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Once you have settled into your cabin or seat it's time to explore.

In Gold Kangaroo Service, the carriage attendant will stop by your cabin to make sure you are comfortable. Your attendant will explain how to use the cabin facilities and answer your questions. If there are two meal sittings, you will be given the option of which you would prefer to attend. Take in the colours of Australia at the Sunset Dinner or feast on a million stars at the Moonlight Dinner. While at dinner, your cabin will be converted into a cosy bedroom. Then, while you enjoy a cooked breakfast the following morning, your bed will be put away. There's not a meal to cook, a dish to wash or a bed to make.

In either level of service, the lounge is the centre of activity. Relax over a drink. Meet new friends from all corners of the world. The choice is yours.

Travel Tips

Only Visa, Mastercard and Bankcard are accepted on board the trains. Guests are advised to bring cash for the journey to buy drinks, snacks etc. if they do not hold any of these cards. Travellers Cheques are not accepted and EFTPOS is not available.

Toiletry kits are provided to Gold Kangaroo Service guests. It is recommended to bring any other personal items as deemed required.

Gold Kangaroo Twin Cabins feature upper and lower bunks. The top bunk is access via a fold-down ladder.

Red Kangaroo Service guests are provided soap and towels on The Ghan and Indian Pacific only. Guests need to supply their own toiletries.

Red Kangaroo Service guests are advised to bring their own rug and pillow as these are not supplied on the trains.

Sensible shoes must be worn at all times on board the trains.

Read our Conditions of Carriage