Great South Pacific Express
Train Information
The Great South Pacific Express lays every claim to being the most unashamedly romantic hotel on wheels in the Southern Hemisphere. This luxurious travelling hotel combines the highest standards of Australian engineering with opulence and comfort. Up to 21 carriages long, the air-conditioned maroon and cream carriages offer the opportunity to relive the romance of a bygone era. The service is personal and unobtrusive with a steward in every carriage to attend your needs, 24 hours a day.
The Dining Cars offer an ever-changing menu of gourmet dishes prepared by international chefs and accompanied by fine wines and the Lounge Car, with its resident pianist, provides a special opportunity to relax and meet fellow travellers. The popular Observation Car offers spectacular views of the Australian scenery as it glides by.
The Great South Pacific Express accommodates 100 passengers in 50 air-conditioned compartments, all furnished with meticulous attention to detail and complete with crisp linen, soft towels and compartment service, available 24 hours a day.
Enjoy an early morning coffee on the Observation Deck and smell the fresh morning air as you listen to the sounds of rushing waterfalls and the calls of tropical birds and exotic animals.
Seated in the Observation Car you are able to experience the exotic trees and plants around you as they glide by.
The Observation Lounge, the interior section of the carriage, has a bar and lounge area decorated in subtropical colonial style and furnished with comfortable wicker chairs.
Another of the other many pleasures of your journey is meeting your fellow passengers and the Observation Car, perhaps the most popular carriage on board, provides a perfect opportunity to relax and socialise.
The Observation Deck, located at the rear of the train, offers a unique vantage point from which to enjoy the beautiful Australian scenery.
All compartments on the Great South Pacific Express are air-conditioned and en-suite with shower and WC. Passengers can choose to stay in a Pullman Compartment where daytime seating converts to upper and lower berths; State Compartments where day time seating converts to twin beds; or a Commissioners Compartment with a double bed.
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The GSPE has 19 Pullman Compartments which are 5.5 square metres. Daytime seating converts to upper and lower bunks at night. |
The GSPE has 29 State Compartments which are 7.4 square metres. Daytime seating converts to two single beds at night. |
The GSPE has two Commissioners which are 13.1 square metres. Each suite consists of a double bed, sitting area with two arm chairs, table, complimentary mini bar, two wardrobes and a large en-suite with vanity unit. |
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Lunch and dinner is served in one of the two beautifully decorated Dining Cars, built to reflect 19th century grandeur. Table d'hôte meals are included in the fare, while an á la carte menu and 24-hour compartment service is available additionally.
Each day, breakfast and afternoon tea will be delivered to you in your compartment. For those passengers wishing to rise early to take advantage of the beautiful scenery, tea and coffee will be served for you in the Observation Car from 6.30am.
The Maitre D' will come to your cabin to take your lunch and dinner reservations.
Dining on board the Great South Pacific Express is an experience in itself. An ever-changing menu of gourmet dishes are prepared on board by our team of chefs and accompanied by excellent wines served in the finest crystal. Menus reflect modern Australian cuisine while the service equals that found in the world's finest restaurants.
Barbeque Duck Salad with Mandarin and Peking Vinaigrette
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Grilled Fillet of Macadamia Nut Crusted Barramundi
And Buderim Ginger Mayonnaise
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Mixed Berry Mascapone and Greek Short Breads
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Café de Colombie & Petits Fours
wardrobe notes
The atmosphere on board the Great South Pacific Express combines refinement and relaxation. During the day, smart casual clothing is most appropriate. In the evenings gentlemen will feel comfortable with the minimum of a jacket and tie. Great Barrier Reef visitors should remember their swimming attire.
Luggage
Luggage space in each compartment is restricted. Seasoned travellers pack their requirements for the train journey in a light suitecase for the compartment and check their heavier luggage through to their destination. While the Great South Pacific Express has no maximum baggage allowance, please remember that most national and international airlines permit no more than 44lbs per passenger.
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