Go to the official Great Southern Railway Web site (see Resources below) and select the 'Indian Pacific' train.
Select 'Compare Service Levels' and decide which class of ticket you are interested in purchasing. The amenities, comfort and food services range widely within the two levels, Red Kangaroo and Gold Kangaroo. A single adult ticket will be moderate to expensive in price.
Select the 'Bookings' page on the Web site and follow the instructions. If you're having trouble, the sales office is also available by phone within Australia at 13 21 47, or internationally at +011 61 8 8213 4592.
Explore alternate routes, depending on how much time you have. The Indian Pacific stops in Adelaide, for example, which can connect to other great cities if you're interested.
Get yourself to Sydney Central Station on Eddy Avenue at least an hour before your train departs.
Consider Gold Kangaroo service, with a sleeper and complimentary meals. Three days is a long time to be in a seat.
Bring a little spending money to make your trip more comfortable. If you book a Red Kangaroo ticket, you might want to purchase meals, a blanket and a pillow.
