The Ghan
The Ghan. Travel by rail between Adelaide, Alice Springs and Darwin and you will embark on one of the worlds great train journeys. Check out The Ghan deals and info.
This transcontinental adventure offers an unsurpassed view of Australia - North to South over three unforgettable days.
Travel by rail between Adelaide, Alice Springs and Darwin 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.
Route: Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin • Duration: 2 nights in either direction • Distance: 2,979 kms (1846 mi)
Platinum Service
Platinum Service offers a new level of comfort to elevate your onboard experience to a truly global standard of luxurious travel. Enjoy our new spacious private cabins complete with plush, high quality fittings and en suite; elegant dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car; along with flourishes of service, attention and indulgence that turn a holiday into a life-enhancing experience. Our new Platinum Service typifies the hospitality and attention to detail that have made Australia’s Great Train Journeys world famous.
Once onboard, you set your own pace. Start with a continental breakfast served in your cabin, then spend a lazy day with a good book as the landscape rolls by, or maybe meet, greet and swap stories with your fellow travelers in the Outback Explorer Lounge.
Platinum and Gold Service guests dine in our classically styled Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car. Each meal offers a choice of fine food, carefully prepared for you by our onboard chefs. Our seasonal menu features mouth-watering dishes such as saltwater barramundi and grilled kangaroo fillet.
The sheer convenience of on-call Cabin Steward Service and in-cabin menu makes this new service level a five-star travel and accommodation experience.
Gold Service / Sleeper Cabin
During the day, the compact Twin Berth Sleeper Cabins offer a comfortable three seater lounge, converting to an upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Your journey will be made even more comfortable with service from our hospitality attendant including fresh sheets, bath towels, pillows, doonas and complimentary toiletries. Twin Berth Sleeper Cabins have private en suite facilities with a hide-away compact toilet, wash basin and shower. Single Berth Sleeper Cabins feature a comfortable lounge chair and foot rest by day and a single level sleeping berth by night. Cabins are fitted with a wash basin. Showers and toilets are located at either end of the Gold Service carriage.
Platinum and Gold Service guests dine in our classically styled Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car. Each meal offers a choice of fine food, carefully prepared for you by our onboard chefs. Our seasonal menu features mouth-watering dishes such as saltwater barramundi and grilled kangaroo fillet.
Gold Service features include:
• Compact sleeper accommodation
• Stylish Restaurant Car dining included in your fare, with freshly prepared, delicious meals and waiter service
• Quality wines and beverages for purchase
• Lounge Car for relaxation and refreshments
• Welcome Reception with complimentary glass of bubbly, wine, beer or soft drink
• Cabin Steward service. In-cabin music and detailed journey commentary available from your cabin sound system
• Complimentary tea and coffee available during your journey. Complimentary toiletries kit
Red Service - Sleeper Cabin
For affordable comfort, our air-conditioned twin share Red Service Sleeper Cabins have two facing lounge chairs that easily convert to snug upper and lower sleeping berths at night. Your twin berth sleeper has a wash basin, while showers and toilets are located nearby at the end of each carriage. If you’d like a drink, a snack or simply a change of scenery and the chance to stretch your legs, you have full access to the Red Service Diner. Because Red Service Sleeper Cabins are twin share, you may be required to share with a fellow traveller if you’re travelling alone.
Red Service Sleeper Cabin features include:
Compact twin share day berth converting to twin sleeping berths at night
Seating comprises two facing lounge chairs
Wash basin facilities in your cabin, with toilets and showers at the end of each carriage
Access to the Red Service Diner offering meals, snacks, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks for purchase
Red Service Day / Night Seat
On our great trains, even the most economical level of travel offers a comfortable alternative. Our Red Service Day/Nighter Seats are two-abreast reclining chairs that can swivel to face each other if you’d like to socialise. You can take in the views, enjoy the entertainment and information on the video screen or even relax with a drink and a meal in the Red Service Diner.
To make the most of the space available, there’s plenty of room for your hand luggage in the overhead racks.
Red Service Day/Nighter Seat features include:
Recliner lounge-style chairs with ample leg room and individual reading light. Travel pillows and blankets available for purchase
Access to the Red Service Diner offering meals, snacks, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks for purchase
Shower and toilet facilities available at the end of your carriage.
Private Carriages
For the ultimate great train experience aboard The Ghan, travel in one of our stylish, self contained carriages.
The Chairman's Carriage is the pride of Great Southern Rail's fleet. It accommodates up to 8 guests.
The historic Prince of Wales Carriage was originally built in 1919 to accommodate a royal visit from Edward, Prince of Wales. This beautifully crafted timber carriage was recently refurbished and maintains many original features, including high ceilings of Wunderlich pressed metal and cathedral glass doors accommodates up to 10 guests.
The Governor's Lounge is the sister carriage to the Prince of Wales Carriage. This timber carriage was constructed in 1917 for the official opening of the Trans Australian Railway.Spacious lounge areas with comfortable arm chairs and a piano.
The Sir John Forrest Carriage is named after the explorer made famous for the first crossing of Western Australia by land in 1870. Follow in his footsteps across the Nullarbor Plain, travelling in the comfort of this modern carriage. It accomodates up to 6 guests.
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