The Overland
Journey: Melbourne - Adelaide
The Overland commenced service in 1887, pioneering intercapital rail travel between Melbourne and Adelaide. The century old name came from the affectionate term "Overlander", an adventurer who had travelled across the country. The Overland’s emblem is the Kookaburra, symbolic of a new day and new beginnings.
Ongoing initiatives, including the recent introduction of a Daylight Service from Adelaide to Melbourne to enable guests to view the beautiful country scenery enroute, ensure The Overland remains a stylish and comfortable way to travel between these two cosmopolitan cities. The Overland operates two different services four times per week: daylight service Adelaide to Melbourne and return overnight service Melbourne to Adelaide.
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The Overland Services
Gold Kangaroo Service
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Ensuite twin or single berths with lounge seating converting to sleeper accommodation at night.
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Cabins supplied with fresh sheets, pillows, doonas and fluffy towels.
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Champagne or orange juice welcome.
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Complimentary 2 course lunch (daylight service) or breakfast (overnight service) in the Gold Kangaroo Lounge.
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Additional meals, snacks and beverages available for purchase from the Lounge. Video entertainment.
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Complimentary tea and coffee available 24 hours a day.
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Comfort controlled air conditioning.
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Complimentary on-board magazine.
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Red Kangaroo Service
| Red Kangaroo Daynighter Seat
- Comfortable reclining seat with generous leg room and individual reading light.
- Seats are 2 abreast and can swivel to face each other
- Dedicated Lounge Car for relaxation and socialising.
- Meals, snacks, drinks and magazines for purchase.
- Video entertainment and on-board magazine.
- Showers and toilets at the end of each carriage.
- Separate smoking area provided (smoking not permitted in guest accommodation).
- Overhead luggage racks
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The Overland Schedule
(Valid 1 April 2006 - 31 March 2007)
| Adelaide to Melbourne |
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Mon |
Wed |
Fri |
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| Dep. Adelaide |
7.25am |
7.25am |
7.25am |
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| Dep. Murray Bridge |
9.27am |
9.54am |
9.28am |
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| Dep. Bordertown |
11.19am |
11.46am |
11.19am |
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| Dep. Dimboola |
1.09pm |
1.36pm |
1.09pm |
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| Dep. Horsham |
1.32pm |
1.58pm |
1.32pm |
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| Dep. Ararat |
2.44pm |
3.09pm |
2.58pm |
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| Dep. NS Geelong |
5.04pm |
5.07pm |
4.57pm |
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| Arr. Melbourne |
6.40pm |
6.40pm |
6.40pm |
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Melbourne to Adelaide |
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Tues |
Thur |
Sat |
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| Dep. Melbourne |
7.35am |
7.35am |
7.35am |
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| Dep. NS Geelong |
9.25am |
10.16am |
9.26am |
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| Dep. Ararat |
11.25am |
12.16pm |
11.41am |
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| Dep. Horsham |
12.36pm |
1.44pm |
12.52pm |
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| Dep. Dimboola |
1.02pm |
2.10pm |
1.18pm |
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| Dep. Bordertown |
2.07pm |
2.57pm |
2.26pm |
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| Dep. Murray Bridge |
4.04pm |
4.55pm |
4.24pm |
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| Arr. Adelaide |
6.10pm |
7.15pm |
6.10pm |
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Taking Your Car
Please note: due to the redevelopment of Melbourne Spencer Street Station, Motorail is not available on The Overland until further notice.
Please read the Terms and Conditions
For further information, please send email enquiry to
enquiries@perthtourist.com
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