The GHAN | Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Spring 3 Days 2 Nights Deluxe Railway Experience| Depart from Adelaide

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Gold Single *Advance Purchase Rate
AUD $2,590.00
Gold Twin (per Person) *Advance Purchase Rate
AUD $2,890.00 $2,925.00
Gold Premium Twin (per Person) *Advance Purchase Rate
AUD $3,490.00 $3,495.00
Gold Single *Everyday Rate - $500.00 deposit. Full payment would need to be made once the reservation is fully confirmed by us.
AUD $3,085.00
Gold Twin (per Person) *Everyday Rate - $500.00 deposit. Full payment would need to be made once the reservation is fully confirmed by us.
AUD $3,322.00 $3,390.00
Gold Premium Twin (per Person) *Everyday Rate - $500.00 deposit. Full payment would need to be made once the reservation is fully confirmed by us.
AUD $3,895.00
Platium (per Person) *Everyday Rate - $500.00 deposit. Full payment would need to be made once the reservation is fully confirmed by us.
AUD $5,330.00
Platium (per Person) *Flexiable - $500.00 deposit. Full payment would need to be made once the reservation is fully confirmed by us.
AUD $5,025.00

Tour Information

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A legendary train. An unforgettable Australian adventure. Travel aboard The Ghan between Adelaide and Darwin on an all-inclusive journey through the heart of Australia.

THE GHAN EXPEDITION

Departing from Adelaide, travel coast to coast through the fiery red centre, experiencing Australia at its dramatic best.

A unique and epic experience, explore the wonders of Australia’s vast interior with one of the world’s most renowned rail journeys – The Ghan Expedition from Adelaide to Darwin.

Beginning in Adelaide, this three day, two 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 March to November, your adventure through the country’s vast, varied, and captivating interior will leave you speechless. It’s the ultimate Australian outback experience.

TIMETABLE

ADELAIDE > ALICE SPRINGS > DARWIN
OPERATES MARCH TO NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 12.15 DEPART ADELAIDE
MONDAY MARLA | MORNING EXPERIENCE
13.45 ARRIVE ALICE SPRINGS | AFTERNOON EXPERIENCE
18.15 DEPART ALICE SPRINGS
TUESDAY KATHERINE | MORNING EXPERIENCE
17.30 ARRIVE DARWIN

 

ADELAIDE > ALICE SPRINGS > DARWIN
OPERATES APRIL TO OCTOBER
WEDNESDAY 12.10 DEPART ADELAIDE
THURSDAY MARLA | MORNING EXPERIENCE
13.45 ARRIVE ALICE SPRINGS | AFTERNOON EXPERIENCE
18.15 DEPART ALICE SPRINGS
FRIDAY KATHERINE | MORNING EXPERIENCE
19.50 ARRIVE DARWIN

Day1 : Adelaide

Departing Adelaide, what lies ahead is rugged, beautiful and spectacular – through the Red Centre to the tropical north of Australia. Settle into your cabin and watch the rolling pastoral lands of South Australia from your window, or meet your fellow travellers in the lounge car. Before long some of the oldest rock formations in the world, the Flinders Ranges, come into view. As darkness envelops the rugged outback, it’s time to indulge in a regionally-inspired dinner and all-inclusive fine wines and beverages.

Day2 : Alice Springs

Begin with a freshly brewed coffee or juice as the day dawns at Marla, an outback outpost in the remote reaches of South Australia. It is here, deep inland, that you will enjoy a one of a kind experience, as you watch the desert come to life at sunrise. All aboard for brunch as you make your way through the MacDonnell Ranges to Alice Springs where a choice of Off Train Excursions awaits. Alice is an iconic Red Centre outpost. 1,500 kilometres from the nearest major city, it may be remote, but offers plenty to explore – home to doctors who fly, rivers that run dry, and a cast of colourful characters. Your time in the ‘capital out of the outback’ offers numerous opportunities to explore its historic legacy and unique environment.

