82 hrs on Indian Pacific Sleeper Train Across Australia

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    Join me today on one of the world's longest sleeper trains for 4 days, across the entirely of Australia from Perth all the way to Sydney on the Pacific coastline. I'll share with you all elements of this luxurious experience from an in depth room tour of both of my cabins - the Gold Class single roomette (Business Class) and the twin sleeper Gold cabin (First Class). Not forgetting Platinum, which is a class above First - but you'll have to wait until I try the Journey Beyond Rail sister train, The Ghan for the full review of that luxury train experience.
    As usual, I'll sample the culinary delights onboard , from my favourite steak to some more authentic Australian cuisine such as Kangaroo or Camel curry!
    Our journey will take us to some of the most remote parts of the continent, including Cook with a population of just 4 people! I'll also get the chance to explore Adelaide during a pre-longed stop whilst the crew change and more passengers board the train. Ending in New South Wales on our forth day, the famous Sydney, just by the Opera House.
    0:00 - Introduction
    1:31 - Getting onboard
    2:37 - Roomette tour
    7:04 - The Indian Pacific
    10:10 - The Outback
    14:33 - Cook
    17:26 - The Bed
    19:18 - Adelaide
    20:33 - First Class
    23:27 - The Cost
    27:39 - Sydney

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  • @Trektrendy
    @Trektrendy  ปีที่แล้ว +169

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    • @jasperhunter8386
      @jasperhunter8386 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What is the intro song and also what did you prefer, Rovos Rail or Indian Pacific?

    • @uknortheast6169
      @uknortheast6169 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      So not the UK

    • @marymims8218
      @marymims8218 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'll be ordering mine real soon.thanks for the discount code

    • @tin12445
      @tin12445 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sooo what model of Thimbs are you wearing??

    • @andyvong9660
      @andyvong9660 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve been looking for waterproof shoes and will definitely check out Vessi. Also love your Tims, they should sponsor you, you wear them well and your low camera angles show them off perfectly. How do you keep them so clean? Any chance of a discount code for Tims as well?
      Actually wanted to say how much I enjoyed this video and look forward to more of your trip to Australia. I lived there for 20 years and never visited Perth or Adelaide, but would definitely consider taking this train trip after watching your video. I call Sydney home - it’s the most beautiful city I’ve lived in and so excited to see you cover this part of the world

  • @matthewhines9787
    @matthewhines9787 ปีที่แล้ว +381

    Hey, Will. I really want to thank you. I am currently recovering from a minor stroke I experienced last year. Your videos have brought a good amount of positive vibes in my life at a time when I needed some escapism.
    I used to travel pretty regularly and I miss it very much, but going along with you virtually is a lot of fun and makes me look forward to when I am healed enough to get back up and out there. Thanks, bro.

    • @Trektrendy
      @Trektrendy  ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Wishing you a speedy recovery my friend. Thanks so much for watching I’m so glad you enjoy the videos

    • @TheJonesy425
      @TheJonesy425 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hope you keep healing up and getting better bro!

    • @WeAreTravelersVideos
      @WeAreTravelersVideos ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Praying for your speedy recovery!

    • @matthewhines9787
      @matthewhines9787 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You guys are brilliant. Thanks for the well wishes.🙂

    • @xcalibertrekker6693
      @xcalibertrekker6693 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Trektrendy Reported

  • @Patterrz
    @Patterrz ปีที่แล้ว +695

    Cook has 4 people? Imagine having a kid and single handedly increasing your towns population by 20%

  • @redcatjack
    @redcatjack ปีที่แล้ว +135

    I think we can all appreciate that Trek puts all 4 days into one video instead of padding it out over several videos.
    Great stuff mate!

  • @ilovejoshlol
    @ilovejoshlol ปีที่แล้ว +240

    Being an Aussie myself. This warms my heart to see you really enjoying our country and I’m super glad you got to experience the outback, blue mountains and the city.. welcome to Aus! 🇦🇺💙

    • @karenward267
      @karenward267 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Australia looks beautiful. I’d love to do this trip as I really enjoy train travel.

  • @mtacoustic1
    @mtacoustic1 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Took this train from Adelaide to Perth back in 1984. It was amazing that you could go to sleep in your berth; and 8 hours later wake up to see the scenery is exactly the same as before!

    • @dilanrajapaksha
      @dilanrajapaksha ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This sounds so unintentionally sarcastic (at least I think its unintentional)

    • @mtacoustic1
      @mtacoustic1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dilanrajapaksha Apparently you never took this train across the Nullabor plain; The longest stretch of track in the world, with no curves for several hundred miles!

    • @dilanrajapaksha
      @dilanrajapaksha ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mtacoustic1 Surely you get tired of it after the first 100 miles

    • @Temperius
      @Temperius ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dilanrajapaksha There is some element of beauty to that kind of thing.

    • @ZoneProfessionalGardening
      @ZoneProfessionalGardening ปีที่แล้ว

      You can do that in Texas.

  • @9niverse
    @9niverse ปีที่แล้ว +87

    As much as I love the airplane travel videos, the train adventures have got to be my favourite!

    • @sophial.6633
      @sophial.6633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same!

