Australia's diverse landscape has become the preferred destination for many people, whether it is the Sydney landmark Sydney Opera House (Sydney Opera House) or the spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge, (Sydney Harbour Bridge), Gold Coast's beautiful coastline. The diving resort of the Great Barrier Reef (Great Barrier Reef), if these locations are not enough to attract you, then the editor will definitely recommend you a super-special game here, take the Gan train (The Ghan) across Australia!
From the south of Australia (Adelaide) to the north (Darwin), this train line runs 2979 km, The Ghan is not only one of the world's more difficult architectural, longer distance, rich landscape sightseeing train, It is also a very comfortable long-distance train route in the world, such a trip absolutely let you exhilarate, experience an unprecedented Australian journey!
Train attractions and basic information
Train name,: The Ghan (, full name, The Afghan Express).
Average length / weight of train: 774 m / 1400 t
Start / end: Adelaide (Adelaide) in South Australia / Darwin in the Northern Territory
Route length / time: 2979 km / approximately 54 hours
Average speed: 85 km / h (max 115 km / h)
Boarding the The Ghan train in Adelaide, looking out the window of the view gradually transformed from the rolling mountain view of South Australia into a rough inland, ferruginous red central red, finally become the top of Australia's tropical scenery. There were several stops on the way to explore the famous inland towns Alice Springs (Alice Springs) and Catherine (Katherine), cruising the Catherine Canyon (Katherine Gorge), rowing canoes down the Katherine River with a tour group to explore the famous inland towns of Alice Springs (Alice Springs) and Catherine (Katherine),. Or choose a variety of other elaborate adventures to enrich your The Ghan rail trip!
Pleasure reminder:
Take your car with you. For a short stay time, driving around and experiencing inland customs is a good option, and the price is determined by the vehicle's own conditions.
scheduling
[day one | Adelaide-Alice Springs]
Get in from Adelaide at noon.
Settle down in your car or seat to prepare for the next 24 hours, amid the rumbling sound of trains, the most remote and beautiful landscapes of Australia. Look out the window at the stretches of desert, red sand ridges and jungle, and you will begin to experience the vast expanse of the country.
Across the coast of Kunaia (Coonamia) and (Port Augusta)., located between Spence Bay (Spencer Gulf) and the majestic Flinders range (Flinders Ranges), the port of Augusta You'll pass through the manguri (Manguri), not far from the bizarre underground mining town of (Coober Pedy), and then over the world's longest fence: the wild dog fence, (Dog Fence). Galloping past the simple rural towns of (Cadney Homestead), at the entrance to the painted desert (The Painted Desert), and (Pimba), (Kingoonya) and (Tarcoola), Pimba, along the railway lines. Look out the window at a large area of indigenous land with which communities have been linked for thousands of years.
The next morning, you cross the border of (Northern Territory), the northern territory, across the jungle town of Calgra, (Kulgera), through the red hills, purple vegetation, and the sandy (Finke River). Of the Finke River. Before reaching Alice Springs, sigh your morning tea and enjoy the colorful scenery.
[next day | Alice Springs-Catherine]
Arrive at (Alice Springs) in Alice Springs at noon.
Join a tour to explore the iconic inland town of Alice Springs. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Royal Flying Doctor Service), National Pioneer female Hall of Fame (National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame) and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historic Reserve (Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve), with a unique insight into life in the Australian interior; Or, under the guidance of the central Arendal tour guide, understand the indigenous history of the region. Listen to the story of the Yeperenye dream period, visit the Holy Land, learn about bush tucker and traditional medicine, and appreciate the works of native artists. You can choose to visit a still-run camel farm, visit Alice Springs Desert Park (Alice Springs Desert Park) to see birds and wildlife in the area, or go to Todd Walk Street (Todd Mall) to buy indigenous art. Helicopter over Simpson Canyon (Simpson's Gap), 's steep West Vitri Ridge (Heavitree Ridgeline) and La Ponta path (Larapinta Trail). Or join a four-wheeled motorcycle tour across the desert to the oldest cattle ranch still in use in the Northern Territory. If you want to go sightseeing at your own pace, you can take a 70-minute shuttle bus with experienced tour guides and get on and off the bus as you like.
Get on the train again in the evening.
Watch the train leave Alice from the dining car or carriage. Watch the sunset glow on the horizon before the earth disappears into darkness. In the morning, you will quickly cross the gold rush town of Tengnan Creek (Tennant Creek), into the ancient pioneer town of Catherine (Katherine).
[day three | Catherine to Darwin]
Arrived at Catherine (Katherine) in the morning.
