Although the Ghan is one of the world's great train journeys, travelling the tracks is only part it. The off-train experiences are what really makes this a real adventure.
Here's what we got up to on our trip down from Darwin to Adelaide - a 3-night 4-day voyage we'll never forget.
For more detail, check out our write-up of the excursions here: https://mrandmrsromance.com/ghan-off-train
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Here's our itinerary:
Day 1: Depart Darwin
Katherine and Nimiluk Gorge
Day 2: Alice Springs and Standley Chasm
Dinner at Historic Telegraph Station
Day 3: Coober Pedy, the Breakaways and the Dog Fence
Sunset bonfire next to the train
Day 4: Arrive Adelaide