Tick it off your bucket list! Just last week, I was able to travel on The Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide.  It was such an awesome experience to travel by rail through the Red Centre.  Although at the moment it is not very red due to all the recent rain.

Our particular train was over 900metres long with over 38 carriages. Offering Red Seats, Red Sleeper, Gold Service and Platinum, where it caters to a variety of all budgets.  All rooming is either twin or single and many have their own ensuite facilities, although space is limited.  Each section of the train has their own Lounge Car and Restaurant Car.  With 2 meal sittings, dining is a la carte with a great choice at each meal.

On the journey, The Ghan make stops at Katherine and Alice Springs. During these “Whistle Stops” you can book yourself on a short tour. Katherine Gorge River Cruise was my choice of tour for the quick Katherine stop.  Travelling down the gorge was amazing and the scenery beautiful.  So peaceful and serene.  For the Alice Springs “Whistle Stop” I chose the Helicopter Tour.  Wow!  From the air, a great view of Alice Springs township, Pine Gap, McDonnell Ranges and Simpsons Gap – along with all the surrounding mountains and plains.

So many people I have talked to about this Ghan trip have all said “it is on the list of things I want to do”.  I can definately recommend the journey, and that travelling by train is almost like forced relaxation.  If you have access to Facebook, become a fan of Lime Travel and have a look at the photos from my awesome trip.