8 July 2009
On 27th May 2009 we travelled from Adelaide to Melbourne in Red Premium Service on The Overland. The journey was fantastic, very clean and comfortable with plenty of seat and leg room. Hans and Ben were our hosts who were very pleasant and friendly, and make a terrific duo singing Happy Birthday to two of the passengers. We will be doing the trip again in August. Well done GSR.
Val & Graeme Redman, Australia
16 January 2009
We recently travelled on the Overland from Adelaide to Melb, and had a great time on this spotlessly clean, comfy train. Plenty of room to move about, great views, Coffee was fabulous, we couldn't find a coffee in Melbourne to match that! Great hostess, Jacky, funny lady, all the staff were great and very helpful. I'll be training asap again soon!
Lee-Anne , Australia
5 January 2009
Just got home travelled on The Overland 30th December 08 to Adelaide great trip friendly staff. Same as 5th jan 09 returning to melbourne thanks to all the staff for making my journey pleasant
Daniel Wright, Australia
5 August 2008
Been on The Overland a couple of times and have been impressed by the friendly helpful staff. On my way to Melbourne Wednesday morning and look forward to the trip.
Helen Matthews, Australia
25 April 2008
I have travelled on the Overland service many times, and each time is better than the last. Its just a great way to travel, and I will certainly be travelling many more times. Thanks.
James , Australia
11 April 2008
As a person with a disability it was important to know that I would have the JOURNEY of a LIFETIME Wow what can I say from my written queries prior to booking to the AWESOME trip and staff who treated every passenger like a King or Queen what more could you ask for. Well done to all the staff especially those on the trip of 19th February 2008. You are not only great ambassadors for the railway but for Australia as a whole. Well done. We will sure be travelling with you again.
Sharron Hampton, New Zealand
10 April 2008
The Overland trip was absolutely wonderful, very relaxing, and interesting seeing the countryside from the train instead of the same scenery when you drive to Melbourne. The service was great and the seats were very comfortable. Would recommend to anyone if you have the day to spare to travel to Melbourne.
Jill Williams, Australia
5 February 2008
Our choice to take the Overland instead of another plane was the best decision! We traveled Dec. 1 from Melbourne to Adelaide and had an awesome time, especially made that way by train manager Jacky Pampling-Jones. She was great with our 10 year old son, treating him like a king! We appreciate her kindness and fun personality. Thanks Jacky!
Ellen Sanders, United States
17 November 2007
What a great way to see Australia, and no driving stress.
Marilyn Taylor, Australia
21 October 2007
Travelled Melbourne to Adelaide on Friday 20th October 2007.
What a fantastic trip!
You could't wish for a nicer train manager than Jacky Pamplin-Jones and her wonderful crew. Her witty remarks and friendly manner added to the journey. Scenery was good and weather perfect,
Keep up the good work.
Patricia Pudney, Australia
12 July 2006
My husband, daughter and I finally got to ride on The Overland in early June of this year. We travelled from Bordertown to Melbourne. We had the best time due mainly to the comfortable, roomy seats we had in the Red Kangaroo area and that we were able to watch videos playing on the tv sets. The powder room was so spacious and the dining car fantastic. The meal prices were very reasonable. I know we will definitely travel again on The Overland and will probably be in early August as we trek back to Bordertown. I forgot to mention that our initial trip from Melbourne to Bordertown was cancelled but the service we recieved when transfered to buses was fantastic. Well done!
Marina
Marina Graham, New Zealand
19 June 2006
My partner and myself have been on several trains in our past. However, none with such outstanding service as the Gold Kangaroo Suite on the Overland :o) It was a pleasurable experience in which myself and my darling partner Kenap will always cherish. Thank you Overland!!
Adam Jashari, Australia
28 April 2006
A few years ago had travelled on the Overland to Melbourne and found the journey interesting passing through a few well known towns in Victoria.
michael barnett, Australia
26 February 2006
Hello my husband and I Colin have travelled on the overland quite a few times and have enjoyed every time the staff are great and great P R to we will not drive anymore from Melb to Adelaide again keep up the good work
Irene Wooltorton, Australia
15 February 2006
Nov 05 holiday of a lifetime with friends made totally complete due to the friendliness of Errol and staff
Heather and David Middleton, UKUUnited KingdomK
3 December 2005
I really enjoyed my journey back from Adelaide. The staff were very helpful and friendly and nothing too much bother for them. I look forward to travelling with you again.
