The Indiand Pacific, a Train Journey in Australia
Travelling Holiday Class

Holiday Class cabins offer passengers comfortable private sleeping accommodation to fit a budget. Holiday Class is a great way for families to travel, with private compartments offering seating to view the passing scenery by day, converting to comfortable sleepers at night. These compartments are twin share and are the same size as First Class Single Sleepers.

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. The rooms are fitted with private washing facilities, 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.

Passengers travelling in Holiday Class must check their luggage in at the luggage counter and only take on board the items required for the journey.

The Holiday Class Lounge

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The Indian Pacific 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 provides a great way for children to meet each other and make new friends. The Holiday Class Lounge is equipped with a video player, and tea and coffee making facilities. An assortment of drinks and snacks can be purchased from Cafe Matilda. The lounge offers both smoking and non-smoking areas.

Cafe Matilda
Cafe Matilda provides delicious meals, in a bright cheery atmosphere, based on a theme taken from the famous Australian bush ballad, 'Waltzing Matilda'.

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.
For current rates on the Indian Pacific, go to: Australian Rail Rates