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Highlights
A taste of your adventure…
Relax onboard the Ghan
Simpsons Gap
Gold Service sleeper
Charming Hahndorf
Elizabeth Bridge
Outback dining
Coober Pedy
The Ghan onboard lounge
Stunning landscapes
About Your Journey
Journey through Australia’s heart aboard the legendary Ghan.
Experience Australia from tropical Darwin to the heart of the Outback on a journey packed with contrasting landscapes and memorable experiences. Explore Brisbane, Darwin and Litchfield National Park before boarding The Ghan for four days of Gold Service rail travel through Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy. Finish in Adelaide with sightseeing, the Barossa Valley and historic Hahndorf.
Itinerary
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Depart Auckland at 9.20am, arrive Brisbane 10.55am and transfer to your hotel. Tonight, come together for a welcome dinner. Stay Royal on the Park Hotel, 2 nights.
Included: D
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Discover Brisbane on a sightseeing tour including city highlights, Mt Coot-tha and Kangaroo Point Cliffs. The afternoon is yours to relax or explore further.
Included: B, D
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Fly to Darwin and transfer to your hotel, with the remainder of the day free. Stay DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin, 3 nights.
Included: B, D
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Explore Darwin’s colourful history and landmarks, including the Botanic Gardens and Darwin Aviation Museum. Tonight, enjoy a harbour dinner cruise as the sun sets over Darwin.
Included: B, D
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Spend the day exploring Litchfield National Park, including Florence Falls, Tolmer and Wangi Falls, fascinating termite mounds and Batchelor.
Included: B, L, D
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Board The Ghan for your four day Gold Service rail journey to Adelaide. Travel to Katherine and choose an included off train experience, including a Katherine River cruise or an Indigenous cultural experience, before continuing south.
Included: B, L, D
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Arrive in Alice Springs and choose from included off train experiences showcasing the town, local wildlife or spectacular MacDonnell Ranges. Tonight, dine beneath the stars at an Outback Bush Barbeque.
Included: B, L, D
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Discover the extraordinary opal mining town of Coober Pedy, including its underground world and the dramatic Breakaways. Enjoy lunch in a unique underground setting before returning to The Ghan.
Included: B, L, D
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Arrive in Adelaide and enjoy a half day sightseeing tour including the city squares, Adelaide Oval, River Torrens and Mt Lofty Summit. Stay Hotel Pullman Adelaide or similar, 2 nights.
Included: B, D
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Explore two South Australian favourites with a day in the Barossa Valley and historic Hahndorf. Visit Menglers Hill Lookout, enjoy a winery tasting and lunch, then spend time exploring Hahndorf before your farewell dinner.
Included: B, L, D
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Transfer to Adelaide Airport for your direct flight home to Auckland.
Included: B
The Ghan and the Red Centre. Simply an unforgettable Australian adventure.
Reserve your place on this unforgettable tour. Numbers are limited, so don’t delay.
Why you’ll love this trip
Travelwise’s exceptional planning takes care of every detail – flights, quality hotels, transfers, sightseeing and your four day Gold Service journey aboard The Ghan – so you can simply relax and enjoy the adventure. From tropical Darwin and the waterfalls of Litchfield National Park to Alice Springs, underground Coober Pedy and the vineyards of the Barossa Valley, this journey showcases remarkably different sides of Australia. Included off train experiences, memorable dining and time to explore at your own pace create a wonderful balance of adventure, comfort and discovery.
Inclusions & Activities
Airfares: Return Economy class airfares Auckland to Brisbane & Darwin, and Adelaide to Auckland
Rail: 4 night luxury Rail Expedition Darwin to Adelaide in a “Gold Service” twin sleeper onboard the The Ghan, including all meals onboard, wine, beer and soft drinks and off train experiences in Katherine, Alice Spring and Coober Pedy
Accommodation: 7 nights quality accommodation throughout
Sightseeing: All sightseeing and attractions as shown, including Darwin sightseeing, Barossa Valley & more
Meals: Daily breakfasts plus lunches and dinners as specified
Transfers: Home pick up and drop off in Auckland Metro area
Tour Leader: Travelwise Tour Leader throughout, plus local guides
Catherine Stewart, Tour Leader
Your Tour Leader
Catherine Stewart
Catherine is a knowledgeable, enthusiastic Tour Leader at Travelwise who turns every trip into a delightful adventure. Catherine’s calm professionalism and storytelling flair make her the ideal guide for travellers who want to relax and soak it all in.
Before you book, you should know
Activity Level 2 - Discover: A balanced pace with more time exploring throughout the day. Suitable for travellers comfortable with longer walks, standing during sightseeing, independently boarding coaches, trains and boats, walking over some uneven surfaces. A good choice if you prefer: Getting out and about, with a steady but manageable pace.
Departure: 09 October 2026
Other Notes:
This tour is sold out. Please see our October 2027 departure.
Insurance: Not mandatory for this tour, however we do recommend this for peace of mind.
