Experience the Ghan from Alice to Darwin, with 5 nights in Alice Springs before and luxury coach touring, then 6 days of luxury coach touring in Darwin with meals. Experience all that the Northern Territory has to offer in this 12 day package that combines the opulence of the Ghan with luxury coach touring in Alice Springs and Darwin. Fly to Alice Springs and enjoy daily breakfast, a special dinner at Uluru, luxury coach touring of the West MacDonnell Ranges, a tour of Alice Springs and a 4WD tour to the Palm Valley before boarding the Ghan to Darwin. Once in tropical Darwin, discover the magic of Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks as well as cruises along the Yellow Water Billabong and the Adelaide River. Enjoy a Special Sunset Dinner Cruise along Darwin Harbour as well as 2 buffet lunches and hotel breakfast daily. Themes include: Northern Territory, Departs from Alice Springs, Ghan, Luxury Coach, Returns from Litchfield. + Show more

Package Includes

Ghan Train Alice Springs to Darwin (Gold Class)
All Flights (home to Alice Springs and Darwin to home)
5 Nights Alice Springs Hotel
5 Nights Darwin Hotel (superior 4 star)
1 Night Ghan private Gold Class cabin
All meals onboard Ghan, FREE beverages throughout your journey, FREE toiletries kit, Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and commentary, use of “Outback Explorer Lounge”
All Ghan Off-Train Excursions & Activities (eg Katherine)
Uluru Luxury Coach Tour (Ayers Rock, Olgas)
Palm Valley Luxury 4WD Coach Tour
West Macdonnells Luxury Coach Tour
Kakadu Luxury Day Tour
Litchfield National Park Luxury Day Tour
Jumping Crocodile Luxury Half Day Tour
Alice Springs Coach Tour
Darwin Coach Tour
Guided Walks at Mala and Mutitjulu Waterhole
Uluru with Special Dinner
Special Uluru Dinner, 3 Lunches, 2 Morning Teas in Alice Springs
Hotel Breakfast Daily, Special Cruise Dinner, 2 Buffet Lunches in Darwin
Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, Cruise at Katherine Gorge, Cruise Along Adelaide River
Meet and Greet Personalised Return Transfers (Train Station, Hotel and Airport)

Highlights

The Ghan Alice Springs Darwin Katherine Uluru (Ayers Rock) Special Dinner at Uluru Kakadu National Park Litchfield National Park Jumping Crocodiles Cruise Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) West MacDonnell Ranges with Lunch Palm Valley Desert Oasis Florence Falls Wangi Falls Termite Mounds Buley Rockhole Adelaide River Marrakai Wetlands Arnhem Highway Humpty Doo Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre Wetlands Visitor Centre South Alligator River Rock Art Galleries (up to 50,000 years old) Uluru and Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre Standley Chasm Ormiston Gorge and Waterhole Simpsons Gap Glen Helen Gorge Finke Valley Royal Flying Doctor Service Historic Telegraph Station School of the Air Simpson Desert Spectacular panoramic 360-degree view from the summit of Anzac Hill National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame Old Ghan Train Museum Olive Pink Botanic Gardens Todd Mall Contemporary Aboriginal Art Todd River Alice Springs Reptile Centre Cultural Precinct Timor Sea Cullen Bay Marina Mindil Beach Sunset Markets Mitchell Street restaurants and cafes World War II Oil Storage Tunnels Cyclone Tracy Museum Charles Darwin National Park Fannie Bay USS Peary Memorial Darwin Botanic Gardens Northern Territory Parliament House The Esplanade Darwin Convention Centre Lyons Cottage East Point Reserve Lake Alexander Cavanagh Street (old China Town) Chinese Temple Stokes Hill Fort Hill Wharf Trendy Darwin Wharf Bicentennial Park NT Government House Arafura Sea Palmerston

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DAY 1 Welcome to Alice Springs

As you arrive into the Red Centre of Australia you can still sense the strong pioneering outback spirit of Alice Springs. You will be personally met at the airport by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to your hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities, perhaps take a stroll around the neighbourhood and central Alice Springs.

Meet and Greet Personalised Arrival Transfer, Overnight Accommodation.

