The Ghan Expedition | Alice Springs to Adelaide

Departures per week

The Ghan Expedition departs Alice Springs for Adelaide twice weekly from April to October and weekly in March and November. Bookings for this sector generally open 6 months prior to travel.

Guests celebrate the start of their journey with a spectacular barbeque dinner under a million stars at the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Please arrive to Alice Springs Rail Station between 3:30pm - 4:00pm

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Day of departure

The Ghan Expedition departs Alice Springs for Adelaide on Thursdays and Sundays.

Duration

3

days

/

2

nights

Example:

Depart Alice Springs Thursday arrive in Adelaide on Saturday at 10:50am.
Depart Alice Springs Sunday and arrive in Adelaide on Tuesday at 11:50am

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Alice Springs to Adelaide - The Ghan Expedition

Inclusions

An Outdoor Welcome Dinner at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station
Gourmet meals prepared by our expert and passionate chefs, a superb selection of wines and an array of popular and boutique beers are all included.
Off Train Experiences in Coober Pedy

Details

Day 1

(Thursday and Sunday)
Alice Springs

This afternoon make your way to the Alice Springs Rail Station to check in for your journey aboard The Ghan Expedition.
Check in will occur between 3.30pm and 4.00pm. Board the train and place your carry-on luggage in your cabin before transferring to the historic Outback Telegraph Station to join your fellow guests for a spectacular dinner under a blanket of stars at the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Return to The Ghan Expedition to commence your journey south.

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Day 2

(Friday and Monday)
Coober Pedy

Breakfast is served as we arrive into Manguri where we disembark and travel by
air-conditioned coach to enjoy a full day of touring in and around the truly unique, underground opal mining township of Coober Pedy where more than half of the residents live underground. Venture into the tunnels and caves of this underground
town, where you may even catch opal fever as you mine for riches, visit the other worldly underground Serbian Orthodox church and take a glimpse of Umoona Opal Mine.

Below the earth's surface, you'll enjoy a gourmet lunch in the most unique of locations before setting off to the stunning outback moonscape that is the Breakaways.

Dinner is served back on board with plenty of time to ease into a slower gear and prepare yourself for your final evening onboard The Ghan.

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Day 3

(Saturday and Tuesday) Adelaide

Looking out of your window this morning you'll notice a dramatic change in landscape as the rich ochre tones of the outback make way for the beautiful green fields and pastoral lands of South Australia.

After breakfast you'll have time to reflect on your journey before The Ghan rolls into Adelaide.

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Day 4

Day 0

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Pricing (per person)

2026

High Season

May, June, July, August 2025

Platinum
Flexible Fare $ 7,190
- Everyday Fare $ 6,190

- Gold Premium Twin
  - Flexible Fare $ 6,090
- Everyday Fare $ 5,390
  Saver Fare$ 5,120
Gold Twin
- Flexible Fare $ 4,990
Everyday Fare $ 4,490
Saver Fare$ 4,265
Gold SingleFlexible Fare $ 4,090

Everyday Fare $ 3,590
Saver Fare$ 3,410

Shoulder Season

September and October 2025

Platinum
Flexible Fare $ 6,690
- Everyday Fare $ 5,890

- Gold Premium Twin
  - Flexible Fare $ 5,690
- Everyday Fare $ 5,090
  Saver Fare$ TBC
Gold Twin
- Flexible Fare $ 4,790
Everyday Fare $ 4,190
Saver Fare$ 3,980
Gold SingleFlexible Fare $ 3,790

Everyday Fare $ 3,390
Saver Fare$ 3,220

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2027

High Season

Bookings for this journey;
Alice Springs to Adelaide on The Ghan Expedition
are likely to open early in 2026.

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May, June, July, August 2026

Platinum
Flexible Fare TBC
- Everyday Fare TBC

- Gold Premium Twin
  - Flexible Fare TBC
- Everyday Fare TBC
  Saver FareTBC
Gold Twin
- Flexible Fare TBC
Everyday Fare TBC
Saver FareTBC
Gold SingleFlexible Fare TBC

Everyday Fare TBC
Saver FareTBC

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Shoulder Season

September and October 2026

Platinum
Flexible Fare TBC
- Everyday Fare TBC

- Gold Premium Twin
  - Flexible Fare TBC
- Everyday Fare TBC
  Saver FareTBC
Gold Twin
- Flexible Fare TBC
Everyday Fare TBC
Saver FareTBC
Gold SingleFlexible Fare TBC

Everyday Fare TBC
Saver FareTBC

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Peak Season

(Unavailable from March to October inclusive)

Shoulder Season

(November 2018)

Platinum: $3,899 (every day fare)
Gold Twin: $2,599 (every day fare), $2,069 (advance purchase)
‍Gold Single: $2,459 (every day fare), $1,949 (advance purchase)

Low Season

(December 2018, January, February 2019)

Platinum: $3,269 (every day fare)
Gold Twin: $2,069 (every day fare) . $1,649 (advance purchase)
Gold Single: $1,959 (every day fare), $1,549 (advance purchase)

PRICES ARE PER PERSON (AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS).

