The Ghan Expedition
with Journey Beyond
- Luxury dining, fine wines and beverages all included
- Immersive Off Train Experiences included
- Members save 5% off Everyday Fares^
An icon of Australian rail travel and one of the world’s great train journeys, ride the rails of history aboard The Ghan Expedition between Darwin and Adelaide, this epic journey will take you to some of the most remote yet captivating parts of Australia in style and luxury. From the tropical Top End through to the Red Centre and beyond, step aboard one of the world’s most famous rail journeys and experience Australia at its breathtaking best.
- The Ghan Expedition
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- 2024 Dates & Prices
- 2025 Dates & Prices
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The Ghan Expedition
A unique and epic experience, explore the wonders of Australia’s vast interior with one of the world’s most renowned rail journeys – The Ghan Expedition from Darwin to Adelaide.
Beginning in Darwin, this four day, three night, 2,979km all-inclusive journey will take you to some of the most remote and captivating parts of Australia in style and comfort. Operating April to October, your adventure through the country’s vast, varied, and captivating interior will leave you speechless. It’s the ultimate Australian outback experience.
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
- Complimentary Shuttle bus transfers available in Darwin to selected hotels in the city centre
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)
The Ghan Expedition
Day 1: Darwin and Katherine
Your journey begins with a morning departure from Darwin. Once you’re settled into your private cabin, mingle with fellow travellers or sample the exceptional food, wine, and service onboard. When it’s time for lunch, savour the regionally-inspired menu accompanied by a selection of all-inclusive wines and beverages, before an early afternoon arrival at the Top End township of Katherine. Take a relaxing cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge’s ancient natural wonders and exploring the region’s rich Indigenous culture. Enjoy dinner as the sun sets over the outback, then back in your cabin you’ll find your bed turned down. Fall asleep as the train rolls soothingly onwards.
Day 2: Alice Springs
After your first night on The Ghan, you’ll be greeted by a morning view of the spectacular Red Centre. A full day of excursions awaits you in the outback town of Alice Springs. An optional upgrade is a scenic flight to Uluru, returning in time to meet the rest of your fellow guests at a spectacular barbeque dinner under a million stars at the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station.
Day 3: Manguri and Coober Pedy
From your morning stop at the outback outpost of Manguri, you’ll venture into the weird and wonderful opal mining township of Coober Pedy, where more than half of the residents live underground. Here, you’ll enjoy a day of discovery, and a gourmet lunch in the most unique of locations: underground. Dinner is served back on the train where you can enjoy a nightcap as your journey continues.
Day 4: Adelaide
Enjoy a leisurely brunch as you prepare for your mid-morning arrival into Adelaide.
2024 Fares and Timetable
Departs Darwin on Wednesdays and Saturdays (April - October 2024)
Arrives in Adelaide on Saturdays and Tuesdays (April - October 2024)
| Cabin Type | Fare Type | Shoulder Season (Apr & Sep - Oct 24) |
High Season (May - Aug 24) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Service Twin | Advance Purchase | $4245 | $4555 |
| RAC Member Fare | $4460 | $4770 | |
| Everyday Fare | $4695 | $5020 | |
| Flexible Fare | $5165 | $5520 | |
| Gold Service Single | Advance Purchase | $3705 | $3975 |
| RAC Member Fare | $3910 | $4190 | |
| Everyday Fare | $4115 | $4410 | |
| Flexible Fare | $4525 | $4850 | |
| Gold Premium Twin | Advance Purchase | $5095 | $5445 |
| RAC Member Fare | $5365 | $5735 | |
| Everyday Fare | $5645 | $6035 | |
| Flexible Fare | $6185 | $6615 | |
| Platinum Service | Everyday Fare | $7300 | $7740 |
| Flexible Fare | $8030 | $8515 |
Prices are per person, one way.
Advance Purchase: Are you booking at least 6 months in advance? Please enquire about the Advance Purchase Fare to get the lowest price! For Advance Purchase Rail Journeys, full payment will be required at the time of booking and a stricter cancellation and amendment policy applies.
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.
Flexible Fare: For Flexible Rail Journeys, full payment will be required at the time of booking, however the fare is fully refundable if cancelled 1 or more days prior to departure.
For detailed terms and conditions please enquire with your local RAC Travel Centre or call 1300 655 179.
2025 Fares and Timetable
Departs Darwin on Wednesdays and Saturdays (April - October 2025)
Arrives in Adelaide on Saturdays and Tuesdays (April - October 2025)
| Cabin Type | Fare Type | Shoulder Season (Apr & Sep - Oct 24) |
High Season (May - Aug 24) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Service Twin | Advance Purchase | $4290 | $4590 |
| RAC Member Fare | $4645 | $4930 | |
| Everyday Fare | $4890 | $5190 | |
| Flexible Fare | $5490 | $5890 | |
| Gold Service Single | Advance Purchase | $3790 | $4090 |
| RAC Member Fare | $4170 | $4455 | |
| Everyday Fare | $4390 | $4690 | |
| Flexible Fare | $4890 | $5290 | |
| Gold Premium Twin | Advance Purchase | $5090 | $5490 |
| RAC Member Fare | $5595 | $5975 | |
| Everyday Fare | $5890 | $6290 | |
| Flexible Fare | $6590 | $6990 | |
| Platinum Service | Everyday Fare | $7590 | $7990 |
| Flexible Fare | $8690 | $9290 |
Prices are per person, one way.
Advance Purchase: Are you booking at least 6 months in advance? Please enquire about the Advance Purchase Fare to get the lowest price! For Advance Purchase Rail Journeys, full payment will be required at the time of booking and a stricter cancellation and amendment policy applies.
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.
Flexible Fare: For Flexible Rail Journeys, full payment will be required at the time of booking, however the fare is fully refundable if cancelled 1 or more days prior to departure.
For detailed terms and conditions please enquire with your local RAC Travel Centre or call 1300 655 179.
*Advertised prices is per person based on Advance Purchase in a Gold Single Cabin for travel in April & September - October 2024. Other travel dates available at seasonal surcharge. For Advance Purchase Fare full payment is required at time of booking. 100% cancellation fees apply 14 days after booking.
^RAC member discount applies to Gold Twin and Gold Single Cabins as well as Gold Premium Twin Cabins booked on Everyday Fare only 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. 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. Other terms and conditions apply, for full terms and conditions please visit RAC Travel general terms and conditions.
