Australia North to South aboard the Ghan Train: A Tailor Made Journey

Arrive in Australia and meet your private driver for the transfer to your hotel in Darwin. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing time to rest after your journey or begin acclimating to the relaxed pace of Australia’s tropical north.

Set out on a small‑group experience led by an Indigenous guide into Litchfield National Park. Explore waterfalls, rainforest, and sacred ancestral lands while learning about local cultural traditions and connections to Country. Enjoy a classic Northern Territory lunch, followed by a refreshing swim in a crystal‑clear natural pool before returning to Darwin in the afternoon. (B,L)

Experience Kakadu National Park by air, land, and water on a full‑day exploration. Begin with a scenic flight over vast floodplains, winding rivers, and iconic waterfalls, then continue on a Yellow Water Billabong cruise, rich in birdlife and crocodile sightings. After lunch, visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre for deeper insight into the region’s heritage before flying back to Darwin later in the day.(B)

Transfer privately to the station this morning to board The Ghan, one of the world’s most iconic rail journeys. Enjoy a welcome drink and chef‑prepared lunch as the train travels south through the outback toward Katherine. Here, choose from a selection of immersive experiences, including a cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge, an encounter with outback life at the Katherine Outback Experience, or exploration of the limestone formations and cultural stories of the Cutta Cutta Caves. Rejoin the train for dinner and overnight on board. (B,L,D)

Wake to sweeping outback views as The Ghan arrives in Alice Springs. Choose from a range of curated experiences, such as e‑biking or guided cultural walks through Standley Chasm. As evening falls, enjoy a memorable starlit dinner at the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station, featuring fine food, storytelling, and live entertainment beneath the vast Central Australian sky.(B,D)

Arrive in the remarkable underground town of Coober Pedy, known for its opal‑mining heritage. Spend the day exploring, including an underground gourmet lunch, with options to visit the dramatic Breakaways or learn about local opal mining history. Return to the train for your final evening aboard The Ghan, enjoying dinner and a relaxed nightcap as the journey continues toward Adelaide.(B,L,D)

Enjoy a leisurely brunch on board as The Ghan transitions from red outback landscapes into South Australia’s greener countryside, passing through the Flinders Ranges before arriving in Adelaide. Disembark and meet your private driver for the transfer to your hotel.(B)

Depart with a knowledgeable local guide for a full‑day Barossa Valley wine experience. Visit boutique, family‑run wineries for tastings and enjoy a tasting‑menu lunch showcasing the region’s seasonal produce. Return to Adelaide in the late afternoon.(B,L)

Transfer to the airport for the short flight to Kangaroo Island. After settling into your coastal lodge, begin exploring the island’s natural highlights with a guided walk among endangered sea lions at Seal Bay. Continue to Flinders Chase National Park, visiting Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, with time for a beach walk or swim before returning to your lodge.(B)

Discover Kangaroo Island’s thriving artisanal food and drink scene. Visit a local gin distillery, olive grove, organic honey farm, and lavender farm, enjoying tastings and learning about small‑scale island production. Return to your lodge mid‑afternoon with time to relax.(B)

Bid farewell to Kangaroo Island and fly back to Adelaide, where you are met and driven into the scenic Adelaide Hills for your final evening’s accommodation. Enjoy the tranquil setting and reflect on your journey.(B)

Meet your private driver for the transfer to the airport for your onward journey home, concluding your Australian adventure.(B)