    • @blueygac
      @blueygac ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same, I really don't want to fall asleep on the plane as I'd miss almost the whole worthwhile experience!

    • @votesaxon1
      @votesaxon1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed

  • @markc5999
    @markc5999 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I worked at the sheep station next door to Rawlinna (Madura Plains) which at the time was owned by the same company (Jumbuck Pastoral) for a year back in 2012 and loved almost every minute. No mobile phone reception, no mains water, gas or electricity, it was awesome. Honestly can't explain how great it was. Also got the Indian pacific out there although to a stop not shown on this video (only stops there if it has too).
    If anyone is watching and thinking of doing a gap year or working holiday visa out in Australia go do it and go work in the outback on a sheep station or cattle station, will change you and your life for the better. I can talk about my time, and experiences out there for days of you get me started.

    • @LaceV
      @LaceV ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was out at Madura for a couple of weeks last yeah - uni placement - and it’s an amazing part of the world

    • @markc5999
      @markc5999 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LaceV is it it still run by Matt and Mel?

    • @LaceV
      @LaceV ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markc5999 No Tom is running it now - It was bought by a different company a few years (3-4) ago, the new company has been doing a bunch of capital improvements especially with water supply from the north of the station to the south

    • @markc5999
      @markc5999 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LaceV yeah I saw it was sold, we only had about 30000 sheep when we were there saw that had increased massively of late.
      My rounds use to be the North East of the station and was quite a few mills that were out of action up there

  • @jodihyde-parker9220
    @jodihyde-parker9220 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    A South Australian here thank you for coming to our wonderful country. You need to come back soon and explore it some more. There are some wonderful places to visit!

    • @WardyP
      @WardyP ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here - thats a very early trip to the Central market for it to be so quiet. I have never seen the market look like that, its always really busy whenever I have been there. Cheers 🙂

  • @shonen84
    @shonen84 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    It never ceases to amaze me Will films this all by himself. The constant angle changes means that he is hustling the entire trip. That’s AAA dedication! Hope you still enjoyed the journey, these trips look fantastic!

    • @paulb5680
      @paulb5680 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeh your right. It's such good filming that I really take for granted how good a job he actually does. It's so professionally done.

    • @Telthar
      @Telthar ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It reminds me a bit of Les Stroud's Survivorman in terms of a 1 man show.

    • @jasonpilla
      @jasonpilla ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Always noticed his attention to detail. So many shots of him walking by, in and out of terminals and stations. Fantastically done always.

    • @kev9385
      @kev9385 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Calm down, he’s not Casey neistat

    • @gianluca19
      @gianluca19 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Someone hasn’t seen Casey niestat

  • @joemeyers3127
    @joemeyers3127 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Your flight reports are always great but there is something really special about your overnight train videos - so much fun to tag along and watch the world go by. I’m looking forward to your Canadian and Siberian adventures. Safe travels!

  • @christianhorner001
    @christianhorner001 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Australia is a phenomenally diverse part of the world. As a frequent traveller there, I've done the usual well known places e.g. Sydney, Gold Coast, but it's the lesser known places and experiences that have constantly impressed and at times left my heart truly singing.
    I highly recommend to everyone to take a few weeks to explore this magnificent piece of Earth. Make sure you engage with locals also. The vast majority of Aussies are friendly, helpful, hospitable and knowledgeable.
    Safe travels.

    • @joememphis1571
      @joememphis1571 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve always wanted to visit Australia aka the Great Southern Land. I definitely would be interested in taking a train across the continent.

    • @pakistan-ee4vo
      @pakistan-ee4vo หลายเดือนก่อน

      2 TRAINS PASSING FROM FOREST CURVE PAKISTAN ON EID DAY
      th-cam.com/video/6pn8-IvzpOI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=mSf2zJh7ME5XkRWN

  • @bigstackD
    @bigstackD ปีที่แล้ว +132

    I’ve done this trip five times now and plan on doing it a couple more times next year👍🏻. I’m only halfway through the video but hopefully you met Goo-Goo , He’s an absolute riot 🇦🇺👊🏻😁🍻

    • @chronicawareness9986
      @chronicawareness9986 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      oh yeah? ive done it 100 times , actually i just live on this train 2 weeks straight then take world cruises and and

    • @brad9529
      @brad9529 ปีที่แล้ว

      BigstackD Can you tell me when your going so I can come and meet you during the night 😉
      You can teach me about ya furnace.

    • @colmmullins
      @colmmullins ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I watch loads of your videos bigstackD Casting! I kinda guessed that you lived in Perth! I lived there before I could tell by the brickwork in your garage ! Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 the

    • @colmmullins
      @colmmullins ปีที่แล้ว

      Wembley Downs or Ballajuara ?

    • @colmmullins
      @colmmullins ปีที่แล้ว

      Wembley Downs or Ballajuara ?

