The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide

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The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide
The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide
The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide
The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide
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An icon of Australian rail travel and one of the world's great train journeys, ride the rails of history aboard The Ghan Expedition between Darwin and Adelaide. Beginning in Darwin, this four-day, three-night, 2,979km all-inclusive journey will take you to some of the most remote and captivating parts of Australia in style and comfort. Operating from April to October, your adventure through the country's vast, varied, and captivating interior will leave you speechless. It's the ultimate Australian outback experience.

Highlights and Inclusions:: 4 days and 3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition from Darwin to Adelaide; all-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages; a regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines; Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs, and Coober Pedy; an evening Off Train Experience in Manguri; a spectacular dinner under the stars at the historic Telegraph Station; exploration of Nitmiluk Gorge's powerful natural wonders and rich Indigenous culture; and a venture into the underground opal mining town of Coober Pedy.

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Berrimah Rail Terminal

Darwin Northern Territory