Feel free to choose 1 tour from ①②③④⑤, or you can choose upgrade to ⑥⑦ with extra cost:

① A TOWN CALLED ALICE (INCLUDED IN FARE*)

Start the day in the world’s largest classroom, the Alice Springs School of the Air. Established in 1951, the school covers 1.3 million square kilometres and is still in operation. This was the first school to use two-way radio broadcasts to help with the education of students in remote areas who are unable to attend face-to-face lessons. If you are lucky, you may be able to witness a class firsthand. ​

Next up is the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, where you will be treated to an informative display and discussion about the wide and varied scaly inhabitants of the region. You will meet famous locals like frillneck lizards, thorny devils, perentie goannas and geckos. ​

At Yubu Napa Gallery in Alice Springs, you can admire high-quality artworks, knowing that the artists represented are treated to comfortable studios and are paid fairly for their work. ​

Finally, to end the day, discover the colourful history of Alice Springs and the unique culture of this iconic outback town on a coach tour of the town highlights.  

  • Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate level mobility – Guests are required to climb coach stairs several times, with walking and standing for short periods. Guests are strongly encouraged to dress for the weather conditions. Enclosed sturdy shoes are required. Sunscreen, a hat and long sleeves are highly recommended.
  • *Inclusive for Platinum and Gold Service guests travelling the entire journey. Platinum and Gold Service guests leaving The Ghan in Alice Springs are required to pay $100 per person.

② DESERT PARK(INCLUDED IN FARE*)

As distinctive as the Australian desert itself, the Alice Springs Desert Park captivates and educates. Located at the base of the West MacDonnell Ranges, the Desert Park is closely connected to the local Arrernte people. The stories and history of the Arrernte people, together with the plants and animals they are responsible for, are told through the interpretation and creation of three distinct desert habitats – Desert Rivers, Sand Country and Woodland. ​

Highlights include stepping into the Nocturnal House on your guided walk. Let your eyes adjust to the evening light and enjoy spotting animals such as the bilby or the rare mala wallaby, in their natural environment. ​

Then, prepare for an aerial display. Feel the adrenalin rush as raptors of the desert sky fly over your head. The free-flying birds of prey will demonstrate their natural survival skills, including hunting and foraging. After the show, your backstage pass allows you to get up close and personal with the birds and trainers during a private training session. ​

After the Desert Park, we’ll visit the Yubu Napa Gallery in Alice Springs. The gallery is dedicated to providing quality artwork and ensuring that the artists work in comfortable studios and are paid fairly for their work. ​

A coach tour that includes the highlights of Alice Springs will also be part of your day of exploration.

  • Recommended Fitness Level: : Moderate level mobility – Guests are required to walk approx. 4km on gravel and sandy pathways, broken into short distances. Guests are strongly encouraged to dress for the weather conditions. Enclosed sturdy shoes are required. Sunscreen, a hat, trousers and long sleeves are highly recommended.​
  • Personal electric scooters are available for mobility assistance (limited availability) – guest needs to be able control scooter independently. Scooters to be requested at time of guest tour booking. Indemnity form to be completed prior to use.
  • *Inclusive for Platinum and Gold Service guests travelling the entire journey. Platinum and Gold Service guests leaving The Ghan in Alice Springs are required to pay $100 per person.

③ SIMPSONS GAP DISCOVERY WALK INCLUDED IN FARE* (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

The Simpsons Gap area is a magical location, where important elements of flora, fauna and Indigenous culture come together. It incorporates large stands of Mulga and is a major stronghold for more than 40 rare plants.

Here, you will enjoy walks that pass native plants of the area, including ancient Ghost Gums, and that also take in views of the West MacDonnell ranges.

Known as Rungutjirpa to the Arrernte people, Simpsons Gap is the mythological home of a group of giant goanna ancestors. Several dreaming trails and stories cross at this important spiritual site. Enjoy the serenity as you admire the canyon walls as they glow with reflected sunlight, creating a breathtaking display of stark form and rich colour.

