The INDIAN PACIFIC 2021: Australia's most luxurious train - Sydney to Adelaide Full Review

The Indian pacific is a luxury tourist passenger train that travels between Sydney, on the Pacific Ocean and Perth, on the Indian Ocean. It covers a total distance of 4352km and the journey takes approximately 65hrs or 4 days and 3 nights. Today I'll be travelling in Gold Service Single Cabin from Sydney to Adelaide. In this video I'll also show you what the Platinum service cabin, Gold Superior cabin and Gold twin cabin looks like!!
0:00 Introduction
3:25 Platinum Service cabin
4:47 Gold Superior, Gold Twin
7:09 Gold Single during the day
12:18 The Outback Explorer Lounge
14:42 Dinner at Queen Adelaide Restaurant
19:41 Gold Single at night
21:22 Shower on the train
22:36 Converting the bed to the seat
23:56 Broken Hill off train excursions
27:40 Crossing the NSW/SA border
28:33 Breakfast
30:01 The Platinum Club Lounge
31:45 Peterborough to Crystal Brook
33:20 Lunch
35:08 Summary/Arriving Adelaide
This video was filmed on 28 April 2021
Train type: The Indian Pacific
Locomotive: Pacific National NR27, NR28.
Max Speed: 115km/h (71mph)
From Sydney Central to Adelaide Parklands Terminal
Travel time: 24h45m
Seat: L/9
Class: Gold service Single cabin
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[@mmwalks]

You might have just convinced the younger folks that luxury trains aren’t just for the oldies! Saving up for this one for sure!

[@iris657]

sitting in the lounge all day with an endless supply of complimentary booze? sign me up. though i assume by law there is no where on board you can smoke so thatd be a deal breaker for me on such a long journey. only manage the longer 8-14 hour countrylink trips due to the more frequent stops meaning a quick few minutes outside.

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

You will be surprised how many younger people are now travelling on Australian luxury trains. My son (26) and I (49) traveled on the Ghan from Adelaide to Alice Springs in April 2021, we had a large number of younger 20s somethings on the train.

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

@@iris657 I'm a chain smoker went on the Ghan in April Adelaide to Alice. It is a long trip but while you are on the train drinking eating etc you don't feeling sick or withdrawals. I wasn't wanting a smoke while the train was moving but as soon as it stopped I was dying for one lol.

[@HCain]

This is a dream of mine and I'm 19. 😁

[@n1nj4sp4rt4n]

At those prices? To live in a shoebox? Lmao

[@thatdude123]

At 16:11 and 16:12 the waiter definitely worked on the walk! It was just a graceful eye catching!

[@armyjay6331]

As a chef I saw him stick his finger in the bowl of soup

[@Adelaide_Transit]

All the passengers waving, smiling and saying hello is such a happy a thing to see :)

[@MitchellBPYao]

You treated him like one of your own something I'd never get

[@robertwinter9205]

One passenger at 15:07 was not so happy seeing Rory with his camera... ;)

[@RoryDing]

He was joking haha

[@TheBeetress]

My great great grandfather Absalom Tonkin is on that memorial. And my great grandfather Frank Tonkin used to be a steam tram driver in Broken Hill, before they closed the trams and they had to move to Sydney. Fantastic video, very enjoyable to watch during lockdown

[@AndyGraceMedia]

This is one of the best reviews of a train journey I've ever seen. Well done! Subscribed!

[@megajamluisnjaz]

Great video....keep up the good work👍

[@glenmorrow]

Great video Rory. And look at your views! Platinum here you come!!

