Travel online represents a number of different train journeys covering many regions of australia. Guests must be at the terminal at least one hour before train departs. Experience australia s greatest train journey aboard the ghan. Travel by rail between adelaide, alice springs and darwin and you are embarking on one of the great train journeys of the world. Great southern rail also offers a variety of six to eightnight packages to book end the train experience. From march to october, the ghan expedition from darwin to adelaide 4 day journey operates with additional offtrain excursions in alice springs and coober pedy.
This fantastic rail adventure takes in many of australia s natural wonders, including the great barrier reef, uluru and the blue mountains. Experience outback south australia on the ghan sa tourism. The ghan rail journey trailfinders the travel experts. Trains include the ghan, indian pacific and queensland rail. You need to buy regular tickets to use the ip or ghan. The ghan embarked on its inaugural transcontinental journey on 1 february, 2004. Sometimes during a busy trip, i crave a bit of privacy. The ghan fare includes all meals, beverages and off train touring at katherine, alice springs and coober pedy ghan. Fares valid for rail travel from 1 april 2019 to 31 march 2020. Journey into the heart of australia with an unforgettable ride on one of the worlds greatest trains, the ghan. Travelling from the southern wine country in adelaide to the tropical sunsets of darwin in the north, passengers watch the raw beauty of the australian landscape change from rolling vines to red dust to rainforest. All ghan offtrain activities are included, like alice springs, katherine gorge and marla. Boarding the ghan in either adelaide or alice springs, experience the diversity of australia s vast landscape in style and comfort. Riding the ghan train in australias outback the blonde.
The indian pacific, australia east west, perth, adelaide, sydney. A guide to train travel in australia train routes, times. The ghan great southern rail, australia audley travel. Riding the ghan train in australias outback the blonde abroad.
You will get the best possible exclusive deal from the rail holiday specialist. The ghan a legend of the rails since 1929, the ghan is a superlative experience for travelling from north to south, or vice versa, across the land down under. The ghan service options include platinum, gold twin or gold single service. Riding the ghan train is the perfect way to explore the center of australia. The legend of the ghan stems from the 1830s when the first afghan cameleers arrived in australia. Experience the vast australian outback on board the ghan. A momentous rail journey from darwin to adelaide at the end of your outback adventure holiday. Ride the legendary ghan from adelaide to darwin, through the heart of south australia. The ghan departs weekly from darwin wednesdays and adelaide sundays.
Would recommend great southern railways to everyone, lifetime memories. Travel by rail between adelaide, alice springs and darwin and you will embark on one of the worlds great train journeys. Journey beyond rail expeditions provides some of the best ways to travel around the vast country of australia. Darwin to alice springs alice springs to darwin book now. The ghan rail journeys travel by rail on the ghan between adelaide, alice springs and darwin and you will embark on one of the worlds great train journeys.
Adelaide to darwin on the ghan train 3 day trip day tours. Journey through the heart of australia in 2019, the ghan marks 90 years of outback crossings. Travel by rail on the ghan between adelaide, alice springs and darwin and you will embark on one of the worlds great train journeys. If you are interested in requesting another journey within australia or anywhere else in the world please complete a journey request form and one of our rail experts will be in touch with you within 48 hours. Rail holidays australia can assist with a wide range of services from a simple rail ticket to one of our many package holidays or our fully escorted tours. Travel 050519 to 280819 northbound platinum service. Rail travel on the ghan 1 night on train standard class rail travel on australias rail network. The extension of the ghan to darwin has further enhanced what is already considered one of the worlds great train journeys. A wonderful train journey on the legendary ghan from alice springs to adelaide is a real highlight, and time in melbourne and sydney to explore completes this vacation of a lifetime. This transcontinental adventure offers an unsurpassed view of australia north to south over three unforgettable days.
Ghan from adelaide to darwin with 5 nights in darwin, a darwin city tour and flights. Travel in platinum doubletwin, gold twin or gold single service cabins. Life on board with all meals, local wine and spirits included, travelling on board a. We can combine a travelbytrain vacation package to include all the mustsee destinations on land and off shore. The 4 day3 night ghan expedition is a great opportunity to discover the character and rugged beauty of the australian outback.
