West Coast Cruise & The Ghan Expedition

Your travel itinerary

Inclusions

• Economy air travel on Air New Zealand Auckland – Perth // Adelaide – Auckland 
• Airport and airline taxes $295 per person
• All transfers as per itinerary
• Meals as per itinerary
• One nights’ hotel accommodation in Perth including breakfast
• Perth City Sights Tour
• Eight nights’ aboard ‘Crown Princess’ in a Balcony Stateroom
• ‘Crown Princess’ gratuities, port taxes and fees
• Darwin City Sightseeing tour
• Entry to Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility
• Lunch at Stokes Hill Wharf
• Jumping Crocs Cruise with Berry Springs and Humpty Doo Lunch
• Two nights’ hotel accommodation in Darwin including breakfast
• Three nights on board The Ghan train in Gold Class with all-inclusive meals and beverages. 
• Off-train excursions to Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy
• Two nights’ hotel accommodation in Adelaide including breakfast
• Barossa Valley Tour and winery lunch
• Pukekohe Travel escort - subject to 20 people travelling

The Ghan Expedition – Off-Train Excursions

During your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to choose one excursion in each destination – Alice Springs, Katherine, and Coober Pedy. Some experiences may incur a surcharge, as noted in the descriptions. Please indicate your preferred options on the booking form.

Alice Springs Excursions:

A Town Called Alice (City Tour) - Begin at the Alice Springs School of the Air, explore the Royal Flying Doctor Service — a lifeline for Australia’s most isolated communities — and visit the Alice Springs Reptile Centre. Recommended Fitness Level:  Low

Desert Park - Nestled at the foot of the West MacDonnell Ranges, the Alice Springs Desert Park offers an immersive experience of Central Australia’s distinctive landscapes and rich cultural heritage.Recommended Fitness Level:  Moderate –  4km walk over gravel and sandy pathways broken into short distances.

West Ventures - Discover the stunning landscapes and cultural heritage of Standley Chasm, an 80-metre-high gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges, then continue to Simpsons Gap, home to rare plant species.Recommended Fitness Level:  Moderate – 2.5km walking over uneven and rocky terrain. 

Alice by E-Bike (surcharge applies) - Discover Alice Springs’ landscapes and history on an e-bike tour that follows the historic Ghan railway line, passing Heavitree Gap and the MacDonnell Ranges.  Recommended Fitness Level:  High – need to be confident and capable cyclists with approximately 20km. 

Ultimate Uluru Experience (surcharge applies) - Experience Central Australia’s beauty and cultural significance on a scenic flight over the outback, passing the Defence Space Research Facility before continuing to Uluru–Kata Tjuta for a guided exploration of Uluru. Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate – must be able to board and disembark the aircraft unassisted; weight restrictions apply.

Katherine Excursions:

Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise - Cruise along the Katherine River through Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) as your expert guide shares fascinating insights into the region’s history, ecology, and vibrant ecosystems. Recommended Fitness Level:  Moderate – Approx. 2 km of walking over rocky paths. 

NITMILUK GORGE HELICOPTER FLIGHT (surcharge applies) Soar above Nitmiluk Gorge on a 20 minute helicopter flight and take in the Top End’s spectacular sandstone landscapes as you glide over all 13 gorges of Nitmiluk National Park. Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate – must be able to board and disembark the aircraft unassisted; weight restrictions apply.

Nitmiluk Rock Art Cruise - Explore the rich cultural heritage of Nitmiluk Gorge on a unique cruise that blends the region’s natural beauty with deep cultural insight.Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate – Approx. 2 km of walking over rocky paths. 

Coober Pedy Excursions:

Explore Coober Pedy- Embark on a journey through Coober Pedy’s underground world, visit the Serbian Orthodox Church, and explore the town’s opal mining legacy at the Umoona Opal Mine and Museum. Recommended Fitness Level:  Moderate – you will need to navigate stairs, steep inclines, short walks and underground tunnels. 

