The Ghan to Alice Springs with a night in Adelaide, 5 nights in Alice Springs plus 4 days of luxury coach touring including Alice Springs, Uluru, West MacDonnell Ranges, the Napwerte/Ewaninga Aboriginal Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve and Ooraminna Station Homestead. Experience the luxury of The Ghan and the adventure of the Red Centre on this epic 8 day journey including The Ghan and luxury coach touring to Alice Springs. Enjoy a special dinner at Uluru, a small group tour into the heart of the outback and a luxury coach tour to the West MacDonnell Ranges as well as all rail and airport transfers. Themes include: South Australia, Northern Territory, Departs from Adelaide, Ghan, Luxury Coach, Returns from Adelaide. + Show more

Package Includes

The Ghan Train Adelaide to Alice Springs (Gold Class)
All Airfares (e.g. home to Adelaide and Alice Springs to home)
1 Night Adelaide Hotel (superior 4 star) [except departing Adelaide]
5 Nights Alice Springs Hotel
1 Night The Ghan private Gold Class cabin
Special Uluru Dinner, 2 Morning Teas, 1 Lunch
All meals onboard The Ghan, FREE beverages throughout your journey, FREE toiletries kit, Cabin Steward service , in-cabin music and commentary, use of "Outback Explorer Lounge"
All The Ghan Off-Train Excursions & Activities (eg Marla)
Uluru Luxury Coach Tour with Special Dinner (Ayers Rock)
West Macdonnells Luxury Coach Tour
Heart of the Outback & Ancient Rock Carvings Coach Tour
Alice Springs Coach Tour
Guided Walks at Mala and Mutitjulu Waterhole
Meet and Greet Personalised Return Transfers (Train Station, Hotel and Airport)

Highlights

The Ghan Alice Springs Uluru (Ayers Rock) Special Dinner at Uluru Uluru and Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre West MacDonnell Ranges with Lunch Standley Chasm Ormiston Gorge and Waterhole Ellery Creek Big Hole Ochre Pits Simpsons Gap Royal Flying Doctor Service Historic Telegraph Station Ewaninga Aboriginal Rock Carvings School of the Air Ooraminna Station Homestead Red Dune Desert Lookout Spectacular panoramic 360-degree view from the summit of Anzac Hill Old Ghan Train Museum Drover’s Boy Film set Wild Horse Bar

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DAY 1 Welcome to Adelaide

As you arrive into Adelaide you can feel the history and culture of this splendid boutique city. You will be personally met at the airport by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to experience Adelaide. Perhaps relax at your hotel, explore its facilities and take a stroll around central Adelaide.

You could discover Adelaide’s laneway secrets, it's bars, cafes, galleries and boutique shops. Wander the tree-lined boulevard of North Terrace, home to the city’s most important cultural institutions. Take in the stunning flora at Adelaide Botanic Gardens or visit the bustling beachside neighbourhood of Glenelg with its white sandy beach, heritage hotels and alfresco cafés.

Meet and Greet Personalised Arrival Transfer, Overnight Adelaide Accommodation

DAYS 2–3 The Ghan Adelaide to Alice Springs

Enjoy a relaxing slow-paced morning at your hotel, before your DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative takes you to The Ghan railway station to begin your remarkable journey to Alice Springs.

The journey from Adelaide to Alice Springs takes you through some of the most dramatic and breathtaking scenery on the planet. As you travel from South Australia up toward its red centre you'll be amazed at the sheer size and beauty of this spectacular country, Adelaide's green hills and country vistas transform into dramatic mountain ranges and rocky outcrops, as you head further north the ochre earth and blue skies contrast in a show of incredible natural beauty.

As you arrive into the Red Centre of Australia you can still sense the strong pioneering outback spirit of Alice Springs. You will be personally met at The Ghan railway station by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to your Alice Springs hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities, perhaps take a stroll around central Alice Springs.

See below for full details on The Ghan journey.

Note: passengers embarking in Adelaide join on Day 2 at The Ghan train station (without the hotel or transfers in Adelaide) but with the inclusions on all other days.