  • Recommended Fitness Level: High level mobility – Approximately 5km of walking over rocky and natural terrain. Guests are strongly encouraged to dress for the weather conditions. Enclosed sturdy shoes are required. Sunscreen, a hat, trousers and long sleeves are highly recommended.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Guests must wear long pants and enclosed shoes for this experience. If temperatures are forecasted to be 35 degrees or above, this experience may be amended.
  • *Inclusive for Platinum and Gold Service guests travelling the entire journey. Platinum and Gold Service guests leaving The Ghan in Alice Springs are required to pay $100 per person.

④ STANDLEY CHASM CULTURAL WALK (INCLUDED IN FARE*)

Standley Chasm is a significant cultural icon in Central Australia. Traditionally called Angkerle Atwatye, meaning ‘Gap of Water’, itis a 3-metre-wide, 80-metre-high gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges, about 50km west of Alice Springs.

Once a narrow tributary of the Finke River system, persistent rainfall and flooding intricately carved the sandstone slope over millions of years, creating a dramatic and picturesque effect, where the geological colours of the outback are on display.

The walking trail to the Chasm and those in its surrounds offer chance encounters with a variety of local inhabitants, including diverse bird species, lizards and wallabies, as well as native flowering plants and ancient cycad palms.

  • Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate level mobility – Approximately 2.5km of walking over natural paths and rocky terrain, with standing required. Travel time to Standley Chasm is 40 minutes. Guests are strongly encouraged to dress for the weather conditions. Enclosed sturdy shoes are required. Sunscreen, a hat, trousers and long sleeves are highly recommended.
  • *Inclusive for Platinum and Gold Service guests travelling the entire journey. Platinum and Gold Service guests leaving The Ghan in Alice Springs are required to pay $100 per person.

⑤ CYCLE ALICE INCLUDED IN FARE* (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

Cycle your way along a winding trail to the famously dry Todd River, where you will experience some of the beautiful Alice countryside. Your tour will take you along the Ilentye trail, an Indigenous word, pronounced eeLINDGE, meaning Galah.

After a leisurely cycle on the ochre-coloured dirt, your Tour Guide will lead you to a picturesque spot in the sandy river, where you can take a few moments to soak up this amazing landscape. Your bike ride resumes along the Ilentye trail, running parallel to rugged terrain that is home to many black-footed rock wallabies, often spotted moving over the rocks.

This cycling tour provides an active and hands-on way to tour Alice Springs. You’ll learn about the history of the town and its geological formations, as well as immersing yourself in the captivating landscape.

  • Recommended Fitness Level: High level mobility – Guests need to be able to ride a push bike. Approx. 13km of cycling over sandy paths. Guests are strongly encouraged to dress for the weather conditions. Enclosed sturdy shoes are required. Sunscreen, a hat, trousers and long sleeves are highly recommended.
  • *Inclusive for Platinum and Gold Service guests travelling the entire journey. Platinum and Gold Service guests leaving The Ghan in Alice Springs are required to pay $100 per person.

⑥ SPIRIT OF MT. GILLEN HELICOPTER FLIGHT  (OPTIONAL UPGRADE EXPERIENCE - $250 PER PERSON (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)*)

Discovering the outback from the air is simply spellbinding. Flying by helicopter is exhilarating at any time, but when you are soaring above the rugged ranges and open plains of the Red Centre, it is an experience you will never forget.

Taking to the skies on a 15-20 minute helicopter flight, your first aerial encounter with the landscape is a fly over spectacular Simpsons Gap and its permanent waterhole. You will track the cliff faces of the Mount Gillen Ridgeline and the Larapinta Trail and throughout your aerial safari, you will be treated to the pilot’s expert commentary, providing detail on the wonders unfolding before you.

