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Sydney to Darwin

Independent 14-day Australian rail trip on the Indian Pacific and Ghan

Railbookers sells Sydney to Darwin as an independent rail package, meaning travelers make their own way rather than joining an escorted group. The trip runs 14 days across Australia and is built around two named long-distance trains, the Indian Pacific and the Ghan. It starts in Sydney, described as a city of bright lights and a beautiful harbour, then rides the Indian Pacific to the cosmopolitan city of Adelaide, with a visit to Kangaroo Island along the way. From Adelaide, the trip continues aboard the Ghan, described as the longest train in the world, traveling through the Red Centre of Australia to Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory. Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day breakdown of how the 13 nights split between the cities, Kangaroo Island and the two trains, so confirm those details before booking. This trip suits travelers who want an extended rail crossing of Australia on two named long-distance trains.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm hotel details, the Kangaroo Island visit and how the days split between Sydney, Adelaide and Darwin before booking.
  • The evidence does not say how many of the 14 days are spent on board the Indian Pacific and the Ghan versus in Sydney, Adelaide or on Kangaroo Island.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The trip rides the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Adelaide and the Ghan, described as the longest train in the world, from Adelaide to Darwin.
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, including a visit to Kangaroo Island, then north through the Red Centre to Darwin.
How long is the trip?
14 days and 13 nights.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $7,299 per person, about $521 per day.

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