This 8-day vacation from Darwin to Adelaide is a coast-to-coast journey like no other, exploring the best of the Northern Territory and South Australia.

After a few nights in Darwin, climb aboard for the first leg of your adventure, which takes you to Katherine Gorge. An off-rail tour lets you experience one of Australia’s most diverse national parks. You can learn about its traditional owners, the Jawoyn people, or take a scenic flight to enjoy the park from the air.

After a spectacular outback sunrise and a delicious breakfast, you’ll explore Alice Springs, the unofficial ‘capital’ of outback Australia. Take a helicopter ride of the McDonnell Ranges for a real appreciation of the desert’s vastness, or opt for an aerial view of iconic Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Sink your teeth into an authentic bush barbecue, then end your day on a scientific note, enjoying a night sky that only the Australian outback can offer.

Your next destination, Coober Pedy, is one of Australia’s true frontier towns, with a history steeped in opal mining. Explore the tunnels and caves of this underground world, including its famous Serbian Orthodox church, hollowed into the rock. Climb back aboard the Ghan for an elegant farewell dinner, then overnight to Adelaide.

Finish your vacation with a few days in South Australia’s culture-loving capital, and venture out to the Barossa Valley for a taste of Australia’s finest reds.

• Discover Darwin’s rich heritage and Aboriginal art before unwinding at the lively Waterfront precinct.
• Journey aboard The Ghan through the heart of Australia, from tropical Darwin to the Red Centre.
• Cruise Nitmiluk Gorge and dine under the desert stars during your stay in Alice Springs.
• Explore Coober Pedy’s underground wonders and the surreal outback landscapes of South Australia.
• Arrive in Adelaide to savour Barossa Valley wines and stroll through the city’s vibrant East End.

• Private arrival and departure transfers in Darwin and Adelaide
• 2 nights premium accommodation in Darwin
• 2 nights premium accommodation in Adelaide
• 3 nights Gold Service Cabin on the Ghan, including a private cabin, meals, wine, and other beverages
• Half-day Highlights of Darwin Tour
• Off-train excursions in Katherine, Alice Springs, and Coober Pedy
• Small group Best of Barossa tour (max 5 guests)
• 3 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners

• Travel insurance
• International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
• Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
• Gratuities
• Optional excursions
• Items of a personal nature
• Passport & Visa fees, if applicable