First Class on World’s Longest Sleeper Train - The Ghan 

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As an Australian most of us have heard of these epic train journeys, but the cost limits those who can actually do it, so glad you were doing more videos about I really hope you are doing the east coast as there are just so many things to see.

When i was 13, we moved from America to Alice Springs in the australian outback. We took the Ghan down to Adelaide for a vacation, but we were in the seats that were basically like an airplane.Let me tell you, as someone who used to live about 3 hours from Baltimore, suddenly being out in the desert at night is TERRIFYING. I have never looked out a window and seen complete darkness (there was no moon and it was cloudy). And what made it worse? The train slowed and stopped TWICE in the MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT! Still a cool experience, but as a kid that was horror movie level shit lol. But seeing this video, Id love to go back and do the first class version!

Both your air and train travel videos are fantastic, but something about these train videos are so addicting! The story telling, cinematography, your British charm and the amazing production makes me want to watch these videos nonstop!! Keep up the great work! I could watch these all day. You’ve inspired me to take a 18 hour sleeper train this December! - Fan from Oregon USA

I've always wanted to do these iconic Australian train trips -- and I live here, you know? There's really no excuse, although, I don't exactly have lots of money for luxury holidays -- but it's so lovely to see your videos onboard these trains. I've been looking forward to this video, ever since your "Indian Pacific" trip.

I don't know why, but I've always dreamed of a trip on a sleeper train. But they don't look like they'd work with a wheelchair. So I watch videos like this and live vicariously through you. Thanks!

6000 is insane, it’s cool but that’s more than my whole trip

Your videos are so feel good type and it has such a cosy vibe, absolutely addicted to the train journey series 🔥

5:19 "not for the introverts" that part hits me hard

Thank you for visiting Australia, wow what an honour! I've done The Ghan trip from Adelaide to Alice Springs a few times as a child and didn't appreciate it nearly as much as I should have - especially the cost! I remember complaining about how slow the train was and we should have taken a plane because the outback was boring 🤦🏼‍♀️ Thank you for letting me see this through fresh eyes!

[Warning: Long comment/full-on review] I've been on the Ghan myself, took the Gold Service back in the Australian Winter of 2018 and thankfully the only sort of 'jetlag' was a 30min difference between Victoria and South Australia. Your review recaptures every aspect I can remember (although it seems your specific train was maybe a hundred metres or so longer than mine, but even then it only takes about 3 carriages to bridge the difference) and is a whole wave of nostalgia such as the Queen Adelaide Restaurant and the Explorer Lounge, thanking you so much! Unlimited drinks (albeit at the time I was a minor so lemonade was the pick, still tho, unlimited drinks. My aunt certainly enjoyed that! (she and her 2 kids paired with me and my parents on this journey)) and a dining menu that was to-die for. The first stop in Marla, I noticed you had to make your own barista; in my experience we got asked the previous night if we wanted to be served a drink upon wakeup. Of course, I said yes to a nice hot-choc to wake me up, before seeing that stunning sunrise with the egg and bacon rolls or cheesymite scrolls. I must HIGHLY recommend their dessert option of Wattle Ice Cream if it's ever available, to any of you taking the journey in the future. The six of us took the full trip from Adelaide to Darwin, but in two separate journeys (we took a week or two, I can't remember exactly, in Alice Springs and the 'nearby' Yulara), but anyways that means I've got some things to add for the half post-Alice Springs. The train stops quite a decent amount of time in Alice Springs (Population 26,5k) nestled in the MacDonnell Ranges, which does make sense as it would give the train time to stock up on resources for its guests, deal with any waste etc. in a city which is literally 1,500 from the nearest major coastal cities. If I remember correctly, travellers do have the option, if they take the full journey all in one, to have an off-train excursion in Alice Springs [further details required, I have no experience for that]. Departing Alice Springs, the Ghan continues to Katherine (Population 6,3k). Overnight, a HUGE environmental difference is visible, as the train passes through the Tropic of Capricorn. Desert-like, sparse outback one day, 'lush' (by Central Australian standards), green Eucalyptus shrublands the next. One will find it very difficult to miss the hundreds of termite mounds, up to 5m high each, sprawled across the landscape. Arriving in Katherine, the off-train excursion consists of a tour of the nearby Katherine Gorge on the Katherine River. (Haha, I wonder where we are with all these 'Katherine' places!) My group of six took the more standard land & water tour of the Gorge, however there was also the option for an aerial tour. The gorge was to explore, especially worth mentioning were the local fresh-water crocodiles lurking around in the region. A prime habitat for this smaller species, away from the larger, meaner salties at the coast. The train leaves Katherine and arrives in Darwin the same day, late afternoon. A brilliant, iconic and unforgettable experience, which I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone who has the budget, my trip on the Ghan was a blast, and I definitely look forward to travelling on either it again, or it's other main counterpart the Indian-Pacific!

