Fred. Holidays (Fred. Rail Journeys)
The Ghan
4 daysprice on request
Journey Beyond Rail · Luxury lodge stay plus rail journey
Adelaide Hills Luxury Stay 2026 (The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin)
A luxury stay at Sequoia Lodge in the Adelaide Hills followed by The Ghan through Australia's Red Centre to Darwin.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: 2 nights Sequoia Lodge – Mount Lofty
Arrive Adelaide Hills
Transfer to Sequoia Lodge at Mount Lofty, an intimate luxury lodge in the Adelaide Hills. Private open-plan suite overlooking the Piccadilly Valley. Sunset welcome event with local wine, then a degustation dinner at the 3-chef hat Hardy's Verandah Restaurant.
- Day 2
Adelaide Hills
Curated onsite experiences at Sequoia including dreamtime stories, artisan producer visits, or a guided Mount Lofty Botanic Garden tour. Sequoia Lodge only accommodates guests aged 18 and over.
- Day 3overnight: 2 nights The Ghan
Board The Ghan in Adelaide
Transfer to Adelaide Parklands Terminal to board The Ghan for a showcase journey of inland Australia, heading for the Flinders Ranges and beyond. Chef-prepared lunch and dinner on board.
- Day 4railovernight: 2 nights The Ghan
The Ghan, Alice Springs
Sunrise at Marla, a remote outpost near the Northern Territory border. Choice of Off Train Experiences in Alice Springs: off-road mountain bike adventure, Alice Explorer tour, Standley Chasm, Desert Park, or Simpson's Gap, with an optional helicopter flight upgrade.
- Day 5
The Ghan, Katherine and Darwin
A boat cruise along Nitmiluk Gorge with commentary on its significance to the Jawoyn people (helicopter flight upgrade available), or the Katherine Outback Experience. Reboard and continue to Darwin, where the journey concludes.
Included
- Transfer to Sequoia Lodge, Mt Lofty from Adelaide Airport or Adelaide CBD
- Transfer from Sequoia Lodge to Adelaide Parklands Rail Terminal
- All meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences aboard The Ghan (Adelaide to Darwin)
- Transfer from Darwin Rail Terminal to hotel
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
