Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• 4 nights accommodation in Darwin at the 4½ star Darwin Central Hotel (optional upgrade available)
• Explore Darwin City Sights aboard the famous Tour Tub, the colourful open-air bus
• Full day tour to Litchfield National Park. (Note: a good level of fitness is required)
• Hotel to Darwin station transfers or v.v.
• The Ghan, Darwin to Adelaide or vice versa in Gold Service
• Restaurant Car dining whilst on the train

Day 1. Saturday or Tuesday - Darwin

After making your own way to Darwin it’s time to check in to the Darwin Central Hotel, your base for the next four nights.

Day 2. Sunday or Wednesday - Darwin

Today hop on and off the Tour Tub, a fun open-air bus that operates an hourly route around Darwin city including stops at the Indo Pacific Marine, the Pearling Exhibition, the Botanic Gardens, Aquascene Fish Feeding, East Point Military Museum, Art Gallery and more. (Not included: admission costs to attractions). Choose your stops or simply remain on board the bus and enjoy the informative commentary.

Day 3. Monday or Thursday - Litchfield National Park

Join your coach tour to Litchfield National Park today. This waterfall wonderland is less than two hours from Darwin. View Florence Falls from a high vantage point then make your way down the stairs to the plunge pool. Move on to the magnificent water cascades of Tolmer and Wangi Falls where you can take in the scenery or enjoy a leisurely swim. The guided walks through the bush and monsoon vine forest areas are as interesting as they are beautiful.

Day 4. Tuesday or Friday - Darwin

Today is yours to relax, shop or simply look around this warm and cosmopolitan city. Why not join an optional tour Ask us for details.

Day 5. Wednesday or Saturday - Join The Ghan in Darwin to Katherine

This morning it’s time to join The Ghan where you’ll travel South to Katherine and stop for around four hours giving you enough time to look around town or enjoy a spectacular Whistle Stop Tour at Katherine Gorge. (LD)

Day 6. Thursday or Sunday - Alice Springs

After arriving in Alice Springs in the morning you’ll have time to look around town. Or if you prefer, you might like to join a Whistle Stop Tour before reboarding the train and enjoying the desert scenery as you continue your journey South overnight. (BD)

Day 7. Friday or Monday - Arrive Adelaide

Enjoy one last breakfast on board before ending your holiday at Adelaide Parklands Rail Terminal. (B)

• Valid for travel from 1 November 2008 to 31 March 2009
• Packages and prices are subject to change without notice
• Conditions:  Single Room supplement obligatory if travelling alone
• Airfares not included in package price
• Whistlestop Tours are at an additional cost