8 Days The Ghan Expedition & Indian Pacific – Darwin to Perth
Explore more of Adelaide at your leisure. If you’d like to get to the source of that gourmet experience visit the wine growing region of McLaren Vale. (B)
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From lush tropical landscapes, dry arid plains and vibrant cityscapes, you'll go through the outback and along the coast with The Ghan and Indian Pacific. Departing in Darwin, you'll board The Ghan for three incredible nights travelling through Australia's Red Centre, stopping for two nights in Adelaide before continuing your journey west enjoying two nights on the Indian Pacific. Operates between April & October.
Settle into the comforts of The Ghan, relax in your cabin, or mingle with fellow travellers in the Outback Explorer Lounge. Enjoy lunch ahead of your Off Train Experience in Katherine. In a region renowned for jaw-dropping natural assets, Katherine boasts one of the Top End’s best – the incredible Nitmiluk Gorge and a cruise is on offer to showcase the beauty of this spot. Alternatively, the Katherine Outback Experience lets you into the lives of those who call the outback home, while the Cutta Cutta Cave system is home to a variety of native wildlife and is rich in Indigenous culture and modern European history. Or, take it all in from the air, with an optional upgrade helicopter flight over Nitmiluk. OVERNIGHT: 3 nights The Ghan Expedition (B,L,D)
- 8 Days
- 7 Nights
- 10 Meals
- From $7,340 PP
- Departs Darwin
- Rail Tours
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Duration
8 Days
Start & End Locations
Darwin → Perth
Meals Included
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
What's Included:
- Transfer to Darwin Rail Terminal
- Welcome experience with light refreshments, barista coffee and sparkling wine
- 3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy
- Cruise through ancient Nitmiluk Gorge in Katherine
- Explore the outback town of Alice Springs and the unusual underground town of Cooper Pedy
- Experience Adelaide at your own pace
- Transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to hotel
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Adelaide including breakfast daily
- Transfer from hotel to Adelaide Parklands Terminal
- 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Adelaide to Perth, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Cook and Rawlinna
- Witness the barren beauty of the Nullarbor Plain
- Discover the almost-ghost town of Cook
- 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
BOARD THE GHAN EXPEDITION IN DARWIN
Settle in to the comforts of The Ghan, relax in your cabin or mingle with fellow travellers in the Outback Explorer Lounge. Enjoy lunch ahead of your Off Train Excursion in Katherine. In a region renowned for jaw-dropping natural assets, Katherine boasts one of the Top End’s best – the incredible Nitmiluk Gorge. OVERNIGHT: 1 night The Ghan (L,D)
Meals & Dining
THE GHAN EXPEDITION, ALICE SPRINGS
Upon arrival into Alice Springs provides you with a full day to explore the iconic town in the red heart of Australia on one of your included off train excursions. After returning with the group to the train station, you farewell your fellow travellers and will be transferred to your hotel at 4pm. This evening is free to relax and ready yourself for your adventure tomorrow. OVERNIGHT: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters (B,L)
THE GHAN EXPEDITION, COOBER PEDY
When you disembark in remote Manguri, you’ll enjoy a full day exploring the amazing opal mining township of Coober Pedy. (B,L,D)
THE GHAN EXPEDITION, ADELAIDE
This morning, you’ll see a dramatic change in landscape as the rich ochre tones of the outback make way for the green fields of South Australia. Enjoy a leisurely brunch as you pass through the Flinders Ranges before arriving into Adelaide, completing one of the world’s great rail experiences. (B) B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner _Alternate Journeys_ Adelaide to Darwin – The Ghan (Departs Wednesday and Sunday)
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ADELAIDE
This morning, we visit the UNESCO-listed Naracoorte Caves, where an expert guide reveals the secrets of ancient limestone formations. After marveling at this underground wonder, we continue to Adelaide CBD for our final night together. 1 Night Stay: Hilton Adelaide
Staying in Hilton Hotel, Adelaide
Meals & Dining
BOARD THE INDIAN PACIFIC IN ADELAIDE
Check out of your accommodation this morning and take in any last minute sights before transferring to Adelaide Parklands Terminal. Start your journey with a delicious welcome dinner before joining the Indian Pacific, where you can settle into your cabin or mingle with fellow travellers in the Outback Explorer Lounge. OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Indian Pacific (B,D)
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Indian Pacific, Nullarbor
Today is all about those amazing outback views as you cross this famous stretch of the Australian interior, the ancient Nullarbor Plain, on the longest stretch of straight railway track in the world. En route, the Indian Pacific calls in to Cook, once-bustling, now almost-ghost town that was originally built as a support town for the railway. Travelling further west, the next stop is at Rawlinna on the fringe of Australia’s largest sheep station for a signature dinner under a thousand stars (seasonal). (B,L,D)
Meals & Dining
INDIAN PACIFIC, PERTH
Admire the delightful undulations of the Avon Valley and enjoy a final breakfast on board as the final stage of your transcontinental crossing unfolds, heading into Perth. Transfer to your accommodation, where your Perth discovery begins. OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Quay Perth (B)
Meals & Dining
Prices and itinerary subject to change.
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$7,340
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Single Supplement
+$800
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