The Ghan

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Embark on an extraordinary rail journey through the heart of Australia aboard The Ghan, traversing 3,000 kilometres between Adelaide and Darwin.

One of the world’s most iconic rail journeys, The Ghan rumbles through the ever-changing landscapes of Australia, passing through the vast expanse of The Outback. Inspired by the Afghan cameleers who once explored Australia’s remote interior, this all-inclusive luxury train adventure offers a blend of timeless railroad romance and modern comfort, inviting you to experience the vastness of Australia while embracing the art of slow travel.

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Aboard this iconic luxury train, you’ll find elegant private cabins, regionally inspired cuisine and attentive service, creating an experience of understated luxury as you move through the vast landscapes of the Australian interior between Adelaide and Darwin (and vice versa) over three days. Panoramic windows frame astonishing ochre desertscapes, ancient mountain ranges and endless plains, while a selection of off-carriage experiences reveal the character and heritage of Australia’s remote interior, from dramatic gorges to historic outback settlements to unforgettable stargazing beneath some of the planet’s clearest night skies. Combining refined hospitality with extraordinary scenery and deeply immersive experiences, The Ghan revives the golden age of rail travel - refined with modern luxury.

Highlights & Inclusions

All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages

A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines

Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs, and Coober Pedy

Evening Off Train Experience in Manguri

A spectacular dinner under the stars at the historic Telegraph Station, Alice Springs

Discover Nitmiluk Gorge’s powerful natural wonders and rich Indigenous culture

Venture into the underground opal mining town of Coober Pedy

Carriage Categories

Platinum

Tailored for the discerning traveller, Platinum sets a refined and elegant tone throughout your journey. Stylishly appointed and spacious cabins provide comfort after a day’s exploring, while the Platinum Club carriage offers a sophisticated setting for meals, relaxation and socialising, while the food and wine is of the highest standard. Enjoy hearty breakfasts, two-course lunches and five-course dinners, all regionally inspired and paired with champagne and premium wines. Platinum guests receive private transfers before and after your journey, beginning the adventure in style. Platinum cabins offer luxe extras, like a full-size en suite, expansive window views from the train. Add to that the luxurious linen, Champagne Bollinger, premium Jurlique amenities, Bracegirdle’s chocolates, a nightcap at turndown and more, and you’re in for an exceptional onboard experience.

Gold Premium

For travellers who want that little bit more, Gold Premium delivers an enhanced journey experience. Accommodated in newly designed, contemporary cabins, guests have exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Gold Premium Restaurant for meals and socialising. Enjoy delicious breakfasts, two-course, regionally inspired lunches and delectable four-course dinners in beautiful surrounds, accompanied by a selection of premium beverages. Gold Premium offers some special touches to make the journey special, like priority check-in and an increased luggage allowance, a private en suite, LaGaia amenities, tour preferencing and more. Choose between a Gold Premium Twin cabin or Gold Premium Suite, which has a little more space.

Gold

Immerse yourself in the world of romance that epitomises rail travel with The Ghan’s Gold offering. This most popular option has everything you’ll need to feel at home for the duration of your journey. Choose between Gold Twin or Single cabins, both of which provide the perfect place to relax and recharge after a day’s journey. Spend hours deep in conversation with new friends in the shared Outback Explorer Lounge, sipping on barista made coffee, or a glass of white wine. Later, make your way to the Queen Adelaide Restaurant to dine. Gold includes hearty breakfasts, two-course lunches and three-course dinners. You may also choose to complement your meal with a selection of premium wines and beverages, all included in your fare.

Onboard Dining

Outback Explorer Lounge

Relax in the comfortable lounges while you soak in the amazing views passing by, or enjoy the well-stocked games, books and magazines. Sample the all-inclusive range of beers, Australian wines, soft drinks and standard spirits as you mingle with your fellow travellers. The lounges are open from breakfast to late evening, and The Ghan’s Hospitality Attendants are ready with barista-style coffee and information about the regions you are passing through.

Queen Adelaide Restaurant

Step out of your spacious cabin and into the classical ambience of the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, where an all-inclusive menu is prepared by on-board chefs using fresh local produce. A seasonal menu features mouthwatering dishes such as saltwater barramundi and grilled kangaroo fillet. Gold fares include hearty breakfasts, two course lunches and three course dinners. Vegetarian, children’s and limited special dietary meals are available when you make your booking. You may also choose to complement your meal with a selection of wines and beverages which are also included in your fare.

