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The Ghan
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Child Policy:
Valid for 01JAN25-31DEC25:
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 01JAN25-31DEC26:
Booking requirements:
- Passengers first names are to be provided at time of booking.
- Guests mobile phone number to be provided at time of booking.
Luggage:
- Guests must comply with the relevant luggage requirements listed.
Travel Insurance:
- Travel insurance is highly recommended. Rail journeys go through remote Australian regions, which sometimes result in severe weather events, flash flooding, bushfires and remote location medical evacuations.
Fit to Travel:
- You must ensure that you are medically and physically fit for travel. Before you confirm your booking, you must advise of any medical or physical condition that will or may require medical attention, medication, or special treatment during your rail journey. You must complete our Fitness to Travel form (https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/terms-conditions/) within a reasonable time after your booking is confirmed and before travel. If a guest has a condition that may significantly affect the enjoyment, health or safety of themselves or any other person on board, booking may be refused or cancelled.
Dietary Requests:
- Special dietary requests are required to be notified to us within 7 days after booking is confirmed. The Ghan will endeavour to communicate your requirements to relevant suppliers, however we cannot guarantee requests will be met by suppliers. It is your responsibility to check that meals and beverages do not contain any allergens.
Check in:
- You must check in at the location stated on your travel documents no more than 2.5 hours and no later than 1 hour prior to the scheduled departure. You must show suitable photo identification on check in.
Dangerous Goods:
- Your luggage must not contain any items which are dangerous, illegal, liable to harm or annoy other guests or otherwise unsuitable. Animals are not permitted onboard (except assistance animals).
No Smoking Policy:
- All trains are entirely smoke free in accordance with relevant state government regulations. Guests are not to smoke (including e-cigarettes) on the train.
Searches:
- If Journey Beyond has reasonable cause to believe that a guest is carrying a prohibited item, an authorised representative may, subject to applicable laws, search of inspect the guest's luggage.
Off Train Excursions and Experiences:
- Excursions may be cancelled or modified due to inclement weather, train scheduling or other circumstances. There are no refunds for any such cancellations or modifications.
Valid for 01JAN25-31DEC26:
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 1 Child.
Bedding Configuration (subject to availability):
- 1 Double (3/4 size) sleeping berth and 1 fold-down upper Single sleeping berth.
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 Suite:
Accommodation:
- Gold Suites are twice the size of Gold Service Twin Cabins (availability of Suite Cabins is limited, generally only 1 Gold Suite per train).
- Double (3/4 size) bed plus additional fold down upper single bed.
- Private lounge area with table, arm chairs, TV with DVD player, mini bar fridge stocked with complimentary refreshments.
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:
- Gold Service guests travelling aboard The Ghan, dine in the beautifully decorated Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car.
- All meals are included in the Gold Service fare.
- Superb three course meals are served by friendly waiters, on elegant china, accompanied by fine glassware and cutlery.
- All Standard Beverages whilst on board whilst dining or in the Outback.
- Vegetarian, children and some special dietary meals can be accommodated.
- Breakfast meals include a choice of cooked or continental, lunch is a two course meal with various choices, and dinner is a three course meal with a number of dinner options.
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-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.~~~~
~~ 01-Jan-2026 to 31-Dec-2026~~Valid for 01JAN26-31DEC26:
Timings are subject to change, 2026 timetable is still being finalised.
The Ghan - 3 Day Northbound
Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin:
Departure Dates: 08MAR26-22NOV26.
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: 08APR26-28OCT26.
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 - Expedition 4 Day Southbound
Darwin - Alice Springs - Adelaide:
Departure Dates: 11MAR26-25NOV26.
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: 11APR26-31OCT26.
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.~~~~
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