Board the impressive one-kilometre length of train known as the Ghan. As it snakes its way north sit back and enjoy modern Australian cuisine and regional fine wines on board.

Enjoy a post dinner nightcap with your fellow travellers before settling in for the night in your own private cabin.

Wake up to the amazing sight of sunrise over the outback from your cabin window before enjoying a delicious breakfast on board.

This morning the train arrives into Katherine where you will have the chance to explore the awe inspiring Nitmiluk Gorge by boat and learn more about its indigenous significance and history. Alternatively, discover a slice of authentic outback life on a cattle station. Hear outback stories, watch a horse and cattle dog demonstration, and sit back and relax with a live music performance of Aussie anthems.

Return to the Ghan for a much deserve lunch before arriving into Darwin later that evening.

A choice of Gold or Platinum Service is available on The Ghan train between Alice Springs and Darwin.

Gold Service 

• A private single or twin cabin with comfortable seating that converts into a single, or upper and lower berth at night
• Ensuite facilities in twin cabins, shared facilities for single cabins
• Large window
• All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant
• Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
• 60 kg luggage allowance per guest

Gold Premium (departing Alice Springs on Monday only)

• Newly designed, contemporary cabins
• Exclusive access to Gold Premium Lounge
• Exclusive access to the Gold Premium dining carriage
• Two-course lunches and four-course dinners
• Preferences on off-train tour selections
• 75kg luggage allowance per guest
• Priority luggage check-in
• Welcome drink served in cabin
• Enhanced inclusive drinks package
• Enhanced turndown service including nightcap and premium sleep pack

Upgrade to Gold Premium from £200

Platinum Service

• A stylishly appointed cabin that converts from a private lounge by day, to a comfortable bedroom by night, with a double bed or twin beds
• Expansive windows on either side of the train
• Full size ensuite shower room
• All-inclusive dining in the Platinum Club Car
• Beverages, including Australian wines, beers and spirits
• 90 kg luggage allowance per guest
• Hotel or airport transfers at the start and end of your rail journey, up to 60 km from the rail terminal

Upgrade to Platinum Service from £695

The Ghan Alice Springs to Darwin train is scheduled to operate in 2025 and 2026, from March to November, with an additional service in April to October

March to November:

• Monday 18:15 – Depart Alice Springs
• Tuesday morning – Katherine Experience
• Tuesday 17:30 – Arrive Darwin

April to October:

• Thursday 18:00 – Depart Alice Springs
• Friday morning – Katherine Experience
• Friday 19:50 – Arrive Darwin

The reverse journey, from Darwin to Alice Springs operates on a Wednesday in March and November.