We've watched all of your train trips. In addition to the all the fun and information you bring to your travel, we absolutely LOVE the transition placards with voice-over. And this vid's - AN ETERNITY LATER - is brilliant and will be said in our household for days to come.

Hey trek trendy amazing video as always just wanted to say we don’t get recognition much from other big RU-vidrs in our own back yard. Thank you so much hopefully other content creators will come to Australia visit our country what it has to offer 😁💯❤️

I am obsessed with your videos! I appreciate the style and productionl!! Thank you for doing all you do to educate average folk on travel strategy!! Would love a video on how you film and produce behind the scenes! Fascinated with your skills! Also, what’s the thing about NASA? I’m guessing you used to work there?? A Q&A would be amazing!! Thanks and keep up the great content! PS thank you for selecting good companies to partner with also!! Not just out to make $$! You’re awesome!😊

Looked like another incredible experience - the sunrise stop looked very special

You're so blessed to be able to enjoy this type of travel. Thanks for bringing us along🥰

I have to say I love your adventures. I don’t think there is ANYONE who does travel vlogs better! Well done. 🍸👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

So pleased that you had the opportunity to board the Ghan! Love your videos and makes it even better seeing you film in SA ❤ From a fellow Adelaidian!

I really love these sleeper train vids. If I had the money I think this is the type of trip I'd love to take. I've always loved traveling by train and there's just a romantic feel to traveling old school like this as opposed to a plane.

Oh wow, what a fabulous journey. on such a gorgeous train. I have heard of this train and now after watching your video,will have to take the trip when we go to Oz. Can't wait! Great comments,super views and sharing the sunrise was really a nice treat. Much aloha to you! 🌺

It's amazing journey : you always mentioned every details of your traveling very well

Have been waiting for this vid and it does not disappoint! Thank you so much Will for letting us tag along. Nice touch with Millie inserted, am sure you missed her. Hope you got a jar of vegemite to take home. Bravo on another excellent video. 👌🏼🇦🇺

Always love watching your adventures. Feels like you're there.

Brilliantly put together as usual. I remember doing that route as a backpacker 32 years ago with Bus Australia so your mode was a lot better!. Good time to be in that part of the world before the real heat kicks in. Cheers again.

Hey! Just wanted to say thankyou so much for this video and your video about the Indian Pacific! I've just been hired by JB, and I'll be starting on the Ghan in just a couple weeks! Myself and a few others I've been training with have mentioned both videos, and how they've been really helpful in giving us an idea not only of what we're getting into, but what its like from the passengers perspective! I hope I can create amazing memories for passengers just like you experienced! 😊

Hey mate. So glad that you’ve enjoyed your time in Australia. Am curious if you are going to ‘trek trendy’ out of planes and train and maybe review some cruise liners or hotels? Maybe even holiday in different places around the world and review what is on offer? I really do enjoy watching every videos you release. Keep up the great work mate 😊

Thanks will, just what I needed before starting a week of hard work !!! Keep up the good work mate !! 🎉

I’ve realized that one of the things that makes these luxury sleeper trains so appealing to me is the absence of televisions. Very cool.

I have been ill for a while now and unable to really go anywhere for any extended period of time. I recently discovered your channel and it has taken me back to my good ol' travelling days. I am enjoying each adventure as if I were there with you. I do appreciate you adding some pizazz to my otherwise drab day. Gives me something akin to a " caffeine boost". Thank you.

I’ve travelled on this train twice in 1986 and 2001 - always wanted to see First Class!

As an Aussie I’ve always wanted to try this I hope you had a fantastic time ❤

Melbourne bloke here. My Dad found a railway peg/steel from the old Ghan track back in the 1980's, whilst on an epic trip with his mate from Melbourne to Alice Spring with the Morris Minor Touring Club. He still has it. It's as close to riding the Ghan anyone in my family ever got.

