Ride the Ghan from Darwin-Adelaide, then enjoy a FREE 3 night Adelaide City Stay!
Travel through Australia’s Red Centre by train to make your way to Adelaide, South Australia’s food and wine capital. With the perfect combination of meals on and off the train, you’ll make the most of the gastronomic side of your rail journey, while also exploring the sights of Nitmiluk Gorge, Alice Springs and the unusual town of Coober Pedy. Upon arriving in Adelaide, settle into your accommodation for the next three nights and use it as your base to discover South Australia’s food gems, including the renowned Barossa Valley.
(Already live in Adelaide? This package is also available with a 3-night Darwin stay. Or we can, by request, happily combine the two options into an epic 9-night adventure with stays in both cities!)
- Welcome Experience at Darwin Convention Centre
- Transfer from Welcome Experience to Darwin Rail Terminal
- 3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy
- Cruise through ancient Nitmiluk Gorge in Katherine
- Explore the outback town of Alice Springs and the unusual underground town of Cooper Pedy
- Transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to hotel
- 3 nights’ accommodation in Adelaide including breakfast daily
- Northern Barossa Valley Voyager tour, including lunch
- Discover the history of the Barossa Valley
- Enjoy cellar door tastings and a restaurant lunch
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Your fare excludes:
- Travel Insurance
- Airfares
Day 1 - Board The GHAN Expedition in Darwin
Settle into the comforts of The Ghan, relax in your cabin, or mingle with fellow travellers in the Outback Explorer Lounge. Enjoy lunch ahead of your Off Train Experience in Katherine. In a region renowned for jaw-dropping natural assets, Katherine boasts one of the Top End’s best – the incredible Nitmiluk Gorge and a cruise is on offer to showcase the beauty of this spot. Alternatively, the Katherine Outback Experience lets you into the lives of those who call the outback home, while the Cutta Cutta Cave system is home to a variety of native wildlife and is rich in Indigenous culture and modern European history. Or, take it all in from the air, with an optional upgrade helicopter flight over Nitmiluk.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: 3 nights The GHAN Expedition
Day 2 - The GHAN Expedition, Alice Springs
Your arrival into Alice Springs after breakfast provides you with time to explore this iconic town in the red heart of Australia on an Off Train Experience. There’s an experience to suit everyone, including an off-road e-bike adventure, the Alice Explorer tour that takes in the historic Telegraph Station and Royal Flying Doctor Service, a cultural experience at Standley Chasm, meeting the wildlife at the Desert Park, or taking in the astounding beauty of Simpson’s Gap. Alternatively, spot Uluru and Kata Tjuta from the air, with an optional upgrade scenic flight. In the evening, the hallmark experience of The Ghan Expedition begins. Dine under a blanket of stars at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station, with red earth at your feet and white tablecloths at your fingertips. This will be a night to remember.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - The GHAN Expedition, Coober Pedy
From your morning stop at Manguri, you’ll venture into the weird and wonderful opal mining township of Coober Pedy, where more than half of the residents live underground. Here, you’ll enjoy a day of discovery, and a gourmet lunch in the most unique of locations: underground. Off Train Experiences on offer include exploring the majestic Breakaways, touring the town, learning more about mining history on the Opal Experience, or an optional upgrade with the Painted Hills and Lake Eyre scenic flight. Dinner is served back on the train, where you can enjoy a nightcap as your journey continues.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - The GHAN Expedition, Adelaide
This morning, you’ll see a dramatic change in landscape as the rich ochre tones of the outback make way for the green fields of South Australia. Enjoy a leisurely brunch as you pass through the Flinders Ranges before arriving in Adelaide, completing one of the world’s great rail experiences.After disembarking the train, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation, your home for the next three nights. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure as you acquaint yourself with Adelaide’s city centre. Stroll to the Adelaide Central Markets for lunch and see over 70 traders bring colour and life to the undercover markets. Or, visit the Art Gallery of South Australia to see local and international works. As a city of food and wine, there is no shortage of delicious restaurants, take your pick and enjoy your first evening in Adelaide.
- Overnight: 3 nights The Playford Adelaide - MGallery
Day 5 - Barossa Valley
Today, delight your senses with boutique wine and food touring to the historic Barossa Valley, with its 80 cellar doors. You’ll even visit one of the oldest vineyards in the world, where Shiraz vines were planted in 1843. Enjoy running commentary from your driver as you make your way towards the world-renowned wine region and be guided though some of the best wines South Australia has to offer. Tours are small groups up to 8 people only to ensure a relaxed and unhurried day. Whether you prefer red or white, there will be something to tantalise and delight with tastings at three wineries throughout the day, and a delicious lunch with an accompanying glass of wine included in your tour.
- Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 6 - Adelaide
Explore more of Adelaide at your leisure.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - Farewell
After breakfast, check out of your accommodation, bringing your epicurean adventure in Adelaide to an end.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note that itinerary is subject to change without notice.
Book by 21 September 2024 and receive free accommodation and touring in Darwin when booking for travel between 9 March - 29 October 2025 in Gold Twin or Single cabins*.
Package departs Darwin Wednesday & Saturday April to October
Travel April, September & October 2025 - Darwin to Adelaide:
- from $8,255 per person twin share in a Platinum Cabin
- from $5,945 per person twin share in a Gold Premium Twin Cabin
- from
$5,085$4,890 per person twin share in a Gold Twin Cabin - from
$5,175$4,390 for a solo traveller in a Gold Single Cabin
Travel May, June, July & August 2025 - Darwin to Adelaide:
- from $8,625 per person twin share in a Platinum Cabin
- from $6,270 per person twin share in a Gold Premium Twin Cabin
- from $5,325 per person twin share in a Gold Twin Cabin
- from $5,395 for a solo traveller in a Gold Single Cabin
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The Ghan - Gold Class twin cabin
The moment you step into your cabin, you’ll be immersed into a world of romance that epitomises rail travel. The most popular choice of accommodation, Gold Service twin cabins have everything you need to feel right at home for the amazing experience that lies ahead. This is your private oasis, a superbly comfortable overnight room to recline and let the rhythm of the tracks sway you to sleep ahead of your next adventure.
During the day, relax on the three-seater lounge that converts to your upper and lower sleeping berth at night. Enjoy the high quality linen, pillows, doonas and complimentary Australian-made toiletries.
Gold Service Twin cabins have a compact ensuite with toilet, washbasin and shower giving you all the comfort, privacy and amenities you require.Choose from six in-cabin music and journey commentary channels to add ambience to your travels.
Gold Class Dining:
One of the highlights of your journey will undoubtedly be the quality of the all-inclusive food and wine you enjoy in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant.
Highly-experienced onboard culinary teams work closely with local suppliers, farmers and providores sourcing the finest ingredients to create innovative, regionally-inspired menus accompanied by all-inclusive fine wines and beverages offered on every route.
You’ll savour regional delicacies like Top End barramundi, locally produced beef and lamb, Margaret River cheeses, Barossa Valley smallgoods, and native Australian fare.
Standard of dress onboard the train:
It is your holiday and we want you to be comfortable, so smart casual attire is recommended. Warm clothes are recommended for evenings onboard the train, as the air-conditioning can be cool. It is recommended that guests pack a hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes for off-train touring. Sensible shoes are advisable for walking between carriages.
Cabins onboard the train:
Single Gold Cabins - compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day, private vanity, with shared shower/toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage.
Twin Gold Cabins - comfortable sleeper cabin featuring upper and lower sleeping berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day. Private compact en suite featuring a shower and toilet.
Luggage Allowance:
Guests should bring an overnight bag to their cabin containing everything needed for the journey. Each guest travelling is entitled to checked in luggage, however checked in luggage cannot be accessed during the journey. In Gold Service, guests are allowed 2 bags x 30kg and guests travelling in Platinum Service are allowed 3 bags x 30kg.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
Journey Beyond Everyday Holiday Fare - a 25% deposit is due upon booking. Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure and will result in loss of deposit. 100% cancellation fees apply if cancelled 45 days or less than departure.
Journey Beyond Advance Saver Holiday Fare - This fare is a discounted fare made for bookings 6 months in advance and is subject to availability. Loss of deposit when cancelling more than 180 days prior to departure. 100% cancellation fees apply when cancelled less than 180 days prior to departure.
Payment & Cancellation Terms:
- Advance Purchase fare rules apply: $100 deposit required at time of booking. Final payment is due 270 days prior to departure.
- 100% cancellation fees apply 14 days after the booking date.
- #Free Discover Adelaide or Discover Darwin package: Offer available for new bookings made between 25/07/24 and 21/09/24. Offer available for travel between 09/03/25 - 29/10/25. Offer is subject to availability and block out dates apply. Vice Versa train directions may differ in Off Train Experiences and price. Discounts cannot be combined with any other offer.