The Ghan Spectacular - 8 Days

INDEPENDENT TOURING DAYS 1-3

Day 1 Sun: Arrive Adelaide
On arrival in Adelaide you will be transferred to Keswick Station and board The Legendary Ghan Train for the journey north to Alice Springs. Accommodation: Gold Kangaroo Service, The Ghan, 2 nights. (D)

Day 2 Mon: The Ghan
Marvel at the spectacular Australian landscape from the comfort of the lounge or your cabin. On arrival in Alice Springs you may like to join an optional tour to the Alice Springs Desert Park. Learn about Australia's unique desert marsupials and reptiles. Visit the Nocturnal House and Nature Theatre. Return to The Ghan this afternoon to continue the journey through the outback to Katherine.
Clients joining this afternoon (Tour Code: NRAD) will be transferred from Alice Springs Airport (flights to arrive prior to 1.00pm). (BD)

Day 3 Tue: The Ghan – Katherine
Upon arrival in Katherine this morning join a local Driver/Guide for a town tour. Visit the School of the Air, Katherine Museum and historic Springvale Homestead. Meet your Tour Director this afternoon and join an afternoon cruise through Katherine Gorge. The towering gorge walls provide shelter to many species of birds and animals. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink. Accommodation: Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine, 2 nights. (B)

Day 4 Wed: Manyallaluk
Travel to Manyallaluk and join our Aboriginal guides for a walk through the bush. Learn about 'bush tucker' and traditional bush medicines. See damper being prepared and when cooked, enjoy it with a barbecue lunch. This afternoon join in the activities including traditional bark painting, fire lighting, spear throwing, playing the didjeridu and learning the craft of basket weaving. A memorable learning experience! Later, transfer back to the town of Katherine. (BL)

Day 5 Thu: Katherine – Kakadu
This morning stop at beautiful Edith Falls, where there is time for a refreshing swim and to relax. We pass through the gold mining town of Pine Creek and travel deep into Kakadu National Park. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, before joining a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Our local guide will keep us well informed about the bird life and vegetation of the region. Hopefully we will see the saltwater crocodiles that inhabit many of Kakadu's river systems. Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru, 2 nights. (B)

Day 6 Fri: Kakadu National Park
This morning join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River, bordering the rocky escarpment of Arnhem Land. Saltwater crocodiles and wetland birds may be seen. We have an Aboriginal guide with us and with the special permission of the local people, we will be able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Later, walk around Ubirr and view Aboriginal rock art dating back some 20,000 years. This afternoon there is the opportunity for an optional scenic flight over Kakadu. (B)

Day 7 Sat: Kakadu – Darwin
Today we return to Darwin, stopping to visit the Bowali Visitor Centre which contains a wealth of information on Kakadu National Park. Continue on to the multi-award winning Territory Wildlife Park. See some of the Northern Territory's most elusive animals in the Nocturnal House and the exciting 'Birds of Prey' display. Accommodation: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin. (B)

Day 8 Sun: Depart Darwin
Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B)

THE LEGENDARY GHAN
Travel in style and comfort to Darwin on The Ghan. The Legendary Ghan gives you all the fun, excitement and romance of rail travel, so crossing through the heart of Australia will be one of the highlights of your holiday. Step aboard and sit back, relax and watch the scenery go by, or take advantage of all of the great facilities on board.

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