Duration: 3 Days
Price: from AU$2,480
Departure From: Adelaide or Darwin
Departure Date: Wednesday & Sunday (Mar-Nov)
Tour Type: Fully Hosted
Meal Plan: All Inclusive
Physical Grading: 2
ENQUIRE NOWA legendary train. An unforgettable Australian adventure. Travel aboard The Ghan between Adelaide and Darwin on an all-inclusive journey through the heart of Australia.
This fantastic 3 day/2 night rail journey on the legendary Ghan will take you coast to coast from Adelaide to Darwin, or vice-versa. Journey into the heart of Australia with an unforgettable ride on one of the world’s greatest trains. This exhilarating adventure will take you past some of Australia’s most magnificent landscapes, from the rolling hills of Adelaide’s lush wine region and the ochre plains of the Simpson Desert, to the ancient gorges and tropical hideaways dotted throughout the Northern Territory.
The Ghan is named after the Afghan cameleers who once traversed this route. Building the railway began in 1929, and 2019 marked 90 years of outback crossings. The train is 1.1km long and is the longest passenger train in the world. The elegant private cabins suites with their wooden surroundings contrast to the fantastic retro-Edwardian décor of the dining car, all complete with attentive service and panoramic windows for perfect observation. And when the train stops, adventures begin.
The Ghan is a unique and epic experience. A journey of a lifetime.
Please note: The Ghan books well in advance, often 12 months before departure. Contact LOCO now to avoid disappointment.
Departing from Adelaide, travel coast to coast through the fiery red centre, experiencing Australia at its dramatic best.
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Departing from tropical Darwin, travel from north to south, through the the heartland of our Australia, experiencing everything the red centre is famous for.
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Extend your journey with these unique off-train extra experiences
Katherine: Nitmiluk Gorge Scenic Helicopter Flight – Stretching for kilometres throughout the top end of Australia, Nitmiluk Gorge consists of a staggering 13 limestone formations which make up one of Australia’s most epic natural wonders.
Alice Springs Spirit of Mt. Gillen Helicopter Flight – The helicopter flight will take you up and over Alice Springs to experience amazing views of Simpson’s Gap – one of the most prominent water holes in the region – Mt. Gillen Ridgeline and the Larapinta Trail. It’s only from the air that you’ll experience the sheer magnitude of this ancient and timeless land. Absorb the spirit of the Outback as your pilot reveals its mystery through detailed commentary. Limited Availability.
Everything is Included.
There’s nothing like putting down your suitcase and allowing your journey to simply unfold. Once you step aboard our trains, you can relax, knowing everything has been considered and included in your fare. From world-class food and wine to a range of immersive Off Train Experiences, the hardest decision you’ll need to make is what to have for lunch and which experience to join.
In addition to the comfort of your beautifully appointed cabin onboard, you’ll find yourself indulging in sumptuous cuisine, fine wines, and camaraderie in our dining carriages.
Taking our cue from the diverse environments our trains travel through, our expert culinary team works closely with local suppliers, farmers and providores to source the best ingredients, creating an innovative, regionally-inspired menu accompanied by all-inclusive fine wines and beverages.
Stylishly appointed and spacious cabins are complemented by discreet, personalised service and access to the exclusive Platinum Club carriage for meals, relaxation and socialising. As you’d expect, the food and wine is of the highest standard. Enjoy hearty breakfasts, two-course lunches and four-course dinners, all regionally inspired and paired with champagne and premium wines.
And it all begins before you’ve even stepped aboard. Platinum guests receive private transfers before and after your journey, beginning the adventure in style.
Platinum cabins offer premium extras, like a full-size en suite, expansive window views from the train, and exclusive use of the Platinum Club carriage. Add to that the luxurious linen, French Champagne, Bracegirdle’s chocolates, a nightcap at turndown and more, and you’re in for an exceptional experience.
