About a third of people on the tour travel alone. Single cabins are available! You won’t be left alone; the Travelrite International tour manager will be there to guide you. There will be group activities almost every day.
The tour is fully escorted and will be a great, fun holiday with plenty of activities. Each evening you will dine with the group at our reserved tables. You will meet a fun group of people and have a fabulous time.
A unique and epic experience, explore the wonders of Australia’s vast interior with one of the world’s most renowned rail journeys – The Ghan Expedition from Darwin to Adelaide. Beginning in Darwin, this four day, three night, 2,979km all-inclusive journey will take you to some of the most remote and captivating parts of Australia in style and comfort. Your adventure through the country’s vast, varied, and captivating interior will leave you speechless. It’s the ultimate Australian outback experience.
Gold Twin, a comfortable sleeper cabin featuring private en suite and upper and lower berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day
Gold Single, a compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day and shared shower/ toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage.
VIEW ITINERARYDAY 1 Arrive Adelaide
Arrival day into Adelaide. Please make your own way to the hotel – check in will be available from 3.00pm. This evening will have a welcome dinner to meet the group and celebrate the start of the tour.
DAY 2 Kangaroo Island
This morning we travel to Cape Jervis to catch the ferry to Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island is a South Australian icon and one of the world’s finest nature destinations, with breathtaking landscapes, fascinating wildlife and a renowned food and wine industry. Upon arrival we will have a tour of the island visiting some of the local food producers that Kangaroo Island is famous for. We check into our hotel late afternoon and the remainder of the day is free to explore Kingscote.
DAY 3 Kangaroo Island
This morning we visit the westernmost part of the Island, Flinders Chase National Park, one of Australia’s largest and earliest conservation parks. We travel through the park and enjoy breathtaking views of its unique trees, plants and coastal scenery. We will see the rock formations known as The Remarkables and Admirals Arch as we continue around the rugged southern coastline. In the afternoon we continue to the southern coast of the island, where we will have a tour of Seal Bay, viewing the Sea Lion colony and learning about their habitats before returning to Kingscote late afternoon.
DAY 4 Victor Harbor
This morning we depart Kangaroo Island and travel to Victor Harbor via McLaren Vale. We will stop at one of the McLaren Vale wineries for a tasting.
DAY 5 Victor Harbor
This morning we travel on the Cockle Train to the nearby town of Goolwa which is situated at the mouth of the Murray River. We begin with a spectacular journey along the coast before travelling inland through Port Elliott and Middleton. There will be free time in Goolwa before returning to Victor Harbor. This afternoon we will ride the historic Victor Harbor horse drawn tram across the Causeway to Granite Island.
DAY 6 Board The Ghan
This morning we transfer to the Adelaide Railway Station where we board the legendary Ghan train. After settling into your carriage, settle back and watch the Australian outback as we make our way to Darwin. An exquisite menu will be available for meals whilst on the Ghan.
DAY 7 Marla & Alice Springs
This morning enjoy a morning experience in Marla. Taken from the indigenous word for Kangaroo, Marla is a road house just south of the NT boarder servicing the travellers that traverse the harsh route to the centre of Australia. After lunch we arrive in Alice Springs, in the red heart of Australia. Framed by the MacDonnell Ranges and an intense desert landscape, the township of Alice Springs is Australia’s most famous Outback town. There are multiple off train excursions to choose from. Once back on the Ghan relax and enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening as The Ghan makes its way north through the outback.
DAY 8 Katherine & Darwin
This morning we arrive into Katherine, a region where the outback meets the tropics. This morning you can choose from three excursions that will give you access to hear from some of the region’s most knowledgeable guides, enjoy cuisine inspired by the flavours of the Outback and create connections with sites that hold a significant place in Australian history and culture. We will cruise down Katherine River as the large rock formations of the gorge tower over the calm water. Nitmiluk is home of the Indigenous Jawoyn people and many of their stories centre around the gorge. We continue onto Darwin, arriving late afternoon and are transferred to our hotel.
