The Indian Pacific is classed as one of the word's greatest trains, and what better way to enjoy your travel than with the luxury of First Class cabins. The First Class sleeping carriages on board the Indian Pacific provide quality accommodation to make your journey a comfortable and enjoyable experience. First Class passengers can choose from a single or twin cabin.
All cabins are air-conditioned and remain at a constant temperature throughout your journey, which takes you from the picturesque Blue Mountains across the searing red desert. First Class passengers can leave their cabins to relax in the First Class lounge, enjoy some refreshments and meet other passengers.
As a momento of your trip on this world famous train, all First Class passengers receive a complimentary toiletries kit. Information on the train journey such as a route map and service information can be found in your complimentary on board compendium.
First Class Single Cabins have a toilet and wash basin, with showers located at the end of each carriage. During the day you can recline in the privacy of your own cabin in a comfortable lounge chair. At night the bed folds down, ready made with fresh linen, including fresh sheets, pillow and duna. Each cabin is fitted with reading lamps, wardrobe, storage space, vanity mirror, foldaway table and a 3 pin 240/110AC power point.
First Class Twin Sleepers provide a cosy lounge setting and feature a comfortable three seater lounge for relaxing on during the day. At night this converts to ready made upper and lower sleeping berths, complete with fresh sheets, pillow and duna. Each compartment has an en-suite with shower, wash basin, toilet and fresh towels. Other accessories include: 3 pin 240/110AC power point, wardrobes, full length mirror, reading lamps, foldaway table, in cabin radio, PA system and luggage storage space. There are nine of these sleepers per car.Deluxe Cabin - For passengers wishing to have that extra bit of space and comfort on board, there is a special deluxe cabin available. The cabin has a small double bed and an additional fold down bed. The cabin features an ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet, wash basin and fresh towels; 3 pin 240/110AC power point; wardrobes; full length mirror; reading lamps; PA system; table and arm chairs and a video player. A well stocked bar fridge provides you with complimentary refreshments. Tea and coffee making facilities are also provided. A surcharge applies for use of this cabin. Advance booking is necessary for this cabin.
^ First Class Single Sleeper Cabin
^ First Class Deluxe & Twin Cabin
The spacious First Class Lounges have separate smoking and non-smoking areas and complimentary tea and coffee is available 24 hours a day. Bar facilities are available to purchase drinks and light snacks.
- Hannans Bar & Lounge
This lounge was named after Paddy Hannan who was the first miner to discover gold at Kalgoorlie in 1893.
The decor and furnishings of this stylish lounge have been inspired by the interior of the early Australian mining town pubs. Accessories have been based on the solid miners brooch on display in Kalgoorlie's Capital Goldfields Museum.
- The Blue Mountains Lounge Car
Australia's famous Blue Mountains are the first dramatic natural features encountered in the journey westward aboard the Indian Pacific.
The mountains feature deep canyons and rugged high plateaus which take on intense blue, grey and violet hues due to the abundance eucalypt trees, and these colours are echoed in this luxurious lounge car.
- The Silvercity Lounge
Named after the historic mining town of Broken Hill, the decor of this opulent lounge was inspired by the unique colours, patterns and architecture of the city's Trades Hall.
Symbols of the famous "Silver Tree", an intricate piece of silver work commissioned by Broken Hills "father", Charles Rasp, are incorporated into graphics for the lounge's nameplate.
The "Silver Tree" stands almost one metre high and is made from the first silver drawn from the Broken Hill mine.
The Queen Adelaide Restaurant
The Queen Adelaide is indeed a restaurant like no other in the world. For where else but here could you enjoy such find food and wine, travelling in a world-famous train with panoramic views across a vast and beautiful continent.
You will find world class touches only seen in fine restaurants: elegant china, fine cutlery and glassware, spotless napery, fine leather and rich tapestry. Restaurant staff are of the highest standard and will serve all you needs in a friendly manner.
In the Queen Adelaide Restaurant the food is the perfect accompaniment to the richness of the decor as every effort has gone into indulging First Class passengers in a unique dining experience.
All meals are included in the purchases of a First Class ticket. Occasionally there are several sittings for meals. The Senior Dining Car Steward will contact all passengers after the train departs to determine which sitting is preferred.
Breakfast ususally commences at 7:00am, lunch from 12:00noon and dinner from 6:30pm.
Fine a la carte menus are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring native Australian cuisine, cooked to perfection. Choose from dishes such as Beef Fillet Nantawarra served with Warrigal Spinach Pesto and Bush Tomato Salsa or Snapper Fillet with Pernod and Fennel Cream Sauce. A comprehensive wine and beverage list is available featuring some excellent Australian wines. Vegetarian, children's and limited speical dietary meals are available on request.