Journey Beyond has introduced two new luxury train suites, Australis and Aurora, coming to The Ghan. The new suites will offer a luxurious way to explore the Australian landscape, with the first departures scheduled from April 2026.
Design firm Woods Bagot has been appointed to create interior designs for the luxury train suites. Both are generously proportioned, each with a separate bedroom equipped with a queen size bed. In-suite amenities include an exclusive unpacking service, a pillow menu, a private bar curated according to guests’ preferences, and more.
The Australis Suite is three times the size of a Platinum cabin and comes with a queen bedroom, a full lounge set, a personal bar and en-suite bathroom with double vanity and premium amenities. This suite also has a writing desk as well as a wardrobe and ample room to stretch your legs or host friends and family. The Aurora Suite, on the other hand, is double the size of a Platinum cabin and has a fixed queen-sized bed, lounge set and en-suite bathroom with premium amenities. It also has a wardrobe and plenty of room for guests to move around
Both the new suites offer the following:
- Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année
- Premium Australian wine selection
- In-room dining
- Butler service
- Luxurious bed linen, silk eye masks and a pillow menu
- A range of exclusive off-train experiences
- Platinum Club lounge and dining carriage access
- Private chauffer for your arrival and departure of the train
According to Journey Beyond, The Ghan is an ideal way to experience the Northern Territory’s vast, rugged landscapes. Its itineraries take guests from Darwin in the north to Adelaide in the south (or reverse), as well as from Darwin or Adelaide to Alice Springs in the center of the country. Journeys range from one to three nights.
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