The Ghan's 80th Celebrations - Special Offer

Celebrate and save - Your Free Gold Service Upgrade on The Ghan is as Easy as 1, 2,3. Save up to $660*pp

It’s The Ghan’s 80th birthday in 2009 and we’re celebrating with great free upgrades. Simply book your trip with accommodation and touring and we’ll give you a FREE upgrade to the comfort of
Gold Service valued at up to $660!* Not only will you save hundreds of dollars as you experience ‘tropical summer’ in the Top End, you’ll automatically upgrade to more space, more style, more facilities and more inclusions such as a private cabin, restaurant service for all meals, unlimited lounge bar access and much more.
But hurry, because when our birthday celebrations end so does this offer.

For more information click here to view the brochure

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To book call Great Southern Rail now on 13 21 47

*‘Save up to’ price is based on adult red sleeper fare applied to standard adult fares per person. Free upgrade to Gold Service offer, available in conjunction with accommodation and touring combinations available in this brochure and in the ‘Australia’s Great Train Holidays’ brochure subject to availability. Purchase 2 nights minimum accommodation and 1 day touring (or equivalent) with the rail fare component based on the Red Sleeper Service fare and receive a Gold Service upgrade. Fares based on twin share per person with single supplements applicable on package product. Offer available for bookings from 1 August 2009 to 31 March 2010 for travel from 1 November 2009 to 30 April 2010. All fares include fuel price surcharge, and will be subject to availability at the time of booking. † Through fares or stopover fares do not apply. To receive concessional fares Great Southern Rail is required to confirm your eligibility for the concession electronically with Centrelink. If you do not want this to happen you will need to contact Centrelink to obtain a Pension Concession Letter as proof of your eligibility for the concession and provide this directly to Great Southern Rail before the concession can be given. Offer not available in conjunction with the Great Southern Rail Seniors Concession Travel Card or any other offer except $99 - $299 Motorail offer. All fares and timetables are subject to change without notice. Conditions apply. Travel Agent License No.TTA164190.

Journey Overview
Route: Adelaide – Alice Springs – Darwin
Duration: 2 nights in either direction
Distance: 2979 kilometres
Frequency: Twice weekly Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin.

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The Journey

The Ghan. It’s an odd name for a train but in Australian history it is a living legend. The legend has soared to new heights with the extension of The Ghan journey to Darwin. When The Ghan first departed Adelaide for Alice Springs, it was always intended that it would one day travel through to Darwin. More than 70 years on, in 2004, that dream has become reality.

Boarding The Ghan in Adelaide or Darwin, experience one of the most fascinating great train journeys of the world. Connections are available on the Indian Pacific and The Overland for guests travelling to or from Sydney and Melbourne. Enjoy 2 nights aboard this great train in either direction. Marvel at the spectacular Australian landscapes from fertile countryside surrounding Adelaide to the rusty hues of the Red Centre, onto the tropical splendour of the Top End. The Ghan is the ultimate journey through the heart of the continent.