
Experience the Darwin Cup with The Ghan
29 July or 02 August 2026
Darwin Cup Day is one of the Northern Territory’s most exciting annual events, and this all-inclusive holiday package combining the Cup with an unforgettable journey aboard The Ghan offers a truly unique way to experience it.
Choose from two unforgettable itineraries and enjoy time in Darwin with exclusive access to The Ghan Marquee, complete with prime race viewing, vibrant atmosphere, premium hospitality and a seafood-inspired buffet showcasing the flavours of the Top End along with your iconic Ghan adventure including curated dining, selected beverages and immersive Off Train Experiences.
More than just a racing carnival, this journey is a celebration of outback landscapes, local culture and iconic Australian experiences.
With just two special departures available, you’ll need to be quick out of the gates to secure your place.
Highlights & Inclusions
- The Ghan Marquee entry at Darwin Cup Carnival including a deluxe buffet luncheon and 6-hour select beverage package
- 3 days/2 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Adelaide to Darwin
or
4 days/3 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Darwin to Adelaide - 3 or 4 nights accommodation at the Hilton Darwin (or similar) with daily breakfast
- Darwin Harbour lunch cruise including grazing platter and transfers
- Return hotel to racetrack coach transfers
- 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners
- A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines onboard The Ghan
- Immersive off train experiences
- Cruise Nitmiluk Gorge, explore iconic Alice Springs and discover authentic outback life
- Transfers between station and hotel in Darwin
The Ghan fares and inclusions
29 July 2026
Adelaide – Darwin from $6,365* pp twin | $10,530* solo
02 August 2026
Darwin – Adelaide from $8,045* pp twin | $13,505* solo
• All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant
• Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences
• Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising
• All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
• A 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
• In-cabin safe
• Six in-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
• Complimentary bathroom essentials from Appelles Apothecary
• 60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (2 x 30 kg each)
29 July 2026
Adelaide – Darwin from $7,145* pp twin | $11,935* solo
02 August 2026
Darwin – Adelaide from $9,120* pp twin | $15,440* solo
- Newly designed, contemporary cabins
- Premium amenities and luxuriously soft linen
- Exclusive access to the newly designed Gold Premium Lounge
- Exclusive access to the newly designed Gold Premium Dining carriage
- Two-course, regionally inspired lunches and four-course dinners
- An enhanced all-inclusive wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
- All-inclusive Off Train Experiences and preferences on tour selections
- 75kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 25 kg each)
- Priority luggage check-in
- Welcome drink served in cabin
- Enhanced turndown service including daily nightcap and premium sleep pack
Call 1300 766 537 or complete the form below to enquire
Experience the Darwin Cup with The Ghan
The Ghan Darwin Cup 2026 advertised from price is per person, twin share, based on the Everyday Holiday fare for travel on 29 July 2026, Adelaide to Darwin. Alternate Journey advertised from price is per person, twin share, based on the Everyday Holiday fare for travel on 2 August 2026, Darwin to Adelaide. Other cabins and fare types may be available. Prices may vary. Block out dates may apply. A deposit of $1,500 per person is due upon booking. Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure, Cancelling more than 45 days to departure will result in a loss of deposit. If cancelled within 45 days to departure, 100% cancellation fees apply. Airfares from/to your home city are not included but can be booked at an additional cost and are subject to change and availability until ticketed. Airfares may require immediate payment and ticketing, please check payment terms with your Travel Specialist at the time of booking. All fares are subject to the terms and conditions as set out by Cruise Express and its suppliers which may be obtained at the time of booking. Cruise Express reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions and to cancel any product or service offered in the event of such error or omission. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance as soon as possible after paying your deposit. Please note that the prices featured on this page are not displayed in real time. While we make every effort to ensure our pricing is as accurate and current as possible, the rates may vary from those available in our booking system at the time of reservation.




