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The Ghan · Australia

The Ghan Expedition Luxury Train Itinerary

The complete southbound Ghan experience adds a full Coober Pedy day to Katherine and Alice Springs, crossing Australia in four days.

Email us your preferred dates, traveler count and cabin priorities. We will check the most appropriate departure and prepare a considered proposal.

4 days / 3 nights Journey lengthAustralia RegionOutback · Adventure · First journey Travel style28 July 2026 Last reviewed
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Published route
Darwin Katherine Alice Springs Coober Pedy Adelaide

Published journey map

Darwin to Adelaide journey map.

Numbered markers follow the published itinerary sequence. Use this geographic overview to understand the shape of the journey before our specialists confirm the exact departure and operating details.

Geographic overview of the published The Ghan Expedition route: Darwin to Katherine to Alice Springs to Coober Pedy to Adelaide
  1. 1Darwin
  2. 2Katherine
  3. 3Alice Springs
  4. 4Coober Pedy
  5. 5Adelaide

Map note: This is a geographic route overview, not a precise track diagram. Rail paths, operating stops, excursions and timings can change; we will verify the current itinerary before booking.

Journey overview

The Ghan Expedition at a glance.

The complete southbound Ghan experience adds a full Coober Pedy day to Katherine and Alice Springs, crossing Australia in four days.

This journey is most rewarding when the route, cabin and wider travel arrangements are planned together. Our travel specialists can compare the direction of travel, touring pace and accommodation options, then coordinate suitable hotels or private transfers around the rail experience.

Operating season: March to November

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Darwin and Katherine

Depart Darwin and choose a Nitmiluk-region experience.

Day 2

Alice Springs

Spend a full day exploring the Red Centre through the included activity menu.

Day 3

Coober Pedy

Discover the opal town and underground landscapes before reboarding at Manguri.

Day 4

Adelaide

A final morning aboard leads into South Australia’s capital.

Typically included

  • Cabin accommodation
  • All-inclusive onboard dining
  • Selected beverages
  • Core Off Train Experiences

Usually additional

  • Optional flight upgrades
  • Hotels outside the train
  • Insurance
  • Personal spending

Important planning note

Train paths, stops, excursions and timings can change because luxury trains operate across national rail networks and depend on local access. Your final confirmation and travel documents govern the booked journey. Contact us before arranging non-refundable flights or independent connections.

Ready to discuss this itinerary? Email Info@deluxetrains.com with the itinerary name, approximate travel dates and number of travelers, or use WhatsApp at 1-702-900-9975.

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The northbound transcontinental journey crosses Australia’s Red Centre with included off-train experiences in the published program.

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