Journey Beyond Rail
Monarto Luxury Stay 2027
6 daysfrom $4,503
Journey Beyond Rail · Rail journey with resort stay
Monarto Safari Stay 2026
Travel through Australia's Red Centre by train to make your way to Adelaide, South Australia's food and wine capital on The Ghan.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: The Ghan Expedition (3 nights)
Board The Ghan Expedition in Darwin
Settle into the comforts of The Ghan and enjoy lunch on board ahead of the Off Train Experience in Katherine, with choices including a Nitmiluk Gorge cruise, the Katherine Outback Experience, or the Cutta Cutta Caves.
- Day 2rail
The Ghan Expedition, Alice Springs
Off Train Experiences including an e-bike adventure, the Alice Explorer tour, Standley Chasm, the Desert Park, or Simpson's Gap, followed by dinner under the stars at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station.
- Day 3
The Ghan Expedition, Coober Pedy
A morning stop at Manguri before exploring the opal mining town of Coober Pedy, including a gourmet lunch enjoyed underground.
- Day 4overnight: Monarto Safari Resort (2 nights)
The Ghan Expedition, Adelaide and Monarto Safari Resort
Pass through the Flinders Ranges as the outback gives way to green fields, arriving in Adelaide and transferring by private vehicle to Monarto Safari Resort, about 50 minutes from the city. Settle in before joining the Sunset Wildlife Safari, with exclusive after-hours access to the Wild Africa area aboard a custom-built Safari Truck to observe Southern White Rhinos, Giraffes, Cheetahs, Eland, Ostriches and Zebras, with drinks and canapes.
- Day 5
Monarto Safari Resort
Explore Monarto Safari Park, the largest open-range safari experience in the world outside of Africa, via the guided Zu-Loop bus, spotting Giraffes, Elephants, Lions, Cheetahs, Rhinos and Chimpanzees, with optional Daily Keeper Presentations. Later, enjoy the day spa, the two pool areas, or the onsite restaurant.
- Day 6
Monarto Safari Resort
Check out of accommodation after breakfast and transfer by private vehicle to Adelaide Airport or a CBD hotel.
Included
- 3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy
- Private vehicle transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Monarto Safari Resort
- 2 nights' accommodation at Monarto Safari Resort, including breakfast daily
- Sunset Wildlife Safari with exclusive access to Monarto Safari Park's Wild Africa area after hours
- Monarto Safari Park general admission ticket
- Private vehicle transfer from Monarto Safari Resort to Adelaide Airport or CBD Hotel
- 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