Meet and Greet Personalised Arrival Rail Transfer (except ex Adelaide), 1 Night Gold Service Cabin on The Ghan, 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, Meet and Greet Personalised Hotel Transfer, Overnight Alice Springs Accommodation

DAY 4 Alice Springs Luxury Coach Tour

Your Central Australian adventure starts off today by exploring the modern face of the historic pioneer town of Alice Springs, famous for Afghan cameleers, gold-diggers, flying doctor base, school of the air, The Ghan train, the usually dry Todd River, the Simpson Desert, 'A Town Like Alice', contemporary Aboriginal art (Todd Mall) and the Aboriginal Arrernte people who have lived here for 20,000 years.

Enjoy a morning at your leisure to explore Alice Springs, before setting off on our 4 hour luxury coach tour with great informative commentary from our experienced local guide. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service (headquarters of the globally respected medical service providing a critical link to remote communities throughout the Northern Territory), Historic Telegraph Station (site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs, established in 1872 to relay messages between Darwin and Adelaide), School of the Air (provides education to primary school aged children living on remote properties throughout the Northern Territory since 1951), Anzac Hill (dedicated as a war memorial to honour those that have fallen in Australia's wars, with magnificent panoramic views over Alice and the surrounding West MacDonnell Ranges) and Alice Springs Reptile Centre (amazing NT animals like, saltwater crocodiles, huge goannas, frill-neck lizards and Gecko Cave).

Enjoy some free time. Perhaps explore some more of Alice Springs or just relax in your hotel, taking advantage of the great facilities.

Alice Springs Luxury Coach Tour, Overnight Alice Springs Accommodation

DAY 5 Uluru (Ayers Rock) with Special Dinner

Uluru is one of the world's most recognisable natural landmarks and is regarded in geology as an "Island Mountain". Stand in awe as it overwhelms your senses with its sheer scale, its changing colours, its incredible texture, its spirit and its wonder. The monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock) is listed as a World Heritage Site residing in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park which is home to a plethora of springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings. Uluru has great cultural significance for the Anangu Aboriginal people who share their Dreamtime stories.

Your friendly driver will pick you up in the comfortable air-conditioned luxury coach before sharing experiences, fascinating facts and enchanting stories in the onboard full commentary throughout the day. Head out of Alice Springs through “The Gap” in the magnificent West MacDonnell Ranges, take a break at Erldunda Roadhouse (typical remote outback roadhouse), cross remote endless desert plains and experience the vast openness of Outback Australia. Visit the Kata Tjuta Aboriginal Cultural Centre with time to explore and buy souvenirs. Crafted from 90,000 mud bricks, this remarkable Centre is a living tribute to the Anangu people, who generously shared their wisdom to bring it to life. Standing on sacred ground, you'll feel the profound significance it holds for its traditional custodians.

Welcome to Uluru... as we arrive at the base of this majestic monolith, let the spirit and presence of Uluru wash over you - the heart of Australia. Learn of Aboriginal Tjukurpa on the Mala Walk, where you’ll witness fascinating examples of Anangu rock art and hear ancient stories, take a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, learn of the law, legends and bush tucker of the beautiful Anangu people and stand in awe at caves containing intriguing Indigenous rock art.

Witness the changing colours of Uluru at sunset while sipping sparkling wine and enjoying your Special Dinner. With Uluru as a dramatic backdrop, it will be hard to forget this delicious BBQ dinner. Return to Alice Springs following dinner (with a convenience stop) to conclude a day full of wonderful new experiences and new memories. Walks are optional (but included in the cost) - hats, sunscreen, sturdy walking shoes and bottled water are required when participating. Arrive back into Alice Springs with your camera full of wonderful new memories.