DAY 2 Alice Springs Luxury Coach Tour

Discover this historic pioneer town, famous for Afghan cameleers, gold-diggers, flying doctor base, school of the air, the usually dry Todd River, the Simpson Desert, ‘A Town Like Alice’, contemporary Aboriginal art (Todd Mall) and the Aboriginal Arrernte people. 4.5 hour luxury coach tour with great informative commentary from our experienced local guide.

Alice Springs Luxury Coach Tour, Overnight Accommodation.

DAY 3 Uluru with Special Dinner

Stand in awe as Uluru overwhelms your senses with its sheer scale, its changing colours, its incredible texture, its spirit and its wonder. See Stuart Highway, West MacDonnell Ranges, Erldunda Roadhouse, Aboriginal art display, Mt Ebenezer, Mt Conner, stunning sand ridges clad with desert oaks, Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara and a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole. Visit Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) with cool valleys and secluded waterholes. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park which is home to springs, waterholes, rock caves and paintings.

Luxury Day Tour with Hotel Pick-Up, Lunch, Sunset BBQ Dinner with Sparkling Wine at Uluru, Guided Walks at Mala and Mutitjulu Waterhole and National Park entry, Overnight Accommodation.

DAY 4 West MacDonnell Range Luxury Coach Tour

Explore these iconic Ranges. See Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek, Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge, Glen Helen Gorge, John Flynn Memorial, twin ghost gums remains, Ochre Pits and Simpsons Gap.

Luxury Day Tour with Hotel Pick-Up, Morning Tea, Lunch, Overnight Accommodation.

DAY 5 Palm Valley 4WD Luxury Coach Tour

Desert oasis with magnificent green palms contrasting the red ochre earth and blue sky. See Hermannsburg, Finke River Gorge National Park, Palm Valley, Livistona Palms, Cycads, Kalarranga Lookout, Amphitheatre and Finke Valley. Witness the changing colours of Uluru at sunset, sipping sparkling wine and enjoying your delicious BBQ Special Dinner. With Uluru as a dramatic backdrop, it will be hard to forget this.

4WD Coach Tour, Hotel Pick Ups, Morning Tea, Ploughman’s Lunch, Guided Walks, Overnight Accommodation.

DAYS 6-7 Ghan Alice Springs to Darwin

You will be personally met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to the Ghan railway station to continue your journey to Darwin.

Alice Springs to Darwin is a journey through some of Australia's most breathtaking and beautiful scenery, the vast desert plains, red earth and blue skies, ochre mountains weathered and worn, a land sacred to the indigenous Aboriginal people steeped in Dreamtime fable, as you head north the terrain changes you're entering tropical Northern Territory, red hues turn to vibrant emerald, lush greenery and balmy weather welcome you to your destination Darwin.

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When you arrive into Darwin you can sense the cosmopolitan and thriving atmosphere of this historic tropical north Australian city. You will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the Ghan railway station to your hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities, perhaps take a stroll around the neighbourhood and central Darwin.

Meet and Greet Personalised Rail Transfer, 1 Night Gold Service Cabin on the Ghan, 1 Breakfasts,1 Lunches ,1 Dinners, Luxury Katherine Gorge Tour, Meet and Greet Personalised Rail Transfer, Overnight Darwin Accommodation.

DAY 8 Darwin Tour, Sunset Cruise & Special Dinner

Enjoy a leisurely start to your day today before your fascinating 4 hour guided tour of Darwin’s rich culture and history. Your friendly local driver will pick you up in the comfortable air-conditioned coach before sharing experiences, facts and enchanting stories in the on-board full commentary. Enjoy the sights of our unique city.

As the sun goes down you will cruise off into the balmy tropical evening on a relaxing 2.5-hour sunset cruise around the harbour. Take in the cool night air on the top deck, experience the early-evening views of Darwin's Harbour and the unforgettable Top End sunsets. For your Special Dinner tonight, dine onboard the vessel, savouring a delicious buffet dinner (with salad bar) and first-class service as you look out across the pristine Arafura Sea. What an amazing first full day in the Top End!

Breakfast, Darwin Tour with Hotel Pick Up, Sunset Harbour Cruise, Buffet Dinner, Overnight Accommodation.

