Over the past few weeks, I’ve covered several different aspects of taking the Indian Pacific train from Sydney to Perth. Known as one of the greatest train journeys in the world – it does take you across the Nullarbor Plain – it wouldn’t count as just a walk in the park. To make it clear: You will be on a […]
I learned something during my time on the Indian Pacific train from Sydney to Perth: You can shower on a train, and by doing so, you are bound to bounce a little from side to side. Showering on a train… It was an experience I never imagined having, but if you are spending 3 days on a train, you are […]
Before I set off, I had someone comment that they really wanted to do this cross-country train trip, but they couldn’t because they just couldn’t imagine taking children with them for 3 entire days. >> Check out the Indian Pacific Red Class guide. I didn’t think about it before this comment because… well… I have no children, but it makes […]
I spent a large part of my 65 hours on the Indian Pacific train staring out the window at the passing scenery, and I would say that the biggest response from people following along was them waiting to see my photos. Australia is a beautiful land, and I feel lucky to have experienced the views of the land that is […]
One of the biggest questions involving the transcontinental Indian Pacific train I get is whether or not it is backpacker friendly. I had noticed on the Great Southern Rail website there were discounts for those holding backpacker membership cards, but whether or not those were used much was beyond me. To be honest, I was a bit worrisome about doing […]
The key to enduring a long train trip across Australia on the Indian Pacific is to find a place you are comfortable to hang out. So, if you are in a Red Sleeper cabin, sitting knee to knee with someone right across from you and just feel like you need to stretch out, I recommend heading to the Red Gum […]
I talk about the connectivity in Australia quite a bit, pretty much because it isn’t the best in the world. Having Internet in some parts of the country is a luxury still, and mobile phone connection is no different. Last year, when I took a trip to Broken Hill with my partner, I was on Vodafone and he was on […]
When you’re taking a train, specifically the Indian Pacific train, across the entire country of Australia – a ride that lasts for 65 hours – you are really going to want to get out and stretch your legs on normal ground whenever the opportunity arises. Great Southern Rail understands that, and that’s why they’ve put together little whistle stop tours […]
Imagine yourself on one train that takes you in just 3 days from the east coast of Australia to the west. The fact that this epic overland journey is possible might not be so surprising. What is surprising is that the first journey of this kind, on one standard gauge of rail line, didn’t happen until 1970. No, the Indian […]