  • @m3andchip5
    @m3andchip5 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    Aussie here, I've been patiently waiting for you to come here to Australia and finally ride the Indian Pacific, especially with a trip report from West to East this time! (I mostly see trip reports the other way)
    Anyways, glad to see you enjoy the trip through the various landscapes, a shame to see some of the hiccups along the way (Broken Hill, rocky rides to interrupt your sleep) but I'm happy you showcased two of the Gold cabins. Believe it or not, I've yet to still do this trip and I've lived in Sydney my whole life 😅 But can't wait to see you do the Ghan!
    Would've been nice to meet you in person in Sydney (I mean, the NASA jumper gives it away lol) but you got a lot planned so onwards in your safe travels!
    Great video as always, I continuously watch your videos often and repeat until the day comes that I ride premium cabins in the sky (SQ A380 suites 4 weeks at time of this writing). I so cannot wait!

    • @JM1911A1
      @JM1911A1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I used to work on this train and the rocky sleeping is No Joke for that section of track - I genuinely would warn my guests the night before to just be aware it can get very bumpy and to put their guard rails up on the top bunk no matter their age just in case!!

    • @tjq00
      @tjq00 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did he actually say he enjoyed the journey? I don't recall.

    • @angelicasmodel
      @angelicasmodel ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Another Australian here who has been looking forward to this video. I'm glad to see it.

    • @margenn3889
      @margenn3889 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Another Aussie here who has been waiting for both the Indian Pacific and the Ghan trips.

    • @liss441
      @liss441 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’m Aussie to been waiting for this too

  • @carolynbarnes4317
    @carolynbarnes4317 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    This is one journey I would seriously love to do....it's on the bucket list...

    • @bethwilliams7967
      @bethwilliams7967 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was just going to say the exact same thing 😂

    • @BlindGirlVlogs
      @BlindGirlVlogs ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@bethwilliams7967 yes me too. I've never been to Australia and it's always been a destination ever since I was a teenager loving neighbours fan. This really does sound epic and amazing. Even though I'm totally blind, I would get so much from this. I love travelling and exploring new places and of course meeting new people. x

    • @danielheathcote5625
      @danielheathcote5625 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I’m off to Australia in five weeks, 5 days. Got a hectic time planned for two and a half weeks, finishing with the Ghanaian from Darwin to Adelaide. Very excited, if a little nervous being visually impaired.

    • @BlindGirlVlogs
      @BlindGirlVlogs ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@danielheathcote5625 oh wow, surely sounds like you have got a lot to fit in but it's good to get as much as you can done while you're over there. Enjoy your time and definitely report back. Take good care while you're over there and yes, I hear you on the blind and visually impaired front. Always daunting going to new places.

    • @heidimarie1198
      @heidimarie1198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wish I could - But new quotes on my leccy and gas prices - Im sticking to you tube travelling. Just spent a pretty fortune going to Spain with the family - - not looking at another holiday for at least another few years until fuel prices in each industry comes down. Doubt retail wage will rise pretty soon

  • @Nunyabiz71
    @Nunyabiz71 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Im a Perth resident and been slowly planning this trip. You have done a amazing job showing the true Outback of Australia.
    My guess is the reason why they wouldn't allow anyone around the front of the train is due to the left over animal parts that would 100% be on the front of the train. They don't hit the brakes for anything other than a human.

    • @heatherrowles9930
      @heatherrowles9930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im glad you pointed that out.....I was trying to find a nice way to put it....

    • @brianbenninghoff3394
      @brianbenninghoff3394 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi NunyAbiz71... Brian from Dunwoody, GA suburb of Atlanta GA... I was wondering the same and your point is a perfect reason...dead animals...

  • @tobyoneil1969
    @tobyoneil1969 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I couple of weeks ago i left a comment suggesting he try out aussie train journeys and he actually responded back saying it was on the way, low and behold here it is and it was great. It has been a pretty new but passionate dream of mine to travel these trains and im grateful to watch a first hand journey of what it is like and presented in a really interesting and scenic way.

  • @hiramabiff2017
    @hiramabiff2017 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Not sure what has cheered me up the most tonight, having this great young man Trek Trendy entertain and dazzle us with another adventure, or the fact I just remembered it's a bank holiday tomorrow here in the UK and I don't have to go to work 😁

  • @sunnivab302
    @sunnivab302 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Although I love flying, your videos want me to travel more by train.
    Very inspiring!

    • @BlindGirlVlogs
      @BlindGirlVlogs ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes me too. I hadn't realised how many amazing train options and adventures there were out there. Definitely doing this one at some point and many others. Better get saving, eh. Lol

    • @avgjoeavglife
      @avgjoeavglife ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I also think flying is the best way to travel, but i tell ya some countries have very nice trains.

    • @rosiemaea7916
      @rosiemaea7916 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here and sightseeing at the same time 👌cruise are great as well, but with covid who knows 🤷‍♀️

  • @Exposer247
    @Exposer247 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely videos. No politics, no cursing, classy, respectful and honest. Good job.

  • @gregneil612
    @gregneil612 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video. Having just completed the Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide and the Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide in March, it was nice to watch a video about the train again. I note that your sleep in Gold class twin was not very smooth. Apart from the atrocious condition of the track, this could also be attributed to the fact that in Gold Single, your bed was along the carriage whereas in Gold twin your bed was a across the carriage which means you feel the movement of the train more.

  • @babyathina
    @babyathina ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love that you managed to pick up on the small town vibe that Adelaide has in your short time here, we're normally picked on by states on the East Coast for being a "country town" but we love it the way it is here.