Platinum Service inclusions:
Gold Premium is a new style of travel, with contemporary cabins that take inspiration from the colours and contours of the Australian outback. Think walnut timber and polished brass details, along with Indigenous prints on the upholstery. The cabins are designed to cocoon guests in comfort and come with exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Gold Dining carriages. Whether you want to share the highlights of your day with fellow guests over an aperitif in the Lounge or relax in your cabin as you admire the colours and contours of the passing landscape, you’ll enjoy special moments throughout the journey and a range of enhanced benefits, such as all-inclusive dining, premium beverages and fascinating Off Train Experiences.
Gold Premium Inclusions:
Choose between Gold Twin or Single cabins, both of which provide the perfect place to relax and recharge after a day’s journey. Spend hours deep in conversation with new friends in the shared Outback Explorer Lounge, sipping on barista made coffee, or a glass of white wine. Later make your way to the Queen Adelaide Restaurant to dine.
Gold includes hearty breakfasts, two-course lunches and three-course dinners. You may also choose to complement your meal with our selection of premium wines and beverages, all included in your fare.
Gold Service Inclusions:
All prices shown are AUD and subject to availability, and subject to change. Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability. Further conditions apply.
Adelaide to Darwin, 3 days, 2 nights, 7 meals. Departing Sunday, March to November and Wednesday April through to November.
CABIN | FARE TYPE | Mar – Apr & Sep – Nov | May – Aug |
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Platinum | Everyday | $5,190 | $5,490 |
Platinum | Flexible | $5,990 | $6,290 |
Gold Premium Twin | Advance Purchase | $3,490 | $3,790 |
Gold Premium Twin | Everyday | $3,990 | $4,390 |
Gold Premium Twin | Flexible | $4,490 | $4,890 |
Gold Twin | Advance Purchase | $2,890 | $3,190 |
Gold Twin | Everyday | $3,390 | $3,590 |
Gold Twin | Flexible | $3,790 | $4,090 |
Gold Single | Advance Purchase | $2,590 | $2,890 |
Gold Single | Everyday | $2,990 | $3,290 |
Gold Single | Flexible | $3,390 | $3,690 |
Darwin to Adelaide, 3 days, 2 nights, 7 meals. Departing Wednesdays, March and November only. For southbound departures from Darwin departing from April to October, please refer to the Ghan Expedition
CABIN | FARE TYPE | March & Nov |
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Platinum | Everyday | $5,025 |
Platinum | Flexible | $5,530 |
Gold Premium | Advance Purchase | $3,495 |
Gold Premium | Everyday | $3,895 |
Gold Premium | Flexible | $4,255 |
Gold Twin | Advance Purchase | $2,925 |
Gold Twin | Everyday | $3,230 |
Gold Twin | Flexible | $3,555 |
Gold Single | Advance Purchase | $2,480 |
Gold Single | Everyday | $2,755 |
Gold Single | Flexible | $3,030 |
Darwin to Adelaide, 3 days, 2 nights, 7 meals. Departing Wednesdays, March and November only. For southbound departures from Darwin departing from April to October, please refer to the Ghan Expedition
CABIN | FARE TYPE | Mar & Nov |
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Platinum | Everyday | $5,190 |
Platinum | Flexible | $5,990 |
Gold Premium Twin | Advance Purchase | $3,490 |
Gold Premium Twin | Everyday | $3,990 |
Gold Premium Twin | Flexible | $4,490 |
Gold Twin | Advance Purchase | $2,890 |
Gold Twin | Everyday | $3,390 |
Gold Twin | Flexible | $3,790 |
Gold Single | Advance Purchase | $2,590 |
Gold Single | Everyday | $2,990 |
Gold Single | Flexible | $3,390 |
For southbound departures from Darwin departing from April to October, please refer to the Ghan Expedition
Should you wish to add pre or post night accommodation, activities, or international flights to your Ghan rail experience, please be sure to let us know at the time of booking. And if you wish to start or conclude your rail adventure in Melbourne, link your Ghan rail trip with The Overland. Find out how here.
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