The Outback To The Ocean

South Australia is where easygoing charm meets world-class experiences, offering everything from vibrant city life to sweeping coastlines and unforgettable wildlife. Adelaide sets the tone with its thriving food scene, festivals and laid-back coastal energy, while nearby wine regions like the Barossa and McLaren Vale invite you to sample some of the country’s best Shiraz amid rolling vineyards. Venture further and you’ll find pristine beaches, rugged outback scenery and iconic wildlife on Kangaroo Island, plus the ancient beauty of the Flinders Ranges. It’s a destination that blends culture, nature and indulgence effortlessly, giving every traveller a taste of Australia at its most inviting. 

The Northern Territory is where Australia feels its most timeless and untamed, blending rugged beauty with deep cultural roots in a way that stays with you long after you’ve left. In the Top End, tropical Darwin sets the pace with its relaxed waterfront, vibrant markets and welcoming local vibe, serving as the perfect launch pad for two extraordinary national parks. Kakadu, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a breathtaking world of dramatic escarpments, vast wetlands teeming with birdlife and ancient Aboriginal rock art that shares stories tens of thousands of years old. Nearby, Litchfield National Park delivers accessible waterfalls, crystal-clear swimming holes and towering termite mounds, offering the kind of refreshing, close-to-nature experiences travellers love. Head south into the Red Centre and the landscape transforms again, revealing the iconic silhouettes of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon, where sunrise, sunset and starlit skies turn the outback into pure magic.

Australia is home to some of the world’s most iconic rail journeys, and none are more legendary than The Ghan, the transcontinental route linking Adelaide to Darwin through the very heart of the Red Centre. This remarkable journey carries you from the lush vineyards of South Australia into the vast ochre desert, past the rugged MacDonnell Ranges and onward to the tropical Top End. On board, it’s all about slow-travel luxury: elegant cabins, regionally inspired dining showcasing local produce, and attentive service that turns the trip into an experience in its own right. Along the way, immersive off-train excursions—such as exploring Alice Springs, cruising Nitmiluk Gorge, or watching the outback come alive at sunrise—bring each region to life. Together with its sister route, the Indian Pacific, which spans Sydney to Perth across the Blue Mountains, goldfields and the sweeping Nullarbor Plain, The Ghan proves that in Australia, the journey can be every bit as unforgettable as the destination.