After your adventure, you are invited to wind down with a relaxing swim in the hotel pool whilet enjoying refreshments and high tea.

To avoid disappointment, we highly recommend guests pre-book this tour. For more information on how to pre-book, please contact our travel centre on 1800 703 357 or contact your travel agent.

If you choose this experience, you will not be able to participate in the included Off Train Experiences.

  • Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate level mobility – Guests required to board and disembark the helicopter without assistance. Weight restrictions apply – the maximum weight of any individual cannot exceed 130kgs. Sunscreen and hats are recommended as well as bathers for use of the pool. Towels provided by Crowne Plaza Lasseters.
  • PLEASE NOTE: This tour is subject to availability and conditions; all upgrade optional experiences are non-refundable.
  • *Optional upgrade for Platinum and Gold Service guests travelling the entire journey. Platinum and Gold Service guests leaving The Ghan in Alice Springs are required to pay $250 per person.

⑦ PYNDAN CAMEL TRACKS OPTIONAL UPGRADE EPERIENCE - $90 PER PERSON (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

What better vantage point to catch sight of kangaroos and other native wildlife than from atop a camel? Your guide will lead you into White Gums Station to enjoy sweeping outback views, take in the MacDonnell Ranges, and make friends with your gentle camel team, in preparation for your 45-60 minute ride aboard our ‘ships of the desert’, the same mode of transport used by outback settlers.

Visit the ‘Camel Lounge’ to learn about these characterful creatures and browse a range of souvenirs. Chat with friendly ‘cameleers’ about the history of camels in Central Australia and camel farm life. Here you can also sip on a chilled drink and nibble on light canapés featuring outback bush flavours, including homemade humus wattle seed dip or bush tomato tapenade with crackers – and more.

To avoid disappointment, we highly recommend guests pre-book this tour. For more information on how to pre-book, please contact our friendly travel consultant.

If you choose this experience, you will not be able to participate in the included Off Train Experiences.

  • Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate level mobility – Guests need to be able to ascend 6 steps to reach the loading platform to climb aboard the camel. Not recommended for guests with ongoing back issues, planning or recently had a hip replacement or are pregnant. Adequate balance required to sit stably on the camel. Guests are strongly encouraged to dress for the weather conditions. Enclosed sturdy shoes are required. Sunscreen, a hat, trousers and long sleeves are highly recommended.
  • *Optional upgrade for Platinum and Gold Service guests travelling the entire journey. Platinum and Gold Service guests leaving The Ghan in Alice Springs are required to pay $90 per person.

Day3 : KATHERINE AND DARWIN

Your day dawns in the tropical north. The pristine wilderness of Katherine is stirring and powerful, and you’ll have the chance to explore it from the water on an Off Train Experience. Cruise the jaw-dropping Nitmiluk Gorge, learn more about its ancient Indigenous rock paintings and gain insight into the culture of the traditional owners of Nitmiluk, the Jawoyn people. As evening falls, arrive in Darwin to complete your epic Australian journey.

Feel free to choose 1 tour from ①②③④, or you can choose upgrade to ⑤ with extra cost:

① NITMILUK GORGE CRUISE (INCLUDED IN FARE)

Winding your way down the Katherine River on a relaxing cruise, you’ll feel a tangible connection to the dramatic, ancient scenery around every bend. As you venture into the gorge, the landscape tells stories of geological upheaval over the centuries and the effects of fast-running water and the erosion it causes. The views of the sheer gorge walls just keep getting better and better.​​

You will hear the characteristic shrill of the cicada reverberating across the cliff faces as your expert guide navigates you through the swirling waters of the First and Second Gorge. ​

The gorge walls, etched by time and the elements, are home to myriad plant and animal life, much of which is unique to this area, all playing a role in the lives of the Traditional Owners. The commentary explains the significance of Nitmiluk to the Indigenous Jawoyn people and the many stories that celebrate their spiritual connection to the gorge.

  • Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate level mobility – Approx. 2 km of walking over rocky paths. Guests required to board and disembark boat unassisted. A modified experience is available for guests with low mobility. Guests are strongly encouraged to dress for the weather conditions. Enclosed sturdy shoes are required. Sunscreen, a hat, trousers and long sleeves are highly recommended.

② NITMILUK ROCK ART CRUISE (SUBJECT TO SEASONAL AVAILABILITY)

There are plenty of fascinating Indigenous rock art sites across the Top End, but few are accessible or as powerful as at Nitmuluk Gorge. ​

On this relaxed cruise experience, your guide will share some of the ancient secrets of the region, as you drift down the First Gorge, witnessing the awe-inspiring sandstone cliffs that tower above the water.​

Listen to Dreamtime stories about the creation and learn about the gorge’s significance in the lives of the Traditional Owners, the Jawoyn people.

We’ll stop for a short walk to the top of the First Gorge to visit the stunning Indigenous rock art site, where artwork remains visible despite thousands of years exposed to the elements. These works are evidence of the existence of the Jawoyn culture in the area during the last Ice Age.

  • Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate level mobility – Approx. 2 km of walking and 28 steps to climb. Guests required to board and disembark boat unassisted. Guests are strongly encouraged to dress for the weather conditions. Enclosed sturdy shoes are required. Sunscreen, a hat, trousers and long sleeves are highly recommended.

③ CUTTA CUTTA CAVES (INCLUDED IN FARE (AVAILABLE APRIL – OCTOBER, LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

Formed millions of years ago and still growing today, the Cutta Cutta Caves are found 15 metres below the surface. The cave system is home to a variety of native wildlife and is rich with Indigenous meaning.

The park covers 1,499 hectares of limestone landscape and below the ground, you will see sparkling limestone formations, stalactites and stalagmites. The cave system is home to five species of bats, including the rare Ghost and Horseshoe bats. Above ground, around 170 species of birds have been recorded within the park, including the Hooded Parrot and the endangered Gouldian Finch. It is also possible that you will spot a harmless brown tree snake coiled on a cave ledge.

Cutta Cutta is a Jawoyn word meaning “many stars”, representing the concept that caves are where the stars rest during the day. Cutta Cutta Caves are associated with Barrac Barrac, or Diver Duck dreaming creation stories by the local Jawoyn people.

  • Recommended Fitness Level: High level mobility – Guests are required to navigate steep stairs and walking in low light. High humidity levels inside the cave. Guests are strongly encouraged to dress for the weather conditions. Enclosed sturdy shoes are required. Sunscreen, a hat, trousers and long sleeves are highly recommended.

④ KATHERINE OUTBACK EXPERIENCE (INCLUDED IN FARE (AVAILABLE APRIL – OCTOBER, SUBJECT TO SEASONAL AVAILABILITY))

The Katherine Outback Experience gives insight into the lives of those who call the outback home, with a fascinating day of discovery that illustrated what it is like to live and work on a huge cattle station. You will hear rollicking stories, join interactive experiences, see cattle dog demonstrations and hear live music performances. You will also meet the many dedicated people and animals involved in keeping a station functioning.

Starting at the Stockyards, you’ll delight in an entertaining exhibition of outback life, which includes a live demonstration of the art of horse-breaking, demonstrating the intimate connection between man and horse.

The dog team is up next, as they work cattle, goats or even ducks into orderly submission. Throughout the performance you will also be serenaded  with live music, including some well-known Aussie anthems and originals, often performed on horseback.

  • Recommended Fitness Level: Low level mobility – Recommended for guests with mobility requirements. The show is conducted in an undercover arena with full seating available. Guests are strongly encouraged to dress for the weather conditions. Enclosed sturdy shoes are required. Sunscreen, a hat, trousers and long sleeves are highly recommended.

