The Ghan Train

Giggleswick · Veteran Member

The Ghan Train

Whenarewethere · Guru

A long time ago we did Sydney to Adelaide on the Indian Pacific, upgraded to beds. Then the Ghan from Adelaide to Alice Springs. Then a 4wd tour around the various pebbles & gorges.

So glad we upgraded to beds on the first leg. The second leg we stayed in the seats. They are horrible, an absolutely exhausting experience.

We have now done the same thing in our car. So much better. You can do everything at your own pace. All the main roads are sealed.

Not to forget you do not see a thing in the outback at night from the train so you miss out on all the scenery for the bulk of the train trip.

I would only do the train trip for the train trip itself in first class if you are a train enthusiast. Beyond that forget about it.

86GTS · Guru

We'd go stir crazy crossing the continent on a train.
We did a luxury 3 week Trafalgar Tours coach trip around England, Wales, Ireland & Scotland, it nearly drove us up the wall.
A day sailing to Tassie was like watching paint dry.
Agree with Whenarewethere that going by road would be far better.

dorian · Guru

https://www.greattrains.com.au/timetables/the-ghan-timetables

PeterInSa · Guru

We did the Ghan Expedition Adelaide to Darwin 4 days 3 nights plus 3 nights in Darwin with return Flights to Adelaide a couple of years ago for from Memory $3500 each, setup by a local Travel company deal ( they signed up 12 couples for their great price).

At Darwin free stay at a 4 star Hotel with trips on the Harbour and Darwin's War Memorial site ( The surround sound and dive bombers coming in from overhead was impressive)
The Dinner under the stars, will always remember it along with a ride on a camel with SWMBO. Also did the side trips.

Definitely recommend it.

Wanda · Guru

I sorta think the posta wants to do the train trip, not hear what others want to do.
Friends have done it, had a great time, we will do it one day.
Will be a change from driving up and back, which we've done sooooooooo many times, maybe the posta feels the same????
good luck,

-- Edited by Webmaster on Tuesday 12th of July 2022 07:10:11 PM

yobarr · Guru

Mike Harding wrote:
Wanda wrote:
maybe try posting on the Caravaners Forum, more informative there in my opinion
Then maybe you should post there, rather than here, much more often Wanda, I think many here would support you doing that.

You beat me to it, Mike! There are many more knowledgeable individuals posting on this site, although it is clear that we do have at least one member who is consistently negative. As for The Ghan Train, just by Googling "Cheapest Fares on Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin" I easily found these current fares to choose from, easily booked online if the OP wishes. Seems that cheapest time to travel is now.Hope this is useful. Cheers

-- Edited by yobarr on Tuesday 12th of July 2022 02:51:48 PM

Wanda · Guru

Mike Harding wrote:
Wanda wrote:
maybe try posting on the Caravaners Forum, more informative there in my opinion
Then maybe you should post there, rather than here, much more often Wanda, I think many here would support you doing that.

I will post what I want to post thankyou, what, were you banned from them, sour grapes maybe.?

Its just another forum if the poster can't get a sensible answer on here, which is highly likely after your informative response.

Ian

Mike Harding · Guru

Wanda: I just feel we should not deprive them of your wit, humour and sparkling personality.

Wanda · Guru

Mike Harding wrote:
Wanda: I just feel we should not deprive them of your wit, humour and sparkling personality.

Why thankyou Mike, I did'nt think you liked me, I'm touched biggrin

Ian

Mike Harding · Guru

I have no doubt whatsoever that you are.

yobarr · Guru

Mike Harding wrote:
I have no doubt whatsoever that you are.

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-- Edited by yobarr on Tuesday 12th of July 2022 08:24:58 PM

Ivan 01 · Guru

Wanda wrote:
Well he's not getting any help here is he you baff..n

I thought that his enquiry was answered concisely.

Unfortunately the detractors arent just limited to those disliked by you.

I think you are off the rails Wanda,,,,,pardon the pun

From your reply above;

Mike Harding wrote:
Wanda wrote:
maybe try posting on the Caravaners Forum, more informative there in my opinion
Then maybe you should post there, rather than here, much more often Wanda, I think many here would support you doing that.

I will post what I want to post thankyou, what, were you banned from them, sour grapes maybe.?

Its just another forum if the poster can't get a sensible answer on here, which is highly likely after your informative response.

