Journey Beyond Rail
Adelaide Hills Luxury Stay 2027 (The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin)
6 daysfrom $4,364
Journey Beyond Rail · Luxury city stay plus rail journey
Adelaide Luxury Stay 2026 (The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin)
A luxury stay at Sofitel Adelaide with a McLaren Vale wine tour, followed by The Ghan through Australia's Red Centre to Darwin.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: 3 nights Sofitel Adelaide
Arrive Adelaide
Check in to accommodation in the heart of the Adelaide CBD. Evening free to explore Adelaide's restaurant scene.
- Day 2overnight: 3 nights Sofitel Adelaide
McLaren Vale
Full-day premium McLaren Vale wine tour with 'Small Batch Wine Tours', visiting boutique, sustainably focused wineries, with a restaurant lunch featuring the flavours of the region.
- Day 3overnight: 3 nights Sofitel Adelaide
Adelaide
Free day to explore Adelaide at leisure, visit Adelaide Central Market, or take the optional Barossa Valley premium wine tour (additional charge, pre-booking required).
- Day 4railovernight: 2 nights The Ghan
Board The Ghan in Adelaide
Check out and transfer to Adelaide Parklands Terminal to board The Ghan. Settle into the cabin as the train departs the city for the Flinders Ranges and beyond.
- Day 5railovernight: 2 nights The Ghan
The Ghan, Alice Springs
Sunrise at Marla, a remote outpost on the Oodnadatta Track. Arrival in Alice Springs early afternoon for an Off Train Experience.
- Day 6rail
The Ghan, Katherine and Darwin
A guided cruise Off Train Experience through Nitmiluk Gorge near Katherine, then arrival in Darwin bringing the stay to an end.
Included
- 3 nights' accommodation in Adelaide, including breakfast daily
- Small Batch Wine Tour 'Uncork McLaren Vale' premium full-day tour including lunch
- Private vehicle transfer from hotel to Adelaide Parklands Terminal
- All meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences aboard The Ghan (Adelaide to Darwin)
- Transfer from Darwin Rail Terminal to hotel
- 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