  • @Pandorash8
    @Pandorash8 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    My late husband and I were meant to take this trip as our last holiday together, but we didn’t make it. I hope to one day take the kids.
    Thanks for sharing your journey xoxo

    • @lynnebunning7273
      @lynnebunning7273 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sorry for your loss. I 🙏🏻one day you get to visit my beautiful country, I live in the state of Victoria. Cheers Lynne Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🐨🦘👍🏻

    • @justthink5854
      @justthink5854 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lynnebunning7273 it astounds me that so many who wore their useless masks, were locked down, jabbed against their will, etc etc now are ho hum covid is all over. really?? it's still here. you've been conned by the power pigs in guv.

  • @lizdoehring9289
    @lizdoehring9289 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I did this trip back in 1967. We had to change trains at some point because the rail gauges were different. I smiled to see that they still have the snaking corridors just as they were then!

  • @camblokland
    @camblokland ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s me @1:06! Coincidentally… I actually discovered your channel the night before we left and I was scratching my head every time I saw you 😂 at the end I said “have a good one” and it was only as you were walking out that I worked it out! Hope you had a great time in Aus. Awesome vids mate.

  • @bigslydoc
    @bigslydoc ปีที่แล้ว +15

    So glad you did this trip. Awesome to see you in Oz especially after all the issues getting into (and out of) Australia during the depths of the pandemic.
    The rough ride in NSW is thanks to the fact that the NSW track is the oldest you rode on. Both Western Australia and South Australia historically have used either 3’6” narrow gauge or 5’3” broad gauge but NSW has always used standard gauge. When the transcontinental railway through WA and SA was built it was decided to standardise it to standard gauge so that much newer and better laid track in WA and SA gives a super smooth ride whereas the older standard gauge track that is used in NSW is bumpy as all hell. I hope that makes sense.

  • @concepcionflorentino8425
    @concepcionflorentino8425 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I was happy with the pleasant train experience you had. The train interior looked really clean, properly maintained and with wood surfaces all around, probably laminates, adds that warm luxurious feel. The roomette looked confining as well as the passage ways, so narrow for big people. But overall, it was great. Thanks Wil.

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not Wheelchair Accessible

    • @emusaurus
      @emusaurus ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most people don't care about that

    • @gray_mara
      @gray_mara ปีที่แล้ว

      @@irenedavo3768 There are wheelchair accessible cabins.

  • @karencramer6491
    @karencramer6491 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For reasons of my own I have decided I never want to do overseas tours again. Your train travel vlogs have now made me keen to try train journeys as an alternative. Thank you.

  • @apt5044
    @apt5044 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You are my new favourite binge channel and I am an Aussie, so nice to see you explore here. Very cool. I hope the people are friendly and that you enjoyed your time here!

  • @tsetstransport
    @tsetstransport ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This is definitely on my bucket list, great to see that Australia (my home country) is being noticed!

    • @justthink5854
      @justthink5854 ปีที่แล้ว

      it astounds me that so many who wore their useless masks, were locked down, jabbed against their will, etc etc now are ho hum covid is all over. really?? it's still here. you've been conned by the power pigs in guv.

    • @ummmbye1228
      @ummmbye1228 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aren’t you guys always being notice

    • @tsetstransport
      @tsetstransport ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ummmbye1228 not really, no

    • @BirteK1975
      @BirteK1975 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Due to all those nasty snakes and spiders I'm kinda scared of visiting Australia.

    • @tsetstransport
      @tsetstransport ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BirteK1975 Haha, that's all stupid lies! Yes we do have snakes and spiders but I only see maybe one a year! They are VERY RARE to see. Don't be scared, we have huge cities which aren't deserts which is what people think.

  • @megs_holland
    @megs_holland ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a born and bred Adelaidian, I'm so glad you enjoyed your short snapshot visit! I was surprised to see the Central Markets so empty, even for a weekday morning. Friday nights and Saturday mornings are loud and busy and if you do come back to visit, I would recommend visiting then for the real atmosphere!

  • @TheAuroraerika
    @TheAuroraerika ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was really looking forward to this video as someone who’s been in Australia for over 20 years. Love the train trip, i enjoy you sharing facts and history on your trips, so well planned and made. Very clear for those wanting to try down to food selection and prices. Look forward to your next video!

  • @plantmuffin9866
    @plantmuffin9866 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As someone from Perth, it's soooo strange to see my home in one of your videos! The Indian Pacific's an incredible train, glad you got the chance to head out into the outback and experience country!

  • @roisinohagan1711
    @roisinohagan1711 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    A mega journey...the Egyptian cotton sheets impressed me! Must've been amazing to see so much of the Aussie landscapes. 🐪🦘

  • @davidmorgan359
    @davidmorgan359 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Welcome to Australia, love the videos mate

  • @denisegore1884
    @denisegore1884 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did the trip twice in the 90s. There was a budget option but it was sitting up all of the way and you could buy food but had to take it back to your seat. People were living in Cook then and there was even a golf course. Apparently there was a bar too but the train staff didn't want passengers to find that out as some had been left behind when the train left. It really is the trip of a lifetime. Pity about Broken Hill but what a fabulous book.

