Adelaide-Darwin / Gold Service Twin Cabin
The Ghan - Adelaide
The Ghan
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Child Policy:
Valid for 01JAN24-31DEC24:
Gold Service:
Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - free of charge (maximum 1 per paying adult), unless the infant is to occupy a seat or a berth, then child rates apply.
Child: 4-15 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Platinum Service:
Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - free of charge (maximum 1 per paying adult), unless the infant is to occupy a seat or a berth, then child rates apply.
Child: 4-15 years inclusive - adult rates apply.
Important Information:
Valid for 01JAN24-31DEC25:
Adelaide
Adelaide Parklands Terminal
Richmond Road,
Keswick, South Australia.
- Check-in: at least 1 hour prior to departure.
Transfers for the Gold Service in Darwin:
- Complimentary shuttle bus transfers are available in Darwin to selected hotels in the city centre.
- At the time of booking, please ensure the guests hotel is advised to the Rail Australia reservations team.
Maximum Passengers per Cabin:
- 2 Adults and up to 2 Infants.
Bedding Configuration (subject to availability):
- 1 upper Single sleeping berth and 1 lower Single sleeping berth (converts to a 3 seater lounge).
Luggage Allowance:
- 2 x 30Kg checked in luggage. Checked in luggage can not be accessed during the journey.
- Plus one overnight bag not exceeding 10kg per person and 1 personal bag.
- Luggage check in opens 2.5 hours before departure and closes 60 mins prior to departure.
Gold Service:
Accommodation:
- Well appointed day and overnight Cabin accommodation.
- Twin cabins feature a 3 seater lounge converting to upper and lower sleeping berths plus ensuite facilities with toilet, washbasin and shower.
- Complimentary toiletries are provided.
- The cabins are fully serviced by carriage attendants with fresh sheets, pillows and continental quilts.
- Cabins feature 3 pin/ 240 volt power outlets.
- In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary are available.
Lounge:
- The relaxed setting of the Outback Explorer Lounge offers a place to socialise and meet fellow travellers from all corners of the world or sit back and enjoy the passing parade of Australian landscapes.
- The Lounge has a licensed bar and is the ideal place to gather for a drink before dinner or for a game of cards and a nightcap with new friends.
Dining:
- The Queen Adelaide Restaurant is open to all Gold Service guests for breakfast, two course lunch and three course dinner.
- All meals are included in the Gold Service fare.
- All inclusive Australian wines, beers, base spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Vegetarian, children and some special dietary meals can be accommodated.
Off Train Experiences:
- Stop in Marla, Alice Springs and Katherine.
- Enjoy either extended touring options or step off the train to immerse yourself in some of Australia's most remote outback settings.
- Times and experiences may vary.
- All Off Train Experiences are subject to weather and changes through the year and may vary by season.
Time Table:
~~ 01-Jan-2024 to 31-Dec-2024~~Valid for 01JAN24-31DEC24:
Timings are subject to change, 2024 timetable is still being finalised.
The Ghan - 3 Day Northbound
Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin:
Departure Dates: 10MAR24-26NOV24.
Departure Days: Sunday.
Depart Adelaide: Sunday 12:15pm.
Marla: Monday - Afternoon Experience.
Arrive Alice Springs: Monday 1:45pm. Afternoon Experience.
Depart Alice Springs: Monday 6:15pm.
Katherine: Tuesday - Morning Experience.
Arrive Darwin: Tuesday 5:30pm.
The Ghan - 3 Day Northbound
Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin:
Departure Dates: 03APR24-25OCT24.
Departure Days: Wednesday.
Depart Adelaide: Wednesday 12:10pm.
Marla: Thursday - Morning Experience.
Arrive Alice Springs: Thursday1.45pm. Afternoon Experience.
Depart Alice Springs: Thursday 6:15pm.
Katherine: Friday - Morning Experience.
Arrive Darwin: Friday 7:50pm.
The Ghan - Standard 3 Day Southbound
Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide:
Departure Dates: 13MAR24-31MAR24, 06NOV24-29NOV24.
Departure Days: Wednesday.
Depart Darwin: Wednesday 10:00am.
Katherine: Wednesday - Afternoon Experience.
Arrive Alice Springs: Thursday 9:10am - Morning Experience.
Depart Alice Springs: Thursday 12:45pm.
Manguri: Thursday - Evening Experience.
Arrive Adelaide: Friday 1:00pm.
The Ghan - Expedition 4 Day Southbound
Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide:
Departure Dates: 03APR24-29OCT24.
Departure Days: Wednesday.
Depart Darwin: Wednesday 10:00am.
Katherine: Wednesday - Afternoon Experience.
Alice Springs: Thursday - Full Day Experience.
Coober Pedy: Friday - Full Day Experience..
Arrive Adelaide: Saturday 10:50am.
The Ghan - Expedition 4 Day Southbound
Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide:
Departure Dates: 06APR24-02NOV24.
Departure Days: Saturday.
Depart Darwin: Saturday 9:00am.
Katherine: Saturday - Afternoon Experience.
Alice Springs: Sunday - Full Day Experience.
Coober Pedy: Monday - Full Day Experience.
Arrive Adelaide: Tuesday 11:50am.~~~~
~~ 01-Jan-2025 to 31-Dec-2025~~Valid for 01JAN25-31DEC25:
Timings are subject to change, 2025 timetable is still being finalised.
The Ghan - 3 Day Northbound
Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin:
Departure Dates: 09MAR25-23NOV25.
Departure Days: Sunday.
Depart Adelaide: Sunday 12:15pm.
Marla: Monday - Afternoon Experience.
Arrive Alice Springs: Monday 1:45pm. Afternoon Experience.
Depart Alice Springs: Monday 6:15pm.
Katherine: Tuesday - Morning Experience.
Arrive Darwin: Tuesday 5:30pm.
The Ghan - 3 Day Northbound
Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin:
Departure Dates: 02APR25-22OCT25.
Departure Days: Wednesday.
Depart Adelaide: Wednesday 12:10pm.
Marla: Thursday - Morning Experience.
Arrive Alice Springs: Thursday1.45pm. Afternoon Experience.
Depart Alice Springs: Thursday 6:15pm.
Katherine: Friday - Morning Experience.
Arrive Darwin: Friday 7:50pm.
The Ghan - Standard 3 Day Southbound
Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide:
Departure Dates: 12MAR25-26MAR25, 05NOV25-26NOV25.
Departure Days: Wednesday.
Depart Darwin: Wednesday 10:00am.
Katherine: Wednesday - Afternoon Experience.
Arrive Alice Springs: Thursday 9:10am - Morning Experience.
Depart Alice Springs: Thursday 12:45pm.
Manguri: Thursday - Evening Experience.
Arrive Adelaide: Friday 1:00pm.
The Ghan - Expedition 4 Day Southbound
Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide:
Departure Dates: 02APR25-29OCT25.
Departure Days: Wednesday.
Depart Darwin: Wednesday 10:00am.
Katherine: Wednesday - Afternoon Experience.
Alice Springs: Thursday - Full Day Experience.
Coober Pedy: Friday - Full Day Experience..
Arrive Adelaide: Saturday 10:50am.
The Ghan - Expedition 4 Day Southbound
Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide:
Departure Dates: 06APR25-02NOV25.
Departure Days: Saturday.
Depart Darwin: Saturday 9:00am.
Katherine: Saturday - Afternoon Experience.
Alice Springs: Sunday - Full Day Experience.
Coober Pedy: Monday - Full Day Experience.
Arrive Adelaide: Tuesday 11:50am.~~~~