⑤ NITMILUK GORGE HELICOPTER FLIGHT (OPTIONAL UPGRADE EXPERIENCE - $275 PER PERSON (LIMITED AVAILABILITY))

Take to the skies to fully appreciate the scope of Nitmiluk Gorge and all of its unique formations. From above, in all its majesty, it is clear why this is considered to be one of the Northern Territory’s most spectacular sights. ​

Your 15-20 minute helicopter flight will take you over all 13 gorges and venture deep into Nitmiluk National Park. The remote waterfalls and rockpools you will see along the way are simply breathtaking.​

Your expert guides will reveal the story of Bula, the most important figure in Jawoyn Dreaming stories. Legend has it that Bula and his two wives hunted across this land and transformed the landscape.​

Back on the ground, head over to the Top Didj Aboriginal Art Gallery. Holding a portfolio of artists from the region, the gallery reflects the cultural diversity and influences of the Jawoyn, Warlpiri and Dalabon Aborigines, who have lived in the area for thousands of years.

To avoid disappointment, we highly recommend guests pre-book this tour. For more information on how to pre-book, please contact your friendly travel consultant.

If you choose this experience, you will not be able to participate in the included Off Train Experiences.

  • Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate level mobility – Guests required to board and disembark aircraft unassisted. Weight restrictions apply – the maximum weight of any individual cannot exceed 130kg. Guests are strongly encouraged to dress for the weather conditions. Enclosed sturdy shoes are required. Sunscreen, a hat, trousers and long sleeves are highly recommended.​
  • PLEASE NOTE: This tour is subject to availability and conditions; all optional upgrade experiences are non- refundable.

Cabin Classification:

PLATINUM

Nothing enhances the romance of rail travel quite like Platinum. Tailored for the discerning traveller, Platinum adds a new level of sophistication to your journey. Stylishly appointed and spacious cabins are complemented by discreet, personalised service and access to the exclusive Platinum Club carriage for meals, relaxation and socialising. As you’d expect, the food and wine is of the highest standard. Enjoy hearty breakfasts, two-course lunches and four-course dinners, all regionally inspired and paired with champagne and premium wines.

And it all begins before you’ve even stepped aboard. Platinum guests receive private transfers before and after your journey, beginning the adventure in style.

Platinum cabins offer luxe extras, like a full-size en suite, expansive window views from the train, and exclusive use of the Platinum Club carriage. Add to that the luxurious linen, French Champagne, Bracegirdle’s chocolates, a nightcap at turndown and more, and you’re in for an exceptional experience.

GOLD PREMIUM

For travellers who want that little bit more, Gold Premium, on The Ghan and Great Southern, delivers an enhanced journey experience. Accommodated in our newly designed, contemporary cabins, guests have exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Gold Premium Dining carriage for meals and socialising. Enjoy delicious breakfasts, two-course, regionally inspired lunches and delectable four-course dinners in beautiful surrounds, accompanied by a selection of premium beverages.

Gold Premium offers some special touches to make the journey special, like priority check-in and an increased luggage allowance, luxury amenities, tour preferencing and more.

Choose between a Gold Premium Twin cabin or Gold Premium Suite, which has a little more space. Whichever cabin you choose, Gold Premium offers a step up to a whole new style of train travel in 2024.

GOLD

Immerse yourself in the world of romance that epitomises rail travel with our Gold offering. Our most popular option has everything you’ll need to feel at home for the duration of your journey.

Choose between Gold Twin or Single cabins, both of which provide the perfect place to relax and recharge after a day’s journey. Spend hours deep in conversation with new friends in the shared Outback Explorer Lounge, sipping on barista made coffee, or a glass of white wine. Later make your way to the Queen Adelaide Restaurant to dine.

Gold includes hearty breakfasts, two-course lunches and three-course dinners. You may also choose to complement your meal with our selection of premium wines and beverages, all included in your fare.

Fare Classification:

FLEXIBLE

Journey Price is fully refundable for cancellations received at least 24 hours before the commencement of the Journey. 100% cancellation fees apply for no shows or late cancellations.

