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Great Australian Railway Journeys

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Michael Portillo ventures "down under" to ride some of the world's most spectacular railways, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide. His rail journeys take him to Australia's most impressive, must-see locations: Syndey and the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Alice Springs and the Red Centre, the tropical rainforests of Queensland, historic Victoria and the Great Barrier Reef. On his travels, Michael uncovers great feats of engineering, hears Dreamtime stories from the indigenous Arrernte people and encounters the country's most emblematic and endearing wildlife, the koala and the kangaroo.

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Great Australian Railway Journeys

Spin-off from the immensely popular series “Great British Railway Journeys”, also hosted by Michael Portillo

Michael Portillo ventures ‘down under’ to ride some of the world’s most spectacular railways, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw’s Guide. His rail journeys take him to Australia’s most impressive, must-see locations: Syndey and the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Alice Springs and the Red Centre, the tropical rainforests of Queensland, historic Victoria and the Great Barrier Reef. On his travels, Michael uncovers great feats of engineering, hears Dreamtime stories from the indigenous Arrernte people and encounters the country’s most emblematic and endearing wildlife, the koala and the kangaroo.

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• Armed with his 1913 Bradshaws Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.

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• Actor Michael Portillo
• Movie/TV Title Great Australian Railway Journeys : Series 1
• Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Release Year 2019
• Language English
• Genre Special Interest
• Studio Fremantle Media
• Run Time 0 Mins
• Type TV Series

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• Number of Discs 2
• Distributor Roadshow Home Entertainment

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Great Continental Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo travels across the European continent with his handy Bradshaw guide book. Looking at history and trying 21st century things that changed since before The Great War... Michael Portillo travels across the European continent with his handy Bradshaw guide book. Looking at history and trying 21st century things that changed since before The Great War... Michael Portillo travels across the European continent with his handy Bradshaw guide book. Looking at history and trying 21st century things that changed since before The Great War...

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• Trivia Michael Portillo travels across the European continent with his handy Bradshaw guide book.

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Michael Portillo : I'm embarking on a new railway adventure that will take me across the heart of Europe. I'll be using this - my Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide, dated 1913 - which opened up an exotic world of foreign travel for the British tourist. It told travellers where to go, what to see, and how to navigate the thousands of miles of tracks criss-crossing the Continent. Now, a century later, I'm using my copy to reveal an era of great optimism and energy, where technology, industry, science and the arts were flourishing. I want to rediscover that lost Europe that, in 1913, couldn't know that its way of life would shortly be swept aside by the advent of war.

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The Ghan Train, Australia – Adelaide to Darwin

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• Post date 18th June 2020
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The Ghan, Austraia

A trip on the Ghan is one of the world’s great train journeys. This legendary train travels for 1,850 miles, linking Adelaide in the south and Darwin in the north by rail (and vice versa). The Ghan Train is the best way to see Australia’s famous Red Centre, one of the most celebrated wildernesses in the world.

On the classic two-night, three-day journey you can travel from either Darwin or Adelaide, passing through Alice Springs on the way. On board you’ll find comfortable cabins, great Aussie food and some funny new friends. This all-inclusive journey takes you right to the centre of this incredible country. As well as the scheduled stops, you can also add on some great off-train experiences included a visit to world famous Uluru. The train is operated by Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions, the company behind  the India Pacific and  Great Southern.

Prices from: Aus $2,349 Passengers: 348 Carriages: up to 37 Departing from: Adelaide and Darwin stations  Journey length: 1 to 3 nights 

The Ghan journey

The classic two-night journey on The Ghan takes about 54 hours with a midday northbound departure arriving in Darwin late afternoon and a southbound departure at 10am, arriving in Adelaide at lunchtime. There are usually two trains a week in each direction and the journey can be broken in Alice Springs so passengers can disembark to visit nearby Uluru and Kings Canyon.

On the northbound journey, guests get to travel through Manguri (the stop for opal-rich Coober Pedy where the locals live in caves because of the searing heat) then stops in Alice Springs for a tour of the town including visits to the Flying Doctor Service Museum and the Telegraph Station. Heading on northwards the train pauses at Tennant Creek before heading to the tropical city of Darwin. 

