The Ghan: Adelaide to Darwin 7 day/6 night Itinerary
| Itinerary | |
| Day 1, | Sydney – Adelaide – Fly to Adelaide, transfer to your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure to explore the lively centre. |
| Day 2, | Adelaide – After breakfast, transfer to the train station to embark The Ghan for your epic journey. Departing Adelaide (approximate midday departure), what lies ahead is rugged, beautiful and spectacular – through the Red Centre to the tropical north of Australia. Settle into your cabin and watch the rolling pastoral lands of South Australia from your window, or meet your fellow travellers in the lounge car. Before long some of the oldest rock formations in the world, the Flinders Ranges, come into view. As darkness envelops the rugged outback, it’s time to indulge in a regionally-inspired dinner and all-inclusive fine wines and beverages. – B, D |
| Day 3, | Alice Springs – Begin with a freshly brewed coffee or juice as the day dawns at Marla, an outback outpost in the remote reaches of South Australia. It is here, deep inland, that you will enjoy a one of a kind experience, as you watch the desert come to life at sunrise. All aboard for brunch as you make your way through the MacDonnell Ranges to Alice Springs where a choice of Off Train Excursions awaits. Alice is an iconic Red Centre outpost. 1,500 kilometres from the nearest major city, it may be remote, but offers plenty to explore – home to doctors who fly, rivers that run dry and a cast of colourful characters. Your time in the ‘capital out of the outback’ offers numerous opportunities to explore its historic legacy and unique environment. – B,L,D |
| Day 4, | Katherine – Darwin – Your day dawns in the tropical north. The pristine wilderness of Katherine is stirring and powerful, and you’ll have the chance to explore it from the water or land with your choice of off train experiences. Cruise the jaw-dropping Nitmiluk Gorge, learn more about its ancient Indigenous rock paintings and gain insight into the culture of the traditional owners of Nitmiluk, the Jawoyn people, or discover authentic outback life on a cattle station. As evening falls, arrive in Darwin to complete your epic Australian journey. – B, L Disembark and transfer to your hotel for a 3 night stay. |
| Day 5 & 6 | Darwin – Spend 2 days exploring Northern Territory’s capital including a lovely harbour cruise to see the city from a different perspective. |
| Day 7, | Darwin – Sydney – After breakfast, the day is yours to enjoy Darwin at your leisure. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Sydney. |
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