EVERYDAY

Cancellations received more than 45 days prior to commencement of the Journey: cancellation fee is 35% of the Journey Price. Cancellations received 45 days or less prior to commencement
of the Journey: cancellation fee is 100% of the Journey Price.

ADVANCE PURCHASE - Must be booked 6 months in advance

100% cancellation fees apply if cancelled more than 14 days after we have issued your Booking Confirmation.

Tour Inclusions

  • 3 days / 2 nights aboard The Ghan, travelling from Adelaide to Darwin
  • All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages (Daily breakfast, 2-course lunch, and 3-4 course dinner)
  • A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
  • Immersive Off Train Experiences in Marla, Alice Springs, and Katherine
  • Cruise the Nitmiluk Gorge or learn more about Katherine’s ancient Indigenous rock paintings

Tour Exclusions

  • Travel Insurance
  • Personnel Consumption
  • Other Meals and Drinks if not list in the inclusion
  • Admissions of attraction if not list in the inclusion
  • Optional tours

Transportation

ADELAIDE PARKLANDS TERMINAL

The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and Overland depart from and arrive into this terminal.

Address: Richmond Road Keswick South Australia, 5035 (also known as Keswick Terminal). Terminal access from Richmond Road or Sir Donald Bradman Drive.

Located 3km from the city centre.

Opening hours:

  • Monday 8:00am – 12:00pm
  • Tuesday 7:00am – 12:00pm
  • Wednesday CLOSED
  • Thursday 6:00am – 6:00pm
  • Friday 6:00am – 10:00am
  • Saturday CLOSED
  • Sunday 6:00am – 9:00am

ALICE SPRINGS TRAIN STATION

The Ghan departs from and arrives into this station.

Address: George Crescent, Ciccone, Northern Territory, 0870.

Located 2km from the city centre.

Opening hours:

March & November

  • Monday 12:00pm – 6:15pm
  • Thursday 8:00am – 12:45pm

April – October

  • Monday 12:00pm – 6:15pm
  • Thursday 8:00am – 10:15pm
  • Sunday 10:00am – 9:45pm

Closed December – February

DARWIN BERRIMAH TERMINAL

The Ghan departs from and arrives into this terminal.

Address: 3 Salloo Street, East Arm, Northern Territory, 0822. From Berrimah Road, pass the Freight Terminal sign, continue on until sign – ‘Rail Passenger Terminal’ turn right into Salloo Street.

Located 17.5km from the city centre.

Opening hours:

March & November

  • Tuesday 2:00pm – 10:30pm
  • Wednesday 6:00am – 10:30am

April – October

  • Tuesday 2:00pm – 10:30pm
  • Wednesday 6:00am – 10:30am
  • Friday 2:00pm – 10:30pm
  • Saturday 6:00am – 10:30am

