If you go to The Ghan

Getting there: The Ghan travels between Adelaide in South Australia state to Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory. Trains depart Sunday and Friday from Adelaide and on Wednesday from Darwin; the one-way trip is scheduled to take just under 48 hours.

Tickets: Prices start at $334 per adult one-way for an airline-style reclining seat. The most expensive Gold Kangaroo Sleeper, with private twin bed cabin and private restroom, is around $1,322. Meals are included in the price for Gold Kangaroo class while other passengers have to pay for their food.

Web sites: Great Southern Railway, operator of The Ghan: www.trainways.com.au

Northern Territory tourism: www.ntexplore.com.au

South Australia state tourism: www.tourism.sa.gov.au

General information about Australia: www.australia.com or 888-333-7848.

Visas: U.S. citizens must obtain a visa to visit Australia. You can obtain a visa from a travel agent, through your airline, or electronically from www.eta.immi.gov.au. For more information about visa requirements, call 888-990-8888.