Rail journey · South Australia to Northern Territory
The Ghan
Transcontinental Australia from south to north: Adelaide to Darwin through the Red Centre, stopping at Alice Springs with excursions out to Kings Canyon and Uluru.
The Ghan · Tomoyn · CC BY 4.0
The ride
What you'll see
The route
Station by station
- Adelaide
- Alice Springs
- Katherine
- Darwin
Before you go
Good to know
The full northbound or southbound run is three days; shorter Adelaide–Alice or Alice–Darwin legs also run.
Off-train excursions at Alice Springs book up early.
The Ghan runs the opposite season to The Indian Pacific — combine both in one Australian rail trip.
Typical times and distances are for guidance only — check the operator's timetable before you travel.
Photography credits
- The Ghan — Tomoyn · CC BY 4.0
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