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In March and November, The Ghan’s southbound journey from Darwin to Adelaide is a three-day experience. During the all-inclusive north to south journey, The Ghan travels through the heart of the country, stopping in Katherine, Alice Springs and Manguri, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore the remote pocket of Australia you find yourself in with immersive Off Train Experiences.
Inclusions
Transfer to Darwin Rail Terminal
Welcome experience with light refreshments, barista coffee and sparkling wine
3 days / 2 nights aboard The Ghan, travelling from Darwin to Adelaide
All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
Immersive Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs and Manguri
Cruise the Nitmiluk Gorge or learn more about Katherine’s ancient Indigenous rock paintings
Itinerary
Day 1 |The Ghan, Katherine
Celebrate the start of your journey with a welcome drink and canapes and before you board, you’ll have the opportunity to take photos with The Ghan’s bold red locomotive. Settle into the comforts of The Ghan, relax in your cabin, or mingle with fellow travellers in the Outback Explorer Lounge. As The Ghan begins to travel south, enjoy a chef-prepared 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. Or, take it all in from the air, with an optional upgrade helicopter flight over Nitmiluk. (L,D)
Day 2 | The Ghan, Alice Springs
Wake up in the Australian outback as the train drawers closer to the iconic town of Alice Springs. Enjoy a big breakfast on board before your arrival into the Alice, ready for your Off Train Experience. There’s an experience to suit everyone, including an off-road bike adventure, A Town Called Alice tour that takes in the historic Telegraph Station and Royal Flying Doctor Service, a historic experience at the National Road Transport Hall of Fame, meeting the wildlife at the Desert Park, or taking in the astounding beauty of Simpson’s Gap. Alternatively, experience the outback from the air, with an optional upgrade scenic flight. After dinner on board The Ghan, stop at a remote outback location for an evening experience under the Milky Way. (B,L,D)
Day 3 | The Ghan
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 journeys. (B)
*Itineraries based on 2025 season and subject to change.
Dates/Pricing
Cabin
Gold Twin
Gold Premium
Twin Share
$2,370pp
$2,790pp
Savings per cabin
$2,030
$2,390
*Advertised price is based on per person twin share on November 2025 departures. Savings amount is based on Gold Premium. Correct as of 25 September 2025.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
