Adelaide to Alice Springs - The Ghan

(2026)

Adelaide

Make your way to the Adelaide Parklands Terminal for your journey aboard The Ghan. Unwind over lunch while travelling through the outskirts of Adelaide. This evening, relax and enjoy the company of new found friends in the Lounge and dine in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant with an enticing range of menu options. (L,D)

(2026)

Alice Springs

Take an opportunity early this morning to stretch your legs and get a taste of the outback, with a brief Outback Experience in Marla. Arrive into Alice Springs early in the afternoon. (B,L,)

Day 1 (2027)

Adelaide

Your journey on The Ghan begins in Adelaide this afternoon, as you step aboard and settle into the rhythm of life on the rails. Watch the countryside roll past your window as the train makes its way north, a hint of the adventure to come.

By early evening, you’ll arrive at Long Plains, where you’ll step off the train and transfer to a celebrated South Australian wine region. Here, a special dinner experience awaits, showcasing the region’s exceptional produce and fine wines. As the sun sets over the vineyards, raise a glass to the days of discovery ahead.

After dinner, return to the train and retire for the night as The Ghan continues its journey towards north. (D)

Day 2 (2027)

Flinders Ranges

Wake to the changing landscapes of South Australia as The Ghan arrives into Port Augusta, South Australia’s gateway to the outback.  After breakfast, step off the train and prepare for a full day discovering one of the nation’s most remarkable regions: the Flinders Ranges.

Your Off Train Experience takes you deep into this ancient landscape, where rugged ranges, dramatic gorges and red rock outcrops tell stories millions of years in the making. From sweeping lookouts to encounters with native wildlife, the Flinders Ranges offers a striking introduction to the outback.

After a day of exploration, rejoin the train for a relaxed evening on board recalling the days adventures.  (B,L,D)