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It's my 49th birthday, Adelaide's Keswick Station - Adelaide
It's my 49th birthday, Adelaide's Keswick Station
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By Rail: The Ghan, Adelaide-Alice Springs-Darwin
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  • The Ghan in Keswick Station, Adelaide - Adelaide
    The Ghan in Keswick Station,
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    All three of Australia's great interstate trains (The Ghan, The Overland and The Indian-Pacific) service Adelaide. The Ghan crosses Oz, on a north-south axis, running from Adelaide (on the Great Southern Ocean) to Darwin (on the Indian Ocean). The Ghan's most appropriate motto is "The legendary journey through the heart of Australia". The Ghan runs from Adelaide to Alice Springs twice a week, and one of those times, it goes on north to Darwin. So from Alice Springs, you have two opportunities per week to travel to/from Adelaide, and one to travel to/from Darwin. If you have the time and the knack for an adventure, I seriously suggest that you take the Ghan either into or out of Adelaide. If you're traveling in first class (Gold Kangaroo) and you make advance booking, you can bring your automobile along on the train's motorail for a reasonable cost...something like A$100. For all you train lovers, here are a few Ghan facts, courtesy of "Platform Magazine", published by the Great Southern Railway Company of Australia... Adelaide to Alice, one night, 1559 km Alice to Darwin, one night, 1420 km Average length of train, 403 meters, 15 passenger cars + locomotive + motorail Average speed of the Ghan 85 km/hr Max speed of the Ghan 115 km/hr Weight of the train is 735 tons. (It gets heavier after dinner. : ) The basic routing of the train, starting with Adelaide and continuing to Darwin is as follows: Adelaide - Coonamia - Port Germein - Port Augusta - Tent Hill - Pimba - Kingoonya - Coondambo - Tarcoola - Manguri (near Coober Pedy) - Kulgera - The Iron Man - Finke River - ALICE SPRINGS - Tennant Creek - Katherine - Pine Creek - Adelaide River (a long way FROM Adelaide, mind you...) - Darwin

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  • Phone: 13 21 47 or 08 8213 4329
  • Website: www.trainways.com.au

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    By Rail: The Indian-Pacific, Sydney to Perth
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    The Indian-Pacific passes
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    All three of Australia's great interstate trains (The Ghan, The Overland and The Indian-Pacific) service Adelaide. The Indian-Pacific crosses Oz, on an east-west axis, running from Perth (on the Indian Ocean) to Sydney (on the Pacific Ocean). Adelaide's "slightly mid-point" status on the run is basically the "end" of civilization (until you reach Perth) heading west, and the first signs of city folk when you're headed back east. I'm sure, however that the citizens of Port Augusta and Cook would take issue with that notion. The Indian-Pacific's motto is "The adventure that spans Australia". We didn't ride on the Indian-Pacific during this visit. However, having ridden on the sister line, the Ghan, we feel completely competent in recommending the Indian-Pacific to those travelling anywhere across Australia on the Sydney-Adelaide-Perth line. The Indian-Pacific makes the Sydney-Perth journey twice weekly in both directions. If you have the time and the knack for an adventure, I seriously suggest that you take the Indian-Pacific on at least part of your transcontinental journey. I'd think that the Adelaide-Perth run across the desert of Western Australia would be awe-inspiring. If you're traveling in first class (Gold Kangaroo) and you make advance booking, you can bring your automobile along on the train's motorail for a reasonable cost...something like A$100. For all you train lovers, here are a few Indian-Pacific facts, courtesy of "Platform Magazine", published by the Great Southern Railway Company of Australia... Sydney to Perth, 4352 km (one way), the trip takes 65 hours. Average length of train, 403 meters, 15 passenger cars + locomotive + motorail Average speed of the Ghan 85 km/hr/max speed 115 km/hr Weight of the train is 735 tons. The emblem of the train is the wedge-tailed eagle. Its massive two meter wingspan symbolizes the epic journey of the Indian-Pacific. The basic routing of the train, is as follows: Sydney - Broken Hill - Adelaide - Port Augusta - Cook - Kalgoorlie - Perth

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    By Rail: The Indian Pacific
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  • The Indian Pacific passes Adelaide on its 4352 km long journey from Sydney to Perth. I took the train from Adelaide to Kalgoorlie and enjoyed the trip a lot. Just had a place in the "cheap" seater section, but it was comfy enough for me. There's a lot of legroom, the seats do recline and there's even a shower in the carriage! I had to change the date on my ticket and was pleasantly surprised that it was done without any problems nor a fee! Before buying your ticket, get a YHA (Youth Hostel Association)card. It saved me 50%! The train departs from Keswick Station which is a bit out of town.