Closed December – February

Notices

  • All per person prices quoted are in Australian dollars and valid from 1st April 2023 to 31st Dec 2025.
  • Saver Fare (Advanced Purchase/Saver): Must be booked 6 months in advance.
  • During peak seasons, weekends, and student holidays, spots for tours and accommodation on trains are likely to be fully booked. In the event of full occupancy, alternatives or upgraded room types may be provided with appropriate refunds or additional charges. Our company reserves the right to adjust prices for accommodation on trains before issuing tickets, depending on the season and occupancy rate. If the price exceeds the original selling price, you can choose to accept the new price or receive a refund. Once tickets are issued, changes to the itinerary cannot be made.
  • A booking is confirmed (and a contract between you and us comes into effect) when:
    • You have made a Booking and have provided us with all necessary information to process your request;
    • You have paid us the amount (and any other amounts payable at the time of making the Booking) in accordance with these Booking Conditions; and
    • We have sent you a Booking Confirmation.
  • We commence providing services to you as soon as we confirm your booking. This includes (often significant) work undertaken prior to travel to arrange and coordinate the delivery of
    your Journey. You also receive the benefit of work we undertake in anticipation of bookings.
  • If we cancel your Journey for reasons other than Force Majeure (see below), you will be offered (at your election) a refund of all funds received, the offer of an alternative Journey of comparable quality if appropriate or a Credit Note. If we cancelled a Rail Journey aboard The Overland due to either the Victorian or South Australian State Government’s decision
    to cease funding for The Overland, then we will provide you with a refund of all funds paid.
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be responsible for any other loss or costs you incur (for example, airfares not included in your Journey, insurance and visa expenses)
    if your Journey or particular Journey Services are cancelled for any reason.
  • Due to the dynamic nature of the travel industry, we may occasionally need to make amendments or modifications to the itinerary of your Journey and its inclusions (including Off Train Excursions) and you acknowledge our right to do this. Most changes will not be significant. If we become aware of any significant changes to your Journey’s itinerary or its inclusions that materially detract from the overall characteristics or value of the Journey (where we determine it can still proceed), then we will notify you within a reasonable time and you may elect to:
    • proceed with the Journey, in which case we will refund you an amount attributable to the reduction in value determined by us acting reasonably; or
    • cancel your Journey, in which case we will refund the Journey Price received by us at that time.
  • It is strongly encouraged that you are adequately insured for the duration of your Journey. We recommend comprehensive travel insurance to cover cancellation, medical requirements, medical evacuation, luggage and additional expenses. The choice of insurer is yours. We strongly suggest you purchase insurance at the time you pay your Deposit.
    This is because cancellation fees may be payable from that time.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that you have a suitable level of health and fitness to undertake the Journey. For all Rail Journeys (other than The Overland, where we will make requests only in particular circumstances), you must complete our Fitness to Travel Form accessible here (https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/terms-conditions/) within a
    reasonable time after we issue your Booking Confirmation and in any event prior to travel.
  • We may cancel your booking or refuse to board you without any right of refund if you fail to complete the Fitness to Travel Form within a reasonable time after we have reminded
    you to do so.
  • Special dietary requests are required to be notified to us within 7 days after we issue your Booking Confirmation.
  • Check-in: You must check in with our representative at the location stated on your Final Travel Documents within the following timeframes:
    • for The Ghan, Indian Pacific and Great Southern: no more than 2.5 hours and no later than 1 hour prior to the scheduled departure; and
    • for the Overland, no more than one hour and no later than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
    • You must show suitable photo identification to the representative when checking in
  • All Journey Beyond Rail trains are entirely smoke free in accordance with relevant state government regulations. You must not smoke (including e-cigarettes) on the train.
  • No refunds will be made for of any Journey Services not utilised, whether by choice or because of late arrival or early departure. This includes the failure of commercial transport to operate according to schedule, which we disclaim responsibility for. This does not apply if the reason for your late arrival or early departure was due to our negligence.
  • We and our suppliers may take photographs or make recordings of you and your activities that identify you during the Journey. We reserve the right to use any images and/
    or recordings for promotional and marketing purposes. You consent to this use and acknowledge you will not be entitled to any payment or other compensation. If you do not
    consent to the use of your image or likeness, please advise us as least 21 days prior to the commencement of your Journey.

Cancellation Policy

No refund if cancel after order is placed.

NOTE: FIT TRAVEL would adopt suppliers' cancellation policy. Cancellation fees, if any by the suppliers, will be charged according to the supppliers' cancellation policy ( FIT TRAVEL does not charge additional cancellation fees ).
With this specific product's cancellation policy, the suppliers reserve the right of final interpretation.
If your order only pays the deposit of a product: a, if the product has available seats on the departure date and price and contents are the same as the order you placed, the booking would be confirmed by us without additional notification to you, and the deposit is not refundable. b, if the product has no available seats or price or contents are not the same, we might provide alternative options. If you do not agree with the options, the deposit is refundable.

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