These days aircraft are the fastest way to cross Australia’s great distances, but either the Ghan or the Indian Pacific rail journeys give you the opportunity to appreciate the sheer scale and grandeur of this vast landmass.
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During the journey, both trains make stops to refuel and take on provisions, presenting an ideal opportunity to take one of the optional off-train tours which can be purchased on board.
Ghan Gold Kangaroo Service travellers between Adelaide and Darwin enjoy a complimentary half day tour at Alice Springs which includes a visit to the Desert Wildlife Park, home to a fascinating array of Outback plants and wildlife.
At Katherine, you can enjoy a boat cruise showcasing the breathtaking Katherine Gorge.
Indian Pacific travellers can explore Broken Hill, a base for the famous Royal Flying Doctor service and one of Australia’s richest mining regions.
A brief stop to re-water at the tiny outpost of Cook in the barren Nullarbor Plain allows guests to explore before a final stop at Kalgoorlie, with its heritage architecture, old pubs and the vast, floodlit ‘superpit’ renowned for being the richest square mile of gold-bearing earth in the world.