Your trips are so relaxing. After watching your videos I felt that I was with you and my stress lessened.

I used to work at the terminal warehouse there! Topping up The Ghan, Indian Pacific etc as they came in with linen, food, drink etc. Never had the luxury of a trip on one, though. Seeing all the food we stocked and moved would have also suggested a damn delicious menu 👌

Love your videos!! Please tell me ( I guess I missed it the first time around), what is your connection with NASA? Your adventures are the best. I am elderly and disabled and my traveling days are over but sharing your adventures is just like being there without all the “hassles “ that go with traveling!!! Keep up the good work and thank you so much for the excellent job you do!!!

WOW - what an adventure in scenery and luxury! Thank you for taking us along.

The, waking you up to bonfires outside early in the morning, was very magical. That is so cool.

I went on the Ghan a couple of years ago and stayed in a gold double room. The difference between gold and platinum is basically only in the bedroom. The food and the lounge is basically the same regardless of level from what I can see. I can't eat gluten and don't eat meat. The chef was fantastic and prepared a fantastic gluten free vegetarian meal for me.

In 2018, I took the Ghan to Darwin. I was in a gold twin and the lounge and diner were lovely. The train ended up being 11 hours late due to heavy rains, swollen rivers, and compromised bridges. Also, on the final day my foot swelled up and the staff was so nice to let me keep my bed set up so I could recline my leg. It was a great trip.

Winning formula, he keeps it moving with enough detail, and a sprinkling of humor. Great job!

I love seeing you do stuff in my home country love from Western Australia Keep up the good work mate!

Ive done the full journey in gold twin and it was one of the best experiences ever. We did camel riding in Alice Springs and the town of Katherine is just gorgeous. Although it's expensive, I say it's worth it to do once. I hope you return to do the full trip!

If you're still in Australia, you need to do the Overland which runs from Adelaide to melbourne, and also the XPT from Melbourne to Sydney, or Sydney to Brisbane, which are basically the Australian version of the British HST train. If you travel in Queensland, there's several regional long distance trains to travel on, however the only sleeper train is the Spirit of the Outback, the others mainly use seats.

I love how you give the history and background of the trains

Very nice. Thank you. (The venue, presentation, narration, and editing are truly superb.)

One of the most famous trains in the world… very nice.

GOO WILL !!

Will, I have commented on numerous excursions by train and air. I really appreciate your insight on something that I would otherwise never have an opportunity to see. I do wish you and your girlfriend a long and healthy life to continue to bring us who cannot see the wonders that you experience. Thank you and safe journey's. Jim from Cincinnati Ohio USA

Loved it WIll thanks for taking us along!!!!!

Aussies pronounce it as "G-anne". A wonderful experience which we did years ago (not first class though) and thoroughly enjoyed. Great video, thank you.

I have to say it....because it really grates.....it is Gan....said like you'd say can......it is short for Afghan and named for the cameleers who first brought camels to the Australian outback and made travel and transport through the desert possible. Apart from that, great vid. Its a trip Id love to do one day....maybe one day I will win lotto.

This is amazing to watch! I travelled on the Ghan from Alice Springs to Adelaide many years ago but I was in the poor section i.e. sleeping upright in your seats and getting sandwiches for dinner. Thankyou for sharing the amazing luxuries also on offer!

My parents did the other Ghan trip (the Ghan Explorer) and just like you they did Platinum Class and loved it. Thanks for another great video Will!

Your voice is very calming and I appreciate the attitude to the trip not sounding big headed of yourself for affording it and being a genuine tour of a luxury experience, thank you for the tour Sir and I'll give you a sub to see more in the near future :)

Do these train rooms have televisions?

I do enjoy your work. And your attitude. You are honest to a fault. So am I. I don’t comment often. I am an older person. Alone. And your stuff is very entertaining and informative. Thank you.

"The kale and avocado was absolutely delicious" ... said no one ever. Great video quality, editing, and... the music was outstanding. Cheers & thanks.

The shot of you standing in silhouette against the sunrise is stunning, a really inspiring image. Brilliant work as always Will I think I've watched you eat more chocolate puddings than you can shake a stick at!😉

I’ve always wondered what your affiliation with NASA is?

I have watched other clips re this trip, but yours is the most enjoyable and informative, thank you for sharing.

I love watching your videos because It gives me the opportunity to live vicariously through you. Loved it!

