Ride The Ghan AND The Indian Pacific on an epic Darwin-Sydney journey!
From Darwin to Adelaide to Sydney, you'll experience three capital cities that are as different as the landscapes that connect them and everything in between. Staring your journey in Darwin, you'll spend three nights travelling south on The Ghan Expedition, stopping for two nights in Adelaide before boarding the train again and travelling east on the Indian Pacific.
Highlights
- Cruise through ancient Nitmiluk Gorge in Katherine
- Explore the outback town of Alice Springs and the unusual underground town of Coober Pedy
- Discover Adelaide at your own pace
- Experience the outback town of Broken Hill
- Travel through the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains to Sydney
This amazing package includes
- Transfer to Darwin Rail Terminal
- Welcome experience with light refreshments, barista coffee and sparkling wine
- 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 Coober Pedy
- Transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to hotel
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Adelaide including breakfast daily
- Explore Adelaide at your own pace
- Transfer from hotel to Adelaide Parklands Terminal
- 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Adelaide to Sydney, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains
- Experience the outback town of Broken Hill
- Travel through the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains to Sydney
- 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Your fare excludes:
- Travel insurance
- Airfares
Day 1 – Board the Ghan expedition to Darwin
After boarding the train, 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. Alternatively, take it all in from the air, with an optional upgrade helicopter flight over Nitmiluk.
Back on the train, you’ll enjoy the cuisine and creature comforts of The Ghan, including a delectable on-board dinner, as you continue on towards Alice Springs.
- Included Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight: The Ghan
DAY 2 – 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 – 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 – 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 two 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.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Crowne Plaza Adelaide
DAY 5 – Adelaide
Explore more of Adelaide at your leisure. If you’d like to get to the source of that gourmet experience, visit the wine growing region of McLaren Vale.
Optional tour: McLaren Vale Winery Experience a tour to McLaren Vale along the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula includes four cellar door experiences and a delicious restaurant lunch. The region is best known for its Shiraz, but expert vignerons will explain why Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes also thrive in this unique microclimate.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6 – Board Indian Pacific in Adelaide
Check out of your accommodation this morning and take in any last minute sights before transferring to Adelaide Parklands Terminal. Start your journey with a delicious welcome dinner before joining the Indian Pacific, where you can settle into your cabin or mingle with fellow travellers in the Outback Explorer Lounge.
- Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
- Overnight: Indian Pacific
DAY 7 – Broken Hill
Crossing another border during the night, you’ll wake up in Broken Hill, New South Wales. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, ready for the day’s activities in the Silver City. You’ll have a choice of four Off Train Experiences, including guided history, art and cultural experiences that showcase the highlights of Australia’s first heritage-listed city. Returning to the train for lunch, admire the scenery as the Indian Pacific travels through regional New South Wales. Tonight, dinner is served on board as you make the most of your final night exploring Australia by train.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 8 – Blue Mountain & Sydney
The Blue Mountains is known for its soaring sandstone ridges wrapped in native flora. This World Heritage-listed area marks your final stop before arriving in Sydney. Say goodbye to the Indian Pacific after breakfast, to travel deep into the mountains for this afternoon’s Off Train Experiences.
Scenic World includes four phenomenal mountain experiences, from the Scenic Skyway, which takes you over ancient ravines, with 360-degree vistas to the Scenic Cableway that glides over the forest to the valley floor and the Scenic Railway, the steepest passenger railway in the world. Alternatively, stretch your legs on a guided walk with spectacular views from numerous lookouts along the trail. Both experiences end at Echo Point Lookout, perched on the edge of the escarpment in Katoomba, where a light lunch is served.
Complete your journey on our chartered New South Wales rail service (fully hosted by our crew) into Sydney Central Station. Alternatively, if you prefer to arrive in Sydney earlier, stay on board the Indian Pacific to travel directly to Sydney Central Station.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Itinerary is subject to change by supplier without prior notice*
Travel in April 2025:
Advance Fare:
- from $7,685 per person twin share in a Gold Premium Twin Cabin
- from $6,535 per person twin share in a Gold Twin Cabin
- from $6,145 for a solo traveller in a Gold Single Cabin
Everyday Fare:
- from $8,785 per person twin share in a Gold Premium Twin Cabin
- from $7,385 per person twin share in a Gold Twin Cabin
- from $6,995 for a solo traveller in a Gold Single Cabin
Travel between May to October 2025:
Advance Fare
- from $7,835 per person twin share in a Gold Premium Twin Cabin
- from $6,585 per person twin share in a Gold Twin Cabin
- from $6,245 for a solo traveller in a Gold Single Cabin
Everyday Fare:
- from $8,885 per person twin share in a Gold Premium Twin Cabin
- from $7,435 per person twin share in a Gold Twin Cabin
- from $7,045 for a solo traveller in a Gold Single Cabin
Don't want to travel Darwin to Sydney? You can also arrange a Darwin to Perth journey, with the Indian Pacific travelling in the opposite direction. Enquire now to learn more.
NOTE: all prices correct at the time of publishing, prices are subject to availability and change at the time of booking.
Accommodation used on this journey include:
- The Ghan (choose between Gold and Platinum Service)
- Crown Plaza Adelaide
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: Full payment required at time of booking. 100% cancellation fees apply 14 days after booking date.
- Available for new bookings made between 25 November 2024 and 14 December 2024 (the promotional period). Offers are subject to availability, and block-out dates may apply. 30% off Gold Singles Black Friday offer is available on The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin from March to November 2025 and The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide from April to October 2025. Save up to is based on the difference between the Everyday fare and Black Friday 30% saving.