DAY 9 Litchfield Luxury Day Tour

This is a truly beautiful and spiritual destination. The iconic Litchfield National Park is famous for stunning cascading tropical waterfalls, warm swimming holes, the Tabletop Range sandstone plateau, monsoon tropical rainforests, intriguing magnetic termite mounds and ancient aboriginal sites of the Wagait people. Significant attractions include Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole, Wangi Falls, Tolmer Falls, Tjaetaba Falls, Tjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek), Surprise Creek Falls, Blyth Homestead and Bamboo Creek.

Today you will discover Litchfield, including Florence Falls, the termite mounds, Wangi Falls, Tolmer Falls, Buley Rockhole and will have the opportunity to take a dip in refreshing natural plunge pools boarded by magnificent pandanas palms.

We skirt Francis Bay on Darwin Harbour, head south out of Darwin on the Stuart Highway, take a short break at the town of Batchelor, stop at the Meridian Termite Mounds (learn about Cathedral and Magnetic Termite Mounds), visit Florence Falls (stunning views, perhaps walk down to the plunge pool for a swim in this beautiful oasis), visit Buley Rockhole (cascades and many rockpools offer an opportunity for a refreshing swim), perhaps take a walk to Tolmer Falls (breathtaking valley with a waterfall and distant views toward the coast over cattle stations), see monsoon forests and woodland areas, enjoy a homestyle lunch (with cold meats, salad and tea or coffee), visit Wangi Falls and plunge pool (perhaps take a dip or a stroll through lush tropical forest or relax and just take it all in). Head back to Darwin, reflecting on your enchanting day of enriching experiences on this beautiful and spiritual land.

Breakfast, Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick Ups, Picnic Lunch, Overnight Accommodation.

DAY 10 Jumping Crocodiles Luxury Day Tour

Enjoy some free-time this morning to explore Darwin before you set off for an exciting afternoon.

Travel inland to cruise a section of the Adelaide River. The Adelaide River starts in Litchfield National Park and is well known for its high concentration of saltwater crocodiles, along with other wildlife. An excellent opportunity to observe these primeval creatures as you cruise along the Adelaide River.

Today you will cruise the Adelaide River in crocodile infested waters, visit the Wetlands Visitor Centre, see Fogg Dam Nature Reserve. Today is an amazing adventure.

Breakfast, Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick-Up, Cruise Along Adelaide River, Overnight Accommodation.

DAY 11 Kakadu Luxury Day Tour & Cruise

World Heritage-listed Kakadu is internationally famous for very good reason. Experience Australia’s biggest national park - with its dramatic escarpments, tropical rainforest, lush wetlands, millions of migratory birds, thundering waterfalls, sparkling waterholes, crocodiles, rock art galleries (up to 50,000 years old) and traditional aboriginal owners, the happy and proud Bininj/Mungguy people.

At Kakadu National Park on the South Alligator River, take a short guided walk to Nourlangie Rock to see ancient Aboriginal rock art (optional but included in the price), enjoy a tropical buffet lunch (cold meats, salad and fruit), take a 1.5 hour guided cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, spotting for crocodiles, brolgas, magpie geese and kites. Take in the serenity and beauty of the Kakadu wetlands. Head back into Darwin after a full day of discovery.

Breakfast, Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick-Up, Yellow Water Billabong Cruise, Optional Guided Walks, Tropical Buffet Lunch, Overnight Accommodation.

DAY 12 Say Goodbye to Darwin

Time to say goodbye to beautiful tropical Darwin, your fellow travellers and friendly hotel hosts. You will be personally met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.

Breakfast, Meet and Greet Personalised Departure Transfer.

Red Centre Journey Replaces Palm Valley Tour from April 2025

From 1 April 2025 - Palm Valley tour will be replaced with the Red Centre Journey tour - featuring Ancient Ewaninga Aboriginal Rock Carvings, Ooraminna Station homestead, Drover’s Boy Film Set, the Old Ghan Museum and the Red Dune Desert Lookout.

