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. 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. Experience the magic of australia s red centre with a ride on the legendary ghan. You will get the best possible exclusive deal from the rail holiday specialist. The ghan fare includes all meals, beverages and off train touring at katherine, alice springs and coober pedy ghan. A momentous rail journey from darwin to adelaide at the end of your outback adventure holiday. Experience the ghan and discover darwin in this 7 day package to the top end. Travel online represents a number of different train journeys covering many regions of australia.
The 4 day3 night ghan expedition is a great opportunity to discover the character and rugged beauty of the australian outback. 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. Give us a call and we can ensure we offer you the best rate available. One of the worlds great rail journeys travelling between adelaide, alice springs and darwin. The ghan embarked on its inaugural transcontinental journey on 1 february, 2004.
Much has changed since 1929, and today the ghan offers more than transit between adelaide to darwin and vice versa. 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. 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. You need to buy regular tickets to use the ip or ghan. 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. 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. Australian trains rail and train journeys throughout.
Guests must be at the terminal at least one hour before train departs. The ghan expedition rail europe formerly rail plus. The 47 hour, 2979km transcontinental journey features off train touring options at alice springs and katherine gorge at modest extra cost. Would recommend great southern railways to everyone, lifetime memories. Ride the legendary ghan from adelaide to darwin, through the heart of south australia.
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 extension of the ghan to darwin has further enhanced what is already considered one of the worlds great train journeys. The ghan does not operate between 01 december 2019 to 27 january 2020 northbound and 04 december 2019 to 30 january 2020 southbound. Great southern rail also offers a variety of six to eightnight packages to book end the train experience. Experience the vast australian outback on board 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. We join the ghan for our epic rail journey travelling from alice springs to adelaide. Departing from darwin, this great red australian adventurer will transport you to adelaide via katherine and other enchanting parts of australia in total comfort and style. The ghan train journey adelaide to darwin australian trains. Trains include the ghan, indian pacific and queensland rail. Ghan escorted rail holidays travel and tour packages. This fantastic rail adventure takes in many of australia s natural wonders, including the great barrier reef, uluru and the blue mountains. 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.
Experience outback south australia on the ghan sa tourism. Travelling by train throughout australia is a memorable and enjoyable experience. Travel through the heart of australia and fall in love with the diverse dramatic landscapes. The legend of the ghan stems from the 1830s when the first afghan cameleers arrived in australia. Today, the entire 2,979kilometer trip from adelaide to darwin, or viceversa, can be made in three days. The journey will take you deep into the heart of south australias outback. 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. Overseas visitors to australia can choose from a variety of rail tickets australia. The ultimate train journey through the heart of the australian continent. Riding the ghan train in australias outback the blonde. Life on board with all meals, local wine and spirits included, travelling on board a.
Travelling on the ghan is not just a way of getting from north to south, or vice versa. 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. Sydney and uluru with the ghan australia to darwin. Kuranda scenic railroad and the katoomba scenic railroad.
A guide to train travel in australia train routes, times. We can tailormake your trip to include train tickets. Travel 050519 to 280819 northbound platinum service. 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. For information on how to book any rail journeys in australia, call us or request a quote by email.
The ghan 2 days is not available during this period. Travel in platinum doubletwin, gold twin or gold single service cabins. Travel by rail between adelaide, alice springs and darwin and you will embark on one of the worlds great train journeys. 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. 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. Journey into the heart of australia with an unforgettable ride on one of the worlds greatest trains, the ghan. Onboard you will find sumptuous dining, elegant private cabins, attentive service, and the camaraderie of your fellow travellers. 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. 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. 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.
All ghan offtrain activities are included, like alice springs, katherine gorge and marla. Journey through the heart of australia in 2019, the ghan marks 90 years of outback crossings. 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. 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. Experience australia s greatest train journey aboard the ghan. It was always intended for the ghan to travel from adelaide through to the northern territory city of darwin. The ghan rail pass buy the ghan rail ticlets online. For more information or to book contact us with your enquiry.