Ian

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disbelief

yobarr · Guru

Wanda wrote:
Well he's not getting any help here is he you baff..n

Sorry, but I'm confused. Today, at 2.47pm, I posted both the current fare structure and the contact details for the purchase of tickets. Other than actually booking and paying for the tickets there is little more that I could have done to assist the OP,who last visited the forum at 4.46pm today. If there is some way that you believe that I could have been more helpful, please advise. Cheers

Are We Lost · Guru

I normally like to stay out of these spats but I have to pick up on this ....

Wanda, earlier you said ...
"I sorta think the posta wants to do the train trip, not hear what others want to do"

And then in the same post you proceed to tell us all how you have have driven it "sooooooooo many times". Wow! I'm impressed. I am sure Giggleswick is as well. Then when Yobarr posts very useful information that answers the question, your helpful input is .....???

dorian · Guru

yobarr wrote:
Mike Harding wrote:
Wanda wrote:
maybe try posting on the Caravaners Forum, more informative there in my opinion
Then maybe you should post there, rather than here, much more often Wanda, I think many here would support you doing that.
You beat me to it, Mike!

I already posted the timetables 3 posts ago.

Ivan 01 · Guru

dorian wrote:
yobarr wrote:
Mike Harding wrote:
Wanda wrote:
maybe try posting on the Caravaners Forum, more informative there in my opinion
Then maybe you should post there, rather than here, much more often Wanda, I think many here would support you doing that.
You beat me to it, Mike!
I already posted the timetables 3 posts ago.

It is a problem when you have provided a link and Yobarr has screenshot the information but we still have someone who feels the need to direct the OP to another forum just in case this forum hasnt provided the information.

It is hard to believe at times cry

There is only so many times the answer can be provided.

86GTS · Guru

Ivan 01 wrote:
dorian wrote:
yobarr wrote:
Mike Harding wrote:
Wanda wrote:
maybe try posting on the Caravaners Forum, more informative there in my opinion
Then maybe you should post there, rather than here, much more often Wanda, I think many here would support you doing that.
You beat me to it, Mike!
I already posted the timetables 3 posts ago.

It is a problem when you have provided a link and Yobarr has screenshot the information but we still have someone who feels the need to direct the OP to another forum just in case this forum hasnt provided the information.
It is hard to believe at times
There is only so many times the answer can be provided.

Maybe the members of CF are more intelligent than us but I doubt it?

Despite a few lively debates on GNF overall its a better place to be than CF.

I unsubscribed as I was being stalked by two trolls.

Wanda · Guru

Are We Lost wrote:
I normally like to stay out of these spats but I have to pick up on this ....

Wanda, earlier you said ...
"I sorta think the posta wants to do the train trip, not hear what others want to do"

And then in the same post you proceed to tell us all how you have have driven it "sooooooooo many times". Wow! I'm impressed. I am sure Giggleswick is as well. Then when Yobarr posts very useful information that answers the question, your helpful input is .....???

If your going to quote, at least quote the hole line which puts it into context, can't be bothered explaining if you can't understand

Ian

Wanda · Guru

86GTS wrote:
Ivan 01 wrote:
dorian wrote:
yobarr wrote:
Mike Harding wrote:
Wanda wrote:
maybe try posting on the Caravaners Forum, more informative there in my opinion
Then maybe you should post there, rather than here, much more often Wanda, I think many here would support you doing that.
You beat me to it, Mike!
I already posted the timetables 3 posts ago.

It is a problem when you have provided a link and Yobarr has screenshot the information but we still have someone who feels the need to direct the OP to another forum just in case this forum hasnt provided the information.
It is hard to believe at times
There is only so many times the answer can be provided.
Maybe the members of CF are more intelligent than us but I doubt it?
Despite a few lively debates on GNF overall its a better place to be than CF.
I unsubscribed as I was being stalked by two trolls.

I agree, not necessarily smarter but less toxic.

Most people who post on here, trying to get help or whatever it is, the point is, there are several on here, who post ALL the time and they seem to think they know everything about anything and before tooo long they start with their smartarse comments towards other people with different ideas.

You don't get that same toxic response on the "other" forum mentioned..........in my opinion!

I think several of these baffoons(no name mentioned) feel they own and run this forum, and, at times I think they do.

And then you have all their little, emphasis on Little, lapdogs who run around like that bugs bunny cartoon, with the big bad bulldog swaggering down the street with his little sidekick bouncing around trying to impress him, pathetic!

Cheers

Ian