Bro is there literally for unlimited 🍷🍷🍷 wine 💀💀

Awesome looking train trip. If they had any open air cars they could’ve promoted them as “Ghan with the wind”.

Icl, ever since i started watching your videos I've become addicted. Keep up the good content mate 👍

Was really fun to see the outback scenery. Thanks for sharing!

Great video! Although I can’t resist letting you know that it’s Ghan like can, not Ghan like Khan. ☺️ it’s because it’s short for Afghan, because the Afghan explorers established the route across the desert

Another great video I think the Australians call It the Gaan not the Ghan. Paul from Bournemouth

The Ghan looks like an epic trip. I'm glad to see that you enjoyed it.

Love seeing this sort of content in (my home) Australia! Love the commentary and keep up the great work!

A bit of context: In China there's a bunch of long distance sleeper trains that cover thousands of kilometres, both high speed (overnight) and regular (upward of 50 hours) that operate daily at affordable prices. Myself, I once took a 59-hour sleeper train from Changchun to Kunming: it's well over 3000 km in 16 carriages or so. And these are all actual trains for regular people to use, not some "experiential" touristy service.

I really enjoy watching you. I have 3 of you I like to watch for different reasons. All of you give me different aspects of train travel, though your air travel is fun as well. Keep posting, and happy travels.

No other words to say then to I just love dis journey in its visuals , it's awesome ❤️❤️

Meanwhile romanian cfr💀💀

Maybe I have missed it, but why do you wear a NASA button and other apparel?

A real-life Excess Express! It even has the canyons and desert like in the game! Anyone who has played Paper Mario TTYD will know how amazing chapter 6 is, and how we always wanted the train to be real.. THIS IS IT!!!

Love the videos. For those of us who will never get to see these parts of the world, it is magnificent!

Just curious, is RU-vid your full-time job? What's up with the NASA clothes?

Long time subscriber / watcher x thanks heaps for coming to Australia as always love the videos keep up the great content and speak soon. 😀

Another fabulous journey Will. Look forward to the next one.

Keep up the amazing videos , your videos always make my day , thanks very much , keep making people smile , I love your positive vibes ❤😊

We did this trip on the Ghan. The service and food was excellent but we didn't sleep well due to the motion.

Fantastic work TT. I’ve been long waiting for an Australian video

Just wanna say... SHOW US MORE TRAINS!!! Congrats on the channel, looking forward for your next clip!

Incredible! The part with the sun coming up 💙Id give anything to see that!

Millie is gorgous - definitely your better half! Thank you for these great videos - binge watching them all. Cheers from Sydney.

Great video thanks Will. I enjoy all your videos! Really high production value. Until next time!

Great video. The Ghan looks like a bucket list experience! One small comment, rather than say 4 seater lunches with other passengers 'is not for the introverts', I think it would be more accurate to say it is not for shy people. Being an introvert doesn't mean ppl struggle to meet ppl or don't do well in social situations. That's about shyness, anxiety, and other aspects of personality

I'm addicted to your luxury train trips. Beautifully told and detailed. I alway wonder tho, why you don't gain 50 K from all that fabulous food!!??

my and my wife have to do this after your reccommendation, thanks for this

The guys voice & way of speaking, sounds like it’s every single travel documentaries voice morphed into one.

Another beautiful and well crafted video, i enjoy watching every video that comes by. :D

Will Trendy, very very cool!! Thanks for sharing with us!❤️✈️

Love the videos bro and thank you for all the hard work you do for us subs. I hope you make to 1 million sub's you deserve it your so down to earth. And you had me 😂 when you talked a bit of steet slang lol all the best bro.

Great Video Will. Thank you and I hope you enjoy Australia.

Thank your for sharing, your journey, brought back some wonderful memories of traveling on the Ghan. We did the gold class which was perfect, no, more champagne button thou 😆 . The morning sunrise was a surprise and so enjoyable. A time we will never forget. 🇨🇦

It’s always a pleasure to watch your travels ❤

editing and the documentation was epic it was like he was not alone while shooting

I saw your Ghan Train video today. It's a really fantastic experience by Just watching the video, hope you had a very good time there while traveling, I wish one day in my life I travel in this train with my family , Thanking you for giving the viewers a Feel good experience.

beautifully train 💖 thankyou brother

awesome trip.. thanks for sharing the video