Experience one of the great train journeys of australia on the ghan from darwin to adelaide and enjoy luxury coach touring in. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Tailor made holidays featuring indian pacific, ghan, broken. Travel in style in gold or platinum service aboard the ghan. It takes two nights on board to travel from adelaide to darwin over 1,852 miles of track. One of the worlds great rail journeys travelling between adelaide, alice springs and darwin.
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. Trains include the ghan, indian pacific and queensland rail. In katherine i chose the tour to the gorge which was a 30 minute bus drive and a 1. Enjoy fine dining in the stylish restaurant and relax over a drink in the lounge before retiring to your private sleeper cabin.
This luxurious train follows the trail of the pioneering afghan camel that transported goods through the vast centre of this massive continent. The ghan travels once a week between adelaide and darwin and v. The ghan departs weekly from darwin wednesdays and adelaide sundays. Aug 01, 2017 the ghan railroad of australia duration. Additional journey departures will operate juneaugust 2019 adelaide to darwin departing wednesdays and darwin to adelaide the ghan expedition departing saturdays. We can combine a travelbytrain vacation package to include all the mustsee destinations on land and off shore.
Until 1929, the journey to alice springs was completed on an afghan camel train. The ghan the society of international railway travelers. It is the worlds longest passenger train measuring 1. The ghan fare includes all meals, beverages and off train touring at katherine, alice springs and coober pedy ghan expedition only. The ghan takes three days to cross the continent, from darwin to adelaide or vice versa, including fascinating whistlestop tours in katherine and alice springs. Map of ghan, nt 0872 ghan is a locality in the northern territory of australia located about 1,470 kilometres 910 mi south of the territory capital of darwin.
This was about 60% of all the recorded ghans in the usa. The ghan versus indian pacific epic australian rail battle. The train passed over some old uneven track from midnight until we reached marla at 03. Enjoy the comfort of your private cabin with en suite. I can make suggestions to make your holiday flow better and take the stress out of all the bookings and payments. Jan 09, 2018 in real life, the ghans journey takes 54 hours spread out over three days, with stops in alice springs and katherine.
The ultimate in style and comfort, choose from single or twin. Darwin to adelaide may to october inclusive coast to coast, through the fiery red centre, experience australia at its dramatic best. The ghan 3 day itinerary rail europe formerly rail plus. Information regarding university admission preenrollment study visa for the 202021 academic year. Journey on the ghan expedition from darwin to adelaide, australia. My 3 months ausrail pass included the use of all australian train and rail journeys. You can also opt for a trip on the indian pacific, a fourday journey from sydney to perth or vice versa. We travelled gold service on the ghan from adelaide to alice springs and experienced the most expensive sleepless night ever. To get closer to the monolith to then get to alice springs there are several ways. Australias ghan is down under luxury platinum service.
Theres not a lot of storage space and you cant access checked bags. Ghan definition at, a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms and translation. On your return to the city, spend the day exploring the innovative museums celebrating darwins past, the galleries showcasing the rich art scene and the streetside restaurants and bars where chairs and tables spill out onto the pavement. The ghans symbol is an afghan pioneer on a camel in recognition of the 19th century afghan cameleers from which the train derives its name. Underage children who occupy a seat or berth will also be charged at the child rate. The ghan family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. After two nights in the wilderness well return you to darwin on a road trip through the lush wetlands again with a 4wd transfer. The ghan is a registered trademark owned by great southern rail pty ltd and used under license by auscision models pty ltd. They generally do not operate as public transport and do not pick up or drop off along the way. Australias afghan express, now affectionately referred to as the ghan, offers great rail journeys guests an epic travel experience through this remarkable country named in tribute to the afghan camel drivers who helped to make australias red centre accessible at the end of the nineteenth century, the ghans maiden journey in august 1929 travelled the 1,559 kilometres from adelaide, south.
The ghan packages are a blend of ghan travel, touring and accommodation. A guide to train travel in australia train routes, times. This was about 60% of all the recorded ghan s in the usa. The ghan train is an exciting and unconventional experience id highly recommend to couples looking for a relaxed way to see the centre of australia. Accommodation providers may charge surcharges on certain long week ends and special events. The most ghan families were found in the usa in 1880. Videos of one of australias great train journeys, the ghan. A living legend in australian history, the ghan offers the ultimate rail journey across the continent. The ghan at alice springs in the northern territory. You will get the best possible exclusive deal from the rail holiday specialist. The indian pacifics emblem is australias largest bird of prey, the wedgetail eagle.