Advance Purchase Fares must be booked and paid for in full a minimum of six months prior to departure.
Only a limited number of these fares available per departure and are subject to availability.
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Everyday Fares require a 25% deposit in 2025 at the time of booking and the final balance is due two months prior to departure.
In 2026, Gold Fares require a $ 1,000 per person non-refundable deposit and
Platinum Fares require a $ 1,500 per person non-refundable deposit at the time of booking and the final balance is due two months prior to departure.

Flexible Fares require full payment at the time of booking.
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Children aged 4-15 inclusive receive a 20% discount off the accompanying adult fare.
Children 0-3 free in existing bedding.

See details of Fare Types.
Terms and Conditions apply.

2026

_{High Season}

May, June, July, August 2026

Platinum Double or Platinum Twin

Fare Type	Price per adult (AUD$)
Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC

Gold Premium Twin

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

Gold Twin

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

Gold Single

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

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_{Shoulder Season}

April, September, October 2026

Platinum Double or Platinum Twin

Flexible Fare	$7,090
Everyday Fare	$6,190

Gold Premium Twin

Flexible Fare	$5,990
Everyday Fare	$5,290
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

Gold Twin

Flexible Fare	$4,990
Everyday Fare	$4,390
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

Gold Single

Flexible Fare	$3,990
Everyday Fare	$3,490
Advance Purchase Fare	$2,990

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_{Low Season}

March and November 2026

Platinum Double or Platinum Twin

Flexible Fare	$5,990
Everyday Fare	$5,290

Gold Premium Twin

Flexible Fare	$5,090
Everyday Fare	$4,490
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

Gold Twin

Flexible Fare	$4,190
Everyday Fare	$3,690
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

Gold Single

Flexible Fare	$3,390
Everyday Fare	$2,990
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

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2027

_{High Season}

Bookings for this journey, Alice Springs to Adelaide on The Ghan Expedition are likely to open 6 months prior to travel.

May, June, July, August 2027

Platinum Double or Platinum Twin

Fare Type	Price per adult (AUD$)
Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC

Gold Premium Twin

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

Gold Twin

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

Gold Single

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

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_{Shoulder Season}

April, September, October 2027

Platinum Double or Platinum Twin

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC

Gold Premium Twin

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

Gold Twin

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

Gold Single

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

‍

_{Low Season}

March and November 2027

Platinum Double or Platinum Twin

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC

Gold Premium Twin

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

Gold Twin

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

Gold Single

Flexible Fare	$TBC
Everyday Fare	$TBC
Advance Purchase Fare	$TBC

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Peak Season

(Unavailable from March to October inclusive)

Shoulder Season

(November 2018)

Platinum: $3,899 (every day fare)
Gold Twin: $2,599 (every day fare), $2,069 (advance purchase)
‍Gold Single: $2,459 (every day fare), $1,949 (advance purchase)

Low Season

(December 2018, January, February 2019)

Platinum: $3,269 (every day fare)
Gold Twin: $2,069 (every day fare) . $1,649 (advance purchase)
Gold Single: $1,959 (every day fare), $1,549 (advance purchase)

PRICES ARE PER PERSON (AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS).

Advance Purchase Fares must be booked and paid for in full a minimum of six months prior to departure.
Only a limited number of these fares available per departure and are subject to availability.
‍
Everyday Fares require a 25% deposit in 2025 at the time of booking and the final balance is due two months prior to departure.
In 2026, Gold Fares require a $ 1,000 per person non-refundable deposit and
Platinum Fares require a $ 1,500 per person non-refundable deposit at the time of booking and the final balance is due two months prior to departure.

Flexible Fares require full payment at the time of booking.
‍
Children aged 4-15 inclusive receive a 20% discount off the accompanying adult fare.
Children 0-3 free in existing bedding.

See details of Fare Types.
Terms and Conditions apply.

Alice Springs to Adelaide - The Ghan Expedition

Departures per week

Day of departure

Duration

Example:

Inclusions

Details

(Thursday and Sunday) Alice Springs

(Friday and Monday) Coober Pedy

(Saturday and Tuesday) Adelaide

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Pricing (per person)

2026

High Season

Shoulder Season

2027

High Season

Shoulder Season

Heading

Peak Season

Shoulder Season

Low Season

2026

High Season

Shoulder Season

Low Season

2027

High Season

Bookings for this journey, Alice Springs to Adelaide on The Ghan Expedition are likely to open 6 months prior to travel.

Shoulder Season

Low Season

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Peak Season

Shoulder Season

Low Season

(Thursday and Sunday)
Alice Springs

(Friday and Monday)
Coober Pedy

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