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Taste of the Top End

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Taste of the Top End

Explore Australia's Top End and the outback in traditional comfort and style in Gold Service on The Ghan.

Get to know Darwin a little better as you spend half a day seeing the highlights of this relatively small city. Then experience a bit of the Territory on a unique tour to the Adelaide River where you'll get up close, but not too close to the local crocs within this river system. You will be blown away with just how amazing these prehistoric animals are. You'll also visit the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre for views overt the Marrakai Plains

After 3 nights in Darwin embark on a 2 night journey from one side of the continent to the other, weaving through a rich tapestry of landscapes on The Ghan.

During the day your twin Gold Service cabin is a comfortable three seater lounge featuring a large window and private ensuite. Ensuite facilities include a hide-away compact toilet, wash basin and shower.

During dinner as you enjoy your sumptuous three course meal in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car, your hospitality attendant magically transforms your cabin to an upper and lower sleeping berth complete with fresh sheets, pillows, doonas and complimentary toiletries. 

If you much prefer to sleep in a double bed or two twin beds that aren't upper and lower, then talk to our consultants about booking a Platinum Cabin - the newest and best cabins available in Australia.

Inclusions
  • 3 nights stay in a twin queen room at Darwin Central Hotel, Darwin
  • Half day Darwin city sights tour
  • Half day jumping crocodile cruise tour
  • Visit the Window on the Wetlands
  • 2 nights aboard The Ghan in Gold Service from Darwin to Adelaide
  • One way seat in coach transfer from your hotel to Darwin railway station
  • 8 Meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

 

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Highlights

The Ghan Darwin-Adelaide or reverse
3 nights Darwin
Darwin city sights tour
Jumping Croc Cruise

Itinerary

Day 1: Wednesday - Darwin
Upon arrival, maake your own way to your hotel. 
Stay:  Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin for three nights

 

Day 2: Thursday - Darwin City Sights
The morning is free for you to relax in this warm and cosmopolitan city before joining your city sights tour in the afternoon for the perfect overview of Darwin. See the Chinese Temple, the lush Botanical Gardens, East Point Military Precinct and the Stokes Hill Wharf area. (B)

 

Day 3: Friday - Darwin and Jumping Crocodiles
Sleep in or take an early morning walk along the Esplanade as you have the morning free to explore some more.  This afternoon it’s time for a real treat - the famous Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise. You’ll see these prehistoric creatures at close range as your guide entices the crocodiles to leap out of the water right next to the boat! Then it’s on to the Window on the Wetlands Visitors Centre for views over the Marrakai Plains and Fogg Dam Nature Reserve (B)

 

Day 4: Saturday - Darwin - The Ghan - Katherine
After breakfast, its time to check-out of your hotel in preparation for your journey on The Ghan in Gold Service.  Railway station transfers are included and will be sure to get you to there before your 10:00am departure.  Once on board, visit the the Outback Explorer Lounge for your welcome champagne/beer bevereage in celebration of your cross continent voyage over the next three remarkable days. The train will stop at Katherine for four hours, giving you an opportunity to witness the beauty of Katherine Gorge on one of The Ghans Whistle Stop tours (additional cost).
Stay:  Gold Service, The Ghan for two nights

 

Day 5: Sunday - Outback and Alice Springs
The Ghan will roll into Alice Springs at approximately 9:10am and you will have time to enjoy a Whistle Stop Tour before reboarding the train for a 11:15am departure.  Sit back and enjoy the desert scenery as you continue your journey south overnight to Adelaide. (B,L,D)

 

Day 6: Monday - The Ghan - Adelaide
It is your last day on The Ghan.  Relish your last hot breakfast on board as you slowly begin to hit the outskirts of Adelaide, eventually rolling into Keswick Station within Adelaide at approximately 12:30pm (B)

 

 Reverse Itineraries are available.  The Ghan leaves Adelaide each Sunday, and if you would like to extend your stay in Adelaide that is certainly possible. Simply talk to one of our friendly travel consultants and they can customize the itinerary to suit your wishes.

Prices & Tour Dates


Valid for sale until 31 Mar 12, or sold out
Valid for travel 1 Apr - 30 Jun 12
The Ghan departs Darwin on Wednesday or Adelaide on a Sunday

Fares are per person in Australian dollars based on twin occupancy*. Please contact your NRMA Travel consultant for a full range of fares and current availability.

Apr 12 Twin share
from		 Solo traveller
from		 Members save
up to pp^
NRMA Pensioner~ $1,783* $2,016* $180
NRMA Member $2,337* $2,610* $257
Non Member Adult $2,425* $2,663* $204
Non Member Pensioner~ $1,819* $2,057* $139

 

 

May - Jun 12 Twin share
from		 Solo traveller
from		 Members save
up to pp
NRMA Pensioner~ $1,892* $2,236* $185
NRMA Member $2,486* $2,830* $262
Non Member Adult $2,537* $2,888* $204
Non Member Pensioner~ $1,931* $2,282* $139

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*Terms & Conditions

  • All fares are Australian dollars inclusive of GST, per person twin share, subject to change & availability
  • Valid for sale until 31 Mar 12 , or sold out
  • Valid for travel 1 Apr - 30 Jun 12
  • Valid for NRMA Members
  • ^ Based on full brochure fare and seasonality
  •  ~ Pensioner fares:  GSR requires confirmation of eligibility electronically with Centrelink. If Members do not want this to happen they will need to contact Centrelink to obtain a Pension Concession Letter as proof of their eligibility. Australia Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Holder (CSHC): must hold a valid card at the time of booking & travel. Australian Pensioner or Commonwealth Senior Health Cards must be presented at the time of booking, must be valid at the time of travel and must be carried at all times during travel. Not all sectors are included in the arrangements for the funding of concessions.  Funding for concessions may be withdrawn subsequent production of this document and any fares quoted may therefore change without notice
  • A 10% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking
  • Full payment required 75 days prior to travel
  • Credit card fees apply
  • Government fees and levies included
  • Valid for new bookings only, not combinable with any other discount or offer
  • Cancellation fees apply
  • Airfares are not included
  • To be read in conjunction with suppliers terms and conditions, a copy of which can be obtained from your NRMA Travel Consultant
  • Fares correct as at 7 Feb 12 and may fluctuate due to changes in charges, taxes, fuel surcharges and currency
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