The train departs from Adelaide and travels north through the Flinders Ranges, Alice Springs, and Katherine before arriving in Darwin. Along the way, the train passes through some of Australia's most iconic landscapes, including the Red Centre, the Outback, and the Top End.
The Ghan is a popular tourist train and offers a variety of accommodation options, including cabins, sleeper cabins, and luxury cabins. The train also has a restaurant, a bar, and a lounge car.
Here is a more detailed look at the route of The Ghan:
* Adelaide to Alice Springs: This section of the journey is 1,520 kilometres (944 miles) long and takes approximately 24 hours to complete. The train departs from Adelaide and travels north through the Adelaide Hills, the Flinders Ranges, and the Nullarbor Plain.
* Alice Springs to Katherine: This section of the journey is 785 kilometres (488 miles) long and takes approximately 12 hours to complete. The train departs from Alice Springs and travels north through the outback and the MacDonnell Ranges.
* Katherine to Darwin: This section of the journey is 674 kilometres (419 miles) long and takes approximately 18 hours to complete. The train departs from Katherine and travels north through the Top End and the Arnhem Land plateau before arriving in Darwin.