Greg Ansley finds The Ghan offers luxury in unforgiving wilderness.

Named after the Afghan camel drivers who once traversed Australia, The Ghan is a two-day train journey linking Adelaide, Alice Springs and Darwin. The journey takes two nights in either direction and is a great way to see Australia's Red Centre and tropical north.

New indigenous tourism ventures are emerging in Kakadu, and traditional owners have welcomed tourists into parts of the park previously kept hidden from the public, writes Tara Ravens.