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The Ghan and Top End Experience

Adelaide

Darwin

7 days, 6 nights

Train Journeys

From: $12,217 pp

Tour overview

Board The Ghan in Adelaide and journey north through the pastoral landscapes and rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges. Enjoy lunch on board, get to know your fellow travellers, and relax into the rhythm of train travel. The next morning, step off briefly in Marla to witness a spectacular outback sunrise before continuing to Alice Springs for one of the memorable off-train experiences. That evening, savour a three-course dinner before being lulled to sleep by the gentle motion of the train. On your final day, explore the dramatic Nitmiluk Gorge near Katherine before arriving in Darwin. From here, your adventure continues with a luxury stay at Bamurru Plains. This exclusive safari lodge, set on the edge of Kakadu National Park, offers stylish bungalows overlooking vast floodplains rich with birdlife and wildlife. Enjoy guided wilderness safaris, exquisite dining, and the perfect blend of outback adventure and refined comfort, a fitting finale to your Ghan journey.

Tour highlights & inclusion

7 days / 6 nights
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

Adelaide

Darwin

  • Private Air Charter from Darwin to Bamurru Plains
  • Explore Kakadu from Bamurru Plains
  • Private Air Charter from Bamurru Plains to Darwin

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Price pp from

NZD $12,217

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Please note: Fares displayed are based on Gold Service Twin Cabins (sole occupancy for single travellers).
For an elevated journey, our friendly team can assist with upgrades to Gold Premium, Platinum Cabins, or the exclusive Aurora and Australis Suites, perfect for travellers seeking the ultimate in comfort, style, and onboard luxury.

Trip itinerary

Adelaide to Darwin on board The Ghan

This legendary train evokes a frontier spirit, and a romantic connection to the land, and travelling on it creates a moving and unforgettable life experience. The Ghan celebrates outback adventure, with its legend stemming from the 1930s when the first Afghan cameleers arrived in Australia. Departing Adelaide, travel through the Red Centre, experiencing Australia at its dramatic best on a three-day journey on The Ghan. Watch the landscape change from verdant greens to arid plans, where the colours of the outback saturate the landscape. Stop in Marla, Alice Springs and Katherine to learn about the history, culture, natural beauty and significance of each remote outpost as you travel on this legendary train.

High-angle view of the long Ghan train with its signature red engines curving through a vast desert landscape toward distant mountains.

Accommodation

Interior view of a Gold Service cabin on a Journey Beyond rail journey, featuring comfortable bunk bedding and warm wood paneling with a staff member preparing the room.
The Ghan Gold Class

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Highlights of The Ghan and Top End Experience

A wide, atmospheric shot of a vast wetland at dawn under a soft pink and orange sky. A thick layer of white mist clings to the horizon behind a herd of dark water buffalo standing in tall green grass. Above them, a large flock of small birds is captured m

Private Air Charter from Darwin to Bamurru Plains

View from inside a helicopter cockpit looking out over a wide, sandy riverbed winding through a lush green forest toward distant orange sandstone cliffs at sunset.

Explore Kakadu from Bamurru Plains

Aerial view of Darwin city waterfront, high-rise buildings, and lush green coastline in the Northern Territory.

Private Air Charter from Bamurru Plains to Darwin

Additional inclusions

A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines

All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages

Cruise the Nitmiluk Gorge or learn more about Katherine’s ancient Indigenous rock paintings

Immersive Off Train Experiences in Marla, Alice Springs, and Katherine

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