Discover the Majestic Breakaways - Visit underground dugout homes and tunnels highlighting Coober Pedy’s opal mining legacy, discover the stunning Breakaways Reserve, and visit the Umoona Opal Mine and Museum. Recommended Fitness Level:  Moderate – Approx. 500m of walking, will need to navigate stairs, steep inclines, short walks and underground tunnels. 

Opal Experience - Experience Coober Pedy’s unique charm on this engaging shorter tour showcasing its opal mining history and underground lifestyle. Recommended Fitness Level:  Moderate – will need to navigate stairs, steep inclines, short walks and underground tunnels. 

Painted Hills & Lake Eyre Scenic Flight (surcharge applies) - Soar above the stunning Anna Creek Painted Hills before landing for a guided tour, then continue to Lake Eyre, Australia’s lowest point, with its vast shimmering salt flats. Recommended Fitness Level:  Moderate – guests must be able to board and disembark the aircraft unassisted; weight restrictions apply.

Whilst we will do our utmost to have your preferred off-train excursion confirmed, these are subject to availability and will not be confirmed until the day of train departure.*Please note: The Ghan  train excursions are subject to change without notice.

Cost

*This is a cash price. Credit cards will incur a 1.5% fee
*Itinerary and costs subject to change, airline and fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment

Exclusions

• Travel Insurance – is essential (please ask us for a quote)
• Items of a personal nature
• Crown Princess shore excursions 

Booking Conditions

• A non-refundable deposit of $3,500 per person will secure a place on this trip
• Full payment is due no later than 29 May 2026

Cancellations

• From the date of booking until 29 May 2026 – loss of deposit
• After 29 May 2026- no refund

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend all clients purchase travel insurance to protect against cancellations, lost items, and delays that could lead to unexpected costs. Please ask us for a quote.

General Information

Documentation

• A current passport is required, valid six months beyond date of travel
• No visa is required for New Zealand passport holders
• All other passport holders please ask

 Luggage - Checked-in luggage is NOT accessible during The Ghan train journey. Pack your cabin bag with the essentials for the three nights aboard The Ghan. Smart casual is required for the Queen Adelaide Restaurant on board the train. 

Clothing

• Daytime - comfortable touring clothes, good walking shoes. 
• Evening - smart casual for hotels and on board the train
• Cruising - as above, with something more dressy for the special nights on board. 

Health and Fitness

To ensure the tour is enjoyable for you and others in the group, a reasonable standard of fitness and mobility is required. The ability to walk unaided for 500 metres is essential.  The train is unstable while travelling, therefore you need to be firm-of-foot. Mobility frames and wheelchairs are not practical or permitted. It is expected you will arrive on tour fit, healthy and ready to travel. 

Ship Information

Crown Princess.  - With its elegant design and luxurious amenities, the Crown Princess offers passengers an unforgettable experience at sea. From its nearly 900 balconies providing stunning ocean views to its three-story atrium exuding grandeur, the Crown Princess is designed to impress. Explore ashore and return to a relaxing atmosphere filled with world-class entertainment and dining – it’s a perfect balance of adventure and luxury.

• Length 290m
• Refurbished April 2018
• Passengers 3080
• Crew 1200

Balcony Stateroom 65m²  This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space to relax, dine or take in the inspiring scenery surrounding you.

The Ghan

The Ghan

• The Outback Explorer Lounge is the train’s centre of activity.
• Gold Service Guests dine in the classically appointed Queen Adelaide Restaurant.
• Gold Twin - a comfortable sleeper cabin features private ensuite and upper and lower berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day.
• Gold Single - a compact sleeper cabin features a bed that converts to a seat by day and shared shower/ toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage.

Gold Class Service Features

• All-inclusive dining - a regionally inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines.
• All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, base spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.

Terms and Conditions

For full terms and conditions please visit our website Terms and Conditions or please ask our tour consultant for a copy.