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great australian rail journeys: the ghan

*Optional Whistle Stop tour available at this station.
Please be advised that these are our standard operating timetables however Scheduled Services are subject to change. All times are local time and may be subject to change
Guests must be at the terminal at least one hour before train departs

Journey Overview Route: Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin or reverse Duration: 2 nights in either direction Distance: 2979 kilometres

the journey

This transcontinental adventure offers an unsurpassed view of Australia over three unforgettable days.

Travel by rail between Adelaide, Alice Springs and Darwin (or reverse) and you are embarking on one of the great train journeys of the world. Named after the Afghan cameleers who once traversed this route, The Ghan will take you from one edge of this continent to the other, through the very centre of Australia.

A journey on The Ghan is an incomparable way to travel to the two jewels of Australia's Northern Territory - the Red Centre and the tropical Top End. No journey aboard The Ghan is complete without taking in both of these must-see destinations.

The Ghan's timetable makes the most of the daylight hours to offer unsurpassed views of the passing landscape. From the sweeping Adelaide Plains unfolding before your eyes to the majestic Flinders Ranges, this first stage of the journey offers a perspective on South Australia you simply can't afford to miss.

Each new day begins with a fresh panorama of this changing landscape. Red earth and cobalt blue skies - the essence of Central Australia takes on a character of its own with every passing hour.

Leave the train in Alice Springs to tour locations close to Australia's heart with Whistle Stop and Optional Tours. These tours, which last from a few hours to a few days, include an extraordinary range of opportunities for discovering the region's most fascinating sites.

Entering the Top End, the landscape mellows with subtropical flora staking its claim over the passing scenery. Whistle Stop Tours in the northern town of Katherine offer you the opportunity to experience the inspiring wonders of Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) before your rail journey concludes in tropical Darwin, the relaxed capital city of Australia's Northern Territory.

red service

Red Service is a quality travel option for a smaller budget. Choose between a twin share Sleeper Cabin or Daynighter Seat. Guests can purchase affordable light meals, snacks and drinks from the Red Service Diner and Buffet.

gold service

Gold Service is ideal for guests seeking a great train adventure with style and comfort. Guests choose from twin or single sleeper cabins. Complimentary toiletries and bath towels are provided in all Gold Sleeper Cabins.

Guests dine in an elegant Restaurant Car. All meals are included in the Gold Service fare. Relax in the Lounge or socialise with new found friends. Travelling in a world famous train with views across the vast Australian outback is a marvellous experience.

platinum service

Platinum Service is a new luxury level of train travel, like no other Australian train accommodation. Platinum Cabins will be approximately twice the size of our standard Gold Twin Cabins with each room offering deluxe accommodation including double beds, spacious ensuite and 24 hour room service. They will have all the modern comforts, in a classic style, with a distinctly Australian character.

Platinum Service has been designed to meet the needs of the discerning traveller looking for that next level of comfort that will truly be the ultimate way to travel in style through the heart of Australia.