    • @tck3041
      @tck3041 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My husband and I had no probs finding the Bar Carriage on the train lol back in the 90's. So much laughter with a retired Qantas Pilot, a Powder Monkey from Kalgoorlie and Maddo from Paddo, the Pharmacist travelling with his dear old Dad. Treasured memories.

  • @chrisraven7629
    @chrisraven7629 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome to Australia! I hope you loved Perth, my lovely home city, and had an amazing time! It's so nice to see my quiet little city being showcased by amazing youtubers!

  • @lisagallo3250
    @lisagallo3250 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been wanting to do this trip for as long as I can remember. My parents beat me to it a few years ago and did Sydney to Perth in Platinum. They still tell me how much they enjoyed it. After watching your video, makes me want to do it even more now. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

  • @brianb2837
    @brianb2837 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is the way to see Australia and all that it has to offer. Going by train across the country.. Thanks for taking us all on the journey!

  • @valerieking5265
    @valerieking5265 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are so amazing; I can't believe 28 minutes just flew by. The information, sights and editing of your videos are so interesting. Usually when I'm watching a video, I paused it for a few minutes and play a video game. I don't do that while I'm watching your videos. I'll never be able to go to Australia so this was a real eye-opener for me. Loved it!!!

  • @fidomusic
    @fidomusic ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It makes a nice change to see a documentary about the journey from Perth to Sydney instead of the other way around. I myself did the part from Adelaide to Perth many years ago and enjoyed it. Would love to travel on the Indian Pacific again, in either direction!

  • @mojo657
    @mojo657 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh wow. It’s great to see you in OZ. Hope you had fun. Looking forward to your video of The Ghan, hopefully you bring Milly with you to enjoy our great country.

  • @amberlaurench
    @amberlaurench ปีที่แล้ว +66

    As someone who is from Australia I have always wondered what the Indian Pacific is like! I hope it treated you well and filled your expectations :)

    • @nikilcygnet6531
      @nikilcygnet6531 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dude I have one question about Australia 🇦🇺,
      I’ve heard that many people live around the coast of the country. Is that true?

    • @amberlaurench
      @amberlaurench ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@nikilcygnet6531 At least for myself, living in Adelaide (South Australia) a majority of us live around the coastline of the beaches. These are the most popular places and can sometimes get crowded, a lot of locals choose to travel a little further to experience the less popular bays, beaches, and rock pools.

    • @nikilcygnet6531
      @nikilcygnet6531 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amberlaurench Oh thank you for your information mate . I’ve heard of Adelaide, Sydney and Victoria 🥲
      Anyways mate what’s your name?

    • @MartinDiStasio
      @MartinDiStasio ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nikilcygnet6531 eh? That’s a very easy question to answer. You don’t have google where you’re from?

    • @trace8153
      @trace8153 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nikilcygnet6531 yes thats true

  • @johlinsimps640
    @johlinsimps640 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My friend Tony and I had the experience of being on the very first trip from Sydney to Perth, it was an epic journey, watching this brought it all back.

  • @susantumblety6003
    @susantumblety6003 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just started watching your video, 82 hours in 28 minutes? I could watch any of your trips for hours each!!!
    You need to be on TV on the travel Channel! Between your fantastic accent, the way you talk about the details, the filming it is so enjoyable and I get excited for each new trip you film!!!

  • @luxej2305
    @luxej2305 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've only recently discovered your channel and love living vicariously through your train and plane travels, it has made me excited to plan a trip again after many years. I love your fun, relaxing, yet thorough and honest reviews (especially the food!). I'm an Aussie so this was a very pleasant surprise to see you'd made the long trek Down Under to experience this wonderful country in all its glory via the India Pacific.

    • @lynnebunning7273
      @lynnebunning7273 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your not on your own to living vicariously through Wills travel vlogs. Definitely has me dreaming of doing more travel. But in my case "it is but a dream" cheers Lynne Victoria Australia🇦🇺🐨🦘👍

  • @daviddeitering6012
    @daviddeitering6012 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks once again for a great video, this is a bucket list trip for me. However the wife and I are currently downsizing from the house into a 45 ft 5th wheel RV to start wandering the states for the next 5 years.

  • @mahulad7298
    @mahulad7298 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In 1975 we spent 6weeks in a Valiant SW tiki touring from Sydney to Perth crossing the original last frontier Nalibor plain at night, mind blowing experience, the new sealed Highway was under construction but we weren't allow on it.
    SW died while exploring WA.
    We got a good deal & did the return train trip back to NSW in 1975 was awesome, will never forget the people & amazing experiences we had.

  • @ropprakashp
    @ropprakashp ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ❤ from USA. I am from Mumbai India and a local Hotelier in California; loved your journey. Long Train rides are awesome. Good narration.

  • @SuperSteaman
    @SuperSteaman ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love your content, I don't have chance to experience these trains and places myself, but thanks to you, I somehow feel like we, as your audience, travel with you.
    Thank you for your work and your content!

  • @AA_19803
    @AA_19803 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Definitely a train trip on my “bucket list”! Love your travel videos … always with NASA & Tims! (big astronomy buff here so love the NASA gear!)

    • @avgjoeavglife
      @avgjoeavglife ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His videos just wouldn't be the same with the NASA gear.