Luxury Day Tour with Hotel Pick-Up, Snacks, Sunset BBQ Dinner with Sparkling Wine at Uluru, Guided Walks at Mala and Mutitjulu Waterhole and National Park entry, Overnight Accommodation

DAY 6 West MacDonnell Range Luxury Coach Tour

Today explore the iconic West MacDonnell Ranges that form the dramatic ochre red back-drop to Alice Springs, including Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen Gorge. This amazing Central Australian geological feature has many hidden treasures for you to discover. Marvel at the towering red walls set aglow by the desert sun as you soak up the epic grandeur of this iconic Red Centre destination.

Take in spectacular outback scenery as we travel west on Larapinta Drive, passing the John Flynn Memorial (foot of the Mt Gillen), see what remains of the twin ghost gums (famous painting by Albert Namatjira). Enjoy a beautiful walk at Simpsons Gap, all the time spotting for the amazing wildlife such as eagles, kites and falcons (soaring above the range on warm currents) as well as black footed rock wallabies and desert lizards. Stop at Standley Chasm (amazing red cleft that glows) for a delicious morning tea, perhaps walk into the Chasm (Angkerle Creek bed). Visit the Ochre Pits and Glen Helen Gorge (semi permanent waterhole) before your scrumptious sit down lunch at Ormiston Gorge and waterhole, with time to enjoy the refreshing waterhole (perhaps have a well deserved swim). On our return drive to Alice Springs, we stop at Ellery Creek Big Hole (optional short walk to the cool waterhole, with the chance to swim in the summer months).

West MacDonnell Ranges Luxury Day Tour with Hotel Pick-Up, Morning Tea, Guided Walk, Lunch, Entry Fee to Standley Chasm, Overnight Alice Springs Accommodation

DAY 7 Heart of the Outback & Ancient Rock Carvings Coach Tour

Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of Central Australia as we embark on our morning adventure along the Old South Road, where the awe-inspiring expanse of the Red Centre stretches out before us. The vast outback landscape, painted in deep reds and golden hues, invites us to lose ourselves in its breathtaking beauty. Listen to tales of the ancient Finke River, the building of the historic telegraph line, and the rich cultural tapestry that has shaped this land for generations.

Our first stop is the sacred Napwerte/Ewaninga Aboriginal Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve, where the land reveals its ancient secrets. As we walk amongst the ancient petroglyphs, carved into stone by the early Arrernte people, feel the deep connection to this land and its timeless history. We then journey to Ooraminna Station Homestead, where the heart of the outback comes alive. This working cattle station immerses us in the charm, grit, and authenticity of outback life. Explore the homestead and its famed saloon, where cinematic history was made in “The Drover’s Boy”. Savour a peaceful morning tea on the homestead deck, surrounded by vast outback wilderness.

Our morning continues to the Red Dune Desert Lookout, where the deep crimson sands of the desert meet the endless sky. Stand atop the vibrant red dunes, gazing out across a landscape that seems to stretch forever. The panoramic views of the Central Australian desert, framed by the distant MacDonnell Ranges, are nothing short of breathtaking. Our final stop is the Old Ghan Museum, where the past comes alive in stories of the pioneering spirit that helped shape this rugged land. Step into a world where railroads and resilience intertwined, as we explore the museum’s treasures and relive the historic journey of The Ghan train.

Your afternoon is free to explore Alice Springs your own way.

Coach Tour with Hotel Pick Up, Morning Tea, Entry Fees, Overnight Alice Springs Accommodation

DAY 8 Say Goodbye to Alice Springs

Time to say goodbye to beautiful Alice Springs, your fellow travellers and friendly hotel hosts. You will be personally met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from your hotel to the airport to meet your flight home.

Meet and Greet Personalised Departure Transfer

Inclusions Onboard The Ghan

Relax in your private Gold Class Cabin and watch the red heart of Australia pass by through your large window. Enjoy all meals onboard The Ghan in the stylish Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car (flexible times, hearty breakfasts, two course lunches, three course dinners). Your package includes FREE soft drinks, beers, high-quality standard wines, base spirits, tea and coffee throughout your journey on board. You will also receive a FREE toiletries kit. You have your own ensuite, Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and detailed journey commentary (available from your cabin sound system) and you will love the cosy but exclusive atmosphere of the Outback Explorer Lounge. Your package includes Gold Class but can be upgraded to Platinum Class.

