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The Ghan, Alice Springs

Best of the Outback by air & rail

19 days from £16,650pp
The Ghan, Alice Springs
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Tour highlights

  • Take a luxurious three-night train journey on The Ghan Expedition.

  • Explore Litchfield National Park along with its stunning waterfalls and scenic walks.

  • Immerse yourself in the Northern Territory's coastal floodplains to spot bird and wildlife.

  • Discover all the island life including koalas and kangaroos on Kangaroo Island.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Darwin.

  • On-board your international outbound flight to Darwin.

  • On arrival in Darwin, you will be transferred by private vehicle to your downtown accommodation, where you will stay for two nights.

    • Cullen Bay Marina, Darwin
      Cullen Bay Marina, Darwin
    • Darwin, Australia
      Darwin, Australia
    • Cullen Bay Marina, Darwin, Australia
      Cullen Bay Marina, Darwin, Australia

  • Explore Litchfield National Park today on this full-day excursion. You will be collected from your accommodation in Darwin and driven to the national park to see Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole, where you can swim or relax. In the afternoon, you will take a wildlife cruise to spot crocodiles before returning to Darwin.

    • Wangi Falls, Litchfield National Park, Australia
      Wangi Falls, Litchfield National Park, Australia
    • Darwin, Australia
      Darwin, Australia
    • Darwin, Australia
      Darwin, Australia

  • This morning, you will fly from Darwin to Davidson's Arnhemland by charter flight. As you fly to the property, you will fly over the remote lands of Arnhem Land, which are filled with rugged billabongs and flood plains and are a great place to spot Australian wildlife. Spend the next three nights in this remote region of Australia.

    • Arnhem Land, Australia
      Arnhem Land, Australia
    • Mount Borradaile, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
      Mount Borradaile, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
    • Cooper Creek Billabong, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
      Cooper Creek Billabong, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory

  • Today, explore the region around Mount Borradaile. The property includes several experiences as part of your stay, or you can upgrade your experiences to adventure further afield.

    • Cooper Creek, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
      Cooper Creek, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
    • Mount Borradaile, Arnhem Land
      Mount Borradaile, Arnhem Land
    • Arnhem Land, Australia
      Arnhem Land, Australia

  • Spend another day exploring the Arnhem Land region. We recommend taking a floodplain boat ride through the local rainforest to see some waterfalls and floodplains.

    • Arnhem Land Birdlife, Northern Territory, Australia
      Arnhem Land Birdlife, Northern Territory, Australia
    • Arnhem Land birdlife, Australia
      Arnhem Land birdlife, Australia

  • Depart Davidson's Arnhemland and fly to Bamurru Plains just outside of Kakadu National Park. You will spend the next two nights at this safari lodge and have time to explore the 300 sq km of open space around the property.

    • Bamurru Plains Lodge, Bamurru Plains
      Bamurru Plains Lodge, Bamurru Plains
    • Lily pads, Bamurru Plains
      Lily pads, Bamurru Plains
    • Bamurru Plains Lodge
      Bamurru Plains Lodge

  • Spend the day exploring the region around Bamurru Plains. The property includes several experiences as part of your stay, or you are able to upgrade your experiences to adventure further afield.

  • Transfer back to Darwin today via a chartered light aircraft from Bamurru Plains. Upon arrival, you will be met by a driver who will transfer you to The Ghan Expedition in time for your four-day, three-night train expedition, which will see you travel 2,979 kilometres (1,851 miles) from Darwin to the southern city of Adelaide. The first leg of your journey will take you to the Top End township of Katherine and the option to take a relaxing cruise through the Nitmiluk Gorge.

    • Crustaceans on the Wharf, Darwin
      Crustaceans on the Wharf, Darwin

  • You'll wake this morning to a different set of landscapes, with the tropical north giving way to the spectacular Red Centre overnight. A full day of excursions is on the menu today in the Outback town of Alice Springs, you may wish to speak to your specialist to upgrade to a scenic flight to Uluru as part of your day's adventure. Dinner will be served under the stars tonight at the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station.

  • If you haven't quite grasped the scale of the Australian Outback by now, then today you almost certainly will as your Ghan Expedition travels to the weird and wonderful opal mining township of Coober Pedy, a town unique not just for its link to opals but also the fact that more than half of the residents live underground.

  • You'll see a dramatic change of landscapes today as your journey comes out of the Red Centre and edges closer to the coast and the cosmopolitan city of Adelaide. You'll arrive in Adelaide mid-morning, where you'll be transferred to your hotel and spend the next two nights of your itinerary.

    • Adelaide, South Australia
      Adelaide, South Australia
    • Adelaide, Australia
      Adelaide, Australia
    • Botanical gardens, Adelaide
      Botanical gardens, Adelaide

  • Today you will be picked up from your Adelaide accommodations and be taken on a private wine tour of the world-famous Barossa Valley. Here you will get to explore the timeless vineyards that have made Australian Shiraz a favourite around the world.

    • Glenelg, Adelaide, Australia
      Glenelg, Adelaide, Australia
    • Adelaide, Australia
      Adelaide, Australia
    • Antique Shop, Adelaide
      Antique Shop, Adelaide

  • Depart Adelaide on a 20-minute flight to Kangaroo Island where your wildlife adventure continues. Your guide will meet you at the airport and whisk you away on a safari-style expedition to meet the locals — koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, Australian sea lions and fur seals.

    • Wild koala on Kangaroo Island
      Wild koala on Kangaroo Island
    • Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
      Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
    • Kangaroo Island, Australia
      Kangaroo Island, Australia

  • Continue on your exploration of Kangaroo Island with the included touring or you may choose to unwind with a good book and relax at your accommodation.

    • Kangaroos grazing on the coast of Kangaroo Island, South Australia
      Kangaroos grazing on the coast of Kangaroo Island, South Australia
    • Seals, Kangaroo Island, Australia
      Seals, Kangaroo Island, Australia
    • Wild koala enjoying her lunch on Kangaroo Island
      Wild koala enjoying her lunch on Kangaroo Island

  • Today you will fly back for your final night in Australia where you will take in the comfort and scenery of the Adelaide Hills. Sequoia Lodge, one of Australia's Luxury Lodges, is the perfect place to splurge and relax after two weeks of Australian expeditions. Indulge in the Adelaide Hills wineries or book a spa treatment before your return home.

    Stay at Sequoia Lodge   
    • Adelaide Hills, South Australia
      Adelaide Hills, South Australia
    • Seagulls enjoying the sunset
      Seagulls enjoying the sunset
    • Sunset at Glenelg, Adelaide
      Sunset at Glenelg, Adelaide

  • Get ready for your international return home. A private transfer will pick you up and return you to the Adelaide International Airport for your onward travels.

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Darwin
 
Arnhem Land
 
Bamurru Plains
 
Adelaide
 
Kangaroo Island
 

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