Experience a Rail Journey of a Lifetime in Australia

Carriages are available for hire on, both The Ghan and the Indian Pacific, giving a unique perspective into the landscape and culture of Australia.

Wake up to the sun is rising over Australia's Red Centre with breakfast in bed, watch the majestic Blue Mountains or the entrancing vista of the Nullabor Plain slide past the panoramic windows. Make new friends and enjoy fine dining in the stylish onboard restaurant, or enjoy an evening in the hands of your own private chef. Imagine all of this along with the privacy of a luxurious, well-appointed carriage.

Great Southern Rail's private carriages truly encapsulate the romance and style of train travel and can be hired for small conferences, meetings and private groups or families and friends for a truly special getaway.

Great Southern Rail offers four distinct private carriages, each with its own unique character and history, including The Prince of Wales Carriage, Governor's Lounge, The Chairman's Carriage and the Sir John Forrest Carriage.

THE PRINCE OF WALES CARRIAGE
For a truly historic experience on one of Australia's great trains, travel in The Prince of Wales Carriage. Originally built in 1919 to accommodate a visit from Edward, Prince of Wales, this timber carriage was recently refurbished and maintains many of the original features, including high ceilings of Wunderlich pressed metal and cathedral glass doors. The carriage accommodates up to ten people and comes complete with a private lounge area, kitchen facilities and full size bathroom.

GOVERNOR'S LOUNGE
The sister carriage to 'The Prince of Wales', the Governor's Lounge, is a recent addition to Great Southern Rail's fleet. This private carriage was constructed in 1917 in Port Augusta, for Governor-General Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, for the official opening of the Trans-Australian Railway. The Governor's Lounge can accommodate thirty guests comfortably for cocktails or twenty in theatre style. Featuring large picture windows, generous lounge areas complete with comfortable arm chairs and piano. Additional features include a television, two mini bar fridges and tea and coffee facilities.

THE CHAIRMAN'S CARRIAGE
For the ultimate great train experience, this well-appointed, self-contained carriage boasts a generous lounge area complete with CD player, video and DVD player, private dining room and kitchen facilities. The Chairman's Carriage accommodates up to eight in comfort

SIR JOHN FORREST CARRIAGE
The Sir John Forrest Carriage boasts large picture windows with a generous lounge area which can be transformed into a spacious meeting room, complete with a boardroom table that comfortably seats twelve. The Carriage is also outfitted with a kitchen, bar, big screen television, video / DVD and PowerPoint facilities. The Sir John Forrest Carriage accommodates up to six in style and comfort.

For more information, or to book a Private Carriage, please visit
https://www.greatsouthernrail.com.au/site/the_ghan/services/private_carriages.jsp