[@blueyonder1233]

Great presentation Rory. Once again you've done notably more than just film the train. You've captured the passenger experience, and done it very well indeed. Liked some of those editing transitions too plus the solid background behind your written information makes for much easier reading. Top marks for allowing the scenery speak for itself. Continue living the dream! 🥂

[@xCalloxx]

I love how all friendly everyone was. Must’ve been a fun experience

[@unnamedchannel1237]

Especially go-go lmfao

[@ioanandreibusu4135]

Everyones friendly when you have 7grand to blow on a train

[@MitchellBPYao]

That's very rare

[@owen7185]

I've been on the journey to Perth from Sydney, it's something every Aussie should experience. It's fantastic

[@mikkovaltonen3564]

I'm thinking about a month long trip Down Under on January next year. The plan is to take this train across the continent (Perth-Sydney) and then travel up the East Coast from Sydney up to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. Also going to spend some time in Singapore along the way because why not.

[@Earthau]

Thanks for taking us along Rory, great review, look forward to the full Platinum Review!

[@redbaron1901]

I agree with other people that this is your best travel report Rory so far. The joy of travelling on the Indian Pacific has clearly come through. Anyone who is thinking of traveling on the Indian Pacific will have a good overview of experience which is so much more than being a passenger on this train.

[@normsnowden2536]

I commenced my working life in 1970 and after a year of working, my first holiday was on the Indian Pacific - First Class - Sydney to Perth and Return - $162.50. I was only 17 and travelled by myself and there were only 2 classes of travel back then, First and Second Class. It is only comparatively recently that the carriages have been upgraded. The First Class bar and lounge area took up a whole carriage, whilst the Second Class bar and lounge area took half a carriage, with " day seating " the other half. The train had extended stops at Broken Hill, Port Pirie, Kalgoorlie and Perth. There was a group of country NSW ladies who travelled at the same as me and all they did all day was played cards in the First Class lounge. On the return trip, there was a national rail strike from memory and the train staff voted on whether or not to continue to Sydney from Broken Hill, as the staff changed at each state border. They voted to continue and we were the only train travelling in NSW at the time and still had signal stops, lol. Even though I was only 17, I still enjoyed alcohol as everyone thought I was older. I still have all the slides I took of the journey. I cannot believe the cost of the Indian Pacific these days, but if money isn't an issue, do it. Thank you Rory, great vid, keep up the good work.

[@Ben-xe8ps]

That would be a very interesting subject to hear more about. I am guessing that in 1970 the Indian Pacific was still a normal train as opposed to a luxury tourist train and things were more basic.

[@normsnowden2536]

@@Ben-xe8ps Thanks Ben. Whilst the train was less than a year old, it was rather basic. The only thing included was the food, drinks were extra. Because I was the only single occupant in the carriage, I was told they just put on a " 2nd " class carriage and put down what was effectively a carpet hall runner down the corridor. The trip was three days to Perth, I stayed three days in Perth and then 3 days back. What seems only a few years ago, my sister and brother-in-law caught the train from Perth to Sydney and when I picked them up at Central, nothing had changed. The train celebrated 50 years in 2020.

[@okbutthenagain.9402]

That's one loooong train! And the staff sound really friendly too.

[@alanphessey5846]

Hey Rory, it’s good to travel with you again. Thanks for the review. Cheers, Alan

[@sherrygrinstead3407]

Great video, Rory. Wonderful to see all the detail. Many thanks.

[@hjrethuan]

I really appreciate you taking the time out to make this review. Taking a trip on the Indian Pacific is something I'd like to experience one day and apart from Paul Lucas' video from a year ago there's been a surprising absence of in-depth videos here about the journey.

[@AviationforAustralia]

Thanks Rory, I now know which seats to get on the Indian Pacific. Great Video as Always!

[@WadersInAlaska]

Great video Rory! Thanks for taking us along! Cheers from Alaska!!

[@garywhalley9455]

I’ve watched this a few times now and it is by far my favourite video of yours to date. It looks like you had a lot of fun. The passengers are warm and friendly and the staff engaging. I really want to make this trip now! X

[@garywhalley9455]

I’ve binged so many of your videos recently. This looked like a great trip and your fellow passengers were lovely too. Thanks for producing the content. 👍

[@RoryDing]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@lyrehlife9277]

Thanks to the Indian Pacific staff for allowing you to take us through to see the Platinum service. I am heading to Australia in 2022 and am eyeing Indian Pacific. I took the Ghan before COVID (loved it).