After breakfast, get out of the car at Catherine and choose to take part in a group tour. You can sail along the (Katherine Gorge) Canyon by boat, through the magnificent sandstone cliffs, or by helicopter overlooking the endless canyons. In the face of the vast canyon, tut-tut marvel. Enjoy bush tucker, 's yacht or canoe down the Katherine River for a nature trip close to the birds and animals of (Nitmiluk National Park), Nietmiluk National Park. If you just want to see the canyon, get off the boat and take a short but steep (Barrawei) path. If you just want to explore the town, take a shuttle bus and get off at the railway museum, (Railway Museum), 's historic Springwell estate, (Springvale Homestead), and the local Aboriginal gallery.
Leaving Catherine in the afternoon.
On the last leg of the journey, watch Catherine's undulating old land rumble through the windows. You will traverse the pine creek (Pine Creek)-when the mainland Telegraph line (Overland Telegraph Line), was set up, there was gold under the ground as it was drilled. You will also pass through the historic town of Adelaide River (Adelaide River). When the Japanese bombed Darwin during World War II, the town was a major military headquarters. The only Australian war cemetery on Australian soil is in the town. You may also catch a glimpse of the old railway station, which is now a museum.
Arriving at Darwin in the evening
As the train entered the capital Darwin, the dusty plains became lush tropical plants. This is the end of the Gump train trip, but you can continue your adventures in Darwin's parks, ports, monuments and outdoor festivals and markets. You can also set out from here to visit the waterfalls and rock pools in (Litchfield National Park), Richfield National Park, and the colorful community of (Tiwi Islands) in the Tiwi Islands.
Train box seats and food
Whether you choose an ordinary seat or a luxury box, this trip will be memorable, comfortable dining environment, a beautiful view of the view, put aside the work, let go to enjoy all this, and have a peaceful and peaceful inland night, Then wake up in the strong aroma of coffee just made in the morning.
The train is divided into three types of service: Red Service,Gold Service,Platinum Service
【Red Service】
It is the most economical of the three, sitting in one's seat during the day and at night, sleeping at a 45-degree angle, or turning to face-to-face with friends in other seats, using public toilets and showers. The portion of the diet can be purchased at your own expense at the cafe or the dining car for the meals and drinks you need.
Spacious rest space, much more comfortable than the average train
Characteristics:
There is plenty of sitting space for your feet to stretch comfortably
-all seats are available in power outlets and free magazines
-each guest can have 40 kg of luggage (2 x 20 kg)
Hedonistic advice: if you are a poor student or backpacker, or if your budget is not so abundant, but you do not want to give up such adventures, then this is your best choice!
【Gold Service】
Gold Service is divided into double (Gold Twin) and single (Gold Single).
Gold Twin: long sofa for three during the day, converted into upper and lower beds at night, with private bathrooms in comfortable comfy compartments
Gold Single: 's compact box comes with a bed that can be converted into a single seat during the day and shared shower / toilet facilities
Characteristics:
Cabin power outlet
-enjoy free meals and drinks at Queen Adelaide Restaurant (breakfast, two-course lunch, three-course dinner)
-Expenditure of short-haul trips including stops between China and China
Each guest can have 60 kilos of luggage
-Free shuttle to central hotel, Darwin
Gold Twin, daytime seat.
Gold Twin, go out and go to bed at night.
Luxury Queen Adelaide Restaurant
Enjoy a premium meal at Queen Adelaide Restaurant
Reference specification
Hedonistic advice: if you and your partner (or gold is single), do not have too much budget but want to have private space, know how to enjoy life, then this is your best choice!
【Platinum Service】
The day is a spacious private lounge where three or five friends can be invited together and converted into a comfortable bedroom at night, giving you a good quality of sleep, full size private bathroom, shower, sink and cupboard space. Toilets and free Australian toiletries, as well as free chef specialties as well as alcohol and drinks.
Characteristics:
-lockable box, power outlet
-the screen window is facing both sides of the train, with infinite beauty
-pick-up and pick-up services within 50 km of starting and ending points for guests
-75 kg luggage per guest (3 x 25 kg)
Enjoy fresh homemade breakfast and refreshments in the box
The chef's choice of exquisite cuisine
Platinum Service is divided into double beds, (Double Cabin), and two single beds, (Twin Cabin).
Twin Cabin
Daytime seat
Single bed at night
Reference specification
Double Cabin
Daytime seat
Double bed at night
Reference specification
Hedonistic advice: if you are a celebrity or if you and your partner enjoy life very much, want to have private space without budgetary constraints, then this is your best choice!
Price and departure time
They also offer offers for students and backpackers, but you must have a designated student ID or other card to enjoy the offer for more information
-after April 1, 2017, the ticket price is mainly on the official website.
If you get to your destination and you're not done, choose your local tour group to continue your adventure!
