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

Adelaide

Darwin

4 days, 3 nights

Train Journeys

From: $5,303 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

Train
  • Alice Springs Off Train Experiences

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Black Friday Rail Sale – Save up to 30% on The Legendary Ghan

Australia’s most iconic rail journeys, for less.
Save up to 30% on Gold Twin and Gold Premium Twin cabins on select departures from 1st December 2026 to 30th June 2027.
Sale ends 4th December 2026. Don’t miss out! 
Speak to your friendly travel specialist to learn more.
Please note: Offer valid on new bookings only, on select departures and subject to availability. Full payment is due at booking. Cancellation and change fees apply. 

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. Credit: Journey Beyond

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. Credit: Journey Beyond
The Ghan Gold Class

Black Friday Rail Sale – Save up to 30% on The Legendary Ghan

Australia’s most iconic rail journeys, for less.
Save up to 30% on Gold Twin and Gold Premium Twin cabins on select departures from 1st December 2026 to 30th June 2027.
Sale ends 4th December 2026. Don’t miss out! 
Speak to your friendly travel specialist to learn more.
Please note: Offer valid on new bookings only, on select departures and subject to availability. Full payment is due at booking. Cancellation and change fees apply. 

Highlights of The Legendary Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin, 2027

The Ghan, off-train excursion. Dramatic low-angle view of the towering red rock walls of Simpsons Gap narrowing over a reflecting waterhole. Credit: Journey Beyond

Alice Springs Off Train Experiences

Additional 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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