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The Ghan Adventure Overview

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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,765
      CAD $2,630
      AUD $2,540
      EUR €1,935
      GBP £1,610
      NZD $3,250
      ZAR R21,060
      CHF FR2,380
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  • 2013-04-01 - 2014-03-31

Travel across the Australian Outback by train and 4x4

Journey from the heart of the Red Centre to Australia's Top End on this adventure-packed tour. See the world's biggest monolith, the mighty Uluru, learn about the oldest culture on earth and trace the lines of ancient rock art. Dine on outback bush tucker, watch the plains roll by from the famous Ghan, swim in clear rock pools at Kings Canyon and muse over each day's adventure with a cold beer. From Alice Springs to Darwin, you'll discover a land steeped in legend and adorned in breathtaking natural beauty.

  • Embark on a 4x4 tour across open desert plains
  • Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Learn about the ancient land from Indigenous hosts
  • Marvel at sunrise over Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
  • Spy crocs on a cruise through Kakadu National Park
  • Step aboard the famous Ghan
  • Swim in the Garden of Eden rock pool
  • Try tasty bush tucker

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The Ghan Adventure Summary

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Day 1 Alice Springs/Uluru (Ayers Rock)

The outback town of Alice Springs is a travel hub for visitors setting off to the explore the sensational range of natural wonders the Red Centre has to offer. An iconic image of outback Australia and a scared site for the local Aboriginal people, Uluru's spectacular colour changes are a wonder to behold.

Day 2 Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)/Kings Canyon

The ancient rock formations of Kata Tjuta (also known as The Olgas) create an amazing landscape of spectacular domes and canyons.

Day 3 Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon)/Wallace Rockhole

The towering sandstone walls of Kings Canyon command breathtaking views of the gorge below and the surrounding desert landscape. A small community of the Western Aranda people, Wallace Rockhole offers a fascinating opportunity to view Aboriginal rock art and learn about traditional Aboriginal culture.

Day 4 Western MacDonnell Ranges/Alice Springs

With highlights including Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm, the beautiful natural surrounds of the Western MacDonnell Ranges are home to walking trails, waterholes and rock wallabies. Located 1500km from the nearest major city, Alice Springs may be isolated but it still boasts decent restaurants, fascinating Aboriginal art galleries and a lively nightlife.

Day 5 The Ghan

Named after the Afghan cameleers who once traversed this route across the sunburnt centre of the continent, The Ghan is one of the world's great train journeys.

Day 6 Katherine/Darwin

The main attraction in Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine Gorge is a majestic series of gorges, rapids and waterfalls carved out of ancient sandstone by the Katherine River. A cosmopolitan city in Australia's tropical Top End, Darwin has a relaxed atmosphere and a fascinating multicultural population.

Day 7 Darwin/Litchfield National Park

Litchfield National Park is famous for its beautiful rainforests, scenic waterfalls and safe swimming holes.

Day 8 Kakadu National Park

Home to colourful rock art and spectacular scenery, Kakadu National Park is a vast wilderness of rainforest, wetlands, waterfalls and amazing wildlife.

Day 9 Kakadu National Park/Darwin

Known for its balmy weather and diverse cultural influences, Darwin has grown from a remote trading outpost into the Northern Territory's modern capital without losing its frontier charm.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Alice Springs, Australia

  • Finish:

    Darwin, Australia

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 24

  • Ages:

    Min 6

  • Meals:

    5 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 5 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Hotel (2 nts), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt), Permanent tented camp (5 nts)

  • Transport:

    All Terrain vehicle, Overnight sleeper train, Train

  • Included activities:

    Aboriginal Rock Art tour (weather permitting), Corroboree cruise, Dot Painting Class, Kakadu National Park, Kings Canyon Rim Walk, Litchfield National Park, Pudakul Cultural Experience, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Twin Falls, Ubirr Rock, Uluru Base Walk, Uluru sunset drinks, Valley of the Winds walk

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    1339kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. The trip commences on day 1 at 6.00AM and finishes on arrival in Darwin on day 9 at approx 6.30PM. Please take this into consideration when booking any flights and accommodation. We recommend you pre book extra accommodation prior and post the trip.
    2. This trip requires an increased non-refundable deposit (500AUD, 500CAD, 500USD, 400EUR, 350GBP, 500CHF, 600NZD) in order to secure tickets for the Ghan train journey. Please see trip notes (Important notes) for more details.
    4. You can join this trip in Uluru on day 1 no later than 2.00PM. Please see trip code PISGY for details.

  • Total price from

    USD $2,765
    CAD $2,630
    AUD $2,540
    EUR €1,935
    GBP £1,610
    NZD $3,250
    ZAR R21,060
    CHF FR2,380
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  • Per day from:

    USD $307
    CAD $292
    AUD $282
    EUR €215
    GBP £178
    NZD $361
    ZAR R2,340
    CHF FR264
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    • 4.71 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,765
      CAD $2,630
      AUD $2,540
      EUR €1,935
      GBP £1,610
      NZD $3,250
      ZAR R21,060
      CHF FR2,380
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