How much does it cost?

From A$6,115 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,386 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. Two nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide and two nights aboard The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin are included, with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences on both trains.

Which trains and cabin classes are used?

The Indian Pacific (Perth to Adelaide) and The Ghan (Adelaide to Darwin), both in Platinum, Gold Premium Twin, Gold Twin, or Gold Single cabins.

What hotel is included?

Two nights at the Crowne Plaza Adelaide, including breakfast daily.

Is this an escorted tour?

Off Train Experiences are led by local or coach guides, though the evidence does not mention a dedicated tour director, and Day 4 in Adelaide is a free day at your own pace.

What is not included?

The McLaren Vale Winery Experience is an optional extra at AUD 235 per person. The package includes 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners in total; other meals are not included.

The evidence lists 5 departures between June and October 2026.

Journey Beyond Rail · Rail journey with city stay

Indian Pacific & The Ghan – Perth to Darwin 2026

Indian Pacific and The Ghan rail journey from Perth to Darwin

Journey Beyond Rail's Indian Pacific & The Ghan trip pairs two named trains on a seven-day, six-night crossing from Perth to Darwin. The Indian Pacific departs Perth with a welcome gathering and dinner on board, then a Kalgoorlie Off Train Experience at the Super Pit mine precedes a crossing of the Nullarbor Plain and a stargazing stop at Cook. After two nights at the Crowne Plaza Adelaide, including a free day to explore at your own pace, the journey continues aboard The Ghan toward the Red Centre, with an Off Train Experience in the historic outback town of Alice Springs. The final day brings a guided cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge before arrival in Darwin. This suits history-minded travellers who want a guided crossing of Australia's interior on two distinct trains, with a city stay built in between.

What to know before you look closer

This itinerary uses two different trains, the Indian Pacific and The Ghan, with a 2-night hotel stay in Adelaide between them, rather than one continuous rail journey.
Day 4 in Adelaide is a free day; the McLaren Vale Winery Experience is an optional extra at AUD 235 per person, not included in the fare.
The evidence lists 5 departures between June and October 2026; confirm current dates and availability with Journey Beyond Rail before booking.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Indian Pacific
Board the Indian Pacific in Perth
Welcome gathering as the Indian Pacific departs Perth. Dinner on board featuring contemporary Australian cuisine.
Day 2railovernight: Indian Pacific
Indian Pacific, Kalgoorlie and Cook
Morning Off Train Experience in Kalgoorlie, including a visit to the Super Pit mine. Cross the Nullarbor Plain during the day, arriving late evening at the near-ghost town of Cook for a nightcap, bonfire and stargazing.
Day 3overnight: Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Indian Pacific, Adelaide
Travel through remote South Australia past the Flinders Ranges, Spencer Gulf and the Adelaide Plains, arriving into Adelaide mid-afternoon and transferring to accommodation for two nights.
Day 4overnight: Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Adelaide
Free day to explore Adelaide at your own pace, or an optional McLaren Vale Winery Experience.
Day 5overnight: The Ghan
Board The Ghan in Adelaide
Check out and transfer to Adelaide Parklands Terminal to board The Ghan, heading for the Flinders Ranges and the outback.
Day 6railovernight: The Ghan
The Ghan, Alice Springs
Sunrise at Marla, then arrival into Alice Springs in the early afternoon for an Off Train Experience exploring the historic outback town.
Day 7
The Ghan, Katherine and Darwin
Guided cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge near Katherine, then arrival into Darwin, completing the journey.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1A welcome gathering marks the Indian Pacific's departure from Perth, with dinner on board featuring contemporary Australian cuisine.
Day 2A morning Off Train Experience at the Super Pit mine in Kalgoorlie precedes the crossing of the Nullarbor Plain and a late-evening stop at Cook for a nightcap, bonfire and stargazing.
Day 3The train passes the Flinders Ranges, Spencer Gulf and the Adelaide Plains before arriving into Adelaide for a two-night stay.
Day 6Sunrise at Marla is followed by an Off Train Experience exploring the historic outback town of Alice Springs.
Day 7A guided cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge near Katherine precedes the arrival into Darwin, completing the journey.

Included

2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie and Cook
Transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to hotel
2 nights' accommodation in Adelaide, including breakfast daily
Transfer from hotel to Adelaide Parklands Terminal
2 nights aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Marla, Alice Springs and Katherine
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners in total

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$6,115 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,386 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. Two nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide and two nights aboard The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin are included, with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences on both trains.
Which trains and cabin classes are used?: The Indian Pacific (Perth to Adelaide) and The Ghan (Adelaide to Darwin), both in Platinum, Gold Premium Twin, Gold Twin, or Gold Single cabins.
What hotel is included?: Two nights at the Crowne Plaza Adelaide, including breakfast daily.
Is this an escorted tour?: Off Train Experiences are led by local or coach guides, though the evidence does not mention a dedicated tour director, and Day 4 in Adelaide is a free day at your own pace.
What is not included?: The McLaren Vale Winery Experience is an optional extra at AUD 235 per person. The package includes 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners in total; other meals are not included.
When does it depart?: The evidence lists 5 departures between June and October 2026.