Welcome to The Ghan
The Ghan is the legendary train that plies the rails between Adelaide and Darwin in Australia. It takes its passengers on a fascinating journey of 2979 kilometers through spectacular and diverse landscapes. The train travels on a north-south route right through the "red center" of Australia. Travelers on the train will see the magnificence of Australia from the fertile plains of Adelaide, the rusty reds of the McDonnell Ranges through to the tropical green splendor of Darwin.

Originally called the Afghan Express, the name The Ghan was inspired by the pioneering Afghan cameleers who blazed a permanent trail into the central areas of Australia over 150 years ago. The train's emblem is an Afghan on a camel in recognition of the Afghanis' outstanding contributions to the opening up the inhospitable interior to the rest of Australia. The train began service in 1929 and originally only travelled from Adelaide to Alice Springs. It was envisaged that the train would eventually travel right through to Darwin but this didn't happen until 2004.

The Legendary Ghan travels through the heart of Australia, from Adelaide to Darwin. You will see spectacular landscapes, from the rugged MacDonnell Ranges surrounding Alice Springs to the tropical splendor of Darwin and the Top End. Enjoy fine dining in the Gold Service Restaurant car, relax over a drink in the lounge and make new friends from around the world before retiring to your private sleeper cabin.

One of the best reasons for choosing a group tour is the fact that you can sit back, relax and enjoy being hosted by some of the most experienced and knowledgeable coach captains and tour directors in the world. All members of the crew are proud to call Australia or New Zealand home and will ensure your vacation is memorable.