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Dramatic image of The Ghan crossing a bridge over the Elizabeth River at sunset.
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The Legendary Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin, 2027

Adelaide

Darwin

4 days, 3 nights

Train Journeys

From: $5,762 pp

Tour overview

Extended in 2027 to four incredible days exploring Australia’s Red Centre by rail.

Travel aboard The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin on an all-inclusive journey through the heart of the country. Departing Adelaide, you’ll venture north on a newly expanded 4-day itinerary, experiencing Australia at its dramatic best. Watch the landscape shift from verdant countryside to the rich, earthy tones of the Outback, where vast plains and ancient desert vistas dominate the horizon. Along the way, you’ll step off the train to explore some of the nation’s most remarkable regions, including a famed South Australian wine region, the Flinders Ranges, Marla, Alice Springs, and Katherine. Each stop reveals its own story of history, culture, natural beauty, and the enduring significance of these remote outposts. This is The Ghan as you’ve never experienced it before: deeper, richer, and more immersive than ever. Be among the first to discover the next chapter of this iconic Australian rail journey.

Tour highlights & inclusions

4 days / 3 nights
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Adelaide

Darwin

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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 Legendary 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 four-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, Flinders Ranges, 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

Upgrade Your Journey

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.

Inclusions

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

All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages aboard the train

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

Discover the ancient landscapes of the Flinders Ranges, where rugged peaks and red rock gorges reveal the deep history of outback South Australia

Explore Alice Springs, a legendary outback town rich in Aboriginal culture, pioneering history and vibrant local character

Immersive Off Train Experiences in a South Australian wine region, Flinders Ranges, Marla, Alice Springs, and Katherine

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