[@Hannah-yf2yr]

Your reviews are always so thorough and interesting, thanks for all you do!

[@Chris-xj4kk]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video! Amazing detail and information!

[@bigworld5064]

This is a fine review video, you can't find anything else that give so much details on this train, right down to anything you need to know, easily beat all of em! Keep up the good job!

[@RoryDing]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@BinkBricks]

What a journey! This looks like the best thing ever in the world. Now whenever you travel you're now getting spotted more. In just a month it's grown so much. What a train and what great passengers. 10/10

[@RoryDing]

Hahah thanks!! Appreciate your support 😬😬

[@user-bq7fc9jm2p]

I love this guys voice and the way he talks.. I find it so relaxing, and his videos is like a bedtime story for me. X

[@darylsmith9155]

Great video Rory, loved it. Looking forward to the 2nd part.

[@robertbarnier45]

Thanks Rory. Your reviews are very clear & concise.

[@brilliantbutblue]

Thankyou to all the Staff and fellow passengers that welcomed Rory and helped make this video so special. Looks like you ended up being very popular and it is so well deserved!! You continue to suprise me with the exceptional quality of content and the detailed explanation of the experience. Thankyou for sharing 👍

[@amtrakharry]

Again Rory you have out done your self!!! Amazing trip report... Thank you for sharing it with us!!! :):):)

[@colinvannbohemen11]

Great commentary Rory, I've become addicted to your channel!

[@shreychanchad2325]

Loved this episode brother☺️,🙋 thank you again for this virtual trip🤩

[@MultiTrinket]

I really enjoyed this video. I’m from New Zealand and I love trains! Great stuff.

[@toshiyaar7885]

This is Brilliant! Just showed up in my algorithm! Subscribed! Really enjoyed it! Well Done!

[@boppermacca9346]

That was a really enjoyable & informative video. Great to watch

[@kirstimiller3029]

I am a Broken Hill local and this was the best video on the trip from Sydney to the Hill I have seen, I loved it.

[@RoryDing]

Thank you ☺️

[@tiaansea3319]

This was the best 38 minutes, I spent on KZbin today. So very informative & soothing. Rory, you never disappoint. More power to you & safe travels for June & July 2021.

[@RoryDing]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@RoryDing Rory ding ding 😂😂😂😂

[@CarolgTX]

Great video, Rory! I took the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth in October 2019. It was fabulous! I loved every minute of it.

[@melmazing3993]

This is probably the 5th time at least I've watched this video. I appreciate it so much, being an Adelaideian. Thankyou again, Rory.

[@RoryDing]

Thank you!! Glad you like the video ☺️☺️

[@duffman7065]

This is not only one of your best reviews, but one of the best travel reviews I’ve seen. Outstanding. Inspired me to travel on this train now. Thank you!

[@doncornuto3529]

Just discovered your videos the other day and haven’t stopped watching them since! Love your content my man.

[@RoryDing]

Thank you! 😊

[@aussiegooner]

Brilliant stuff, Rory. Can't wait to watch the Adelaide-Perth leg next.

[@ST3TZ3R]

Ya man - really appreciate your work here!!! Well done man, well done - keep it up!

[@Agent44996]

What a fabulous review! Did not get bored once. I love how friendly everyone was, and how the passengers and even staff would recognise you and say "Rory!". What a great onboard community. I saw the Indian Pacific arriving at Central, Sydeny a few months back, and I got to see the train get split in two and one half get shunted to another platform. It was so cool! Btw, I have always been curious to see a review on The Ghan, maybe future review idea? Thanks for this!

[@RoryDing]

I wish I had the money to do all four journey beyond trains hahah

[@kjrc03]

Thank you very much for this! Nowadays that we cant go overseas, travelling this way would add a lit bit of spice when just travelling domestically.

