The Ghan Train Taste of the Top End

Soak up The Ghan train taste with this Top End experience combining a stay in Darwin and the legendary Ghan Expedition.

Explore spectacular Litchfield National Park, see the famous jumping crocodiles, and take in a host of other popular Top End attractions. Toast the Top End’s legendary sunsets on a sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour Cruises’ Charles Darwin catamaran, while enjoying dinner before stepping aboard The Ghan Expedition in Darwin to experience the wonders of Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy on your way to Adelaide

The Ghan Train Taste of the Top End Tour Highlights

• 4 nights’ accommodation in Darwin, including breakfast daily
• Full day Litchfield National Park Waterfalls tour, including lunch
• Darwin Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise
• Half day Jumping Crocs and Nature Adventure, including cruise and touring
• 3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy
• 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
• Take in the splendour of thundering falls, pockets of rainforest and sacred historic sites of Litchfield National Park
• View the spectacular double waterfalls of Florence Falls
• Marvel at the water cascading into the deep waterhole at the base of Tolmer Falls
• Swim in the rock pools of Wangi Falls
• Enjoy a delicious dinner of local seafood and produce with a sunset view on your Darwin Harbour Cruise
• Get up close to the prehistoric crocodiles
• Enjoy a view of a wetland ecosystem up close at the Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve

The Ghan Expedition Off-Train Optional Experiences

Extend your journey with these unique Ghan train taste 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.

Croc N history Explorer Ticket Adelaide – Combine three of Darwin’s premier attractions with on ticket and save. The flexible Croc n History Explorer package gives you full day entry to Crocosaurus Cave, RFDS Tourist facility and the Darwin Big Bus for a hop-on, hop-off transport option.

Uluru Fixed Wing Scenic Flight & Outback BBQ Dinner – Be sure to take your camera and capture these once in a lifetime memories. Transfer to Alice Springs Airport to board your chartered Uluṟu scenic flight. Undertake your safety briefing, board the aircraft and get ready for take-off.

The Ghan Train – Your Onboard Experience

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 of Ghan train taste of the top end 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 for meals. Your onboard chefs will create an innovative, regionally-inspired menu accompanied by all-inclusive fine wines and beverages.

The Ghan Train – Platinum Service

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 on the Ghan train 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:

• All-inclusive dining, beverages, and Off Train Experiences
• Spacious Double or Twin cabin almost twice the size of a Gold Service Twin cabin
• By day, cabins are set up lounge-style with a moveable table and two ottomans
• By night, lounges are converted to double or twin beds
• En suite equipped with separate shower, vanity with cupboard space, toilet and Australian bathroom amenities
• Power outlets and in-cabin safe
• In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
• Panoramic windows offering views from both sides of the train
• Access to the exclusive Platinum Club for dining and socialising
• Freshly prepared continental breakfasts served upon request in-cabin
• Refreshments served in-cabin
• Transfers at the start and end of your journey available for guests within 60 km of the terminal
• 90 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 30 kg each).

The Ghan Train – Gold Service

Choose between Gold Twin or Single cabins, both of which provide the perfect place to relax and recharge after a day’s journey on the Ghan train. 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:

• For Gold Twin, the most popular option, offers a comfortable sleeper cabin featuring private en suite and upper and lower berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day
• Gold Superior cabins feature a ¾ size double bed plus an additional fold down upper berth, lounge area, TV and DVD player, mini-bar and en suite.
• For Gold Single, a compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day and shared shower/toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage
• Gold Access Cabins are exclusively reserved for the mobility impaired. This cabin is subject to availability and assessment of the guest’s Fitness to Travel.
• Power outlets in cabin
• In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary available
• All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant
• All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, base spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
• All-inclusive Off Train Excursions and Short Stops
• Luggage allowance is 60kg per guest
• Complimentary Shuttle bus transfers available in Darwin to selected hotels in the city centre

The Ghan Train Taste of the Top End Prices & Departure Dates

For 2023 Ghan Train Taste of the Top End departures please contact LOCO Journeys directly as availability is limited.

2024 Darwin to Adelaide, 8 days, 7 nights, 15 meals. Departing Saturdays and Tuesdays April to October.

Prices shown are AUD and subject to availability, and subject to change

For a detailed itinerary, departure details, and booking conditions, please see below.

Should you wish to add pre or post night accommodation, activities or international flights to your Ghan train Taste of the Top end rail experience, please let us know at the time of booking.

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