14 JUN - 22 JUN 2026 | 9 DAYS
+ MONARTO SAFARI PARK
The Ghan Expedition
The Ghan has been crossing the Australian outback for over 90 years now, but much has changed since 1929, and today the Ghan offers more than just transit between Darwin and Adelaide. Onboard you will find sumptuous dining, elegant private cabins, attentive service, and the camaraderie of your fellow travellers. And when the train stops, the adventures begin. Choose from a range of included off train experiences to create your own rich and rewarding personal journey through Australia’s outback and beyond!
HIGHLIGHTS
Buffet dinner sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour
Private half day Darwin city sightseeing tour including Darwin Botanic Gardens, State Square which includes Parliament House and the Supreme Court, Darwin’s busy harbour area, colonial architecture of Government House and the Old Admiralty House
Full day tour from Darwin to Top End Safari Camp including scenic helicopter flight, airboat tour over the floodplains, billabong cruise, crocodile encounters, wildlife spotting & BBQ lunch
Travel from Darwin to Adelaide on board the iconic Ghan Expedition with stops in Katherine, Alice Springs & Coober Pedy
Choose between a Katherine Gorge Cruise and Rock Art Tour OR Katherine Outback Experience including horse and cattle dog demonstrations, live music and entertainment
Alice Springs full day tour visiting the town’s landmarks and some of Australia’s flora and fauna
Enjoy an authentic Pioneer Outback Dinner under the stars
Explore Coober Pedy and venture underground to see a Serbian Orthodox Church & Umoona Opal Mine and dine in an underground cave
Stay at Monarto Safari Park, the largest safari experience to exist outside of Africa, spanning more than 1,500 hectares and home to more than 50 species of exotic & native animals
Explore the park on the included sunset & sunrise safari experiences
Take time to explore the park at leisure with included zoo admission
INCLUDED SERVICES
Economy flights from Home Port
Private transfers throughout the itinerary
Hotel & Resort style accommodation in Darwin & Adelaide
3 nights onboard the Ghan in a Gold Service cabin
All meals & beverages onboard the Ghan
Off Train Excursions: Katherine, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy
Services of an experienced Hosted Journeys Tour Host
8 x Breakfasts (B), 4x Lunches (L), 6 x Dinners (D)
Bronwyn has been in the travel industry for over 35 years, having lived and worked overseas for various travel companies. Bronwyn believes travel should excite and inspire you, rejuvenate and ground you, educate and challenge you, and most of all, it should humble you. One of her favourite places in the world is Sicily in Italy. The beaches were incredible as well as the scenery and people.
“I invite you to join me on this exciting adventure through
Australia’s Red Centre! I love train travel and I am particularly
excited for you to join me on one of the most iconic rail
journeys in Australia on board the spectacular Ghan!”
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