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Indian Pacific Great Train Journey

The Ghan Australia 
The Australian Ghan Great Train Journey takes you from Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide in South Australia on an unforgettable travel experience to Alice Springs in Australia's Northern Territory and now onto Darwin. This is one the worlds great train journeys and not to be missed
The ghan train
From its early days as a rather irregular service, the legendary Ghan has evolved into one of the world's most comfortable and impressive rail journeys.
The Ghan is an unforgettable travel experience connecting  Adelaide with Alice Springs and Darwin,  connecting Indian Pacific and Overland services from Sydney and Melbourne.
The Ghan will take you through ancient mountain ranges, over the red-baked earth of the Simpson Desert and past oceans of sandhills. You will travel under a brilliant outback sunset and experience the wonder of the Southern sky.
Gold Kangaroo Lounge
Gold Kangaroo Lounge Gold Kangaroo Twin Cabin Red Kangaroo Diner Daynighter Seat
The Ghan follows the route of the explorer John McDouall Stuart and the Afghan camel trains. This journey connects Adelaide, the picturesque capital of South Australia, Sydney and Alice Springs gateway to Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). and then onto the fabulous country to Darwin
You will enjoy magic hours on a journey full of fine dining, spectacular scenery and characters as warm as the great Australian outback itself. This world-famous train will transport you with all the airconditioned comfort and style of a fine hotel. The journey can be taken in Gold Kangaroo Sleepers, Red Kangaroo Sleepers or Red Kangaroo Daynighter Seats. 
The Ghan is equipped with Gold Kangaroo and Red Kangaroo Lounges, and these are often the centre of activity for any journey. These lounges provide guests with the perfect atmosphere for relaxed drinking and chatting with newly found friends. Each lounge car is decorated and furnished with a theme taken from the history of the Indian Pacific and the various places of interest along the route. The attention to detail and high level of service makes your journey a truly unforgettable experience. The Ghan. It’s an odd name for a train but in Australian history it is a living legend. For it is the ultimate journey through the heart of the continent.
The legend has soared to new heights with the extension of The Ghan journey to Darwin. When The Ghan first departed Adelaide for Alice Springs, it was always intended that it would one day travel through to Darwin. More than 70 years on, that dream has become reality.
Boarding The Ghan in Adelaide, with great connections available on the Indian Pacific and The Overland for guests travelling to or from Sydney and Melbourne, experience one of the most fascinating great train journeys of the world. Enjoy 2 nights aboard this great train and marvel at the spectacular Australian landscapes; from the rusty reds of the Red Centre, then north to Katherine and the tropical splendour of Darwin, or south to the countryside and rolling hills surrounding Adelaide.
Note: Return fares are generally double the one way fare. Other sector fares on application. All travel between Sydney & Adelaide is on the Indian Pacific. All travel between Melbourne & Adelaide is on The Overland. All travel between Adelaide & Alice Springs is on The Ghan. Melbourne-Alice Springs or v.v Red Kangaroo Sleeper Cabin fare includes Gold Kangaroo Service on The Overland. Gold & Red Kangaroo Service on The Overland differs from The Ghan or Indian Pacific. Fares subject to change without notice. v.v = vice versa. CSHC = Australian Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Holder. *Backpackers are eligible for the 'Student' fare for travel in Red Kangaroo Daynighter Seat.
Gold Kangaroo fares include all meals. Red Kangaroo guests can purchase meals, snacks and refreshments on board, from Cafe Matilda. Red Kangaroo Daynighter Seat guests can purchase meals, snacks and refreshments from the Buffet Car.
AUS$ Per Person One Way
Gold Kangaroo
Red Kangaroo Service
Service
Sleeper Cabin
Daynighter Seat*
Adelaide - Alice Springs or reverse way
Adult
AUS$1087
 AUS$728 AUS$385
Child/ Pensioner AUS$749 AUS$445 AUS$179
CSHC AUS$749 AUS$445 AUS$179
YHA/Backpacker/Student AUS$1087 AUS$487 AUS$228
Adelaide - Darwin/Katherine or reverse way
Adult AUS$2098 AUS$1457 AUS$770
Child/ Pensioner AUS$1446 AUS$890 AUS$358
CSHC AUS$1446 AUS$890 AUS$358
YHA/Backpacker/Student AUS$2098 AUS$974 AUS$456
Alice Springs - Darwin/Katherine or reverse way
Adult AUS$1087 AUS$728 AUS$385
Child/ Pensioner AUS$749 AUS$445 AUS$179
CSHC AUS$749 AUS$445 AUS$179
YHA/Backpacker/Student AUS$1087 AUS$487 AUS$228
Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide
The Ghan Sun Wed
7 Apr to 30 Oct		 The Ghan Wed Sat
7 Apr to 30 Oct
Depart Adelaide 12.20pm 12.20pm Depart Darwin 10 00am 9 00am
  Mon Thur  Arrive Katherine 1.40pm 12.40pm
Arrive Alice Springs 1.45pm 1.45pm Departs Katherine 6.20pm 4.45pm
Depart Alice Springs 6.00pm 6.00pm      
  Tue Fri     Thur Sun
      Arrive Alice Springs 9.10am 11.45am
Arrive Katherine 9.00am 9.00am   Depart Alice Springs 12.45pm 3.15pm
Depart Katherine 1.00pm 1.00pm     Fri Mon
Arrive Darwin 5.30pm 5.30pm   Arrive Adelaide 1.10pm 1.10
 
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