b"Epic landscapes and incredible luxury onour new Australia toursRoughly the same size as the USA,INDIAN PACIFIC: THE GHAN:Australia is vast. Travelling acrossDAVE SCHOFIELD KATIE MCLEODit takes something specialthat'sTravelling more than 2,700 miles coastAt more than one kilometre long,where its world-famous trains comeacross Australia, this four-day journeythe Ghan train is an impressive sight. in. Dave and Katie from our Productreveals the countrys varied interior.team reveal what it's like to travelWith about 350 people sleepingaboard Australia's two most epicIts such a luxurious experience fromon the train, plus several restaurants, trainsIndian Pacific and the Ghan. beginning to end, with all food andlounges and even a car transporter,drink included. From the Art Decothe Ghan travels at a leisurely average For more information on Queen Adelaide Restaurant to thespeed of 53mph. our Australia range, see page 18 plush Outback Explorer lounge,or visit greatrail.com/australia the interiors are stylish. In GoldIt was a great experience and I met Service, the sleeper cabins are ensuite,people from all over the world on the with berths that transform intojourney from Adelaide to Alice Springs. daytime seats. The remarkable thing is going from the The extra special feature is the off- rolling, green hills of South Australia train experiences. From Kalgoorlieand waking up in the rusty, red desert. gold mine and a late-night bonfireYou can really feel the difference in under the stars to the outback town ofheat when you leave in Alice.Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains, you get a real sense of Australia. MyThe Ghan used to be a means of favourite moment is the visit to atravelling into the Red Centre, but in Barossa Valley winery. If you upgradeGold Service, its like a top-classto Platinum, you also enjoy a tasting ofhotel, with comfortable cabins and INDIAN PACIFIC a 100-year-old port! fantastic food. ICONIC TRAINS 15"