The Chairmans
carriage
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Deluxe sleeping car with private lounge and dining areas.
For the ultimate experience on one of Australia's great train
journeys, your private family party, guests or special friends
can have their own luxurious, self contained carriage... Great
Southern Railway's pride of the fleet is the Chairman's Carriage.
It can be added to the Indian Pacific, the Overland or The
Ghan with tailor-made facilities and staffing to suit your
personal requirements.
- Accommodates up to 8 guests
- 2 double bedrooms sharing 2-way bathroom and 2 Twin Cabins
with adjacent bathroom facilities
- Generous lounge with CD player, DVD and video entertainment
- Private dining room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Guests dine in the Gold Kangaroo Restaurant at no extra
cost
- Dine in The Chairman's Car dining room with meals prepared
by your own dedicated chef (extra cost)
- Private charters can be arranged from Adelaide or Melbourne
Fares valid to 31 March 2006
| Route |
One way hire ($) |
| Sydney - Adelaide or v.v. |
$ 5,180 |
| Adelaide - Perth or v.v. |
$ 9,990 |
| Sydney - Perth or v.v. |
$13,120 |
Prices for round trips on application.
Prince of Wales carriage |
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The historic Prince of Wales Carriage was originally built
in 1919 to accommodate a royal visit from Edward, Prince of
Wales. This beautifully crafted timber carriage was recently
refurbished and maintains many original features, including
high ceilings of Wunderlich pressed metal and cathedral glass
doors.
- Accommodates up to 10 guests
- 4 Twin Cabins and 2 large single cabins which comprise
to form the Mountbatten Suite
- Lounge featuring ornate wood carvings
- Full size main bathroom
- Guests dine in the Gold Kangaroo Restaurant at no extra
cost
- Private charters can be arranged between Adelaide or
Perth
Fares valid to 31.3.06
| Route |
One way hire ($) |
| Adelaide - Perth or v.v. |
$12,500 |
Prices for round trips on application.
Governor's
lounge |
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The Governor's Lounge is the sister carriage to the Prince
of Wales Carriage. This timber carriage was constructed in
1917 for the official opening of the Trans Australian Railway.
- Spacious lounge areas with comfortable arm chairs and
a piano
- Large picture windows
- 2 televisions
- 2 mini-bar fridges and tea & coffee making facilities
- Private charters can be arranged between Adelaide or Perth
Fares valid to 31.3.06
| Route |
One way hire ($) |
| Adelaide - Perth or v.v. |
$ 8,000 |
Prices for round trips on application.
Sir
John Forrest carriage |
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The Sir John Forrest Carriage is named after the explorer
made famous for the first crossing of Western Australia by
land in 1870. Follow in his footsteps across the Nullarbor
Plain, travelling in the comfort of this modern carriage.
- Accommodates up to 6 guests
- 1 double bedroom with ensuite bathroom. 2 Twin Cabins
with ensuite facilities
- Additional bathroom
- Kitchenette/ bar and generous lounge area
- Leather lounges and large picture windows
- Big screen television, video/ DVD, powerpoint screening
facilities
- Meeting area with boardroom table (seats twelve)
- Guests dine in the Gold Kangaroo Restaurant at no extra
cost
- Perfect for small meetings and entertaining guests
- Private charters can be arranged between Adelaide and
Melbourne
Fares valid to 31.3.06
| Route |
One way hire ($) |
| Sydney - Adelaide or v.v. |
$ 5,180 |
| Adelaide - Perth or v.v. |
$ 9,990 |
| Sydney - Perth or v.v. |
$13,120 |
Prices for round trips on application.
Sir Hans Heysen carriage |
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The Sir Hans Heysen carriage is named after the renowned
South Australian artist who migrated to Adelaide from Germany
in 1883. A selection of his watercolour pieces decorate the
walls of this carriage.
- Accommodates 4 in 2 double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom
facilities
- Sofa bed available to accommodate an extra 2 guests
- Additional bathroom off the living area
- Generous central bar/ kitchen
- Spacious living and dining areas with large picture windows
- Television, video/DVD, stereo
- Private charters can be arranged between Adelaide and
Melbourne
Fares valid to 31.3.06
| Route |
One way hire ($) |
| Sydney - Adelaide or v.v. |
$ 5,180 |
| Adelaide - Perth or v.v. |
$ 9,990 |
| Sydney - Perth or v.v. |
$13,120 |
Prices for round trips on application.  |