The ghans symbol is a camel and its handler in recognition of the pioneering afghan cameleers the train is named after. The ghan train in australia is one of the iconic railway journeys in the world. Ghan from adelaide to darwin with 2 nights in darwin, flights and transfers. The ghan does not operate between 01 december 2019 to 27 january 2020 northbound and 04 december 2019 to 30 january 2020 southbound. The ghan adelaide to darwin train travel forum tripadvisor. Travel in platinum doubletwin, gold twin or gold single service cabins. The ghan expedition, darwin to adelaide, australia.
A wonderful train journey on the legendary ghan from alice springs to adelaide is a real highlight, and time in melbourne and sydney completes. The 47 hour, 2979km transcontinental journey features off train touring options at alice springs and katherine gorge at modest extra cost. 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 highest class of service available on the ghan, platinum service passengers enjoy private cabins with en suite and full amenities, complimentary continental breakfast, oversized windows for panoramic views, oncall cabin steward service and incabin menu. Over certain periods some of these touringaccommodation providers prices may vary. The ghan is happy to take its time and give you a moment to pop into the kitchen for a cup of tea. Please note no articles have been updated to reflect current travel advice please stay safe and at home right now. The queen adelaide restaurant car provides upscale dining at 2 meal sittings per evening. The ghan 3 days is not available during this period.
Stream tracks and playlists from the ghan on your desktop or mobile device. In 1840 there were 3 ghan families living in georgia. Ghan between darwin and adelaide with 6 days of luxury coach touring in adelaide, including barossa, murray river cruise, victor harbor and mclaren vale. And when the train stops along the way, the adventures begin with incredible offtrain. Thinking of a great train holiday on the indian pacific, the ghan or even the great train journeys queensland rail has to offer, rail holidays australia can assist you. Children aged between 4 and 15 years are eligible for child fares. In real life, the ghans journey takes 54 hours spread out over three days, with stops in alice springs and katherine. Nov 20, 2019 the ghan expedition, darwin to adelaide, australia. Im starting to arrange the things from my bag when the speaker near the ceiling springs to life. The extension of the ghan to darwin has further enhanced what is already considered one of the worlds great train journeys.
The rail fare is combined with flights, hotel, transfers, tours, cruises and more so you can save more. The ghan is an australian passenger train service between the cities of adelaide, alice springs and darwin on the adelaidedarwin railway. It is, however, an experience that draws from the effort that you put it, and socialising with the fellow guests is as big a part of the trip as the train itself. All ghan offtrain activities are included, like alice springs, katherine gorge and marla. The ghan embarked on its inaugural transcontinental journey on 1 february, 2004. This fantastic rail adventure takes in many of australias natural wonders, including the great barrier reef, uluru and the blue mountains. The ghan adelaide, south australia transportation service. In real life, the ghan s journey takes 54 hours spread out over three days, with stops in alice springs and katherine. Apr 30, 2014 the ghan train in australia is one of the iconic railway journeys in the world. The ghan expedition operates between 03 april to 24 october 2019 and 04 march to 26 march 2020. But does a whole day on a train have relevance in the modern world. Tours companies sometimes have peak, shoulder and low season rates.
Mar 29, 20 the ghans symbol is a camel and its handler in recognition of the pioneering afghan cameleers the train is named after. Georgia had the highest population of ghan families in 1840. The ghan 3 days2 nights apr 2017mar 2018, gold service, the ghan 3 days2 nights apr 2017mar 2018 conditions. A rail journey across the australian outback when i boarded the ghan train in adelaide last may a feeling of joy and curiosity seized me. Experience australias greatest train journey aboard the ghan.
Im sitting in car s on the ghan at this minute red class. Listen to the ghan soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 2 tracks. Your four day, three night 2,979km journey includes all meals and beverages on board plus your off train touring at katherine, alice springs and coober pedy with optional scenic flighttour of uluru also available additional fee. The indian pacific, the ghan and the great southern are luxury trains that are marketed as land cruises for people wanting an experience of a lifetime. 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. Although i had already experienced the journey aboard the ghan train on my previous trips i. Today, the northsouth crosscountry journey covers 2979 kilometres and encounters spectacular and diverse landscapes from the pastoral hues of the south australian plains, the rusty reds of the macdonnell ranges and the tropical greens of katherine and darwin. 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. You can just get one or two of these kinds of things and theres probably even more buff ones im not familiar with that can cache up and write to a raid array of any size you like or someone has hacked such a thing together and can handle a 4k datastream too were pretty much over the hump as far as data processing limits goes these days, which is nice.
Im writing this as there is little information on tripadvisor or anywhere i could find that gives details about really being here in red class and so i thought id let you. Experience one of the great train journeys of australia on the ghan from darwin to adelaide and enjoy luxury coach touring in adelaide as well as meals. Settling into my room for the next four days, i look at the window one last glance at darwin before setting off in the vastness of the middle of australia. The ghan 2 days is not available during this period.