Inclusions Onboard The Ghan

Relax in your private Gold Class Cabin and watch the red heart of Australia pass by through your large window. Enjoy all meals onboard the Ghan in the stylish Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car (flexible times, hearty breakfasts, two course lunches, three course dinners). Your package includes FREE soft drinks, beers, high-quality standard wines, base spirits, tea and coffee throughout your journey on board. You will also receive a FREE toiletries kit. You have your own en suite, Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and detailed journey commentary (available from your cabin sound system) and you will love the cosy but exclusive atmosphere of the Outback Explorer Lounge. Your package includes Gold Class but can be upgraded to Platinum Class.

Upgrade to Platinum Class: Experience the luxury of larger cabin space (twice the size of a Gold Class Twin Cabin) along with private Platinum Transfers, in-cabin breakfasts and access to the exclusive new Platinum Lounge and Restaurant. See Upgrade Options below for details.

Flights Included

This package includes all flights as detailed below in the price section (including all fees, levies and taxes). However, we can tailor this package to include our special discounted 'package only' airfares from anywhere. Simply let us know.

Airport and Rail Transfers Included

You will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport on arrival in Alice Springs to your hotel, from your hotel to the railway station, from the railway station on arrival in Darwin to your hotel and from your hotel to the airport to meet your flight home.

All Off-Train Excursions & Activities Included

This package includes all Off-Train activities with various touring options:

Katherine: Choose from a selection of included tour and gorge cruise options.

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Overview

Prepare for a holiday of unimaginable proportions… aboard the legendary Ghan. This remarkable journey connects Darwin and Adelaide, travelling through the red heart of Australia. The contrast of the opulent Ghan journeying through the ever-changing landscape of rugged outback will live with you forever. From Adelaide, witness South Australia's rolling green hills gradually change to the ochre red of the Flinders Ranges, then travel through the Red Centre to Alice Springs, before reaching the tropical Top End through Katherine to Darwin. You will feel the true spirit of our ancient land.

When the train stops, the adventures begin with a wide choice of included off-train touring and activities. Onboard enjoy your elegant private cabin with ensuite and savour the delicious food and wines with incredible dining experiences and attentive service.

DISCOVER AUSTRALIA has included everything in your package, there’s no more to pay.

Optional Upgrades

Platinum Service

Upgrade to Platinum Service to join a select group of passengers that will experience the very best in luxury train travel onboard the Ghan including the new and exclusive Platinum Club Car. Platinum Service includes: Spacious private lounge style cabins, premium ensuite cabin with twin or double bed, panoramic views to each side, personalised cabin steward service, private transfers to and from your journey (up to 50kms), generous luggage limit (3 x 25kg), the new and exclusive Platinum Club Car, Outback Explorer Lounge and Queen Adelaide Restaurant access, Off Train Excursions, all onboard meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner, breakfast served to you in your cabin if you choose (new regional based menu), standard wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks are also included. The indulgent Platinum Service cabins are nearly twice the size of Gold Service cabins and come with premium fittings. The large panoramic windows give you the best seats onboard the Ghan plus you have an interior window to give you views of both sides of the train at the same time. During the day, your cabin will be configured as a private lounge, with deluxe lounge seating, a table and two ottomans. By night, it is converted to a comfortable bedroom, with either a double bed or twin beds. All packages can be upgraded to include luxurious Platinum Service, simply ask. + Show more

"Luxury" Hotel Upgrade

The “Luxury” hotel option is upscale with a more luxurious feel for the discerning traveller and great for celebrating an anniversary (typically 5 stars). Upgrade this package to 5 nights in a "Luxury" Alice Springs hotel and 5 nights in a "Luxury" Darwin hotel. + Show more

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*Holiday costs per person, for 2 people sharing, travelling on indicated dates. Subject to limited availability at these prices, after which higher prices normally apply, book now. Prices are subject to change without notice. Select “Single” for solo traveller prices. Booking requests are made subject to availability. Itinerary and vehicle types subject to change without notice. Some governments and service operators have Covid vaccination requirements. Your included flights advised via email with 24 hours to select alternative flights, routing or airline (alternatives may be at a higher price). Included flights may not be the most direct routing. Arrive earlier/stay longer for specified airports only. Stop-overs are not possible. Subject to Booking Conditions, see Important Information before booking. © DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Booking Code: mp142