Upgrade to Platinum Class: Experience the luxury of larger cabin space (twice the size of a Gold Class Twin Cabin) along with private Platinum Transfers, in-cabin breakfasts and access to the exclusive new Platinum Lounge and Restaurant. See Upgrade Options below for details.

Flights Home Included

This package includes all flights as detailed below in the price section (including all fees, levies and taxes). However, we can tailor this package to include our special discounted 'package only' airfares from anywhere. Simply let us know.

Airport and Rail Transfers Included

You will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to your Adelaide hotel and from your hotel to the railway station, from the railway station on arrival in Alice Springs to your hotel and from your hotel to the airport to meet your flight home.

All Off-Train Excursions & Activities Included

This package includes all Off-Train activities with various touring options:

Marla: Disembark to enjoy the stillness of the outback at sunrise and enjoy a light breakfast and tea or coffee in this remote and tiny enclave.

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Overview

Prepare for a holiday of unimaginable proportions… aboard the legendary Ghan. This remarkable journey connects Darwin and Adelaide, travelling through the red heart of Australia. The contrast of the opulent Ghan journeying through the ever-changing landscape of rugged outback will live with you forever. From Adelaide, witness South Australia's rolling green hills gradually change to the ochre red of the Flinders Ranges, then travel through the Red Centre to Alice Springs, before reaching the tropical Top End through Katherine to Darwin. You will feel the true spirit of our ancient land.

When the train stops, the adventures begin with a wide choice of included off-train touring and activities. Onboard enjoy your elegant private cabin with ensuite and savour the delicious food and wines with incredible dining experiences and attentive service.

DISCOVER AUSTRALIA has included everything in your package, there’s no more to pay.

Optional Upgrades

Platinum Service

Upgrade to Platinum Service to join a select group of passengers that will experience the very best in luxury train travel onboard the Ghan including the new and exclusive Platinum Club Car. Platinum Service includes: Spacious private lounge style cabins, premium ensuite cabin with twin or double bed, panoramic views to each side, personalised cabin steward service, private transfers to and from your journey (up to 50kms), generous luggage limit (3 x 25kg), the new and exclusive Platinum Club Car, Outback Explorer Lounge and Queen Adelaide Restaurant access, Off Train Excursions, all onboard meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner, breakfast served to you in your cabin if you choose (new regional based menu), standard wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks are also included. The indulgent Platinum Service cabins are nearly twice the size of Gold Service cabins and come with premium fittings. The large panoramic windows give you the best seats onboard the Ghan plus you have an interior window to give you views of both sides of the train at the same time. During the day, your cabin will be configured as a private lounge, with deluxe lounge seating, a table and two ottomans. By night, it is converted to a comfortable bedroom, with either a double bed or twin beds. All packages can be upgraded to include luxurious Platinum Service, simply ask. + Show more

“Luxury” Hotel Upgrade (5 star)

The “Luxury” hotel option is upscale with a more luxurious feel for the discerning traveller and great for celebrating an anniversary (typically 5 stars). Upgrade this package to 5 nights in a "Luxury" Darwin hotel. + Show more

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The Ghan with Alice Springs All-Inclusive

8 Day Train + Touring Package

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$ 3999 *

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*Holiday costs per person, for 2 people sharing, travelling on indicated dates. Subject to limited availability at these prices, after which higher prices normally apply, book now. Prices are subject to change without notice. Choose from “Single” options for solo traveller prices. Booking requests are made subject to availability. Ex Adelaide package starts at Adelaide Parklands Terminal on day 2 (without the hotel or transfers in Adelaide). Itinerary and vehicle types subject to change without notice. Some governments and service operators have Covid vaccination requirements. Your included flights advised via email with 24 hours to select alternative flights, routing or airline (alternatives may be at a higher price). Included flights may not be the most direct routing. Arrive earlier/stay longer for specified airports only. Stop-overs are not possible. Subject to Booking Conditions, see Important Information before booking. © DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Booking Code: mp40