Discover Adelaide 2025 - The Ghan

Departures per week

Discover Adelaide departs weekly March to November.

Twice weekly from April to October.

The Ghan does not run during December, January and February.

Day of departure

Discover Adelaide package commences in Adelaide on Thursday
(March to November) and Sunday (April to October).

Duration

6
days
/
5
nights
Example:

Commence in Adelaide on Thursday (or Sunday), finishes in Darwin on the following Tuesday (or Friday).

Discover Adelaide 2025 - The Ghan

Inclusions

  • 3 nights accommodation in Adelaide including breakfast daily
  • 1 day Northern Barossa Valley Voyager tour. Enjoy cellar tastings and a restaurant lunch
  • Transfer from Hotel to Adelaide Parklands Terminal
  • 3 days/2 nights aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Marla, Alice Springs and Katherine
  • 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinner 

Details

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 0

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Day 1

ARRIVE ADELAIDE

Check in to your accommodation after exploring the food and wine capital at your leisure.

OVERNIGHT: 3 nights The Playford Adelaide – MGallery

Day 2

LEISURE DAY 

Today is yours to explore one of Australia’s most elegant and sophisticated cities. If you’d like to get right to the source of that gourmet experience by visiting another wine-growing region, McLaren Vale is a perfect option. (B)

WE RECOMMEND

McLaren Vale Winery Experience $225 per person (2025).

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.

Day 3

BAROSSA VALLEY 

Today, your boutique wine and food touring continues with a visit to the historic Northern Barossa with its 80 cellar doors. You’ll even visit one of the oldest vineyards in the world where Shiraz vines were planted in 1843. Enjoy running commentary from your driver as you make your way towards the fabulous Barossa Valley Region. You will be guided though some of the best wines South Australia has to offer. Tours are small groups up to 8 people only to ensure a relaxed and unhurried day. Whether you preferred or white, there will be something to tantalise and delight with tastings at 3 wineries throughout the day, anda delicious lunch with an accompanying glass of wine included in your tour. (B,L)

Day 4

BOARD THE GHAN IN ADELAIDE

Board The Ghan in Adelaide for an iconic showcase journey of inland Australia. As the train leaves the city heading for the Flinders Ranges and beyond, the dramatic changes in landscape will become a familiar highlight of the next two days. OVERNIGHT: 2 nights The Ghan (B,L,D) 

Day 5

THE GHAN, ALICE SPRINGS 

After your first night enjoying the fine dining and relaxed luxury of this iconic train, you’ll wake to an unforgettable outback sunrise at Marla –  a remote outpost 160 kilometres from the Northern Territory border that marks the start  of the Oodnadatta Track. Enjoy the magnificent outback scenery pass you by as you make your way to Alice Springs for a choice of Off Train Experiences. (B,L,D)

Day 6

THE GHAN, KATHERINE AND DARWIN 

When the landscape transforms into rocky gorges and fast-flowing canyon streams, prepare to experience one of the Top End’s most impressive natural wonders. Continue to Darwin where your journey concludes. (B,L)

Discover Adelaide 2025 - The Ghan
Discover Adelaide 2025 - The Ghan

Pricing (per person)

2025

High Season

May, June, July, August 2025

  • Platinum$ 6,190
  • Gold Premium Twin
  • Everyday Holiday Fare$ 5,140
  • Advance Purchase Holiday Fare$ TBC
  • Gold Twin
  • Everyday Holiday Fare$ 4,360
  • Advance Purchase Holiday Fare$ TBC
  • Gold Single
  • Everyday Holiday Fare$ 4,570
  • Advance Purchase Holiday Fare$ TBC

Shoulder Season

March, April, September, October, November 2025

  • Platinum $ 5,930
  • Gold Premium Twin
  • Everyday Holiday Fare$4,785
  • Advance Purchase Holiday Fare$ TBCGold Twin 
  • Everyday Holiday Fare$ 4,200
  • Advance Purchase Holiday Fare$ TBC
  • Gold Single
  • Everyday Holiday Fare$ 4,345
  • Advance Purchase Holiday Fare$ TBC

2026

High Season

May, June, July, August 2026

  • Platinum$ TBA
  • Gold Premium Twn
  • Everyday Holiday Fare$ TBA
  • Advance Purchase Holiday Fare$ TBA
  • Gold Twin
  • Everyday Holiday Fare$ TBA
  • Advance Purchase Holiday Fare$ TBA
  • Gold Single
  • Everyday Holiday Fare$ TBA
  • Advance Purchase Holiday Fare$ TBA

Shoulder Season

March, April, September, October, November 2026

  • Gold Premium Twin
  • Everyday Holiday Fare$ TBA
  • Advance Purchase Holiday Fare$ TBAGold Twin 
  • Everyday Holiday Fare$ TBA
  • Advance Purchase Holiday Fare$ TBA
  • Gold Single
  • Everyday Holiday Fare$ TBA
  • Advance Purchase Holiday Fare$ TBA

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Peak Season

(Unavailable from March to October inclusive)

Shoulder Season

(November 2018)

  • Platinum: $3,899 (every day fare)
  • Gold Twin: $2,599 (every day fare), $2,069 (advance purchase)
  • ‍Gold Single: $2,459 (every day fare), $1,949 (advance purchase)

Low Season

(December 2018, January, February 2019)

  • Platinum: $3,269 (every day fare)
  • Gold Twin: $2,069 (every day fare) . $1,649 (advance purchase)
  • Gold Single: $1,959 (every day fare), $1,549 (advance purchase)
PRICES ARE PER PERSON (AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS).

Advance Purchase Fares
must be booked and paid for in full a minimum of six months prior to departure.
Only a limited number of these fares available per departure and are subject to availability.

Everyday Fares
require a 25% deposit at the time of booking and the final balance is due two months prior to departure.

Flexible Fares require full payment at the time of booking.

Children aged 4-15 inclusive receive a 20% discount off the accompanying adult fare.
Children 0-3 free in existing bedding.

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Fare Types.
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