    • @aggressivemoose6283
      @aggressivemoose6283 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He doesn’t have any association with Nasa so why does he only wear nasa merch? Bit weird to me

    • @avgjoeavglife
      @avgjoeavglife ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aggressivemoose6283 Cause why not? it gets NASA exposure and helps Trendy standout on YT.

    • @justthink5854
      @justthink5854 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@avgjoeavglife it astounds me that so many who wore their useless masks, were locked down, jabbed against their will, etc etc now are ho hum covid is all over. really?? it's still here. you've been conned by the power pigs in guv.

    • @justthink5854
      @justthink5854 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@avgjoeavglife nasa is now a worthless co2 is poison disinfo place.

  • @SwissRoadsPlaces
    @SwissRoadsPlaces ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am totally thrilled by your travelogue with the Indian Pacific Sleeper Train across Australia ⭐🤩⭐ Here in Switzerland 🇨🇭, it only takes a few hours to travel across the country by train. That's why I find it totally fascinating when you travel comfortably for several days on a train, marvel at the fantastic landscape, enjoy fine food on board and get to know other people. Thanks again for this great video report 👍💛👍 I subscribed to your channel right away! 😀

  • @VickiMcCormick-jf5pe
    @VickiMcCormick-jf5pe 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this one. Well who am I kidding I love all your train videos. The longer the better. I love your voice. Its so calming and just adds to your videos. Sometimes when I am having a hard time sleeping I just listen to you talk.

  • @davidhume6363
    @davidhume6363 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ah bugger! I lived in Perth at the end of last century (the 20th that is) and always managed to convince myself that the Indian pacific wasn't worth the time or expense. Seems I was wrong! Great travelogue Sir but a real shame you didn't get to experience some unique gold field hospitality in Kalgoorlie 😉! A pleasure to spend a lazy half hour with you as always, keep'em coming

  • @rockbun3985
    @rockbun3985 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Brings back good memories.
    I did this train journey in 2001.
    Unfortunately we didn't have the money at the time I had to sit in a upright chair for 4 days.
    Love the videos well done 👍.

    • @andrewburgemeister6684
      @andrewburgemeister6684 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ooof, I could not sit in a chair for four days lol. Didn’t they have economy sleepers as well?

    • @CrazyOldAussie
      @CrazyOldAussie ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i did the trip 30 years ago when i 17 it was really fun the best part was the last leg from Adelaide to Melbourne it was like a small party 😉😉

    • @andrewburgemeister6684
      @andrewburgemeister6684 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CrazyOldAussie wait, did it go via Melbourne or do you mean you transferred to The Overland in Adelaide for the last leg to Melbourne?
      Dad used The Overland back in the late 80’s and early 90’s when it was a night service to go to SA where his parents lived when he was at Melbourne Uni and I rode on it to Adelaide in 2007 after it became a day service.

    • @rockbun3985
      @rockbun3985 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@andrewburgemeister6684 Hi. they did have sleepers but at the time I couldn't afford it.
      An experience I wouldn't forget.

    • @andrewburgemeister6684
      @andrewburgemeister6684 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rockbun3985 oh well, you got to experience the trip at least!

  • @robotlover4
    @robotlover4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Will. Wow, what an amazing journey! Really interesting to see the different cabin set ups. Those turbulent tracks and rocking were not for the faint hearted or sleep deprived.
    Look forward to the next trip!

  • @TheOpenmindStudio
    @TheOpenmindStudio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Found your channel randomly a few days ago, loving them!
    You make me really want to go on one, any, of these 'journey and relax on a train / plane' sorta journey!

  • @boppermacca9346
    @boppermacca9346 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I've anxiously been awaiting your rail journeys in Oz. And I think you've made the right decision in leaving your Gahn adventure as the more opulent experience. The Gahn definitely offers a much better off train excursions too

    • @andrewburgemeister6684
      @andrewburgemeister6684 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My Great Grandmother did the trip aged 84 in 2004 just after the Darwin-Alice Springs section was completed after 100 or so years of the full Darwin-Adelaide line being proposed and it definitely knocked her out when she got home, she was in bed for a week or so with exhaustion when we visited her in Bendigo one weekend!

  • @ananaithnid7495
    @ananaithnid7495 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Having been on all the Indian-Pacific and the Overland, (the Overland a few times), I never regret it. Due to my pets these days, I can't do more than a day trip away, so usually it's only for business and one a plane. But traveling by bus or train is always a relaxing experience.

  • @sacvideo1998
    @sacvideo1998 ปีที่แล้ว

    I took the Indian Pacific across Australia in Red Class, when it still existed. I couldn't sleep sitting up on a moving train, so I stayed awake all the way from Perth to Adelaide. Stopped in Adelaide for a few days, caught up on some sleep, then took the Ghan up to Alice Springs and back, then the rest of the way to Sydney on the Indian Pacific. Back then you could get a pass which was like $400 for three months of unlimited travel on either of the trains. Was definitely a cool experience, but I want to go back some day and make that journey again with an actual bed to sleep in.
    One of the things I remember most about my trip on the Indian Pacific was being unable to sleep, and going to the lounge car, where they had an NBA Jam arcade machine for some reason.

