The dry season in central and northern Australia brings more pleasant temperatures.
AUSTRALIA · TRAINS + LANDSCAPES
AUSTRALIA — THE GHAN
Traverse Australia's red heart from south to north.
DURATION5 days
BEST TIMEMay–Aug
EXPERIENCETrains + Landscapes
COUNTRYAustralia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Adelaide → Alice Springs → Darwin
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1The Ghan
2Adelaide
3Alice Springs
4Australian Outback
5Darwin
The Ghan traverses Australia from Adelaide to Darwin cutting through the red heart of the continent. Alice Springs, the Outback and the gradual shift from temperate south to tropical north make the Australian scale the real spectacle seen through the window.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Adelaide
Arrival and start of the trip in Adelaide, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Alice Springs — Identity of Destiny
Time spent on historic rail tracks and stations in Alice Springs, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 3
Alice Springs - Main Experience
Time dedicated to landscapes seen from the train in Alice Springs, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 4
Darwin—Time to Dig Deeper
Time dedicated to scenic stretches and cities connected by the rails in Darwin, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 5
End of the trip
Last hours in Darwin and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Cross the red heart of Australia from south to north. The proposal gains depth by connecting Adelaide → Alice Springs → Darwin, with the concept of great landscapes and cities connected by rail journeys that are a central part of the experience. and rhythm designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
I want to design my trip now!Customize your trip
This itinerary is a foundation of inspiration. Pace, sequence, hotels, experiences and number of days can be adjusted to design the trip that makes sense for you.