Australia is a vast country, where distances between capital cities are lengthy and what better way to see the australian countryside than by train. In australia you do not have the super fast trains that. This transcontinental adventure on the ghan offers an unsurpassed view of australia over three or four unforgettable days. A guide to train travel in australia train routes, times, fares. Named after the afghan camel drivers who first traversed the dusty interior, what was once known as the afghan express connects alice springs in australia s arid centre with the.
Today, you can make this journey with creature comforts our forebears would never have imagined. An allinclusive rail holiday, top end discovery travels between alice springs and darwin on a oneofakind adventure. The ghan is named after the afghan cameleers who once traversed this route. Sydney and uluru with the ghan australia to darwin. Travelling on the ghan is not just a way of getting from north to south, or vice versa. Travel through the heart of australia and fall in love with the diverse dramatic landscapes. Jul 19, 2018 riding the ghan train is the perfect way to explore the center of australia. This fantastic rail adventure takes in many of australias natural wonders, including the great barrier reef, uluru and the blue mountains. Synonymous with outback australia, the ghan is an engineering marvel which travels through the heart of australias red centre from adelaide in the south all the way to the top end city of darwin in the far north. With the completion of the alice springs to darwin rail link, this dream became a reality. The ghan 2 days is not available during this period. For information on how to book any rail journeys in australia, call us or request a quote by email.
It follows the trail blazed by the early explorers and afghan cameleers who tirelessly supplied the overland telegraph stations ensuring that. A wonderful train journey on the legendary ghan from alice springs to adelaide is a real highlight, and time in melbourne and sydney completes this holiday of a lifetime. A wonderful train journey on the legendary ghan from alice springs to. Especially for international travellers, train travel can be an excellent way of discovering australia. Travelling from the southern wine country in adelaide to the tropical sunsets of darwin in the north, passengers watch the raw beauty of the australian landscape change from. It was always intended for the ghan to travel from adelaide through to the northern territory city of darwin. Youll roll into the northern territorys tropical capital of darwin in the evening. Travelling by train throughout australia is a memorable and enjoyable experience. The 47 hour, 2979km transcontinental journey features off train touring options at alice springs and katherine gorge at modest extra cost. The ghan was named for the pioneering cameleers and camels from afghanistan and elsewhere who arrived in adelaide in the 1860s, charged with helping the. For more information or to book contact us with your enquiry. Experience the magic of australia s red centre with a ride on the legendary ghan. Boarding the ghan in either adelaide or alice springs, experience the diversity of australias vast landscape in style and comfort.
Heres everything you need to know about riding the ghan train in australi as outback. Named after the afghan cameleers who once traversed this route. The rail fare is combined with flights, hotel, transfers, tours, cruises and more so you can save more. Choose from the red service sleeper cabins, daynighter seating or gold service sleepers and experience the splendour of the tropics in australias top end. The ghan train derives its name from these early pioneers and its emblem of an afghan on a camel is in recognition of their efforts in opening up the harsh interior to the rest of australia. Buy your ghan rail tickets from international rail australia and visit the australia from adelaide to alice by train. New south wales visitors should consider a discovery pass, which allows unlimited train travel within that state, including between sydney, brisbane, melbourne, and canberra, without the need to book train tickets in advance. Encompassing a 2,979kilometre stretch of unyielding rail, to journey on the ghan is to journey through the very heart and soul of australia s mysterious interior. One of the worlds greatest rail journeys, the ghan, named after the afghan cameleers who, from the 1860s to the early 20th century, helped explore and build infrastructure in the outback traverses australias wide open spaces.
The ghan what a way to travel across australia, from the fertile country around adelaide to the rusty hues of the red centre and then to the tropical splendour of the top end. The ghan has long been a tradition for train travel between alice springs and adelaide and is often referred to as the ultimate journey through the heart of this mighty continent, taking passengers on what is undoubtedly one of the worlds greatest rail journeys. The ghan is an australian passenger train service between the cities of adelaide, alice springs and darwin on the adelaidedarwin railway. Adelaide to darwin on the ghan train 3 day trip day.
Regarded as one of the worlds greatest rail journeys, the ghan snakes its way through australias red centre, over 2,979 kilometres from adelaide to darwin. The journey will take you deep into the heart of south australias outback. The rail travel experience of a lifetime awaits you. This transcontinental adventure will take you by rail from one edge of the continent to the other traveling north to south through the center of australia. The ghan expedition rail europe formerly rail plus. We join the ghan for our epic rail journey travelling from alice springs to adelaide. Ghan escorted rail holidays travel and tour packages. We can tailormake your trip to include train tickets. Give us a call and we can ensure we offer you the best rate available. Call flight centre, the travel experts, for deals from great southern rail today. Step aboard the ghan for an unforgettable train journey through the northern territory.
