Day 1 – Darwin to Katherine
Your journey aboard the Ghan Expedition begins after being transferred from your hotel to Darwin Convention Centre for a welcome experience which includes check in, a light breakfast and a Welcome to Country ceremony. You will then be collectively transferred to the Rail Station. Following lunch on board, you arrive in Katherine and take a leisurely cruise on the idyllic Katherine Gorge, gazing in awe at the towering sandstone cliffs, and learning about the Aboriginal and geological history of the area. Back on board; enjoy dinner as the sun sets over the outback.

Day 2 – Red Centre
Wake up to a new view outside your window, taking in the incredible outback sunrise as you enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before arriving in Alice Springs. A full day of excursions in the gateway to the Red Centre gives you ample opportunity to visit the town landmarks, get up close and personal with Australia’s incredible flora and fauna or explore the Alice at your own leisure.

For the ultimate Red Centre experience, upgrade your excursion to the scenic flight to Ayers Rock. This half day adventure includes a return flight from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock, lunch and a base walk around the impressive monolith. Please ask your FREEDOM Consultant for details.

In the evening, dine beneath a canopy of stars at an authentic Outback Barbecue dinner at the historic Telegraph Station, with live Australian music, followed by an informative astronomical talk as you cast your eyes skyward before re-boarding the train.

Day 3 – Coober Pedy
After breakfast the Ghan Expedition arrives at Manguri where you’ll be whisked away by your friendly tour guide for today’s destination: the sun-scorched opal mining capital of the world, Coober Pedy, where more than half of the residents live underground.

Venture into the tunnels and caves of this underground town, where you may catch opal fever as you mine for riches, visit the otherworldly underground Serbian Orthodox church and enjoy a gourmet lunch below the earth’s surface before setting off to the stunning outback moonscape that is the Breakaways.

After an eye-opening action-packed day, you’ll make your way back for your final evening onboard the Ghan Expedition for pre dinner drinks and canapés outside the train, accompanied by a warming fire pit and lots of photo opportunities at the front of the locomotive.

Day 4 – Adelaide
Looking out of your window this morning you’ll notice a dramatic change in landscape as the rich ochre tones of the outback make way for the beautiful green fields and pastoral lands of South Australia.

After brunch, The Ghan rolls into Adelaide, where you may wish to extend your stay with trips to the Barossa Valley or Kangaroo Island, or stay close to the city, exploring the culinary food-bowl that is Adelaide, the gateway to some of Australia’s best wine country.

A choice of Gold, Gold Premium and Platinum Service is available on The Ghan train between Adelaide 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 Service

• 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 £469

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 £1555

The Ghan Expedition from Darwin to Adelaide is scheduled to operate in 2024 and 2025 from April until October.

Operating April to October:

• Wednesday 10:00 – Depart Darwin
• Wednesday 14:00 – Katherine Afternoon Experience
• Wednesday 18:45 – Depart Katherine
• Thursday 09:10 – Alice Springs Full Day Experience
• Thursday 22:15 – Depart Alice Springs
• Friday 09:00 – Coober Pedy Full Day Experience
• Friday 19:40 – Depart Manguri
• Saturday 10:50 – Arrive Adelaide

Also Operating April to September:

• Saturday 09:00 – Depart Darwin
• Saturday 13:00 – Katherine Afternoon Experience
• Saturday 17:00 – Depart Katherine
• Sunday 11:15 – Alice Springs Full Day Experience
• Sunday 21:45 – Depart Alice Springs
• Monday 09:00 – Coober Pedy Full Day Experience
• Monday 19:40 – Depart Manguri
• Tuesday 11:50 – Arrive Adelaide

All Off-train experiences are subject to weather and seasonal variations.