DAY 9 Kakadu
On our sightseeing tour today we visit Crocosaurus Cove and enter the world of the awesome saltwater crocodile, with some of the largest held in captivity. We safely watch the jumping croc feeding and walk through the air-conditioned reptile display. On our Darwin City tour we see the Chinese Temple and the lush Botanic Gardens and visit the historic sites including the East Point Military Precinct. After lunch we depart Darwin and cross the Marrakai Plains to Kakadu National Park, one of Australia’s most impressive environmental wonderlands and a World Heritage site. It encompasses a variety of superb landscapes, which swarm with wildlife, and has some of Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art. We then check into our hotel in the Kakadu National Park.
DAY 10 Kakadu
Today we travel to Nourlangie Rock to view Aboriginal art followed by a visit to the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre for an insight into the cultural and historical significance of the park for its traditional owners. We will then enjoy a guided cruise on Kakadu’s Yellow Water billabong giving us a unique opportunity to experience this diverse and sublimely beautiful area and its associated wildlife. We return to our hotel late afternoon. This evening we enjoy a Farewell Dinner.
DAY 11 Depart
This morning we depart Kakadu and travel to Darwin Airport. Please book flights that depart after 2.00pm.
| Cabin | Twin Fare Per Person | Single Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Service | $7,795 | $8,295 |
| Platinum Service | On application | On application |
Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
TOUR OPERATOR:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser. The Ghan is operated by Journey Beyond and the train arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions and general information detailed in The Ghan brochure 2026. All passengers must complete and sign the Travelrite International booking form and agree to The Ghan terms and conditions.
TOUR COSTS:
The tour costs are based on train, general transport and accommodation costs at 12 February 2025. Travelrite International reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to price will be made within 90 days of departure from Australia.
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
A non-refundable deposit of $750 per passenger should be sent with a completed Travelrite International booking form. As soon as the booking is confirmed, (usually within 24 hours), a tour confirmation advice will be emailed to the client. The confirmation advice will contain all details. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 90 days prior to the commencement of the tour. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to payments by credit card.
CANCELLATION CHARGES:
Days prior to Departure Cancellation Fee Over 90 days Loss of deposit 90 days or less 100% of full fare Nonappearance/no written notice: 100% of full fare
REFUNDS:
The tour is based on arrangements which do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended to cover tour members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the tour and for cancellation fees which could result from events such as illness, accident, death etc.
BAGGAGE:
There is limited baggage storage available in cabin on The Ghan. Day bags should be packed for your cabin and suitcases stored in the baggage compartment. Full details will be provided prior to departure.
MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS:
The tour arrangements have been made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers travelling. In the event that less than the required number of passengers have confirmed their booking 90 days from the date of departure, Travelrite International reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified fare.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ATAS No. A10538) is the tour organiser. Travelrite International Pty Ltd, its agents, officers, affiliates, and/or suppliers of services pursuant to, or in connection with these tours, shall act only as agents in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, including transportation by train, restaurants, or any other service and do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in tours, or by act of God. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. Baggage is at owners’ risk throughout the fly/cruise. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this tour and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any tour and/or make such changes in the tour as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the tours. This contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of The Ghan passage contract with Journeys Beyond, detailed on The Ghan website. If you do not have a copy of this form please contact Travelrite International and we will send one to you.
DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Travelrite to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $750 per person to: Travelrite International Pty Ltd 423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103 Further information can be obtained by telephoning Toll Free: 1800 630 343 Telephone: (03) 8803 6868 Email: sales@travelrite.com.au www.travelrite.com.au
ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well-established travel company which has been marketing throughout Australia for over 35 years and operating in Victoria for more than 40 years. It has a fully licensed (ATAS No. 10538) office at Balwyn which is accredited with IATA. As such they directly represent the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international hotel, tour and transport operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Travel Industry Association –ATIA
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