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

Darwin

Adelaide

4 days, 3 nights

Train Journeys

From: $5,445 pp

Tour overview

Board the iconic Ghan in Darwin and journey straight down the heart of Australia on this four-day, all-inclusive adventure. Travel in comfort, enjoying panoramic views, gourmet dining, and the camaraderie of fellow travellers. Step off the train to explore Katherine’s Nitmiluk Gorge, the red rock landscapes of Alice Springs, and the unique underground town of Coober Pedy, with optional scenic flight upgrades available. Dine under a canopy of stars at the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station and experience the outback’s striking contrasts, from the Northern Territory’s rugged beauty to South Australia’s sweeping plains, before arriving in Adelaide at the conclusion of Australia’s most epic train journey.

Tour highlights & inclusion

4 days / 3 nights
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Darwin

Adelaide

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Price pp from

NZD $5,445

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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

Darwin to Adelaide on board The Ghan Expedition

Step aboard the legendary Ghan Expedition and journey through the heart of Australia on one of the world’s most iconic rail experiences. From its beginnings in the 1930s as the Afghan Express, this train has become a symbol of outback adventure, connecting travellers to the vast, untamed landscapes of the Northern Territory and South Australia. Following in the footsteps of pioneering Afghan cameleers, the Ghan offers a unique blend of comfort and discovery, granting access to remote regions, spectacular scenery, and unforgettable experiences that no other journey can match.

A high-angle view of a tour boat navigating the Katherine River as the sun sets over the Nitmiluk National Park escarpment, casting a brilliant golden light across the ancient landscape.

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

Activities

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Inclusions

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

A spectacular dinner under the stars at The Historic Telegraph Station in Alice Springs

All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages

Explore Nitmiluk Gorge’s powerful natural wonders and rich Indigenous culture

Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy and Manguri

Venture into the underground opal mining town of Coober Pedy

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