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.
In a world clamouring for your attention the legendary still leads. Quiet confidence. The promise of adventure. And so too with The Ghan, a gleaming silver ribbon across Australia’s heart.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 crafted by Michelin-starred Spanish chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho, together with renowned Australians Mark Best, Jo Barrett and Shannon Fleming. Hosting the fun is Mandy Hall: storyteller, strategist and South Australian Woman of the Year – Food and Hospitality.
A childhood spent cooking in the Basque city of Bilbao propelled Barragán towards professional kitchens. Since the late 90s she’s been based in London, most notably at Barrafina – awarded a Michelin star in 2014 and then at Sabor, her own venue, which earned the honour in 2018. Legado, her latest venture, opened in August this year.
The Michelin-trained Best has shaped Sydney fine dining for decades, setting the tempo through his seminal Marque and, more recently, the reimagined Infinity at Sydney Tower. Trailblazing Barrett, meanwhile, embraces adventure through projects including Future Food System in Melbourne’s Federation Square and Lorne’s beloved Little Picket.
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*
Instalment payments
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