Rachel Cheah, Australia
1 November 2005
thanks for a very enjoyable return trip to melbourne.special thanks to edith,cliff,wayne & our driver \"dickie\",great PRs! looking @ a trip on the ghan in the new year.thanks again,all,the best,r&f.
robert&faye guerin, Australia
21 October 2005
We both hadn\'t travelled by train since we were children and usually we drive from Adelaide to Melbourne. Never again! The Overland is the way to go! Clean, comfortable and so relaxing! We\'re already planning our next trip!
Belinda & Darren Smythe & Holmes, Australia
31 December 2004
After an exhausting few days in Melbourne for work I decided to take the train home back to South Australia. I was suprised to receive a very warm welcome from all the staff on board The Overland. They did a fantastic job looking after everyone and I am so pleased that I could go home in an enjoyable and comfortable atmosphere on the train. Well done Great Southern Railway. Keep up the fantastic train services. You will be seeing travel more often with many of my family and friends that I'll tell how good the trip is.
Glenn Watkins, Elizabeth, SA
9 December 2004
Wow!!! What an excellent trip. I loved the whole experience. The service from the staff was great and I hope to travel soon again on the same train
Stevie , Australia
7 June 2004
Hey how you all going!! I just travelled to Melbourne in Red Kangaroo and thought the trip was great!! If that was Red Kangaroo the Gold Service must be unbelievably luxurious!! Great team of staff on the 27th of May to Melbourne. I hope they hear about this they were unbelievably fantastic, on the way back was okay but not as good as the way over!! These train journeys are fantastic!! I meet my g/f on The Overland and we're going strong now!!!
THANKS SO MUCH G.S.R!!! Great work!
Glenn Davis, Australia
12 March 2004
My wife Beryl and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip. She was so excited she nearly wet herself! The service was terrific.
Brett , Australia
8 March 2004
HI I CAME TO AUSTRALIA FOR THE FIRST TIME A MONTH AGO. IT WAS THE BEST! I NEVER WANTED TO COME UNTILL MY HUSBAND SAID IT WILL BE FUN. IT WAS AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME AND I LOOK FORWARD TO COME AND BE A PASSENGER OF THE OVERLAND. I HAVE RECOMMENDED THIS TRAIN TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND THEY ALSO THOUGHT IT WAS A EXPERIENCE OF A LIFE TIME. I RECOMMEND THIS TRAIN TO THOSE PEOPLE THAT LIKE LONG RELAXING TRIPS.
MADELEINE JERTY, BUDAPEST
2 January 2004
Hi I went to melbourne and thought the trip was just wonderful. I have decided to come to Australia every year.
Suzanne , Hungary
2 July 2003
We really enjoyed our journey over to Melbourne. We arrived refreshed, well fed and we even had our own car to do all the sight seeing in. From now on it's the only way to travel. We are making sure to tell all our friends.
louise stockwell, australia
14 February 2003
Frequent traveller on all services and enjoy Overland Service the most. Hello to GSR staff and Guests who travel alot.
Vernon , South Australia
17 December 2002
Over the holidays during October on the 3/10 and 10/10, I travelled on The Overland in Red Kangaroo to Murray Bridge from Adelaide. Both times, I was treated with the same quality service as I received when travelling from Adelaide - Melrose Gold Kangaroo Service a year earlier. It made for a great day out for me.
Samuel , Australia
22 November 2002
My husband and I enjoyed our holidays. I love trains - I said to my husband that we we're going to Melbourne on The Overland. It was a great experience. I would go again, the staff were great. We wanted to go last year but we didn't get there but we went to see the crows and collingwood play at the M.C.G. It was a great night thank you Great Southern Railway.
Sonia & Dennis Mounsey, Adelaide, SA
14 November 2002
I have just recently traveled on The Overland from Adel-Melb for the first time in about 5 years!!!! I just thought the comfort of the new train is excellent, it was heaps cumfy and a much better relaxing way to travell!!!!
THANX GUYS!!!!!!
Glenn Davis, Australia
31 October 2002
I have just had one of the best holiday's of my life and the trip over on The Overland was the highlight. Your staff are a credit to you. The scenery travelling out of Adelaide is just stunning. My Mum also enjoyed celebrating her birthday on the way home from Melbourne - thanks again!!
