The Ghan & Red Centre Sensation`Gold Service’ Ghan from Darwin to Alice Springs, Katherine, MacDonnell Ranges, Ormiston Gorge, Simpson's Gap, Kings Canyon, Ayers Rock, The Olgas, Uluru |
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CSHC/PEN $4700pp Twin Share | GSR Senior $4800pp Twin Share | + $1100 Sole Use
Includes airfares ex BNE, SYD, MELB & ADEL
(flights are available from Perth and may incur an additional fare)
*This package is subject to a fuel levy and although flights are correct at time of printing they are subject to change without notice.
CSHC/PEN - Commonwealth Health Care Card/Pensioner
GSR Senior - State Seniors with a registered GSR Seniors Concession Travel Card
(Fun Over 50 will apply on your behalf)
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Departure
dates 2012 |
3rd June 2012 |
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Tour overview
& inclusions
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• Flights to Darwin ex BNE, SYD, MELB & ADEL
 (flights available from PERTH and may incur additional fare)
• 3 nights at the 4 star Quality Frontier Motel, Darwin
• Litchfield National Park, Termite Mounds
• Tolma Falls, Wangi Falls, Darwin Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise
• Crocodylus Park, Darwin Military Museum & Art Gallery
• Cyclone Tracy interactive display, Chinese Temple, Cullen Bay
• 1 night Gold Service on The Ghan to Alice Springs
• Optional whistle stop tours of Katherine Gorge & helicopter flights
• 3 nights at Hotel Chifley in Alice Springs
• Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame, Araluen Museum, Mbantua Art Gallery
• Anzac Hill look-out, RFDS, School of the Air
• West MacDonnell Ranges, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole
• Glen Helen Homestead, Ormiston Gorge, Simpsons Gap at sunset
• 1 night Kings Canyon Resort, `Lost City’ & `Garden of Eden’
• Kings Creek Station, 2 nights Desert Gardens Hotel Ayers Rock
• The Olgas at Sunset, Uluru sunrise, Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
• Sounds of Silence Dinner
• Flights from Ayers Rock to BNE, SYD, MELB & ADEL |
Termite Mounds
Litchfield National Park
Ghan Rail Journey
Standley Chasm
Kings Canyon
Sunset at Uluru
Day 1 - SUNDAY (D)
Arrive in Darwin as per your flight schedule to be met by our Coach Captain for this leg of our journey. Enjoy a city orientation tour before checking in to the 4 Star Frontier Motel, Darwin for 3 nights.
Day 2 – MONDAY (B,L,D)
We depart our Hotel for Litchfield N.P. where our first stop takes us on a short walk to the termite mounds, an area surrounded with abundant native birdlife. We continue on to view Tolma Falls before our lunch at the Litchfield Café, followed by a visit to beautiful Wangi Falls. Return to our Hotel to get ready for our sunset dinner cruise, offering a sumptuous seafood and BBQ banquet, whilst marvelling at the spectacular sunset over Darwin Harbour.
Day 3 – TUESDAY (B,L,D)
Today we enjoy some of the wonderful sights of Darwin visiting Crocodylus Park, then on to The Darwin Military Museum. We take time to browse the Darwin Museum Art Gallery, depicting the destructive force of Cyclone Tracy and a display of indigenous art. Our afternoon takes us to Darwin’s beautiful Botanic Gardens, Chinese Temple, Cullen Bay, down town Darwin, past NT Parliament House.
Day 4 – WEDNESDAY (B,L,D)
Early start this morning boarding The Ghan, one of the great train journeys of the world bound for Alice Springs. Discover Australia’s rugged romantic reds in indulgent Gold Service as the landscape mellows with subtropical flora staking its claim over the passing scenery, and be captivated as you bear witness to the continent’s achingly beautiful heart. The Ghan stops in Katherine for approximately four (4) hours. During this time there are several optional whistle stop touring opportunities including a Katherine River Boat Cruise and Helicopter flight.
Day 5 – THURSDAY (B,L,D)
After breakfast The Ghan is scheduled to arrive into Alice Springs, and we are met by our Coach Captain. We take a brief orientation tour of the town, followed by a visit to Anzac Hill, a lookout offering spectacular views of the rugged MacDonnell Ranges. After lunch we visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service and School of the Air. Arrive and check-in to the Hotel Chifley, Alice Springs for 3 nights.
Day 6 - FRIDAY (B,L,D)
Our first visit today is the Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame, followed by the Araleun Museum which provides a glimpse into the art, culture & heritage of Central Australia, see the remains of the ill fated `Kookaburra’ and learn the tragic story of how the crew perished in the Tanami desert searching for Kingsford Smith. Our afternoon takes us to the Mbantua Art Gallery, showcasing fascinating dot paintings and other artefacts.
Day 7 - SATURDAY (B,L,D)
Depart for a full day touring through the West MacDonnell Ranges to Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole. We visit Glen Helen Homestead for lunch before departing for Ormiston Gorge and stopping at Simpson’s Gap at sunset.
Day 8 – SUNDAY (B,L,D)
Leaving Alice Springs we take a leisurely drive passing Stuarts Well & Mt Ebenezer before arriving and checking into Kings Canyon Resort for an overnight stay. This afternoon perhaps an optional helicopter ride over this rugged territory (please advise at time of booking if you would like to pre-book flights - additional cost).
Day 9 – MONDAY (B,L,D)
Enjoy a walk around the rim of Kings Canyon and through the “Lost City” and “Garden of Eden”. This afternoon travel through some of the vast cattle properties of Central Australia, stopping at Kings Creek Station for lunch. Arrive this afternoon at Ayers Rock for a 2 night stay at Desert Gardens Hotel. This evening, we re-board the coach to admire the ever changing colours of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) at sunset enjoying champagne and canapés.
Day 10 – TUESDAY (B,L,D)
This morning we witness the first rays of dawn set Uluru alight, then take a guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole and continue along to the Mala Walk. We drive around the base of Uluru, and visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, enjoy lunch in the cultural centre’s restaurant that offers a spectacular view of the rock. We return to our Hotel mid afternoon for a rest period before our night out at the Sounds of Silence. We dine under the canopy of the desert night sky, while our Junevery own storyteller shares tales as told in the stars. We start with sparkling wine and a selection of delectable canapés, and as the sun sets, we will feast on a BBQ buffet of authentic Australian delicacies including Barramundi, Kangaroo, Emu and Crocodile, bush salads and classic desserts, complemented by Australian wines.
Day 11 – WEDNESDAY (B)
Flights home this morning.
Deposit required to secure this booking $800pp.
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