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Perth to Darwin

Indian Pacific and Ghan rail journey from Perth to Darwin

Railbookers sells this Perth to Darwin trip as an independent rail journey covering 11 days and 10 nights across Australia. After a night in Perth, travelers board the Indian Pacific for the trip to Adelaide, where the itinerary includes time to explore the Barossa Valley. From Adelaide, the route continues aboard The Ghan, described as 'perhaps Australia's most famous train,' for three days crossing 'the vast red centre of Australia' before arriving in Darwin. That three-day stretch is the defining feature of the trip: most of the journey happens aboard one of two named long-distance trains rather than in a string of short city stops. Railbookers has not published a day-by-day schedule or hotel list for this package, so exact accommodations along the way are not yet known. It suits travelers drawn to long-distance rail journeys rather than frequent city changes.

What to know before you look closer

  • Three of the eleven days are spent aboard The Ghan between Adelaide and Darwin; the operator's write-up frames this as a trip 'you will barely notice,' but it is a long single stretch aboard one train for travelers who prefer more frequent stops.
  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary or hotel list for this package here; confirm the daily plan and accommodations with them before booking.
  • The evidence lists no current departure dates for this package; confirm availability directly with Railbookers.

Questions travellers ask

Which trains does this trip use?
The route uses the Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide and The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin.
Is train travel included on this trip?
Yes, it is built around two named trains, the Indian Pacific and The Ghan.
How long is spent aboard the train?
Three of the eleven days are spent aboard The Ghan, described as passing through 'the vast red centre of Australia.'
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is sold as an independent rail package rather than an escorted group tour.
How much does this trip cost?
It starts from $9,449 per person, or about $859 per day.

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