This distinctly Australian holiday includes a series of immersive off train excursions. River cruises, cultural experiences and optional camel rides or helicopter flights add another exciting dimension to your journey, giving you a chance to breathe in the beauty you’ve been watching pass by.
Experience the grandeur of one of the Northern Territory’s most monumental natural wonders with a leisurely Nitmiluk Gorge boat cruise. With a walk of around 700 metres over rocky terrain, you’ll need a good pair of walking shoes and a steady pair of legs.
The Ghan’s Cultural Experience Tour will take you to the heart and history of the beautiful Katherine region with a truly inspiring Indigenous experience. Create your own Indigenous painting, learn to throw a spear using a Woomera and lose yourself in ancient Dreamtime tales.
Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service base, the Alice Springs Telegraph Station or explore the flora and fauna at the Alice Springs Desert Park. It’s once in a lifetime experiences like these that will be remembered long after the wheels stop turning.
Step off the train into the remote reaches of northern South Australia. If you are traveling north bound, warm yourself with a morning cuppa against the stunning backdrop of an outback Marla sunrise. If you are traveling south bound, cast your eyes skyward for an amazing display of stars at The Ghan’s new Manguri stop.
Travelling Adelaide to Darwin, we stop in Marla, Alice Springs and Katherine. At Alice Springs and Katherine, Platinum and Gold Service guests have a choice of Off Train Excursions included in your fare or you may choose from our optional upgrades instead. The Outback Stop for this journey is in Marla where Platinum and Gold Service guests are invited to disembark for a light breakfast.
The Desert Park is made up of three carefully recreated desert habitats making it an unforgettable close-up exploration of Outback flora and fauna.
The Top End is full of hidden secrets that can only be discovered by soaring high above its vast and sometimes formidable terrain.
Travelling Darwin to Adelaide, we stop in Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy. Platinum and Gold Service guests have a choice of Off Train Excursions included in your fare or you may choose from our optional upgrades instead.
Be sure to take your camera and capture these once in a lifetime memories. Transfer to Alice Springs Airport to board your chartered Uluru scenic flight. Undertake your safety briefing, board the aircraft and get ready for take-off.