin.
All cabins are air-conditioned and will remain at a constant temperature during your journey across Australia. Holiday Class passengers can also choose to sit back and relax in the Holiday Class Lounge.
Please note that passengers travelling in Holiday Class must check their luggage in at the luggage counter and only take on board items required for the journey.
The Ghan offers Holiday Class travellers a relaxing, comfortable Holiday Class Lounge to enjoy their journey. Sit back in the comforts of the Holiday Class Lounge, your home away from home. This lounge offers you a place to socialise with fellow travellers whilst relaxing in informal surroundings.
The Holiday Class Lounge
Cafe Matilde
Cafe Matilda is a licensed restaurant and offers a comprehensive menu for breakfast and dinner. Holiday Class passengers can purchase budget priced meals from a menu offering steak, fish, chicken, a salad bar and desserts. Continental or hot breakfast is available during breakfast times. Vegetarian, children's and limited special dietary meals are available on request.
Prices are so reasonable, you'll waltz out of Cafe Matilda with change in your pocket. Matilda's is open throughout the day, enabling you to purchase snacks and beverages for consumption in the lounge car. Smoking is not permitted in Cafe Matilda.