The Ghan & The Kimberley

A legendary train. An unforgettable Australian adventure. Now extended in 2027 to four incredible days exploring Australia’s Red Centre by train. Travel aboard The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin on this all-inclusive journey through the heart of the country.

The Kimberley is a place where the powerful forces of nature create a wilderness wonder beyond compare. Navigate ancient coastlines, see 80m twin falls, sacred rock art, and diverse marine life.

Your Fly, Rail & Cruise Package Includes:

• $1,300 flight credit per person
• 2 nights 4-star accommodation in Adelaide with breakfast
• 3-night The Ghan rail journey in Gold, Adelaide to Darwin
• Includes all meals, fine wines & beverages, off train experiences plus more
• 1 night 4-star accommodation in Darwin with breakfast
• 10-night Kimberley expedition cruise onboard Coral Adventurer, Darwin to Broome
• Includes all meals, select beverages, all excursions, entrance fees, daily lectures plus more
• 2 nights 4-star accommodation in Broome
• Select private transfers

Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 08 – 26 April 2027

The Ghan | Adelaide to Darwin

Highlights & Inclusions:

• 4 days / 3 nights aboard The Ghan, travelling from Adelaide to Darwin
• All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
• A regionally-inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
• Immersive Off Train Experiences in a South Australian wine region, Flinders Ranges, Marla, Alice Springs, and Katherine
• Discover the ancient landscapes of the Flinders Ranges, where rugged peaks and red rock gorges reveal the deep history of outback South Australia
• Explore Alice Springs, a legendary outback town rich in Aboriginal culture, pioneering history and vibrant local character
• Cruise the Nitmiluk Gorge or learn more about Katherine’s ancient Indigenous rock paintings

Rail itinerary:

Day 1: Board The Ghan in Adelaide

Your journey on The Ghan begins in Adelaide this afternoon, as you step aboard and settle into the rhythm of life on the rails. Watch the countryside roll past your window as the train makes its way north, a hint of the adventure to come. By early evening, you’ll arrive at Long Plains, where you’ll step off the train and transfer to a celebrated South Australian wine region. Here, a special dinner experience awaits, showcasing the region’s exceptional produce and fine wines. As the sun sets over the vineyards, raise a glass to the days of discovery ahead. After dinner, return to the train and retire for the night as The Ghan continues its journey towards north.

Day 2: The Ghan and Flinders Ranges

Wake to the changing landscapes of South Australia as The Ghan arrives into Port Augusta, South Australia’s gateway to the outback.  After breakfast, step off the train and prepare for a full day discovering one of the nation’s most remarkable regions: the Flinders Ranges.  Your Off Train Experience takes you deep into this ancient landscape, where rugged ranges, dramatic gorges and red rock outcrops tell stories millions of years in the making. From sweeping lookouts to encounters with native wildlife, the Flinders Ranges offers a striking introduction to the outback. After a day of exploration, rejoin the train for a relaxed evening on board recalling the days adventures.

Day 3: The Ghan, Marla and Alice Springs

After a night of fine dining and relaxed comfort aboard The Ghan, wake to a spectacular outback sunrise at Marla, a remote outpost 160 kilometres from the Northern Territory border and gateway to the legendary Oodnadatta Track. With red dirt beneath your feet and a bonfire casting warmth into the cool morning air, pause to take in the stillness of this extraordinary place. Back on board, enjoy a leisurely brunch as the desert landscape unfolds on the journey north to Alice Springs. Here, a variety of Off Train Experiences awaits. Choose an off-road bike adventure across ochre-coloured earth, explore the town’s key landmarks on the A Town Called Alice tour, or embrace a cultural experience at Standley Chasm. Nature lovers can meet the wildlife at the Desert Park or marvel at the striking beauty of Simpsons Gap. For a bird’s-eye view, upgrade to a scenic helicopter flight and witness the sheer scale of this remarkable region. Return to the train in the late afternoon, with time to refresh before dinner is served and another unforgettable evening begins.

Day 4: The Ghan, Katherine and Darwin

Your final day begins in the tropical north, where the landscape gives way to rocky escarpments and fast-flowing canyon streams. Here, you’ll experience one of the Top End’s greatest natural wonders on a cruise through the majestic Nitmiluk Gorge. As you glide along the water, your guide will share the cultural significance of this place to the Jawoyn people, weaving in stories that highlight their deep spiritual connection to the land. Alternatively, step into the lives of those who call the outback home at the Katherine Outback Experience, or venture underground to explore the limestone chambers of the Cutta Cutta Caves, rich in native wildlife, Indigenous culture and European history. For a different perspective, upgrade to a helicopter flight and witness the scale and grandeur of Nitmiluk from above. After your day’s adventures, return to the train and journey onwards to Darwin, where your unforgettable journey of exploring Australia by train draws to a close.

