On the rails since 1929, The Ghan, regarded as a national treasure, travels deep into the Australian landscape between Adelaide, Alice Springs and Darwin on the Adelaide-Darwin railway. The Ghan, with 30 guest carriages, is named after the Afghan cameleers who once traversed this route more than 150 years ago.
Onboard, both the Platinum and the Gold class cabin tickets are all-inclusive; this means gourmet meals prepared in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant by professional chefs and a complimentary selection of wines, boutique beers, and other beverages. If you choose to travel as a Platinum guest, you will have access to the Platinum Club where you will be served three five-course meals per day.
Darwin, NT → Adelaide, SA
Via Katherine and Alice Springs, the three-night journey travels from coast to coast through the most barren of Australian landscape while stopping at various locations in the Northern Territory and remote locations such as Manguri where you will tour a number of underground residences in Coober Pedy, the opal mining capital of the world.
The Ghan Expedition operates August to October, 2016. Rates start at A$3,299 per person, twin share in Gold Service.
Adelaide, SA → Darwin, NT
The Ghan travels through the centre of Australia beginning in Adelaide, stopping in Marla in the remote areas of South Australia and continues on to Alice Springs where you can visit landmarks and relish in the unique culture of the area. From here, you will make one more stop in Katherine before arriving at your final destination of Darwin.
Rates start at A$2,239 per person, twin share in Gold Service.
Darwin, NT → Alice Springs, NT
A short two-day journey that departs from Darwin mid-morning and arrives in Katherine in the afternoon where you can spend the day on the Katherine River or learn about the traditional culture of the indigenous Jawoyn people.
Rates start at A$1,219 per person, twin share in Gold Service.
Adelaide, SA → Alice Springs, NT
Journey for one night and two days from the green, lush coast to the dry centre of Australia, stopping in Marla and continuing on to Alice Springs.
Rates start at A$1,219 per person, twin share in Gold Service.