Top End Explorer 2026

Departing Sunday and Wednesday (March to October)

From $6,690 PP

Connect with culture and country by combining two iconic national parks with one legendary rail journey. You’ll experience Australian wildlife in their natural habitat and visit incredible remote landscapes as you explore Australia by train on The Ghan, before continuing on to Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks for deeper exploration of the Top End’s diverse natural habitats. For a limited time, save up to $810* per couple. Book by 31 March 2026.

8 Days

7 Nights

18 Meals

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS

Save up to $810* per couple – Book by 31 March 2026
2 nights aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Marla, Alice Springs and Katherine
Explore the outback town of Alice Springs
Cruise through ancient Nitmiluk Gorge in Katherine
Transfer from Darwin Rail Terminal to hotel
1 nights’ accommodation in Darwin, including breakfast
2 nights of intimate small-group Kakadu, East Alligator River and Litchfield touring with Outback Spirit, travelling on board a state-of-the-art 4WD Mercedes-Benz vehicle, including accommodation, guided touring and meals with beverages
Cruise on the Mary River spotting wildlife, including saltwater crocodiles and an abundance of birdlife
Visit the Ubirr art site within Kakadu National Park, home to some of the world’s most outstanding rock art
Swim in a waterfall at Litchfield National Park
2 nights’ accommodation in Darwin, including breakfast daily
Darwin Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

Alternate Journeys

Please view itineraries for the alternate journeys below:

Darwin to Adelaide – The Ghan Expedition (Departs Friday)
Darwin to Adelaide – The Ghan Expedition (Departs Monday)
Alice Springs to Darwin

PRICE PER PERSON FROM

Cabin	Fare Type	MARCH	APRIL	MAY TO AUGUST	SEPTEMBER	OCTOBER
PLATINUM	EVERYDAY HOLIDAY	$7,315	$8,405	$8,965	$8,575	$8,405
GOLD PREMIUM TWIN	ADVANCE PURCHASE HOLIDAY*	$5,755	$6,550	$7,110	$6,720	$6,550
GOLD PREMIUM TWIN	EVERYDAY HOLIDAY	$6,245	$7,135	$7,795	$7,305	$7,135
GOLD TWIN	ADVANCE PURCHASE HOLIDAY*	$5,265	$5,940	$6,525	$6,110	$5,940
GOLD TWIN	EVERYDAY HOLIDAY	$5,755	$6,455	$7,015	$6,625	$6,455
GOLD SINGLE	ADVANCE PURCHASE HOLIDAY*	$6,055	$6,700	$7,400	$7,040	$6,700
GOLD SINGLE	EVERYDAY HOLIDAY	$6,445	$7,145	$7,875	$7,485	$7,145

*Advance Purchase Holiday fares are subject to availability. Within 6 months of travel Saver Holiday fares may be offered, subject to availability. Outback Spirit touring is based on the Outback Spirit Earlybird fare. Prices are subject to change. Further conditions apply.

*The Top End Explorer Special Offer advertised from price is per person based on the Top End Explorer 2026 Special fare in a Gold Twin cabin for travel on 10/05/26, Adelaide to Darwin. Save up to price is per couple, based on the difference between the Top End Explorer 2026 Special fare and the Everyday fare in a Gold Premium Twin cabin. Offer is available for new bookings made between 01/01/26 and 31/03/26. Offer is available for travel between 01/04/26 and 30/09/26. Offer is available for travel from Adelaide to Darwin and Alice Springs to Darwin, in a Gold Twin or Gold Premium cabin. Offer is subject to availability and block out dates apply. For full terms & conditions visit www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/terms-conditions. Prices correct as at 6 January 2026.