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Legendary Train Journeys


This year, The Ghan marked 95 years of outback crossings. Much has changed since 1929 and today The Ghan offers more than just transit between Adelaide to Darwin. There’s nothing like putting down your suitcase and allowing your journey to simply unfold. Book today for unmissable savings on this legendary train journey or to enjoy a free stay in either Darwin or Adelaide - your choice!*

Once you step aboard the train, you can relax, knowing everything has been considered and included in your fare. Onboard, you will find sumptuous dining, elegant private cabins, attentive service and the camaraderie of your fellow travellers. 

When the train stops, the adventures begin. Choose from a range of included Off Train Experiences to create a rewarding personal journey through Australia’s outback and beyond. The hardest decision you’ll need to make is what to have for lunch and which experience to join.

The Ghan delivers so much more than an extended train ride, you'll enjoy:
  • All-inclusive dining, fine wines and beverages
  • Regionally-inspired menus
  • Immersive Off Train Experiences
Book before 21 September to take advantage of The Ghan Outback Sale special offers for 2025 train journeys!*

Discover Adelaide & The Ghan

6 days from $3,390*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Adelaide
  • Barossa Valley
  • Alice Springs
  • Katherine
  • Darwin
INCLUDES
  • 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Transfer from hotel to Adelaide Parklands Terminal
  • 2 nights aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin
  • Transfer from Darwin rail terminal to hotel
BONUS
  • Save up to $945*pp
  • Free* 3 nights' accommodation in Adelaide, including breakfast daily
  • Free* Northern Barossa Valley Voyager tour, including cellar door tastings and lunch
Settle into your Adelaide accommodation for the next three nights and use it as your base to explore South Australia, from the city centre to the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula. Delight your senses with boutique wine and food tours in the historic Barossa Valley, home to 80 cellar doors. Step aboard The Ghan for an unforgettable adventure to the Top End. Settle into your cabin and see the changes in landscape from your window as the train leaves the city, heading for the Flinders Ranges and beyond. As you head further north into the tropics, prepare to experience one of the Top End’s most impressive natural wonders. The stunning Nitmiluk Gorge lies within the massive 292,000 hectares of Nitmiluk National Park near Katherine. You’ll have the chance to explore it from the water with a guided cruise – an Off Train Experience you'll never forget.

Valid for travel Select dates 06 March - 21 November 2025

Discover Darwin & The Ghan

6 days from $3,390*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Adelaide
  • Alice Springs
  • Katherine
  • Darwin
INCLUDES
  • 2 nights aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin
  • 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Transfer from Darwin rail terminal to hotel
BONUS
  • Save up to $685*pp
  • Free* 3 nights' accommodation in Darwin, including breakfast daily
  • Free* Darwin Harbour sunset dinner cruise
Settle into your cabin on The Ghan and watch the world go by as you familiarise yourself with exceptional hospitality and all-inclusive dining. Be captivated by the fascinating historic outback town of Alice Springs and the inspiring gorge landscape of Katherine on your Off Train Experiences. Make your way to Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, which is yours to explore with three nights’ accommodation as your base. Stroll around Darwin, taking in the fascinating history of the northern capital. Wander to the Stokes Hill Wharf area, stroll through the Botanic Gardens or the Chinese Temple and don’t forget a visit to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Toast the Top End’s legendary sunsets on a sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour Cruises’ Charles Darwin catamaran, while enjoying a Territory-style dinner.

Valid for travel Select dates 09 March - 23 November 2025

Top End Explorer

8 days from $4,905*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Adelaide
  • Alice Springs
  • Katherine
  • Darwin
  • Kakadu National Park
  • Litchfield National Park
INCLUDES
  • 2 nights aboard The Ghan, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences
  • Transfer from Darwin Rail Terminal to hotel
  • 1 night accommodation in Darwin
  • 2 nights of intimate small-group touring with Outback Spirit Tours
  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Darwin
  • Half-day Darwin City Sights tour
  • Darwin Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise
BONUS
  • Save up to $790*pp
Embark on a deeper exploration of the Top End’s diverse natural habitats from Adelaide to Darwin aboard The Ghan. As you head further north into the tropics, prepare to witness one of the region’s most impressive natural wonders: the stunning Nitmiluk Gorge, located within the vast 292,000-hectare Nitmiluk National Park near Katherine. Join an intimate small group with Outback Spirit, travelling onboard a state-of-the-art 4WD Mercedes-Benz vehicle from Darwin toward Kakadu National Park. Enjoy a spectacular local indigenous cruise on the East Alligator River and listen to the stories of the region as you spot the large saltwater crocodiles that dwell in these waters. Take to the skies on a 60-minute scenic flight over ancient escarpments, floodplains and winding rivers, showcasing the results of 1.8 billion years of continuous erosion.

Valid for travel Select dates 23 March - 15 October 2025
Uluru

Red Centre Spectacular

10 days from $8,150*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Adelaide
  • Alice Springs
  • Kings Canyon
  • Watarrka National Park
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
  • Katherine
  • Darwin
INCLUDES
  • 2 nights aboard The Ghan, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences
  • 7 nights of small group touring with Outback Spirit
  • 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Travel through the West MacDonnell Ranges
  • Visit Kings Canyon for a guided scenic walk
  • Visit World Heritage-listed Uluru with a guided base tour
BONUS
  • Save up to $790*pp
Board The Ghan in Adelaide, heading for the Flinders Ranges and beyond. The city streets will give way to rural South Australia before the impressive mountains of the Flinders Ranges come into view. Your 8-day Red Centre Explorer tour commences with Outback Spirit in Alice Springs, travelling onboard a state-of-the-art 4WD Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Venture to the West MacDonnell Ranges, visiting Standley Chasm and Ormiston Gorge, home to dozens of rare plants and a host of native wildlife. Experience the beauty of Kings Canyon with the 6km rim walk, featuring breathtaking views of the Watarrka National Park before descending into the 'Garden of Eden'. Admire the stunning rock formations at Kata Tjuta National Park on a guided walk into Walpa Gorge, an ancient temple crafted by nature. Take a guided tour around the base of Uluru, which stands 348 meters above the desert plains. Rejoin The Ghan and as the train heads north, enjoy watching the beautiful scenery pass by your window as you relax with fellow travellers.

Valid for travel Select dates 09 March - 12 October 2025

  *Conditions apply

*Conditions apply: Prices are per person twin share in AUD unless otherwise specified. Prices correct as at 19 Jul 24 & subject to change without notice & availability at time of booking. Offers available for new bookings made between 25 Jul - 21 Sep 24 & block out dates apply. Advertised price based on twin share, travelling in a Gold Twin cabin in shoulder season and is inclusive of discounts. Red Centre Spectacular & Top End Explorer: Offer based on $400 off select Advance Purchase Holiday fares. Saving based on difference between advertised price & Everyday Holiday fare. Full payment required at time of booking & 100% cancellation fees apply 14 days after booking date. Valid for travel 09 Mar - 21 Nov 25. Free Discover Adelaide or Discover Darwin package: Receive 3-night free accommodation & touring in either Adelaide or Darwin. Saving based on difference between advertised price & Everyday Holiday fare. Valid for travel 09 Mar - 29 Oct 25. Vice Versa train directions may differ in Off Train Experiences & price. Discounts cannot be combined with any other offer. Further conditions apply, see journeybeyondrail.com.au. Further terms & conditions, payment conditions, booking & cancellation fees may apply. 

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