The Overland

The Overland at a glance: • Distance: 828 km • Duration: Daylight service in both directions • Frequency: 3 times weekly in both directions • Route: Adelaide - Melbourne  click here for a detailed map

 

Over 100 years ago, The Overland made history by being one of the first trains to offer inter-capital rail travel between two of Australia’s most posh cities: Adelaide and Melbourne.  Take a journey on this historic train and enjoy the sights while traveling in comfort and convenience.The Overland offers a daylight service between Adelaide, South Australia’s center of commerce and seat of government, and Melbourne, home to some of Australia’s best shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.  The return trip is an overnighter from Melbourne to Adelaide.

The Overland also provides connections in Adelaide with the Indian Pacific, enabling you to experience a trans-continental journey from Melbourne to Perth or the reverse.  You can also connect with The Ghan, thus allowing you to go to the heart of Australia.

Please call us at 1-800-352-7661 to order this pass

Red Kangaroo Service (Standard Class):

• All Red Kangaroo Service guests have access to the Red Kangaroo Lounge and Diner, where light meals, snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
• Daynighter Seating is in comfortable 2 side-by-side recliner armchairs, with individual reading lights, footrest and generous leg room
• Red Kangaroo Service offers the choice of a Daynighter Seat or a Sleeper Cabin. Sleeper Cabins are only available on the Indian Pacific and The Ghan. There are no Red Kangaroo sleepers on The Overland.
• Sleeper Cabin feature 2 facing armchairs, converting to upper and lower sleeping compartments complete with fresh sheets and pillows.

• The premium level of service, offers the choice of either an ensuite twin or single sleeper cabin
• Twin cabins feature a comfortable 3-seater lounge converting to snug upper and lower sleeping compartments at night
• Single cabins have most of the features of a twin cabin with the exception of showers and toilets, which are located at the end of each carriage
• Gold Kangaroo cabins offer a 3 pin power point, wardrobes, full length mirror, and a fold away table with reading lamp. Complementary toiletries and welcome kits are provided in each cabin
• Enjoy excellent meals with waiter service in the Gold Kangaroo Restaurant (all meals are included in the Gold Kangaroo fare on the Indian Pacific, The Ghan and The Overland)
• Have a drink while meeting people from all over the world in the Gold Kangaroo Lounge, or just sit back and enjoy the wonderful scenery of this unique country.