  • @svenostlinger2922
    @svenostlinger2922 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this clip. We're going on this very journey in October and this was very helpful. :)

  • @ksv314
    @ksv314 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never have I subbed to a travel channel before but man, your vlogs are so informative and well-planned I can truly appreciate the effort you put into these videos. I now know what I'll be getting my parents for their anniversary (as soon as I can afford the tickets haha)

  • @andyinsdca
    @andyinsdca ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Adelaide was my favorite city I visited when I was in Australia (with the US Navy), nice to hear someone else likes it, too!

  • @maliu1970
    @maliu1970 ปีที่แล้ว

    William,
    You make the best travel videos!!! Keep it up man! I watch your videos on a regular basis. Your commentary is fabulous along the way keeps the viewer engaged.

  • @julesmarwell8023
    @julesmarwell8023 ปีที่แล้ว

    so glad you enjoyed. Thanks for taking us with you.. Cheers

  • @MrWillz21024
    @MrWillz21024 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This guy inspires you to get out there and see the world another brilliant video.

  • @gjhwebb
    @gjhwebb ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love all your videos but this has to be my favourite so far. My youngest son lives in Melbourne and we went to see him 2 years ago, we have booked our flights to see him this Christmas and I cant wait, I really have fallen in love with Australia. I do hope while you are there you will be doing a few more videos which I’m sure you will. Did you film your flight over there? Thank you so much for sharing your journeys with us, yours is one of my favourite TH-cam channels

  • @AlanaDallAlba
    @AlanaDallAlba 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow what a journey, thanks!❤

  • @lindajeanfrancis2958
    @lindajeanfrancis2958 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm not a good traveller but I love watching you do it

  • @LaCorvette
    @LaCorvette ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well done on this video. Makes me wanna fly to Australia to take this trip. It seemed all so classy and welcoming.

  • @brendonmcmorrow3886
    @brendonmcmorrow3886 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great stuff. I did the trip in the same direction as you some time ago and the bumpy tracks were just as bad between Adelaide and Sydney. I did get to stop off in Broken Hill which I found completely fascinating. Keep up the good work.

  • @amyrgeppert
    @amyrgeppert ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did this trip in Dec 2016. Thanks for bringing back wonderful memories! This was one of my fav trips.

  • @ironicallyeevee7358
    @ironicallyeevee7358 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so happy you talked about the central markets!! I grew up in Adelaide and the markets have always been my favourite place there, the vibe down underground in the markets is like nothing else 😭💕

  • @mikeedwards9306
    @mikeedwards9306 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I did the reverse of the trip from Sydney to Perth in July and was wonderful, had some mudslides which took Broken Hill off the trip to a brief stop and Blue hills where track was washed away was not possible. Got the same book.Food was great and the lounge was fun with great coffee, the staff was wonderful. Love doing the trip and hopefully can get back to try the Ghan.

    • @F4Wildcat
      @F4Wildcat ปีที่แล้ว

      My friend also rode the same train as she travelled with her girlfriend and both of them also mentioned, the coffee! Do you know by any chance what coffee they served you?

    • @mikeedwards9306
      @mikeedwards9306 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@F4Wildcat sadly I do not. I know a person I met first few days in Australia said folks there are very serious about coffee and it’s a delicacy.

  • @janesynnot7446
    @janesynnot7446 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    An Aussie here, that was great seeing your trip and from a fresh perspective. I love your videos and following your travels.

    • @Stephen8601
      @Stephen8601 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to see a fellow Aussie floating around.

  • @samihamza4126
    @samihamza4126 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love these videos!!! I’m addicted to them 😊. Keep up the good work will!!

  • @JuliaOlson-we2bb
    @JuliaOlson-we2bb ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, I keep coming back to your reviews. Great Job!

  • @marymims8218
    @marymims8218 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love watching you're adventures.and the food looks so amazing.thanks for sharing

  • @milandomagojvuksic4893
    @milandomagojvuksic4893 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great video, train travel vlogs are the best!

  • @The13moonchild13
    @The13moonchild13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching your videos is my end of the day treat to myself. Thankyou !

  • @andrewrobinson2565
    @andrewrobinson2565 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "I'm inquisited...." - nobody expects the Aussie Inquisition 😮 +1.

  • @supriokonar9584
    @supriokonar9584 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love seeing these long and wholesome train travel vlogs! Do consider the Indian Maharajas Express vlog on your list too!
    And congratulations will, on finally getting a change of sponsorship from squarespace to vessi😂

  • @kencase2179
    @kencase2179 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Will, thank you for another wonderful trip. I will definitely add this to my Australian trip.

  • @Devolut10n
    @Devolut10n ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey, finally a Perth video :D - Hope you enjoyed our little slice of paradise!

  • @Sbinnala
    @Sbinnala ปีที่แล้ว

    I have watched your last 7 uploads back to back to back and I am hooked. Your adventures are so interesting.

  • @davidlogan4329
    @davidlogan4329 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks William. It's always interesting to watch one of your reviews. The Indian Pacific train is horrendously expensive even considering the distance. Little wonder many fly the distance. The single room looked far more comfortable than the twin one. I think it had to do with the direction of the bed. I'd hate to fall out of the bed. It's not much fun being shaken around on a train. Glad you survived the experience. The countryside though looks beautiful.