As well as the two-night journey travellers can also enjoy a southbound-only trip – the Ghan Expedition. This adds another night on to your journey, taking 73 hours in all. On the trip you’ll enjoy off-train adventures in Katherine and Coober Pedy plus an unforgettable dinner under the stars at the historic Telegraph Station in Alice Springs. If time or money is tight, you can also experience the Ghan on a one-night journey too – on the ‘Top End Discovery’, travelling between Alice Springs and Darwin or the ‘Red Centre Explorer’ from Adelaide to Alice Springs.

The Ghan train

The size of the train depends on the season. In the summer season it consists of 44 carriages and two locomotives. For a 9-week period this makes the Ghan Australia’s longest passenger train at 1.1km in length. Its distinctive pillar box red livery makes it one of the most photographed trains in the world.

The Ghan Cabins

There are four levels of service on the Ghan: Gold Service Single, Gold Service Twin, Gold Superior and Platinum. 

Gold Service Single – this compact sleeper cabin features a bed that converts to a seat by day. Shared shower/WC facilities are located at the end of the carriage. Your luggage allowance is 60kg per guest.

Gold Service Twin – this has three seats which convert into sleeping berths; twin cabins have an ensuite WC and shower. Your luggage allowance is 60kg per guest.

Gold Superior – this gives you a 3/4-size double bed, ensuite bathroom and a TV. Your luggage allowance is 60k per guest

Platinum – these cabins are almost twice the size of Gold with a double bed or twin beds, lounge chairs, a table and full-size ensuite bathroom. In the carriage you’ll enjoy large window views from both sides of the carriage as well as Bollinger champagne, Australian Appelles Apothecary toiletries, Haigh’s chocolates and a complimentary nightcap at turndown.

Food and drink

The food on this train is of the same high standard you will find across Australia so expect great local steaks and salads and some tasty desserts. You’ll also get to taste some great Australian wines with your dinner. On board you will also find a lively lounge car – the perfect spot for an after-dinner nightcap. Vegetarian and special dietary meals are available when you make your booking. 

Ghan dress code

The Ghan has a smart casual dress code on board but it’s pretty laid back so you don’t really need to dress up. Because you’re travelling to the centre of Australia it is really important to take a SPF30 sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and a wide-brimmed hat. You should also pack plenty of mosquito repellent. 

Fellow passengers

As one of the wold’s most famous train journeys, the Ghan attracts visitors from around the world, both young and old. You’ll also find lots of friendly Aussies on board too – it’s surprising how many of them are visiting the centre of Australia for the first time.

What’s included

All accommodation, drinks and meals are included in the price as well as off-train excursions. Platinum guests are also given private transfers to the train at the start and beginning of their journeys, within a 60-kilometre radius of the terminal.

Pros and cons

You will be filling your travel bucket list with a trip on the Ghan where the food and accommodation are very good. The only disappointment is that a two-night journey can feel a bit too rushed. Book the three-night trip instead so you can get off and really explore the Outback.

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John Beaufoy Publishing

Natural history · diving & underwater · history · travel, great railway journeys in asia.

Great Railway Journeys in Asia showcases 34 of the best rail journeys in South, Southeast and North Asia. The journeys chosen by David Bowden, an avid rail traveller, range from quirky trains used as essential travel for locals, such as the North Borneo Railway, to trains on which passengers can experience 5 star luxury as they travel through stunning scenery, as, for example, the opulence of India’s Palace on Wheels. Other journeys are chosen for the marvel of their engineering, Thailand’s Death Railway for instance, features the 300 metre-long Tham Krasae trestle bridge or for the length of a country that they traverse, like the Trans-Mongolian Railway that connects Beijing with Moscow via vast plains and steppes. Some are slow trains and some travel at super-high speeds.

For each journey, there is historical, technical and practical information as well as interesting details on the places accessible from the main stations. Each is accompanied by a route map. Whether you are planning a special trip by train or delighting in discovering Asia’s best railway journeys from the comfort of your armchair, this book is an informative and entertaining read.

David Bowden is a freelance journalist based in Malaysia, specializing in travel and the environment. While Australian, he’s been living in Asia longer than he can remember, but returns frequently to his home country and has a particular enthusiasm for the revived railways there. He is the author of Great Railway Journeys in Australia and New Zealand, also published by John Beaufoy Publishing.