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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.



Yes, sleeping on the train is a fundamental part of the Indian Pacific experience, as the journey spans the entire width of Australia from Sydney to Perth. In 2026, the train offers two main levels of sleeper service: Gold and Platinum. Gold Service features compact "couchettes" that serve as a lounge during the day and convert into upper and lower berths at night. Platinum Service offers much more spacious suites with double or twin beds that are fully made up by a cabin steward while you enjoy dinner in the dining carriage. The journey takes four days and three nights, crossing the Nullarbor Plain, which includes the longest stretch of straight railway track in the world. Sleeping on the train is often described as a "gentle rocking" experience that many find deeply relaxing. For 2026 travelers, the "all-inclusive" nature of the trip means you wake up to a new landscape each morning, from the Blue Mountains to the goldfields of Kalgoorlie, all while enjoying the comfort of your private rolling bedroom.

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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.

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With room to stretch out and all the comforts of home, Gold is the most popular choice aboard The Ghan, Great Southern, and Indian Pacific. You'll enjoy private cabin accommodation together with all-inclusive dining, beverages and a range of fascinating Off Train Excursions at key stops.

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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.

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  • Platinum Double Cabin. More.
  • Platinum Twin Cabin. More.
  • Platinum Chairman's Carriage. More.
  • Gold Premium. More.
  • Gold Twin Cabin. More.
  • Gold Single Cabin. More.
  • Gold Suite. More.
  • Gold Access Cabin. More.


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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.

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What is the route of the Indian Pacific? The westbound route from Sydney to Perth stops at Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna before terminating in Perth.

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