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Alice Springs to Darwin 2026

Alice Springs to Darwin 2026, a rail journey with Journey Beyond Rail

Step aboard The Ghan for an unforgettable train journey through the Northern Territory, from Alice Springs to Darwin.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: The Ghan

    Alice Springs

    Early evening departure from Alice Springs Terminal. Modern Australian cuisine and regional fine wines on board, with time to socialise before retiring to the cabin for the night.

  2. Day 2

    Katherine and Darwin

    The landscape gives way to rocky escarpments and fast-flowing canyon streams. A cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge with cultural commentary on the Jawoyn people, the Katherine Outback Experience, or the Cutta Cutta Caves, with an optional helicopter flight upgrade. Continue on to Darwin, where the journey concludes.

Included

  • All meals, fine wines and beverages aboard The Ghan
  • Off Train Experiences in Katherine

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