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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 01JAN25-31DEC25:
Darwin
Darwin Convention Centre
10 Stokes Hill Road,
Darwin City Centre, Northern Territory.
Check-in Darwin:
- Make your own arrangements to Darwin Convention Centre where you will check in for The Ghan.
- Check-in: at least 1 hour prior to departure.
- After completing check-in arrangements, guests will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the crew and fellow guests.
- There will be a special Welcome to Country experience and a light breakfast offering included.
- When the 'All Aboard' call comes, guests will board coaches and be transferred to the Darwin Rail Terminal to board The Ghan.
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 Katherine, Alice Springs and Manguri.
- 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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