The Ghan Railway Journey (Individual or Group Bookings)

Venture deep into the heart of Australia aboard The Ghan, an iconic rail journey that captures the spirit of the outback in unrivalled style. Travel from Darwin to Adelaide through a kaleidoscope of landscapes—rust-red deserts, ancient mountain ranges, and tropical savannahs—each revealing the raw beauty and timeless stories of the land. With luxurious comfort, world-class cuisine, and immersive off-train adventures in places like Alice Springs and Katherine, The Ghan is more than a journey—it's an epic Australian experience you'll never forget.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | INCLUSIONS

"There’s nothing like putting down your suitcase and allowing your journey to simply unfold. Once you step aboard our trains, you can relax, knowing everything has been considered and included in your fare. From world-class food and wine to a range of immersive Off Train Experiences, the hardest decision you’ll need to make is what to have for lunch and which experience to join." - Journey Beyond

• Flights

• 4 days / 3 nights aboard The Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide

• Choice of Gold, Gold Premium or Platinum cabin

• Meals: All meals and a range of beverages

• Coach transport for all off train experiences

• Off-train expereiences in Katherine, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy and Manguri

 

Photo Credit: Journey Beyond Rail

 

Itinerary:

 

Day 1:

Welcome to Darwin and all aboard The Ghan! Once the train gets going you will have time to settle into your cabin and enjoy the opportunity to meet fellow travellers. Over the next four days you will experience fine dining, top tier service and premium wines.

You will have lunch on board before embarking on your first off train experience in Katherine. You can choose from a selection of activities such as a cruise, an outback experience, cave exploration or helicopter flight.

 

Day 2:

You awake to the unique landscape of the Australian outback, what a way to start the day! You will enjoy breakfast as the train approaches Alice Springs, upon arrival disembark for your off train experience. Today you get to choose from an e-bike adventure, a tour of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Historic Telegraph Station, a wildlife experience, cultural experience, enjoy the beauty of Simpson's Gap or partake in a scenic flight to spot Uluru and Kata Tjuta from the air.

This evening is a night to remember as you dine under the stars in Alice Springs. From the white linen table cloths, expansive outback and twinkling lights above, this is an experience like no other.

 

Day 3:

This morning see the sunrise over Manguri before you venture to Coober Pedy, a unique opal mining township where majority of of people live underground. Your off train experiences will show you the beauty of the outback and what life is like for locals. You can choose to venture underground for lunch and then explore places such as the Breakaways, Quest Mine, the Opal Mine & Museum or if you choose to participate in the stunning scenic flight over Anna Creek Painted Hills you will also visit Lake Eyre and have lunch at William Creek Hotel.

Once you re-board The Ghan it continues heading towards Adelaide as you enjoy your dinner and socialise with fellow traveller in the Outback Explorer Lounge before retiring to you cabin.

 

Day 4:

This morning you will begin to witness the most dramatic changes in the landscape as you enter the green fields of South Australia. You will be passing through the Flinders Ranges before arriving in Adelaide.

 

Not wanting the journey to end just yet? Ask us about extending your itinerary to explore Adelaide and surrounds.