View an ever-changing landscape of unique environments and historical towns from the luxurious surroundings and large windows of your Adelaide to Darwin train, The Ghan train. Here’s a taste of the things you’ll see.
Adelaide
Your Adelaide to Darwin train adventure begins in scenic Adelaide. View historic architectural buildings, the Adelaide coast and Adelaide’s art galleries in one of Australia’s most liveable cities.
Wine Country
South Australia’s wine country is second to none. Travel past verdant green rolling vineyards. Enjoy wine tastings and tours at Barossa Valley’s award-winning vineyards. Go on an Adelaide Discovery tour with Aussie Trains as your next adventure.
Coober Pedy
The underground mining town of Coober Pedy is a fascinating glimpse into South Australia’s opal mining past. See homes, restaurants and churches built into the tunnels of abandoned opal mines of this authentic outback town.
The Breakaways, the Moon Plain, the Painted Desert and the Dingo Fence
Take an off-train experience at Coober Pedy on The Ghan Expedition and enjoy many scenic attractions including the stunning moonlike surface of the moon plain and the scenic rock formations of The Breakaways. Get a glimpse of the Dingo Fence, the longest fence of its kind in the world. View the striking yellow and red ochre of South Australia’s Painted Desert near Coober Pedy.
Stargazing
The southern hemisphere stars are brighter in the night sky in remote outback locations such as Manguri. Stop for some evening star gazing in the night sky and learn a new constellation.
Uluru
Take an off-train experience to visit world heritage listed Uluru. This incredible stone monolith is millions of years old. Watch the amazing natural display as the colours of Uluru and Kata Tjuta change at sunset.
Kata Tjuta
Once believed to have been a single formation, the ‘many heads’ of Kata Tjuta are a series of 36 large rock formations, which are 35kms west of Uluru. Go on The Ultimate Territory Tour to see more.
Alice Springs
Travel through the historic outback of Alice Springs to see a town with combined influences of Indigenous and colonial culture. View art galleries and historical sites such as the Overland Telegraph.
Katherine, Jurassic Cycad Gardens and Nitmiluk Gorge
In the Northern Territory town of Katherine several amazing scenic locations are at your doorstep. Visit the Jurassic Cycad Gardens to view Jurassic era plant life and take an off-train experience to Nitmiluk Gorge to see ancient rock art on those towering limestone cliffs.
Darwin
Darwin is the stepping stone from which to visit the amazing Kakadu National Park on board a cruise with an Outback to Ocean package, but the city itself is a melting pot of cultural influences. Cruise Darwin Harbour and take a Darwin Discovery tour to view this amazing coastal city. Visit Northern Territory’s national parks to see the amazing and majestic waterfalls and wildlife.
Enjoy the amazing sights and sounds of Australia with a trip on a luxurious Adelaide to Darwin train. Book your trip on The Ghan with Aussie Trains by calling 13 44 26 now.
All fares and journey information are correct at the time of publication but subject to change.