Australia's Great Rail Journeys
The Ghan
The Ghan is the ultimate journey into the heart of the continent.
Today, you can make this historic journey with creature comforts the original Ghan pioneers can only have imagined!
When The Legendary Ghan first departed Adelaide for Alice Springs, it was always intended that it would one day travel through to Darwin. More than 70 years later, that dream became reality with the extension of the track from Alice Springs to Darwin. The Ghan now runs twice a week in either direction with an overnight journey between both Adelaide-Alice Springs and Alice Springs-Darwin.
The journey between Alice Springs and Darwin passes through Katherine where there is a long stop-over allowing for off-train touring and the chance to visit the Gorge. Board or alight in Adelaide for connections with the Indian Pacific and The Overland for guests travelling to or from Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.
Alice Springs is the ideal place from which to explore the wonders of the Red Centre and we can offer a range of all-inclusive Rail Tour Packages to suit your timescale and budget including Alice Springs, the MacDonnell Ranges, Ayers Rock, The Olgas, the Sounds of Silence Dinner, Kings Canyon and much much more! For full information, contact our expert on 08700 841 410.
- The Australia's Great Train Journeys Brochure (Opens new window)
- The Ghan Route Map Opens new window
The Ghan offers three levels of service:
Red Service (Economy) offers the choice of a Day/Night Seat or a Twin Sleeper.
For the budget conscious, Day/Night Seating is in comfortable two abreast recliner armchairs with individual reading lights, footrests and generous leg room.
The Twin Sleepers feature two facing armchairs, converting to upper and lower sleeping berths complete with fresh sheets, pillows and doonas.
All Red Service guests have access to the Red Service Diner where light meals, snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
Gold Service (First Class) offers the choice of either a Twin or Single Sleeper or a Deluxe Cabin with superb restaurant meals included in the fare.
Twin Sleepers are en-suite of a shower and toilet and feature a comfortable three-seater lounge converting to snug upper and lower sleeping berths at night, with fresh sheets, pillows, doonas and towels provided by your dedicated carriage steward.
Single Sleepers have most of the features of the twin sleepers with the exception of showers and toilets which are located at the end of each carriage.
All Gold Service Sleepers offer a 3 pin power point, wardrobes, full length mirror and a fold-away table with reading lamp. Complementary toiletries and welcome kits are provided in each cabin.
Deluxe Cabin - there is currently only one Deluxe Cabin available per train which offers all the advantages of the Gold Service Twin Sleepers but features the added luxury of a double bed (plus additional single if required), lounge area, own bar and video/DVD player. A per night surcharge applies.
Enjoy superb meals with waiter service in the beautiful Gold Service Restaurant cars and the spacious facilities of the Gold Service Lounge and Bar where you can relax with a drink and meet people from all over the world.
Or enquire about your own Gold Service Private Carriage, perfect for groups of up to 10 people. Available for meetings, parties or just a special family occasion, there are four Special Carriages to choose from each with their own characteristic charm.
Or for the ultimate in luxury you can now experience the sophistication of The Ghan’s newly refurbished world-class Platinum Service carriages. From September 2008 for limited seasons only, Platinum Service will be available on The Ghan once a week in either direction featuring Twin and Double cabins twice the size of Gold Service Twins with a host of additional comforts, 24 hour steward service, drinks and relaxation in the Desert Explorer Lounge and Bar and exceptional meals in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant. For full information visit Platinum Service.
To book any Rail Australia journey please email us at sales@internationalrail.com or give our dedicated Australian Rail consultant a call on 08700 841 410.
