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Take in the whole continent: north to south and east to west, on these legendary rail journeys.

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The GhanThe Ghan

This legendary train journey takes you through the heart of the continent. Marvel at the rusty hues of the MacDonnell Ranges around Alice Springs and the tropical splendour of Darwin.

Adelaide - Darwin
Departs: Sun and Wed at 12.20pm Arrives: Tue at 5.30pm and Fri at 6.30pm Duration: 2 nights

Adelaide - Alice Springs
Departs: Sun and Wed at 12.20pm Arrives: Mon and Thu at 1.45pm Duration: 1 night

Alice Springs - Darwin
Departs: Mon and Thu at 6.00pm Arrives: Tue at 5.30pm and Fri at 6.30pm Duration: 1 night

Indian PacificIndian Pacific

One of the world's longest train journeys, including the plains of Nullarbor, with the world's longest straight stretch of railway track (478km). Look out for the wedge-tailed eagle.

Perth - Sydney
Departs: Wed and Sun at 11.55am Arrives: Sat and Wed at 10.15am Duration: 3 nights

Perth - Adelaide
Departs: Wed and Sun at 11.55am Arrives: Fri and Tue at 7.20am Duration: 2 nights

Adelaide - Sydney
Departs: Fri and Tue at 10.00am Arrives: Sat and Wed at 10.15am Duration: 1 night

The Ghan and Indian Pacific train journeys listed above can be travelled in reverse - please call for details and timetable.

Gold Kangaroo ServiceGold Kangaroo Service

Gold service offers a choice of Twin or Single Sleeper Cabins with COMPLIMENTARY toiletries, on-board magazine and CD commentary. Twin Sleeper Cabins have en-suite shower, toilet and washbasin. Single Sleeper Cabins have en-suite washbasin, with toilets and showers situated at the end of each cabin.

All meals are inclusive, freshly prepared by on-board chefs and served in the restaurant car - fine food and wine, combined with views across this vast, beautiful continent, is an unrivalled experience.

Guests can also relax in the lounge car, which is an excellent place to socialise and meet fellow travellers from all over the world, as well as Australia. Enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY tea/coffee or purchase a glass of fine Australian wine as you view Australia's flora and fauna from air-conditioned comfort.

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Take in the whole continent: north to south and east to west, on these legendary rail journeys.
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