Indian Pacific & The Ghan
Perth to Darwin
with Journey Beyond
- Luxury dining, fine wines and beverages all included
- Immersive Off Train Experiences included
- Two iconic rail journeys in one package
- Members save 5% off Everyday Fares^
Across a blue coastline and through the Red Centre, the best way to experience the vast remoteness of Australia is by pairing a journey on the Indian Pacific with The Ghan. Departing Perth, you'll cross the Nullarbor, travelling along the world's longest stretch of straight railway track. You'll stop for two nights in Adelaide before boarding The Ghan heading towards your final destination, Darwin.
- Indian Pacific & The Ghan
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- Highlights & Inclusions
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- *Terms & Conditions
Indian Pacific
With its bold wedge-tailed eagle emblem symbolising the scope, range and significance of each epic journey, the Indian Pacific traverses mountain ranges, passes through arid deserts and goldfields, rocky valleys and subtropical savannahs on its transcontinental crossings.
Named for the two oceans the train encounters on its journey, the Indian Pacific travels between Perth, Adelaide and Sydney on a spectacular 4352km crossing. There’s no better way to experience the spectacular interior landscape of Australia than by the romance of rail. Choose from one of the following Indian Pacific journeys for the foundation of your adventure.
The Ghan
Regarded as one of the world’s greatest train journeys, The Ghan delivers so much more than an extended train ride. It promises access to parts of Australia no other holiday can come close to – the perfect balance of comfort and adventure, culminating in an experience that will move you in every sense of the word. In 2019, The Ghan marked 90 years of outback crossings. Much has changed since 1929, and today The Ghan offers more than transit between Adelaide to Darwin and vice versa. 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 a rewarding personal journey through Australia’s outback and beyond. Travel on The Ghan or book The Ghan Expedition – an extended journey – as the foundation for your next adventure. Your rail journey can also be enhanced with a choice of tailored holiday packages.
Gold Service inclusions:
- For Gold Twin, a comfortable sleeper cabin featuring private en suite and upper and lower berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day
- 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
- 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 Experiences
- Luggage allowance is 60kg per guest
Gold Premium Twin inclusions:
- A newly designed, contemporary cabin that converts from a lounge by day into sleeping berths at night
- Premium amenities, luxuriously soft linen and silk eye masks
- Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Gold Premium Dining carriage
- Two-course, regionally inspired lunches and four-course dinners
- All-inclusive premium Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
- All-inclusive Off Train Experiences and preferences on tour selections
- 75kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 25 kg each)
- Priority luggage check-in
- Power outlets in cabin
- In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
- Complimentary shuttle bus transfers available in Darwin and Brisbane to selected hotels in the city centre
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)
- 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie and Cook
- Ponder the vastness of the Australian continent as you cross the Nullarbor Plain
- Experience outback mining heritage in Kalgoorlie
- Transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to hotel
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Adelaide, including breakfast daily
- Discover Adelaide at your own pace
- Transfer from hotel to Adelaide Parklands Terminal
- 2 nights aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Marla, Alice Springs and Katherine
- Explore the outback town of Alice Springs
- Cruise through ancient Nitmiluk Gorge in Katherine
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Day 1: Board the Indian Pacific in Perth
Your afternoon begins with a welcome gathering, in celebration of the start of your journey across the country and along the world’s longest stretch of straight railway track. Spend a relaxed afternoon getting to know your fellow travellers after you board the Indian Pacific and pull away from Perth, leaving the Indian Ocean behind and cruising toward the Pacific. Tonight, a delectable dinner is served on board, featuring contemporary Australian cuisine with seasonal and regional flavours.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: 2 nights Indian Pacific
Day 2: Indian Pacific, Kalgoorlie & Cook
Awake to see the sunrise unfold across Australia’s largest outback town, Kalgoorlie. This morning, we’ll delve into this mining town’s fascinating past and present, with a visit to the region’s gold-rush era, now modern-day, Super Pit mine. Decide how you want to explore Kalgoorlie on your choice of Off Train Experience, including morning refreshments. Reboarding the train mid-morning for brunch, the remainder of the day is on board at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the hospitality as you take in spectacular views of the seemingly endless expanse of the Nullarbor Plain. You’ll cross borders and time zones, entering South Australia before dinner. Late evening, the train will pull into the almost-ghost-town of Cook for a nightcap, late-night bonfire and stargazing experience.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3: Indian Pacific, Adelaide
Spend the morning travelling through the pastoral lands and communities of remote South Australia as the Indian Pacific cruises past the Flinders Rangers, Spencer Gulf and the Adelaide Plains. Breakfast and lunch are both served on board. Mid-afternoon, the train arrives in Adelaide where you will transfer to your accommodation, home for the next two nights.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: 2 nights Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Day 4: Adelaide
Explore Adelaide at your own pace today or perhaps visit the wine growing region of McLaren Vale.
We recommend: McLaren Vale Winery Experience - $225 per person
A tour to McLaren Vale along the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula includes four cellar door experiences and a delicious restaurant lunch. The region is best known for its Shiraz, but expert vignerons will explain why Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes also thrive in this unique microclimate.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Board The Ghan in Adelaide
Check out of your accommodation this morning and transfer to Adelaide Parklands Terminal. 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: 2 nights The Ghan
Day 6: The Ghan, Alice Springs
After your first night enjoying the fine dining and relaxed luxury of this iconic train, you’ll wake to an amazing outback sunrise at Marla – a remote outpost 160 kilometres from the Northern Territory border that marks the start of the Oodnadatta Track. Enjoy more incredible scenery before arriving in Alice Springs early afternoon to enjoy an Off Train Experience that reveals more of this historic outback town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: The Ghan, Katherine & Darwin
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. A few hours later, you’ll arrive in Darwin bringing your journey to an end.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
2025 Fares and Timetable
| Cabin Type |
Everyday Fare per person |
RAC Member Fare^ per person |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Service Twin |
From $6085 | From $5800 |
| Gold Service Single | From $5895 | From $5635 |
| Departures |
|---|
| 17 May 2025 |
| 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 August 2025 |
| 06, 13, 20 & 27 September 2025 |
| 04 & 11 October 2025 |
Plus, limited availability for Gold Single Cabins for departures in March to July 2025.
Please check with your local RAC Travel Centre for current availability and pricing.
Everyday Fare: For Everyday Rail Journeys, you may pay in two parts, a deposit at time of booking and the balance no later than 45 days prior to departure. Everyday Fares are generally a bit more expensive than Advance Purchase Fares but offer more flexible cancellation and amendment policy.
^RAC Member Fare: The RAC Member Fare is based on the Everyday Fare. The same terms and conditions apply but as a RAC member you save 5% off the Everyday Fare.
Please enquire with your local RAC Travel Centre or call 1300 655 179 for more information.
*Advertised price is based on Member Fare in a Gold Twin Cabin for travel in August 2025. Other travel dates available at seasonal surcharge. Prices are subject to availability and change without notice. Prices are correct as at 03 December 2024. Timetables and Off Train Experiences are subject to change without notice. Standard Journey Beyond terms and conditions apply. Credit card fees may apply to your booking.
^RAC member discount applies only to Gold Twin or Single Cabins booked on Everyday Fare and is not combinable with any other discount. For the Everyday Fare a non-refundable 25% deposit is required at time of booking, balance due 45 days prior departure. Other terms and conditions apply, for full terms and conditions please visit RAC Travel general terms and conditions.
