The Ghan takes tourists from Adelaide in South Australia to Alice Springs, home of the outback's most famous attraction, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and then on to Darwin in the Northern Territories. The 1,800-mile trip takes two nights to accomplish.
Travelers can choose from three levels of service on the Ghan--Red, Gold or Platinum. The Red service includes armchairs that convert into berths, while Gold service offers larger three-seater lounges that also convert into berths. The Platinum service includes a private twin share sleeper cabin with a private bathroom. Meals are included with the Gold and Platinum services and a diner is available for passengers traveling on Red service carriages.
Great Southern Rail: The Ghan
Ground Floor, 422 King William Street
Adelaide, South Australia
+618-8213-4444
gsr.com.au/our-trains/the-ghan/the-journey.php
The Indian Pacific line has been operating for more than 40 years. Tourists who choose to take the line from beginning to end will enjoy a three-night, 2,700-mile journey from Sydney, on the east coast, through Adelaide in the south, all the way to Perth, Western Australia. The ride takes passengers through some of the most scenic areas of Australia, including the Blue Mountains and the vast Nullarbor Desert.
Red service on the Indian Pacific includes recliner lounges or you can upgrade to a Red sleeper cabin. There are several more luxurious options if you choose the Gold service, and all Gold service passengers have access to the restaurant car and Gold Lounge.
Great Southern Rail: Indian Pacific
Ground Floor, 422 King William Street
Adelaide, South Australia
+618-8213-4444
gsr.com.au/our-trains/indian-pacific/the-journey.php
For tourists who are in Adelaide or Melbourne and have limited time, the 500-mile Overland trip takes only 1 day to complete but gives you the opportunity to see the diversity of the Australian landscape. If you have more time, you can disembark at any of the historic towns along the route and re-embark again the next time the train passes through. The Overland runs three times a week from both Adelaide and Melbourne.
The Overland has been running since 1887. A hundred years later, it was entirely refurbished and is now a comfortable and relaxing journey.
Great Southern Rail: The Overland
Ground Floor, 422 King William Street
Adelaide, South Australia
+618-8213-4444
gsr.com.au/our-trains/the-overland/the-journey.php
