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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.
Discover Australia from the tropical Top End to the extraordinary landscapes of the Red Centre on an unforgettable rail adventure. Explore Brisbane and Darwin, experience the waterfalls and wilderness of Litchfield National Park, then board The Ghan for an epic journey through Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy. Finish in Adelaide with the flavours and vineyards of the Barossa Valley and the charm of Hahndorf.
Itinerary
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Fly to Brisbane and transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. Enjoy time to relax this afternoon before gathering for a welcome dinner.
Included: D
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Discover Brisbane on a guided sightseeing tour, taking in city landmarks, panoramic views from Mt Coot tha Lookout and the impressive Kangaroo Point Cliffs. The afternoon is yours to explore South Bank, browse the shops or simply relax.
Included: B D
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Fly to Darwin and transfer to your hotel for a three night stay. The remainder of the day is free to relax or begin exploring this tropical city.
Included: B D
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Explore the natural beauty of Litchfield National Park, visiting picturesque Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls and Wangi Falls. See the park’s remarkable magnetic termite mounds and visit Batchelor before returning to Darwin.
Included: B L D
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Discover Darwin on a guided tour, including the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens and fascinating Darwin Aviation Museum. This evening, enjoy dinner aboard the Charles Darwin while cruising Darwin Harbour at sunset.
Included: B D
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Board the legendary Ghan for your four day rail journey to Adelaide, travelling in Gold Service through the heart of Australia. At Katherine, choose an included river cruise or cultural experience before returning aboard for your journey south.
Included: B L D
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Arrive in Alice Springs and choose from included experiences showcasing the region’s landmarks, wildlife or spectacular MacDonnell Ranges. This evening, dine beneath the stars at an Outback Bush Barbeque before rejoining The Ghan.
Included: B L D
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Discover the fascinating opal mining town of Coober Pedy, where much of life takes place underground. Explore its colourful mining history, enjoy lunch underground and experience the remarkable outback landscape of the Breakaways.
Included: B L D
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Arrive in Adelaide and transfer to your hotel for a three night stay. The afternoon is yours to relax or explore before dinner at the hotel.
Included: B D
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Discover Adelaide on a half day sightseeing tour, including its parklands and city squares, Adelaide Oval, River Torrens, Colonel Light’s Lookout and panoramic views from Mt Lofty. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at your own pace.
Included: B
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Travel to the renowned Barossa Valley, stopping at Menglers Hill Lookout before enjoying wine tasting and lunch at historic Seppeltsfield Winery. Continue to the charming German village of Hahndorf, then return to Adelaide for a farewell dinner.
Included: B L D
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Farewell Australia and 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: 8 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
Tony Smith, Tour Leader
Your Tour Leader
Tony Smith
Tony is a calm, personable Tour Leader at Travelwise whose naval background and lifelong love of travel ensure smooth, enjoyable journeys. Tony’s steady presence and storytelling make every tour feel welcoming and special.
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: 11 October 2027
Other Notes: Upgrade your off-train experiences, such as flightseeing to Ayers Rock, please enquire for further details.
Deposit $3,000pp
Balance Payment Date: 05 August 2027
Bookings may still be available after this date. Please contact us for availability.
Insurance: Not mandatory for this tour, however we do recommend this for peace of mind.
