Whichever level of service you choose to travel in on your Journey Beyond rail journey, it will endeavour to meet and exceed your expectations with all-inclusive sumptuous cuisine, fine wines, warm hospitality and a world of romance. To assist you in making the right decision for your holiday we look at the difference between Gold Service and Platinum Service throughout the Journey Beyond rail experience on either the Ghan, Indian Pacific or Great Southern.
On board cabins
Gold Service cabins offer a comfortable retreat after a day of off-train activities, to relax and read or just gaze out the window as the vast Australian landscape passes you by. Gold Twin features a private ensuite and upper and lower sleeping berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day. Gold Single features a bed that converts to a seat by day with shared toilet and shower facilities at the end of each carriage. Gold Superior cabins feature a ¾ size double bed plus an additional fold down upper berth, lounge area, TV and DVD player, mini-bar and ensuite. Gold Access cabins are also available and exclusively reserved for the mobility impaired.
The upgrade to Platinum Service may make all the difference during your journey beginning with a beautifully appointed spacious suite, full-size ensuite equipped with shower, vanity with cupboard space, toilet and complimentary Australian Appelles Apothecary toiletries. By day you’ll enjoy deluxe seating with a table and two ottomans and by night either a twin or double bed complete with luxurious linen and nightcap at turndown. The included Bollinger champagne and Haighs chocolates are an added extra special touch. Picture windows offer you views of the expansive landscape from both sides of the train so you don’t miss out on a thing. Should you so desire, you can also receive a freshly prepared continental breakfast upon request and refreshments served in-cabin.
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Food and beverage
The Queen Adelaide Restaurant is old world ambience blended with an all-inclusive mouth-watering seasonal menu prepared by on board chefs from hearty breakfasts, two-course lunches and three-course dinners. Meals are complemented by a selection of included wines and beverages with some dietary meals available by request at the time of booking. Décor is art deco and a comforting celebration of the golden era and romance of train travel, available to all guests.
Queen Adelaide Restaurant
The Platinum Club is another exclusive addition only available to Platinum Service guests and features a deluxe bar, lounge and fully flexible dining area with furnishings and fittings that embody the train’s Australian heritage. The Club provides a menu that truly showcases the finest regional food coupled with first class service. Indulge in hearty breakfasts, two-course lunches and four-course dinners with the choice between Top End barramundi, locally farmed beef and lamb, superb Margaret River cheese, gourmet Barossa Valley small goods and plenty of native Australian foods including Kangaroo, saltbush and wild rosella flower. All these delicious meals are complemented with a range of all-inclusive wines of the highest standard, beers and non-alcoholic beverages. You can also request an afternoon refreshment from this beverage list or choose from the self-serve bar while spacious quartzite tabletops and leather banquette lounge seating provide the perfect spot for a conversation or game of cards.
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Platinum Club Lounge and Dining
Further features
Luggage allowance for Gold Service is a generous 2 x 30kg per guest and Platinum Service allows for a very generous 3 x 30kg allowance per guest in addition to one piece of hand luggage plus a garment bag, cabin bag and/or briefcase per person for both service levels.
Gold Service offers complimentary shuttle bus transfers (Ghan only) in Darwin to selected hotels in the city centre. Platinum guests enjoy complimentary private transfers at the beginning and end of all journeys for guests within 60km of the rail terminals.
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