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  • Website: http://www.trainways.com.au/our-trains/indian-pacific/the-journey.php

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    By Rail: The Overland, Adelaide - Melbourne
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  • Australia's interstate trains are great! - Adelaide
    Australia's interstate trains
    are great!
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    All three of Australia's great interstate trains (The Ghan, The Overland and The Indian-Pacific) service Adelaide. The Overland provides first-rate rail service between Melbourne and Adelaide. The century-old term "Overland" comes from the affectionate term "overlander", which means an adventurer who has travelled all around Oz. We didn't actually ride on the Overland during this visit. However, having ridden on the sister line, the Ghan, we feel completely competent in recommending the Overland to those travelling between Melbourne and Adelaide who'd prefer a gentle and relaxed journey to the hubbub of catching a plane or driving. : ) The Overland makes the Melbourne-Adelaide journey four times a week in both directions. For all you train lovers, here are a few Overland facts, courtesy of "Platform Magazine", published by the Great Southern Railway Company of Australia... Melbourne to Adelaide, 828 km (one way), the trip takes 10.5 hours. Average length of train, 361 meters, 13 passenger cars + locomotive + motorail. (Speaking of motorail, if you're traveling in first class (Gold Kangaroo) and you make advance booking, you can bring your automobile along on the train's motorail for a reasonable cost. Average speed of the Overland 85 km/hr/max speed 115 km/hr Weight of the train is 640 tons. The emblem of the train is the kookaburra, which is meant to reflect the symbol of the new day. The basic routing of the train, is as follows: Melbourne-Geelong (North Shore)-Ararat-Horsham-Dimboola-Bordertown-Murray Bridge-Adelaide

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    By Rail: BeesLine
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  • Beeline buses (in yellow) runs around city.NOt sure whether it is free or not. But certainly there is a one moving around in city. Average costs for bus transport is about $2. Tertiary students from other interstates universities entitled no discounts. To genelg beach is best to take the tram.IT takes you directly right in front of the stop. Keep the tickets with you all times and if you are able to return before the time indicated on the ticket, then you need not pay for a return ticket. Get it?? :D

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    By Rail: Keswick Station (Interstate Rail Terminal)
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  • It's my 49th birthday, Adelaide's Keswick Station - Adelaide
    It's my 49th birthday,
    Adelaide's Keswick Station
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    This is just a little note to explain that there are TWO railway stations in Adelaide. One is downtown, and serves all of the regional railways, along with being a conduit for bus traffic connections. But, if you're taking one of the large interstate trains (The Ghan, The Indian Pacific or The Overland), you'll need to head out to Keswick Station. It's located approximately 2 km west of the city center. (a cheap taxi ride. :) Keswick itself is clean, comfortable and has a few little eateries and shops on site. Nothing huge, mind you.... but you'll have your opportunity to get a meat pie or a burger and drink, and you can buy yourself a "Ghan" t-shirt or cap. So, when you get into a cab, tell the driver which train you're on or where you're headed before you just say "TRAIN STATION". : )

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  • Phone: Great Southern Rail, 13 21 47

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    By Rail: Indian-Pacific railway...
    Indian-Pacific railway connects Sydney-Melbourne-Adelaide-Perth. From/to Melbourne, it is much more interesting to drive the 'Great Ocean Road', but from/to Perth, the train is an excellent way to 'enjoy' the desert, watching at the immensity of the 'Null Harbor Plains' in confort... in 'Holiday Class' you get a confortable 2 beds cabin, acess to the lounge wagon with video, bar, and the train's restaurant is definitely correct. On a 36h trip to Perth, you will have plenty of time to meet locals and share a beer or two.

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    By Rail: THE OVERLAND
    We travelled to Adelaide from Melbourne on the Overland overnight, it was a miserable journey in the "comfortable day/night seat", the train was chilly, the seats were uncomfortable and the train crawled along at a snails pace frequest travellers arrived laden with pillows and duvets, we had the tiny cushions and blankets provided it wasnt an experience wed like to repeat, and the cost was about the same as a flight

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