Event
Adelaide
Tasting Australia by Train: The Ghan Edition
Wed 6th May 2026 at 8:00 AM
$7,395 per person
Four days. Three nights. Welcome aboard.
You already know it as one of the world’s most remarkable rail journeys. Now we go further. A new edition of Tasting Australia by Train is set to unfold between Darwin and Adelaide, with stellar fare, coveted beverages, and time to discover ancient landscapes. Four days. Three nights. Welcome aboard.
Menus will be curated by a sought-after lineup of international and national talent – showcasing Michelin-starred chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho (Spain/UK), who will cook alongside renowned Australian chefs Mark Best, Jo Barrett and Shannon Fleming. Hosting the fun is Mandy Hall: an incredible storyteller and South Australian Woman of the Year for Hospitality.
The Ghan has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most iconic rail journeys — and for this exclusive Tasting Australia edition, it will evolve into a journey of elevated culinary delights curated by leading chefs and producers. This once-off experience pairs the romance of rail travel with immersive, dining moments only available during Tasting Australia. More than a journey, it’s a landmark gastronomic experience that redefines what rail travel can be.
BESPOKE TASTING AUSTRALIA BY TRAIN EXPERIENCES –
Bollinger Masterclass
Indulge in a morning fit for the French countryside, aboard The Ghan. As your journey takes you through the rugged Australian outback, partake in an exclusive Bollinger tasting and masterclass devoted to the maison’s most memorable vintages. Since 1829, Champagne Bollinger has been making great wines with a powerful, refined and complex style, expressing the aromas of the fruit in all its dimensions.
Dinner worthy of a Michelin Star
As you settle into your home for the next few nights, enjoying the comforts of a Gold Twin Cabin onboard The Ghan, opening night looms, promising a culinary experience like no other. Begin this exclusive journey with an exquisite dinner crafted by International Michelin Star Chef, Nieves Barragán Mohacho.
As you settle into your home for the next few nights, enjoying the comforts of a Gold Twin Cabin onboard The Ghan, opening night looms, promising a culinary experience like no other. Begin this exclusive journey with an exquisite dinner crafted by International Michelin Star Chef, Nieves Barragán Mohacho.
Simpsons Gap Lunch
Serenity abounds at Simpsons Gap, known to the Arrernte people as Rungutjirpa, where ochre cliffs are split by a glistening waterhole and sandy creek bed. Settle in for what will be a spectacular, custom off-train experience. Serenity abounds at Simpsons Gap, known to the Arrernte people as Rungutjirpa, where ochre cliffs are split by a glistening waterhole and sandy creek bed. Settle in for what will be a spectacular, custom off-train experience. Here you will meet chef Mark Best and Nieves Barragán Mohacho for lunch in the most spectacular of locations. Enjoy an informal meal from the comfort of camp chairs – a nod to your uniquely Australian setting.
Serenity abounds at Simpsons Gap, known to the Arrernte people as Rungutjirpa, where ochre cliffs are split by a glistening waterhole and sandy creek bed. Settle in for what will be a spectacular, custom off-train experience. Serenity abounds at Simpsons Gap, known to the Arrernte people as Rungutjirpa, where ochre cliffs are split by a glistening waterhole and sandy creek bed. Settle in for what will be a spectacular, custom off-train experience. Here you will meet chef Mark Best and Nieves Barragán Mohacho for lunch in the most spectacular of locations. Enjoy an informal meal from the comfort of camp chairs – a nod to your uniquely Australian setting.
Dinner Under the Stars
After a day of touring through Australia's heart, sit back beneath a blanket of stars during a truly distinct dinner experience at the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Be immersed in outback history and grandeur. You can also watch the local blacksmith crafting away using traditional tooling and methods, or take the opportunity to climb aboard a camel for a short ride, mirroring the storied history of The Ghan's namesake.
After a day of touring through Australia's heart, sit back beneath a blanket of stars during a truly distinct dinner experience at the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Be immersed in outback history and grandeur. You can also watch the local blacksmith crafting away using traditional tooling and methods, or take the opportunity to climb aboard a camel for a short ride, mirroring the storied history of The Ghan's namesake.
Off Train in Coober Pedy
Discover a unique off train experience in Coober Pedy, custom created for Tasting Australia by Train: The Ghan Edition. Enjoy lunch crafted by trailblazing chef Jo Barrett and South Australian star Shannon Fleming, to be served at the iconic Big Winch Café. A culinary experience heroing local produce and set amongst a stunning backdrop of views across dugouts to the Coober Pedy desert skyline. Following lunch, discover unique experiences off train including an exclusive tour of the Umoona Arts Centre.
Discover a unique off train experience in Coober Pedy, custom created for Tasting Australia by Train: The Ghan Edition. Enjoy lunch crafted by trailblazing chef Jo Barrett and South Australian star Shannon Fleming, to be served at the iconic Big Winch Café. A culinary experience heroing local produce and set amongst a stunning backdrop of views across dugouts to the Coober Pedy desert skyline. Following lunch, discover unique experiences off train including an exclusive tour of the Umoona Arts Centre.
Black Tie Dinner
Indulge in a fine dining experience reminiscent of times gone by. Michelin-trained Mark Best, Executive Chef at Infinity by Mark Best, Sydney Tower; will craft an exquisite fine-dining menu for a final memorable evening on board The Ghan. The evening warrants black tie attire, foreshadowing an evening to remember, channeling all the glamour of great train odysseys.
Indulge in a fine dining experience reminiscent of times gone by. Michelin-trained Mark Best, Executive Chef at Infinity by Mark Best, Sydney Tower; will craft an exquisite fine-dining menu for a final memorable evening on board The Ghan. The evening warrants black tie attire, foreshadowing an evening to remember, channeling all the glamour of great train odysseys.
Find out more & read our full itinerary here.
INCLUSIONS –
- Coach transfer to Darwin Rail Terminal departing from selected Darwin hotels
- Four days and three nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, travelling from Darwin to Adelaide in a Gold Twin cabin
- Off-train experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy, featuring a bespoke itinerary and experiences in Coober Pedy
- All-inclusive meals, fine wines and beverages
- Darwin Station welcome experience with light refreshments, barista coffee and glass of Bollinger
- Bollinger tasting and masterclass led by a brand ambassador
- Three breakfasts onboard prepared by The Ghan team
- One lunch onboard prepared by The Ghan team
- One informal lunch at Simpsons Gap, Alice Springs, prepared by Nieves Barragán Mohacho and Mark Best
- One lunch at Big Winch Café in Coober Pedy prepared by Jo Barrett and Shannon Fleming
- One dinner onboard prepared by Nieves Barragán Mohacho
- One dinner under the stars at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station prepared by The Ghan team
- One dinner onboard prepared by Australian chef Mark Best
EXCLUSIONS –
- Pre-event accommodation in Darwin
- Post-event accommodation in Adelaide
MORE INFORMATION –
- Age 18+ event
- Caters to vegetarian and coeliac dietary requirements*
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