[@Jesse2ful]

Congratulations Rory ! Very well done. Super commentary and good camera work. Thank you.

[@Freespeech141]

Great video showing every aspect of the trip. I liked that you showed a lot about the social side, important for people planning to travel alone. You are obviously a very sociable guy! So it worked, full marks! As well as heaps of info about accommodation, food (my favourite!) also. Good work! 👍

[@kathleenharsha6504]

I took the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth in November 2018 using the Gold Single service as well. I flew in from the States and went straight to Central Station to catch the train. A really great experience. The stop at Rawlinna to dine under the stars is magical. Hopefully you will be able to complete the journey to Perth in the future. Watching your video was really enjoyable.

[@RoryDing]

Thank you!! Hopefully I’d be able to do it one day!!

[@ajadventures7490]

Another great video Rory!

[@vk2ycj]

Rory, that was a fantastic adventure. Thanks so much for making our trip by video so enjoyable. Jamie C.

[@jeffsmith5084]

Really enjoyed the video Rory. Really like to see the whole trip Sydney to Perth. Well done.

[@BeyondNegativeOfficial]

Rory's Intro never gets old!

[@DaeSayuki]

It’s so nice they allowed you to film the platinum area, I’m sure the staff were busy prior to departure! That’s some great service!

[@mistagrove4349]

best travel reviews on the internet!!

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

I've only watched a few of your videos but I'm so impressed with your attention to detail and honest, yet respectful, comments. Love your channel. Well done

[@RoryDing]

Thanks for watching!

[@nonconformist.]

Superb review Rory I'm going to do this trip after listening.

[@ifly1]

Amazing video! You went into amazing detail and the behind the scenes of walking through the carriages gives you the feeling you are onboard. Great video Rory, I'd hope to do this train journey some day!

[@RoryDing]

Haha thanks buddy! 🤪

[@neilmansfield8329]

This is a great video mate Looking to the next one

[@deelightfool]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching your trip. Looking forward to more of your travels.

[@jeffreytam1514]

Perfect!!! You've done a great trip & I feel as if I am travelling with you while seeing your video. Surprised to see the service & the food onboard the train were exceptionally good. It's worth the money. This luxury train will definitely be on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing.

[@grantar7790]

Very well presented Rory, I enjoyed every single minute of it.

[@RoryDing]

Thank you ☺️

[@ceebee23]

I did the full Perth to Sydney trip in 2007 .... the trip is fantastic and the train has been upgraded a lot since then ... makes me want to do it again!

[@kerilockwood7819]

Love your train travel videos Rory. I can’t wait to try the Indian Pacific now.

[@ian7463]

Great review, yes the final luncheon looked bit so so....makes me wanna do the trip😊

[@emjayweise8324]

I’m a train driver and love train travel. Haven’t done the G or the IP. But this was so well put together I’m looking at booking a trip! Cheers for the great and informative video!

[@RoryDing]

Wow May I ask what type of train do you drive?!!

[@emjayweise8324]

@@RoryDing yeah mate, I drive electric distributed power coal trains ( 2km long) and diesels , similar to those that haul the IP :)

[@RoryDing]

That sounds amazing Thank you!

[@emjayweise8324]

@@RoryDing pleasure. 🙏

[@rosireyes395]

Fantastic video very well done and informative !!!

[@macka8884]

Thank you so much Rory for listening to my suggestion to do the Indian Pacific! Once again you did an outstanding, thorough video of the train! Love the inclusion of prices, meal reviews served on the train and extensive look around the train and cabin. Looking forward to seeing you (hopefully) do the full trip in platinum class and doing another great video. After the Indian Pacific Rory, you'll have to do the Ghan next! Thanks again mate! Keep the fantastic train videos rolling! 😁👍

[@RoryDing]

We’ll see about Ghan haha it’s very expensive 😂

[@HazptMedia]

After thoroughly watching this video, I can say one thing. Great Video 👍

[@RoryDing]

Thank you ☺️

[@lindavainomae3489]

Absolutely fantastic review Rory - really comprehensive and also conveyed the onboard experience so well. Hope you get to go on to Perth...fingers crossed.

