Journey through the heart of Australia in ultimate luxury onboard The Ghan. Operating since 1929, this iconic rail journey offers much more than just transit between Adelaide and Darwin. Onboard, you will find elegant private cabins, sumptuous dining, attentive service and the camaraderie of your fellow travellers. And when the train stops, the adventure begins. Choose from a huge range of included off-train experiences to create your own rich and rewarding personal journey through Australia’s outback and beyond. Welcome aboard!
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The Ghan operates between Adelaide and Darwin, with the possibility to embark and disembark at Alice Springs. The complete journey takes three days.
Gold Service
The most popular choice of accommodation onboard the Ghan. Choose from Single or Twin cabins, both with ample room to stretch out and all the comforts of home. For Gold Single, a compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day and shared shower/toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage. For Gold Twin, a comfortable sleeper cabin featuring private ensuite and upper and lower berths that convert to a three seater lounge by day.
The cabins include
Power outlets
In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary available.
All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant.
All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, ...
Gold Service
The most popular choice of accommodation onboard the Ghan. Choose from Single or Twin cabins, both with ample room to stretch out and all the comforts of home. For Gold Single, a compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day and shared shower/toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage. For Gold Twin, a comfortable sleeper cabin featuring private ensuite and upper and lower berths that convert to a three seater lounge by day.
The cabins include
Power outlets
In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary available.
All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant.
All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, base spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
All-inclusive Off Train Excursions and Short Stops.
Luggage allowance is 60kg per guest.
Complimentary Shuttle bus transfers available in Darwin to selected hotels in the city centre.
For the discerning traveller, Platinum Service adds an enhanced level of sophistication to your journey. Stylishly appointed, spacious suites complemented by discreet, personalised service and world-class food and wine make this a very special travel experience.
The cabins include
All-inclusive dining, beverages, Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences
Spacious Double or Twin cabin almost twice the size of a Gold Service Twin cabin
By day, cabins are set up lounge-style with a moveable table and two ottomans
By night, lounges are converted to double or twin beds
En suite equipped with separate shower, vanity with cupboard space, toilet and Australian bathroom amenities
Power outlets and in-cabin ...
Platinum Service
For the discerning traveller, Platinum Service adds an enhanced level of sophistication to your journey. Stylishly appointed, spacious suites complemented by discreet, personalised service and world-class food and wine make this a very special travel experience.
The cabins include
All-inclusive dining, beverages, Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences
Spacious Double or Twin cabin almost twice the size of a Gold Service Twin cabin
By day, cabins are set up lounge-style with a moveable table and two ottomans
By night, lounges are converted to double or twin beds
En suite equipped with separate shower, vanity with cupboard space, toilet and Australian bathroom amenities
Power outlets and in-cabin safe
In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
Panoramic windows offering views from both sides of the train
Access to the exclusive Platinum Club for dining and socialising
Freshly prepared continental breakfasts served upon request in-cabin
Refreshments served in-cabin
Transfers at the start and end of your journey available for guests within 60 km of the terminal
90 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 30 kg each).
The Chairman’s Carriage, considered Australia’s ‘most luxurious rail carriage’, is also available to small groups seeking the country’s ultimate rail experience.
Embark on a culinary journey starring regionally inspired food, fine wines and local specialities. The expert culinary team take their cue from the diverse environments the train travels through, working closely with farmers, local suppliers and providers to source the best ingredients to create an innovative menu accompanied by all-inclusive fine wines and beverages. Each of the Ghan’s three dining carriages has its own ambience and personality. The Queen Adelaide restaurant evokes the golden era of rail with an art deco atmosphere, the Outback Explorer Lounges offer camaraderie in a relaxed social setting, while the Platinum ...
A Feast For The Senses
Embark on a culinary journey starring regionally inspired food, fine wines and local specialities. The expert culinary team take their cue from the diverse environments the train travels through, working closely with farmers, local suppliers and providers to source the best ingredients to create an innovative menu accompanied by all-inclusive fine wines and beverages. Each of the Ghan’s three dining carriages has its own ambience and personality. The Queen Adelaide restaurant evokes the golden era of rail with an art deco atmosphere, the Outback Explorer Lounges offer camaraderie in a relaxed social setting, while the Platinum Club impresses with its quartzite tabletops, timber flooring and brass fittings exclusively for Platinum Service guests.
Step back in time onboard The Ghan. This legendary train evokes a frontier spirit, a romantic connection to the land, and travelling on it creates a moving and unforgettable life experience. In 2019, The Ghan celebrated 90 years of outback adventure, its legend stemming from the 1930s when the first Afghan cameleers arrived in Australia. On that momentous journey, the train was dubbed ‘The Afghan Express’ and then shortened to the legend it is today, ‘The Ghan’. Today you can become part of this celebrated history, following in the tracks of those pioneers as you ...
Be Part Of An Incredible History
Step back in time onboard The Ghan. This legendary train evokes a frontier spirit, a romantic connection to the land, and travelling on it creates a moving and unforgettable life experience. In 2019, The Ghan celebrated 90 years of outback adventure, its legend stemming from the 1930s when the first Afghan cameleers arrived in Australia. On that momentous journey, the train was dubbed ‘The Afghan Express’ and then shortened to the legend it is today, ‘The Ghan’. Today you can become part of this celebrated history, following in the tracks of those pioneers as you journey through Australia’s red heart.
This distinctly Australian holiday includes a series of immersive Off Train Experiences. Cultural experiences, river cruises and optional camel rides or helicopter flights add another exciting dimension to your journey, giving you a whole new perspective on the natural beauty you’ve been admiring out the window.
Good For Solo Travel
When it comes to solo adventure, there is no better way to see the world then by rail. Enjoy a comfortable sleeper cabin that offers all the luxurious inclusions of the Gold Service Twin, completely tailored to those solo travellers. Your Restaurant Manager arranges dining seating options to ensure you are always meeting fellow travellers over delicious meals, and the Outback Explorer Lounge is a focal point for all daily social interactions. Your fabulous and included choice of Off Train Experiences mean you will be joining fellow guests as you experience the amazing places you visit together.
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Good For Solo Travel
When it comes to solo adventure, there is no better way to see the world then by rail. Enjoy a comfortable sleeper cabin that offers all the luxurious inclusions of the Gold Service Twin, completely tailored to those solo travellers. Your Restaurant Manager arranges dining seating options to ensure you are always meeting fellow travellers over delicious meals, and the Outback Explorer Lounge is a focal point for all daily social interactions. Your fabulous and included choice of Off Train Experiences mean you will be joining fellow guests as you experience the amazing places you visit together.