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Sydney to Alice Springs and Uluru

Independent 9-day Australian rail trip on the Indian Pacific and Ghan

Railbookers sells Sydney to Alice Springs and Uluru as an independent rail package, meaning travelers make their own way rather than joining an escorted group. The trip runs 9 days and 8 nights, built around two named long-distance trains. It opens with the Indian Pacific, riding from Sydney through the Blue Mountains and across the scenery of New South Wales to Adelaide, where the evidence describes time to explore the vineyards that make the city Australia's foodie mecca. From Adelaide, the trip continues north aboard the Ghan train to Alice Springs, then further into the Red Centre for a night in the shadows of Uluru. The description available to us cuts off right after that point, so the final days of the trip are worth confirming with Railbookers. This trip suits travelers who want to ride two of the world's best known trains while also spending time in Adelaide's wine country and Australia's Red Centre.

What to know before you look closer

  • The description available to us cuts off mid-sentence right after mentioning a night near Uluru, before finishing the thought on what comes next; confirm the final days of the trip with Railbookers.
  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm hotel details and how the 8 nights split between Adelaide, Alice Springs and Uluru before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The trip rides the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Adelaide and the Ghan from Adelaide to Alice Springs.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package from Railbookers.
Which trains are used?
The Indian Pacific and the Ghan.
Where does the trip go?
Sydney to Adelaide, then north to Alice Springs and the Red Centre, with a night near Uluru.
How long is the trip?
9 days and 8 nights.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $5,299 per person, about $589 per day.

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