  • @andrewburgemeister6684
    @andrewburgemeister6684 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m actually doing the journey just after Christmas this year in Gold Single, only this time going from Sydney to Perth!
    Nice to see the Single cabin is spacious for it’s size and I’m really looking forward to the onboard experience!

  • @markwall9747
    @markwall9747 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing! Your videos content and commentary are really good, this is definitely something I would love to experience. Can’t wait for your next Australian train adventure

  • @thamestrains
    @thamestrains ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video and travelling from UK it's getting me even more excited for my journey in December from Sydney to Perth after doing The Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide earlier during my stay in Australia Done it originally in 1986 but so looking forward to it now it,s a luxury train,thanks again.

  • @seanrendell410
    @seanrendell410 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great to see you Down Under. Live in Adelaide myself and one trip I need to do. I personally have travelled on The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin, a trip you should review. Keep up the good work.

  • @BlindGirlVlogs
    @BlindGirlVlogs ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My, my, my.
    This sounds epic and something I would definitely love to do. thank you for sharing your journey with us all and now I'm envious because I've always wanted to go to Australia. I've tried kangaroo before in an Australian restaurant for my 25th birthday I really enjoy it. Yes it does have that texture of chicken and rabbit, something I wasn't really expecting. I've had ostrich and crocodile too. Crocodile has the texture of chicken but for me it had the flavour of fish, it was very peculiar but enjoyable nonetheless. Thank you for another amazing video. Hope life and everything is treating you well.

    • @melsblindlife
      @melsblindlife ปีที่แล้ว

      Kangaroo is a great meet! Crocodile, yes, it does. Taste like fish and has the texture of chicken. If, as your username suggests, you are blind, or have low vision, feel free to check my channel out as I recently did some videos about accessibility on the Indian Pacific.

    • @BlindGirlVlogs
      @BlindGirlVlogs ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@melsblindlife awesome, I will definitely go and check out your channel. Yes I am totally blind. Thanks for the comment.

  • @tomtack2611
    @tomtack2611 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your videos and the fact that you are easy on the eyes makes it all better.

  • @robroaring7175
    @robroaring7175 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Saw that menu, and was “I know what I’d have!”… went to comment, but waited to see your selection… ahh, don’t worry… you got exactly what I’d have ordered.
    Note.. I did this trip in 1979 Wth my Nanna Brown and my sister. Was amazing.

  • @Travelwow7
    @Travelwow7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow.. That’s Gr8 to see you experience the amazing Train Journeys in the world 👍

    • @chadbroski9438
      @chadbroski9438 ปีที่แล้ว

      excuse me "Gr8" ???

    • @Travelwow7
      @Travelwow7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chadbroski9438 Great..

  • @stupidlilpricknamedrick8906
    @stupidlilpricknamedrick8906 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Im on a diet right now, trying the fasting periods of 16-8, its really hard but I love when these kind of videos are popping on my screen, makes it easier to spend time while waiting for my next meal. Love the vibe, love the views you are seeing, and overall, I love the way you present your videos. Keep up the good work my friend!

  • @honestdelivery
    @honestdelivery ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A really interesting video and fantastic trip through the outback. Great work on bringing this journey to those of us who won't be able to do it anytime soon.

  • @jackybeck2479
    @jackybeck2479 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to travel Journey Beyond one day! The train it operates that I would most want to experience is the Ghan, heading across the centre of Australia from Adelaide to Darwin!

  • @maximumthrusts
    @maximumthrusts ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video, as always Will.
    Super informative before my trip in October, Sydney to Perth.
    Glad you enjoyed Adelaide. Definitely one of the best Australian cities, with a vibe unlike any other.
    Maybe a Qatar Airways review to Adelaide for your next visit?!

  • @michaelformaini7053
    @michaelformaini7053 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome to Aus. Sorry about the rough ride, but aside from that I hope you thoroughly enjoyed your journey across from Perth to Adelaide and Sydney. The meals are wonderful and the interior of the train has dramatically improved since I travelled from Melbourne to Perth and return almost 50 years ago. Unless I win the lottery, I fear it's beyond my budget now but,......you never know! Maybe my 6 winning numbers may come up and I'll be able to do it and the current version of "The Ghan" to or from Darwin. Have got a few other priorities first though now I'm advancing in years. Thanks so much for your coverage of this and other luxury train experiences and I do hope "The Ghan" is a little smoother for you. Cheers from Michael in Melbourne.😀😀😀

  • @gavinjames695
    @gavinjames695 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was lucky enough to take my sister on a trip to Australia and take this train ride about 7 years ago, platinum class. It was fantastic, except for the tracks from Adelaide to Sydney. If you haven't taken the platinum class yet, you are certainly in for a treat when you do! They stuff you with food and drink! Large meals, and an afternoon tea with pastries made with passion fruit, champagne, etc. I don't think I have ever been more full in my life! Thanks for bringing back some happy memories, and for reminding me that I need to try the Ghan. When I was on board, they had the platinum, the gold, and also offered a "budget" class (no rooms, just seats, and no restaurant, but the ability to buy sandwiches and snacks. Not sure I could handle that, but it was significantly more affordable.