Boarding the ghan in either adelaide or alice springs, experience the diversity of australia s vast landscape in style and comfort. Darwin to alice springs alice springs to darwin book now. With the completion of the alice springs to darwin rail link, this dream became a reality. 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. Especially for international travellers, train travel can be an excellent way of discovering australia. Departing from darwin, this great red australian adventurer will transport you to adelaide via katherine and other enchanting parts of. The ultimate in style and comfort, choose from single or twin. The rail travel experience of a lifetime awaits you. Boarding the ghan in either adelaide or alice springs, experience the diversity of australias vast landscape in style and comfort. Fares valid for rail travel from 1 april 2019 to 31 march 2020. A guide to train travel in australia train routes, times, fares.
A living legend in australian history, the ghan offers the ultimate rail journey across the continent. 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. Jul 19, 2018 riding the ghan train is the perfect way to explore the center of australia. 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. The ghan runs year round between adelaide, alice springs and darwin. Choose from the red service sleeper cabins, daynighter seating or gold service sleepers and experience the splendour of the tropics in australias top end. This fantastic rail adventure takes in many of australias natural wonders, including the great barrier reef, uluru and the blue mountains.
Step aboard the ghan for an unforgettable train journey through the northern territory. In australia you do not have the super fast trains that. Rail travel on the ghan 1 night on train standard class rail travel on australias rail network. 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. The ghan rail journey trailfinders the travel experts. Adelaide to darwin on the ghan train 3 day trip day. 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. Australia darwin adelaide on the ghan train tour package. 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. This transcontinental adventure offers an unsurpassed view of australia north to south over three unforgettable days. A wonderful train journey on the legendary ghan from alice springs to. We can combine a travelbytrain vacation package to include all the mustsee destinations on land and off shore.
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. Riding the ghan train is the perfect way to explore the center of australia. Ghan from adelaide to darwin with 5 nights in darwin, a darwin city tour and flights. Today, you can make this historic journey with creature comforts that the original ghan pioneers can only have. Australian trains rail and train journeys throughout australia. Experience australias greatest train journey aboard the ghan. 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. Incredible journey, excellent service, great staff, a wonderful way to relax. The ghan express train journey spans the entire landmass of australia. Today, you can make this journey with creature comforts our forebears would never have imagined. The rail fare is combined with flights, hotel, transfers, tours, cruises and more so you can save more.
Call flight centre, the travel experts, for deals from great southern rail today. Riding the ghan train in australias outback the blonde abroad. It follows the trail blazed by the early explorers and afghan cameleers who tirelessly supplied the overland telegraph stations ensuring that. Buy your ghan rail tickets from international rail australia and visit the australia from adelaide to alice by train. The indian pacific, australia east west, perth, adelaide, sydney. The ghan is named after the afghan cameleers who once traversed this route. Australia is a vast country, where distances between capital cities are lengthy and what better way to see the australian countryside than by train. 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.
Adelaide to darwin on the ghan train 3 day trip day tours. An allinclusive rail holiday, top end discovery travels between alice springs and darwin on a oneofakind adventure. 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. The ghan adelaide to alice springs to katherine to darwin. 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. Travel by rail on the ghan between adelaide, alice springs and darwin and you will embark on one of the worlds great train journeys. Youll roll into the northern territorys tropical capital of darwin in the evening. Named after the afghan cameleers who once traversed this route, the ghan will take you from.
The ghan is an australian passenger train service between the cities of adelaide, alice springs and darwin on the adelaidedarwin railway. Sometimes during a busy trip, i crave a bit of privacy. Heres everything you need to know about riding the ghan train in australi as outback. 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 great southern rail, australia audley travel. This transcontinental adventure on the ghan offers an unsurpassed view of australia over three or four unforgettable days. 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. Journey beyond rail expeditions provides some of the best ways to travel around the vast country 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.
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