The Kimberley Cruise | Darwin to Broome

Highlights & Inclusions:

• All excursions with our Expedition team
• Post-cruise transfers to CBD hotel or airport
• Voyage log & Photo gallery documenting the highlights of your voyage
• Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
• Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
• All meals, chef-prepared on board
• Use of Xplorer, Zodiacs, & Kayaks
• Captain’s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
• 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station
• Use of all onboard facilities, incl. a reference library
• All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
• Tips and gratuities
• Wifi Access – Standard speed connectivity enabling email, social image sharing, web browsing and messaging

Cruise Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart Darwin

On select departures boarding times at Darwin Fort Hill Wharf at 8:00 am for a 9:00 am departure or at 4:00pm for 5:00pm departure. (Official times available in your predeparture documentation.) Get settled, explore the ship, then gather for a welcome briefing and sunset drinks as we begin navigating toward the Kimberley coast.

King George Falls

Cruise through Gardner Plateau gorges into the mist spray of the dramatic King George Falls, Western Australia’s tallest twin waterfalls. Depending on the season, experience up-close views of honeycomb sandstone formations or thundering waterfalls in the earlier months, in our Xplorer tenders.

Vansittart Bay

Explore Vansittart Bay’s ancient Gwion Gwion rock art galleries. From the Anjo Peninsula, view the preserved C-53 Skytrooper aircraft wreck, grounded in 1942 and now a haunting historical site reflecting wartime aviation mystery.

Mitchell Falls | Wollaston Bay

Enjoy helicopter (optional extra) access to Mitchell Falls amid tiered waterfalls and emerald pools, visit Wollaston Bay home to Wandjina and Gwion rock art galleries, before an evening BBQ under the Kimberley's iconic sunset.

Prince Frederick & Bigge Island

Cruise into Porosus Creek up Prince Regent River to explore mangrove-lined waterways with sea eagles and mudskippers. Visit Bigge Island (Wuuyuru) to learn about Wunambal culture among monsoon forests, mudflats and coastal ecosystems.

Prince Regent River

Traverse down the straight fault-line of the Prince Regent River by tender to reach King Cascade. From Xplorers' view, cascading layered falls and lush vegetation, framed by dramatic sandstone walls, rush into the river below.

Careening Bay

If tides and weather permit, step ashore in Careening Bay to see the historic Mermaid Boab Tree, carved by Lt. King’s carpenter in 1820. Learn the story of HMC Mermaid and explore coastal forests beside pristine ocean waters in this evocative Kimberley bay.

Montgomery Reef

With changing tides, Montgomery Reef emerges dramatically at low tide. Explore by tender through cascading rock pools and riffles filled with marine life. Watch birds, turtles, dolphins and dugongs feed in this shifting reef ecosystem spectacle.

Doubtful Bay

Discover Doubtful Bay’s remote beauty, climb up to Ruby Falls at Red Cone Creek and navigate rock formations to crystal freshwater pools. Enjoy light bushwalking and scenic swimming in a tranquil setting on this secluded stretch or alternatively take a scenic cruise of the area.

Horizontal Falls & Buccaneer Archipelago

Witness the rushing waters of Horizontal Falls from tenders, classed among the most incredible natural wonders. Then cruise the rugged Buccaneer Archipelago, visiting the Iron Islands before enjoying sunset drinks aboard the ship.

Lacepede Islands

If tides and weather permit, explore the Lacepede Islands, a Class‑A nature reserve. Witness seabird rookeries, green turtle nesting zones, and glide through coastal lagoons aboard our tenders for an immersive wildlife experience.

Day 11: Arrive in Broome

Arrive in Broome at 8:00am and disembark. Transfers to hotels or airports are included. Extend your journey to explore Cable Beach, Chinatown or the waterfront at your leisure.

Prices listed are per person in NZD, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking and shown on the lowest category available at the time.  Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 24-04-2026 and can be withdrawn without notice.   Cabin categories include prepaid government fees and port taxes unless otherwise stated.  Hotels may charge resort fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Visas are not included.  Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.