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The Alice Springs Railway Museum, commemorating the original 1929 Ghan railway that connected Adelaide to Alice Springs via a famously flood-prone desert route. Original locomotives, carriages, and equipment are preserved at the museum. The name 'Ghan' derives from the Afghan cameleers who first crossed the route. The original Ghan railway is one of the great stories of Australian engineering failure and persistence. The museum tells the full history of the Alice Springs–Adelaide rail connection.
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Culturally curious travellers seeking depth
Time-poor and only after Instagram shots
1-2 hours on site
All Year
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• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
1290km from Darwin
Drive Time
16h 8min
Best Season
All Year
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• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
1290km from Darwin
Drive Time
16h 8min
Best Season
All Year
Rating
No reviews yet
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