3 Days Across Australia by Luxury Train: The Ghan!
Crossing the Red Centre from the Top End to South Australia, The Ghan is one of the world’s great train journeys. Book The Ghan today 🔎 RACV Travel & Experiences The Ghan is a moving and unforgettable train travel experience that evokes a romantic connection to our great southern land. "On a journey like The Ghan, it’s easy to be seduced by the incredible landscapes of the Australian outback as you travel between Adelaide and Darwin," says David Donald, Executive General Manager, Rail, at Journey Beyond. "It’s not just about watching the scenery as you pass through, though. There are also opportunities to immerse yourself in those landscapes on the all-inclusive Off Train Experiences, whether it’s a cruise along Nitmiluk Gorge, a cultural walk at Standley Chasm, lunch underground in an opal mine in Coober Pedy, or dinner under the stars at the old Telegraph Station in Alice Springs." It’s also a great way to travel responsibly, by supporting Australian communities, learning from Indigenous guides, and reducing your reliance on car and airplane travel. The Ghan is one of the world’s greatest train journeys. The railway stretches for 2,979 kilometres between Adelaide and Darwin, with stops at iconic locations like Alice Springs and Katherine. The Ghan is a shortened version of the train’s original name, The Afghan Express. It’s named after the pioneering Afghan cameleers, who blazed a trail into Australia’s Red Centre more than 150 years ago. Donald says that it’s the landscapes and colours that set The Ghan apart from other rail trips. "The Ghan as it goes through the heart of the country has all those hot reds, pinks, honey yellow and ochres," he says. "It has so much history behind it too, having been in operation since 1929 and now nearing its 100-year milestone. The history, the ambience, the scenery, the hospitality … travelling on The Ghan makes you feel like you’re connecting with the country in a different way and seeing it in a new light." The full Legendary Ghan journey is three days from Adelaide to Darwin, extending to a four-day journey in 2027 with a brand new itinerary visiting the Flinders Ranges, recently named one of the world’s top travel destinations by Lonely Planet. "The southbound journey is called The Ghan Expedition and lasts four days, including an iconic outback dinner under the stars at the historic Telegraph Station in Alice Springs, and a day exploring the fascinating opal mining town of Coober Pedy,” explains Donald. There are also shorter rail journeys between Alice Springs and either Darwin or Adelaide. There are also a number of holiday packages, where you can extend your journey with additional stops and experiences, like the eight-day Top End Explorer, the 11-day Red Centre Spectacular and the 14-day Ultimate Territory Tour. Finally, The Ghan and Ponant rail and sail tours last 18 days and pair the legendary train journey through Australia’s Red Centre aboard The Ghan with a cruise aboard PONANT’s Le Laperouse boat from Darwin to Broome. Read more: https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/travel/australia/the-ghan-train-guide.html RACV Members saving on tours, cruises, holiday packages, travel insurance, and more 🔎 RACV Travel & Experiences For more information: 🔎 https://www.racv.com.au 📱 Call us on 13 72 28 for general enquiries Subscribe to our newsletter: 📩 https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/subscribe.html Follow us: https://www.youtube.com/racvofficial https://www.facebook.com/racv https://www.instagram.com/racvofficial https://www.linkedin.com/company/racv #racv #racvnewsandlifestyle #racvtravelandexperiences #travel #australia #theghan #train