Your two day, one night Ghan journey from South Australia's elegant capital city Adelaide to the iconic outback town of Alice Springs in Australia's red centre offers an unforgettable experience on one of the world's great train journeys and creates colourful memories that will last forever. Named after the 19th century Afghan camel drivers who helped open up Australia's vast and harsh interior, the Ghan is one of the world's only true transcontinental railways and invokes the romance of long distance rail travel, the train's panoramic windows offer unsurpassed views of the ever changing, dramatic and beautiful landscape. As you board the legendary Ghan in Adelaide you're greeted by a friendly and informative member of staff who will escort you to your comfortable cabin which will be home for the duration of your journey, as the train rolls out of Adelaide make your way to the elegant Queen Adelaide Restaurant Carriage for a sumptuous lunch accompanied by a glass or two of fine wine, the scenery from your panoramic train window changes as the fertile green pastoral lands change to mallee scrub and the magnificent Flinders Ranges become dots on the distant horizon. As darkness descends over the vast South Australian landscape immerse yourself in the joys of gourmet dining from the very impressive menu with mouth-watering delicacies such as succulent rack of lamb, Top End barramundi and Margaret River cheeses complemented by a range of fine Australian wines and beverages. Each new day aboard the Ghan reveals a fresh panorama as Dawn's first light illuminates the diversity and sheer beauty of Australia's vivid landscapes, a morning stop in the small town of Marla in the remote reaches of South Australia and it's back on board the Ghan in time for brunch, next stop the famous outback town of Alice Springs in Australia's vast red centre. 'Alice' lies amid dramatic ochre surrounds under endless cerulean skies, the town has a wealth of attractions, visit local landmarks such as the recently refurbished Royal Flying Doctor School and the Pioneer Women's Memorial and immerse yourself in the fascinating Indigenous culture that is an integral part of the town's history, see a spectacular birdshow at the Desert Park and perhaps take a scenic helicopter tour over the spectacular MacDonnell Ranges to fully appreciate the sheer size, scale and beauty of this ancient and unique land.
