- Sleeper trains
- Stops
- Katherine, Northern Territory
Katherine by sleeper train
A scheduled afternoon stop with included off-train excursions, mainly to Nitmiluk Gorge.
Reasons to get off here
- Nitmiluk Gorge cruise through sandstone cliffs, with Indigenous cultural context
- Cutta Cutta Caves' limestone formations (seasonal)
- Katherine Outback Experience (seasonal)
- Optional paid helicopter flight over Nitmiluk
When the night train calls
| Train | Direction | Arrives | Leaves | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ghan | Darwin → Adelaide | Wednesday · 14:00 | Weekly, March to November |
Local times from each operator’s published timetable; see each route page for sources.
Check your date before travelling.
Darwin
The Ghan Expedition's start: a tropical harbour city and gateway to Kakadu and Litchfield, well worth arriving early for.
Stop-off guide →Next stop · The GhanAlice Springs
A full day in the Red Centre, ending with dinner under the stars at the historic Telegraph Station.
Stop-off guide →Katherine, answered
The Ghan.
Times in both directions are below.
A scheduled afternoon stop with included off-train excursions, mainly to Nitmiluk Gorge.
We would allow: a few hours (scheduled off-train excursion).
Usually only by booking two separate journeys: most sleeper fares are for one train on one date, and you cannot get off and rejoin the same ticket the next night.
Check the fare rules with the operator when you book.