[@ajmilagros]

This is now my favourite video of yours. Your best yet! Thank you and good luck for 250K 😊

[@RoryDing]

Aww thank you ☺️

[@jasoncrane1928]

Great video Rory and keep up the good work!

[@sd1jrrt]

Wonderful coverage of this iconic train. Thank you for sharing the experience Rory!

[@ChinTean]

Oh my gosh， this is so nice. HOPE I HAVE AN OP TO ENJOY THIS TRIP AFTER BACK AUSTRALIA.

[@nayajc]

thank you! Rory your review is so detail and informative. you made me to put this one to my bucket list

[@robertsnoch494]

What a great video & review! I thoroughly enjoyed it, well done!

[@imanimorrah5365]

Loved the whole video, very friendly staff. The video is at 300k+ views,waiting for the gold twin cabin review

[@ccb9498]

I hope you get the half a million views. Been watching all your train videos

[@LauraaLae]

this was lovely to watch!! keep up the great videos, really enjoyed this! i am young and seeing this as an option to travel looks great, more scenic

[@heidipetals462]

Thankyou for your informative review loved it cheers

[@AustralianConsultancy]

Quite the most amazing video that you have made. Really good job Rory.

[@jumanji5356]

What lovely staff!

[@atb8660]

Looking forward to this trip, thank you Rory you legend!

[@turtleboi1650]

Don’t know why, but I find these really relaxing!

[@joshuabodycoat5949]

Early! Awesome vid 😎

[@christophermills99]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@RoryDing]

Thank you ☺️

[@farahy]

Big fan of your channel! Thank you so much for taking time to give another details about the train and the towns and everything. Really looking forward for your train video soon! ;)

[@jamessmith6402]

Absolutely excellent video really entertaining 👍 thanks

[@taleenkassabian1196]

We love watching you and your travels. It has inspired us to do some train journeys across Aussie.

[@rayrayrayrayray79]

Brilliant video!!!!

[@leejiachern412]

Thank you for the informative video! Keep it up!

[@chollypaderanga307]

Wow! Rory ... appreciated your video clip on the trip... it’s very informative 😇

[@catherineallen6024]

Hello from Berlin! It's my first time watching one of your videos and I've just subscribed, hit the bell and the like and am looking forward to your other videos =)

[@RoryDing]

Thank you so much!! ☺️ Hopefully I’ll be able to come back to Europe one day and film more train rides

[@coriep1218]

I watched one video yesterday and now I’m hooked on these!

[@jackodonohue8523]

Same

[@alexashton6501]

They're rather addictive + traveling vicariously

[@davidharraway8131]

Rory has something special going on ....he is a natural story teller with a great eye for important details.

[@coriep1218]

They really are addictive and he is so well spoken as well

[@RoryDing]

@@coriep1218 thank you 😂😂😬

[@23Wolgan]

An excellent video. I very much enjoyed it and certainly feel persuaded to travel on this train.

[@waterside13]

Thanks for this presentation, very detailed and interesting.

[@mjmjmj50]

Awesome trip , lovely staff .A trip I'd love to do one day .🙂👍

[@seany3303]

Thanks for this video Rory. It’s so thorough and very interesting. Makes me want to travel! 🙂 Your videos are so professionally done I felt like I was watching a travel show on tv! Wishing you all the best with your channel and future travels. 👍🏽

[@RoryDing]

Thank you ☺️

[@WeBecomeSilhouettess]

This was enjoyable to watch. Thank you! 😄

[@fahadjawaid3569]

Wow.. what an amazing video Rory. Thank you so much. Hello to Gogo, loved your energy :)