Gold Premium Lounge

The Gold Premium Lounge is open from breakfast to late evening. It’s where questions are answered and stories are told. Experience spectacular scenery, a vibrant social atmosphere and superb gastronomic delights. Roaming minstrels play sets in the lounge, while you enjoy the camaraderie and hospitality, adding an extra dimension to your holiday experience.

Gold Premium Dining

Gold Premium Dining is a feast in multiple ways, with a contemporary design that celebrates Art Deco as the setting for carefully curated meals, from hearty breakfasts to two-course regionally inspired lunches and delectable four-course dinners, featuring the finest ingredients from local suppliers and farmers and accompanied by a selection of premium Australian wines.

Platinum Club

Thoughtfully appointed to embody the spirit of the train’s heritage, the Platinum Club features quartzite tabletops, timber flooring, brass fittings and leather banquette seating in tones of ash, moss and sepia, setting the scene for relaxed daytime conversation or elegant dinner with friends. Platinum Club is exclusive to Platinum, Australis Suite and Aurora Suite guests. The Platinum Club Lounge is hosted by a Platinum Host, serving drinks, cocktails and barista coffee. Request an afternoon refreshment from the all-inclusive beverage list or simply choose from the self-serve bar.

Room Types

25 sqm
Custom-sized bed
En-suite bathroom
Writing desk
Full lounge set
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année
Premium Australian wine selection
Personalised in-suite bar
In-room dining available
Butler service
Luxurious bed linen and pillow menu
A range of exclusive Off Train Experiences
Platinum Club lounge and dining carriage access
Private chauffeur for your arrival and departure of the train
Unlimited luggage allowance (up to 32kg per bag)

17 sqm
Custom-sized bed
En-suite bathroom
Lounge set
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année
Premium Australian wine selection
Personalised in-suite bar
In-room dining available
Butler service
Luxurious bed linen and pillow menu
A range of exclusive Off Train Experiences
Platinum Club lounge and dining carriage access
Private chauffeur for your arrival and departure of the train
Unlimited luggage allowance (up to 32kg per bag)

Spacious Double or Twin cabin almost twice the size of a Gold Premium Twin or Gold Twin cabin
All-inclusive dining, beverages and Off Train Experiences
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
Luxuriously soft linen and satin eye masks
En suite equipped with separate shower, vanity with cupboard space, and toilet
Premium Jurlique 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 (Platinum transfers in Alice Springs, Darwin and Brisbane are provided in shared vehicles)
90kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 30kg each)
Priority luggage check-in

Three-quarter-size double bed plus a fold-down upper berth
Lounge area
Swivel chairs
Private en suite with LaGaia amenities, luxuriously soft linen and satin eye masks
Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Gold Premium Dining carriage
Two-course, regionally inspired lunches and four-course dinners
All-inclusive premium Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
All-inclusive Off Train Experiences and preferences on tour selections
75kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 25 kg each)
Priority luggage check-in
Power outlets in cabin
In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
Complimentary shuttle bus transfers available in Darwin and Brisbane to selected hotels in the city centre

A newly designed, contemporary cabin that converts from a lounge by day into sleeping berths at night
Private compact en suite with LaGaia amenities, luxuriously soft linen and satin eye masks
Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Gold Premium Dining carriage
Two-course, regionally inspired lunches and four-course dinners
All-inclusive premium Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
All-inclusive Off Train Experiences and preferences on tour selections
75kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 25 kg each)
Priority luggage check-in
Power outlets in cabin
In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
Complimentary shuttle bus transfers available in Darwin and Brisbane to selected hotels in the city centre

All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences
Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising
All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
A comfortable sleeper cabin featuring upper and lower sleeping berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day
Private compact en suite featuring a shower and toilet
In-cabin safe
In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
Complimentary Australian bathroom amenities
Complimentary shuttle bus transfers available between Darwin Terminal and the city centre
60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (2 x 30 kg each)

Single bed
Complimentary Australian- made bathroom amenities
Complimentary shuttle bus transfers available between Darwin Terminal and the city centre
60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (2 x 30 kg each)
Choose from six music and journey commentary channels to add background ambience to your travels, and you have numerous power supply outlets to keep your devices charged.

Three-quarter-size double bed plus an additional fold down upper berth, lounge area, TV and DVD player, mini-bar and en suite.
Power outlets in cabin
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 Experiences and Short Stops
Luggage allowance is 60kg per guest

Two seats by day converting to two lower berths by night
Accessible ensuite bathroom with seat and hand rail facilities, flexible hand shower and shower chair
Mobile height adjustable table
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
Cabin Entry Door (Gold Access Cabin) – 0.85m (width)
Power outlets in cabin

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