The Ghan - The Territory Complete Fact Sheet

The Ghan - The Territory Complete Fact Sheet
The Ghan - The Territory Complete Package (14 Days/13 Nights) One-Way Journey from Adelaide to Darwin.
Prepare for a holiday of unimaginable proportions as you step onboard The Ghan to Alice Springs. Marvel at Uluru and explore Kata Tjuta and the Valley of the Winds. Tour
Kings Canyon, and take a 4WD safari before rejoining The Ghan and travelling on to spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and the city of Darwin. Experience the incredible
beauty of Kakadu when you cruise Yellow Water Billabong and East Alligator River whilst gaining an insight into the culture and mythology of the area by your local guide.
Inclusions onboard The Territory Complete Package
1 night aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to Alice Springs
Transfer to/from Alice Springs Rail Terminal to hotel
4 nights accommodation Alice Springs
4 day/3 night Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon tour
1 day Palm Valley 4WD Safari tour
1 night aboard The Ghan, Alice Springs to Darwin including Off Train Excursion in Katherine
Transfer from Darwin Rail Terminal to city centre
3 nights accommodation Darwin
2 day/1 night Kakadu National Park and East Alligator River tour
Platinum Service on The Ghan
Platinum Service is a deluxe level of train travel, like no other Australian train accommodation. Platinum Service Cabins are approximately twice the size of our standard Gold
Service Twin Cabins with each room offering:
Pre-boarding Outback Explorer Lounge up to 90 minutes before departure at selected terminals. Make yourself comfortable, enjoy a welcome drink and meet your host
and fellow travelers. You'll start enjoying your holiday from the moment you step on board.
Welcome drink and appetizer on arrival in your cabin.
Deluxe accommodation including double or twin beds.
Spacious ensuite
24 hour Cabin Steward Service to cater to your needs.
All inclusive Off-Train tours that promise to be truly unique and full of special memories. These experiences are designed to discover the culture and history of the
destinations you will visit on your journey, exclusive to Great Southern Rail guests.
Platinum Service guests dine in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car.
All onboard meals are included in the Platinum Service fare and offer freshly prepared regional menus cooked by onboard chefs. All inclusive refreshments including
soft drinks, beers, high-quality standard wines, spirits, tea and coffee throughout your journey.
Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for relaxation, socialising and refreshments.
Fine Australian wine or tasty delights (available for purchase) from the 24 hour in-cabin menu Complimentary nightcap and turn-down service provided nightly. Freshly
brewed tea/coffee delivered to your cabin, complimentary morning and afternoon tea in your cabin, complimentary amenities kit.
Music channels and detailed journey commentary selected from your own sound system, complimentary onboard magazine
Private transfers within a 50km radius of the train station to join and depart your journey (in Darwin the transfer will be in 13-seat vehicles with other Platinum guests,
rather than private cars).
Additional luggage allowances.
Gold Service onboard The Ghan
Check-in on the train and relax in the Outback Explorer Lounge up to 90 minutes before departure. Make yourself comfortable, enjoy a welcome drink and meet your host
and fellow travellers. You'll start enjoying your holiday from the moment you step on board.
Each room offers:
Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car dining included in fare. All inclusive refreshments including soft drinks, beers, high-quality standard wines and base spirits throughout
your journey
Luxurious Outback Explorer Lounge and Bar Car for relaxation and refreshment. Newspapers and board games available. Dedicated cabin steward service.
Complimentary welcome kit in cabin.
Music channels and detailed journey commentary selected from your own sound system, Daily "On-Track" newsletters delivered to your cabin, complimentary onboard
magazine. Complimentary tea and coffee available 24 hrs a day
For information on private carriages please contact us.
Gold Service Cabins on The Ghan
Recently refurbished ensuite twin sleeper cabins.
Single berth sleepers have most of the features of twin cabins however toilets and showers are located at the end of each carriage
Each room offers:
Twin sleepers feature comfortable 3 seater lounge converting to snug upper and lower sleeping berths. 3 pin power point, wardrobes, full length mirror and reading lamp
and foldaway table.
Complimentary toiletries and welcome kit.
Click here for Gold Service class descriptions
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The Territory Complete: Adelaide - Darwin (14 days/13 nights)
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The Territory Complete: Adelaide - Darwin (14 days/13 nights)
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Departures
Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin v.v
What time can I check in for my train departure?
Check in for your rail journey opens approximately two hours prior to your scheduled departure time. You are required to check in at least 60 minutes prior to departure.
Can I fly out the same day as the train arrives?
We recommend you allow for an overnight stop before connecting to domestic or international flights. Trains can sometimes be delayed or run behind schedule.
Do I need cash or credit cards onboard?
As the Great Southern Rail journeys are all-inclusive you will not need to buy anything unless you choose to purchase an Off Train Excursion upgrade or souvenirs, which you
can do onboard utilizing EFTPOS or credit card facilities. Great Southern Rail are unable to provide any cash out onboard the trains.
Is medical assistance available onboard?
Staff members onboard are trained to administer basic first aid, however they are not able to provide assistance with ongoing medical conditions during a journey. Guests
requiring medical attention or mobility assistance onboard are required to arrange for their own carer to travel with them.
Booking and Ticketing Conditions
A non-refundable 15% security deposit per person is required at time of booking. An additional deposit amount may be requested to cover specific third party conditions.
The full balance is payable 50 days prior to departure.
Late bookings made within 50 days of departure require full payment prior to confirmation.
If payment is not received Rail Plus holds the right to cancel your booking.
Bookings cannot be made less than 7 days from the proposed date.
An Amendment fee of $30.00 applies to confirmed bookings.
Amendments cannot be made 21 days or less prior to Package date.
Cancellation
Below conditions only apply to Everyday packages. Strict Terms & conditions apply to Special offer fares.
Notice of Cancellation
Cancellation Fee Per Guest
Cancel 50 days + prior to departure
Loss of deposit
Cancel 49 - 21 days prior to departure
55% of total fare
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Cancel less than 20 days prior to departure
100% of total fare
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