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The Ghan

The Ghan, a rail journey with Fred. Holidays (Fred. Rail Journeys)

Discover The Ghan, an iconic luxury rail journey through Australia with outback landscapes, fine dining and immersive excursions.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: On board

    Darwin to Katherine

    Board at Darwin station with refreshments and live entertainment before departure. Travel through tropical Northern Territory to Katherine, with a choice of Off Train Experiences including a cruise through the Nitmiluk Gorge. Evening meal on board in the Edwardian-style dining car.

  2. Day 2railovernight: On board

    Alice Springs

    The train pulls into Alice Springs, deep in the outback, for a guided walk or a choice of other included excursions. After dinner on the train, enjoy a star-gazing experience under the outback skies.

  3. Day 3railovernight: On board

    Manguri and Coober Pedy

    Sunrise at the outback post of Manguri, then on to the opal mining town of Coober Pedy for further Off Train Experiences, before a final dinner on board.

  4. Day 4

    Flinders Ranges to Adelaide

    The deep ochre tones of the Red Centre give way to the green fields and winelands of South Australia. A final brunch is served while travelling through the Flinders Ranges before arriving into Adelaide.

Included

  • Evening meals on board in the Edwardian-style dining car
  • Off Train Experiences (choice of excursions at Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy)
  • Star-gazing experience in the outback
  • Final brunch on board

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