Lauren Brain, Australia
9 September 2002
Having a daughter living in Adelaide who we like to visit when time permits (for her) but this time she was injured at work so mother has to check things out as mothers do. We always go by train now and considering the comfort and the costs who would drive when you have The Overland passing through North Shore station which is 1km from our home. We will be going to Adelaide in the next few days and we are looking forward to our trip.
Kathleen & John Weston, Norlane, VIC
8 September 2002
I traveled to Adelaide return with my sister last July and found the survice fantastic. Everyone was so friendly. The staff are fantastic to blind people such as myself. I am now looking at travelling to Adelaide again with a friend in a few weeks.
Kristy Hyland, Australia
10 August 2002
We loved it! We travelled on the day service and my 3 year old son was excited the whole trip. There was so much room for him to play - we had a sleeper. It was the best way to travel with a baby, I'll never catch a bus again. Thanks to all the staff on the train - they were so good with Ty they made it alot easier for me on the long trip. They managed to help keep Ty occupied. Thanks again everyone till next time, bye.
Bronwyn & Ty Parsons, VIC, Australia
2 July 2002
My sister and myself travelled on The Overland to Melbourne on the 9th June - it was GREAT as usual. Excellent staff and facilities and the meal was great. We came home on the 14th June arriving in Adelaide refreshed after a great sleep.
I cannot wait for my next train journey, hopefully in September when the MIGHTY ADELAIDE CROWS will be contesting the finals.
Keep up the good work GREAT SOUTHERN we luv ya!!!!!
Geraldine Sandercock, Clarence Park, SA
23 May 2002
Travelled on the daylight service from Adelaide to Melbourne a couple of weeks ago with my vehicle having driven 3500 kms to get to Adelaide. Great service, friendly staff, good meals, restful journey. Do it , you will be glad you did.
Chris Modlin, Maroochydore, QLD
7 May 2002
I have travelled on The Overland many times since it has been the daylight service to Melbourne and I love it. I am booked to go again on the 9th June and cannot wait. I love trains and I am sure this is because my Grandfather was a ganger in the Sth Aust Railways and worked in various places around South Australia.
Thank you Great Southern Railway for your wonderful revival of the interstate rail system. You truly are GREAT.
Geraldine Sandercock, Clarence Park, South Australia
28 January 2002
My Father and I are both avid rail fans and after travelling on The Overland, while it was still under the control of the former Australian National Railways we wanted to see the improvements made to the train. They have really restored it to its former glory. My Father and I have now made the return trip once every year, and we absolutely love it! Well done Great Southern Railway!
Peter Michalak, Paralowie, SA
25 January 2002
Travelling on The Overland is a great experience. The staff are always so helpful. My next trip will be the fifth return trip. Looking forward to meeting all the staff again. It is like a home away from home.
Lillian Hawkins, Wendouree, VIC
4 December 2001
Being severely sight impaired since becoming a diabetic, I gladly pass on my thanks to everyone from the friendly booking officer to the entire crew of The Overland on the day I travelled, Nov 26 MEL/ADL and return early in Dec.
I found the journey not only comfortable but resting and most pleasant, made more so by the helpfulness of the staff.
Thank You Great Southern Railway !!
I do appreciate the kindness and look forward to another experience of travelling with you in the future. My strong suggestion is that other people should give rail a go and save the tension build-up of driving.
Tony Jerome, Shepparton, Victoria
2 November 2001
I regularly travel on The Overland and I love it every time. Travelling to Melbourne again this month and looking forward to the trip.
Meredith Russell, Adelaide, SA
26 October 2001
Hi there. I would like to encourage people to use the trains more often as I found it stimulating, comfortable and cheaper than air travel. I think if we support train travel more we will possibly get newer or refurbished trains for all to enjoy. I also had a romantic trip with my girl on the train so I think everyone should give it a go.
John , Australia
13 October 2001
I would like to say that I went on The Overland from Murray Bridge to Melbourne and Melbourne to Murray Bridge, and the trip was very enjoyable for me.
Krysta Harvey, Mt Pleasant, SA
11 October 2001
I would like to thank all the crew for an excellent job on The Overland on Grand Final weekend. I had to work in Melbourne that weekend and was treated like a celebrity by all the crew on board The Overland. The Gold Kangaroo Service was excellent and the facilities were even better.
Good on ya all and hope to see you all in the future.
P.S I would definitely recomend The Overland service to Melbourne to everyone.
Glenn Watkins
Glenn Watkins, Woodville Gardens, SA
