The Ghan Train formerly known as The Afghan Express, was operated in 1878, but the railroads were not completed until 1929. Until then, the final leg of the journey was made by camel.
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This train is named the Ghan, after the old Ghan line which followed the Afghan camel tracks through Australia's centre.
No. The Ghan goes from Adelaide to Darwin. The train that goes East-west, from Sydney to Perth, is the Indian Pacific. You can get a train from Brisbane to Sydney, and then catch the Indian Pacific to Perth, but it does not travel there directly.
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The Ghan train travels throughout Australia. It connects at Darwin station and goes through Adelaide, Tarcoola, Alice Springs, Port Augusta, and Tenant Creek.
The Ghan travels north to south (and vice versa) across the continent of Australia.
You cannot travel from Cairns to Darwin on the Ghan. You would have to travel from Cairns down to Brisbane, where you would then need to take another train to Sydney. At Sydney you could catch a train to Adelaide, and only at Adelaide could you catch the Ghan to Darwin. Total travel would be about five days.
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The Ghan gained its name from the fact that it roughly follows the route the Afghan camel trains originally took across the continent south to north. The name is an abbreviation of the word Afghan.
Not even remotely. This train is named the Ghan, after the old Ghan line which followed the Afghan camel tracks through Australia's centre.
The Ghan is one of Australia's iconic adventures, and involves a train ride in the heart of Australia. One can find tickets online at sites such as Great Southern Rail and Trip Advisor.
Yes, there is. You would need to get on Great Southern Railway Train in Alice Springs and then get off at Adelaide Parklands Terminal. From there, you can board to your final destination, Melbourne Southern Cross.