Traveling in luxurious comfort aboard a train fullyequipped with modern amenities, guests aboard the ghan enjoy a journey that presents australia s most diverse and spectacular scenery. Overseas visitors to australia can choose from a variety of rail tickets australia. A journey on the ghan is an incomparable way to travel to the two jewels of australias northern territory the red centre and the tropical top end. Experience australias greatest train journey aboard the ghan. Operated by journey beyond rail expeditions, it takes 54 hours to travel the 2,979 kilometres 1,851 mi with a fourhour stopover in alice springs.
Australian trains rail and train journeys throughout. The ghan has been voyaging between the soft hues of pastoral south australia to the rich red of the outback for 90 years, occupying a special place in the history and imagination of this aweinspiring country. Half a century later, rail construction transformed the delivery of goods across inland australia, but the incredible contribution of these outback pioneers was immortalised when the first steam train rolled into stuart which later became. The ghan does not operate between 01 december 2019 to 27 january 2020 northbound and 04 december 2019 to 30 january 2020 southbound. How about a tailor made holiday of a life time on one of the great australian rail journeys, like the indian pacific or the ghan. The ghan train journey adelaide to darwin australian trains. All about train travel in australia although train travel in australia is not as popular as in other parts of the world, it is becoming from year to year a more attractive, environmental alternative way to travelling by car or by bus. Departing from darwin, this great red australian adventurer will transport you to adelaide via katherine and other enchanting parts of. Sit back and relax between destinations, as you enjoy watching the scenery change from luscious mountain ranges and coastal retreats to earthy reds in the stunning outback. Experience the ghan and discover darwin in this 7 day package to the top end. A living legend in australian history, the ghan offers the ultimate rail journey across the continent.
Travelling through the heart of australia, the ghan follows the route taken 150 years ago by early afghanistan camel importers and features the emblem of a camel being ridden by an afghan, a testament to the harsh conditions these pioneers faced. Half a century later, rail construction transformed the delivery of goods across inland australia, but the incredible contribution of these outback pioneers was immortalised when the first steam train rolled into stuart which later became alice springs in 1929. The ghan express train journey spans the entire landmass of australia. Our advance purchase fares offer a discount of 20% off gold service everyday fares for bookings made and paid for a minimum of 6 months in advance. Choose from the red service sleeper cabins, daynighter seating or gold service sleepers and experience the splendour of the tropics in australia s top end. Today, the entire 2,979kilometer trip from adelaide to darwin, or viceversa, can be made in three days. Travel darwin to adelaide between 03 april to 24 october 2019 and between 04 march to 26 march 2020 is only available on the ghan expedition. The ghan rail pass buy the ghan rail ticlets online. Fares vary according to the time of year, the following seasons apply. The ghan great southern rail, australia the ghan completed its first journey from adelaide through the ruggedly beautiful red centre to darwin in 2003, reviving a dream born in the colonial era. Australia darwin adelaide on the ghan train tour package. Today, you can make this historic journey with creature comforts that the original ghan pioneers can only have.
Kuranda scenic railroad and the katoomba scenic railroad. One of the worlds great rail journeys travelling between adelaide, alice springs and darwin. The ultimate in style and comfort, choose from single or twin. Named after the afghan cameleers who once traversed this route, the ghan will take you from. Life on board with all meals, local wine and spirits included, travelling on board a great southern rail route is an all inclusive experience. All drinks including beers, wines and spirits during your time on the ghan. The ghan runs year round between adelaide, alice springs and darwin. A wonderful train journey on the legendary ghan from alice springs to adelaide is a real highlight, and time in melbourne and sydney to explore completes this tour of a lifetime. Australia darwin to adelaide on the ghan train tour package book or customize 4 days australia the ghan train tour packages, darwin katherine alice springs coober pedy rail adelaide tour package with holidaysat india and get discounted deals on early bo. Much has changed since 1929, and today the ghan offers more than transit between adelaide to darwin and vice versa. Incredible journey, excellent service, great staff, a wonderful way to relax.
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