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Alice Springs to Adelaide (Red Centre Explorer)

Two-day overnight train journey across Australia's Red Centre on The Ghan

Illustration of Alice Springs to Adelaide (Red Centre Explorer)

Journey Beyond Rail's Red Centre Explorer is a two-day, one-night journey aboard The Ghan from Alice Springs to Adelaide. The train departs Alice Springs at midday, carrying passengers through Australia's red outback before an overnight stop for stargazing in the desert. Day two brings breakfast with views of the Flinders Ranges as the landscape shifts into South Australia's green pastoral lands, arriving in Adelaide by early afternoon. All meals, fine wines, and beverages are included throughout the journey. The trip suits first-time rail travellers seeking an all-inclusive experience, couples looking for shared cabin accommodation, and food-and-wine enthusiasts drawn to regionally-inspired menus paired with local wines. Gold and Platinum cabin options cater to different comfort preferences and budgets.

What to know before you look closer

  • Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability; Platinum cabins cost roughly double Gold fares.
  • Single cabins on Advance Purchase from $1,235 AUD; single supplement on everyday fares can be substantial relative to twin pricing.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: The Ghan

    Alice Springs and Manguri

    Board the train at Alice Springs at midday and travel through the outback, mingling with fellow travellers over dining options. Stop in the desert just after dinner for stargazing under a sky studded with stars.

  2. Day 2

    Adelaide

    Breakfast with views of the Flinders Ranges as the ancient landscape changes into the rolling pastoral lands of South Australia. Arrival in Adelaide by early afternoon.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board The Ghan at Alice Springs midday and travel through the outback; stop in the desert after dinner for stargazing.
  • Day 2Breakfast with views of the Flinders Ranges as the landscape transitions from ancient outback to rolling pastoral lands before arriving in Adelaide by early afternoon.

Included

  • All meals, fine wines and beverages aboard The Ghan

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Journey Beyond Rail includes all meals, fine wines, and beverages aboard The Ghan. The quoted price covers the cabin and all onboard dining.
Which train is this?
The Ghan, which operates between Alice Springs and Adelaide.
What cabin classes are available?
Gold and Platinum. Gold Twin starts from $1,435 AUD (advance purchase, Jan-Apr/Sep-Nov). Platinum Everyday starts from $2,895 AUD (same seasonal range).
When does the journey depart?
Departures run year-round. Prices vary: Jan-Apr and Sep-Nov are lower; May-Aug is peak and more expensive.
What meals are provided?
All meals, fine wines, and beverages are included aboard the train, with a regionally-inspired menu and local wine pairings.

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