The Ghan
2026 dates & availability EPIC!
An incredible transcontinental rail journey between Adelaide and Darwin traversing Australia’s rich, rugged and remarkable Outback aboard the historic and iconic – The Ghan.
Regarded as one of the world’s greatest rail journeys, this North – South crossing covers 2979 kilometres and provides unparalleled comfort and access to spectacular and diverse landscapes from the pastoral hues of the South Australian plains, remote and breathtaking parts of Australia’s Red Centre and to the tropical greens of Katherine and Darwin.
In 2019, The Ghan marked 90 years of outback adventure, its legend stemming from the 1930s when the first Afghan cameleers arrived in Australia. The train was then dubbed ‘The Afghan Express’, later shortened to ‘The Ghan’. This train trip offers sumptuous dining, elegant private cabins, attentive service, and the camaraderie of fellow travellers. When the train stops, the adventures begin. Choose from a huge range of included off-train experiences to create your own rich and rewarding personal journey.
Embark on this incredible outback adventure following in the footsteps of those pioneering cameleers that dared to venture beyond the city limits and forge a trail and track into the Red Centre of Australia more than 150 years ago, thereby enabling us today to encounter the beauty, culture and wildlife of our great land.
Highlights & Inclusions
- 3 days / 2 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Adelaide to Darwin (Legendary)
- 4 days / 3 nights aboard The Ghan travelling from Adelaide to Darwin (Expedition)
- All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
- A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
- Immersive off train experiences in Marla, Alice Springs & Katherine Alice Springs, Coober Pedy, Manguri, Marla and Flinders Ranges
- Cruise the Nitmiluk Gorge, learn more about Katherine’s ancient Indigenous rock paintings, or discover authentic outback life on a cattle station
Departs from Adelaide: Sundays – March to November | Wednesdays – April to October
Departs from Darwin: Wednesday – March to November | Saturdays – April to October
The north & south bound itineraries differ slightly. Please click on the Itinerary for full details.
CABIN - fares and inclusions
from $7,990* pp twin | $14,380* solo – Aurora Suite
The Aurora Suite and Australis Suite are the first of their kind in Australia, a moving luxury stay like no other, inspired by the residential qualities of contemporary architectural movements.
- The Australis Suite is three times the size of a Platinum cabin
- Australis Suite features a separate bedroom with a fixed queen-sized bed, full lounge set, personal bar and ensuite with double vanity and premium Jurlique amenities
- The Aurora Suite is double the size of a Platinum cabin
- Aurora Suite features a fixed queen-sized bed, lounge set and en suite with premium Jurlique amenities
- Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année
- Premium Australian wine selection
- Personalised in-suite bar & In-room dining available
- Butler service
- Luxurious bed linen and pillow menu
- A range of exclusive Off Train Experiences
- Platinum Club lounge and dining carriage access
- Private chauffeur for your arrival and departure of the train
- Unlimited Luggage Allowance
from $5,490* pp twin | $9,880* solo
from $3,590* pp twin | $6,460* 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
from $3,490* pp twin | $6,280* 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)
from $2,590* 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 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
• In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary Complimentary Australian bathroom amenities
• 60 kg checked luggage allowance per guest
Itinerary
Interested to travel in 2027
Call 1300 766 537 or complete the form below to enquire
Legendary Australian Rail Journeys - The Ghan 2026
*Prices are based on the lead in available price from the 2026 rail season with departures from Adelaide. Prices are advertised in Australian dollars and are per person based on twin share or solo occupancy. Pricing is correct as of 24 November 2025 and is subject to change depending on the travel date, seasonality, departure city, surcharges and taxes. Fares are based on advance purchase / every day fares. Flexible fares are available for additional cost. Offer is subject to limited availability or until sold out. Fares are based on November 2026 departures. 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.
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