Ghan-away

Posted by Staff in Australia, Luxury Monday

It’s sad to say, but train travel has lost its lure…nowadays we want speed, the fastest way from point A to B.

Australia’s transcontinental Ghan train may not be fast, but it brings the glamour back to train travel. This five star hotel on wheels, takes you from Adelaide to Darwin with a stop in the red center of Australia, Alice Springs.

The nearly 2,000 mile journey takes two night to complete, but you do so in the comfort of beautifully appointed cabins with 24 hour room-service. The berths are arranged like a personal lounge by day and then transform into a luxury suite at night.  From the restaurant or lounge car you can enjoy the Australian outback as it passes by like a classic film.

If you are considering taking this once in a lifetime journey, check out the Whistle Stop Tours which are excursions perfectly timed for the mid-journey train stop in Alice Springs. 

One way service on the Ghan starts at $1,300 per person for the two night journey with meals included, excursions start at $20. For more info visit theghan.com.au