Itinerary

Day 1 Sunday: Arrive Adelaide – The Ghan

Dinner

On arrival in Adelaide you will be transferred to Keswick Station to board The Legendary Ghan Train for the journey north to Alice Springs.

Day 2 Monday: The Ghan

Breakfast, Dinner

Marvel at the spectacular Australian landscape from the comfort of the lounge or your cabin. On arrival in Alice Springs you may like to join an optional tour to the Alice Springs Desert Park. Learn about Australia's unique desert marsupials and reptiles. Visit the Nocturnal House and Nature Theatre. Return to The Ghan this afternoon to continue the journey through the outback to Katherine.

Day 3 Tuesday: The Ghan – Katherine

Breakfast, Dinner

On arrival in Katherine this morning you will be met at the station and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy some time at leisure then meet your Tour Director this afternoon and join a cruise through Katherine Gorge. The towering gorge walls provide shelter to many species of birds and animals. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and travelling companions.

Day 4 Wednesday: Manyallaluk at Eva Valley

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to Manyallaluk at Eva Valley and join our Aboriginal guides for a walk through the bush. Learn about 'bush tucker' and traditional bush medicines. See damper being prepared and when cooked, enjoy it with a barbecue lunch. This afternoon join in the activities including traditional bark painting, fire lighting, spear throwing, playing the didjeridu and learning the craft of basket weaving. A memorable learning experience! Later transfer back to the town of Katherine.

Day 5 Thursday: Katherine – Kakadu

Breakfast, Dinner

This morning stop at beautiful Edith Falls, where there is time for a refreshing swim and to relax. We pass through the gold mining town of Pine Creek and travel deep into the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. The focal points of Kakadu are the spectacular escarpment and the wetlands and their abundance of wildlife, including over 280 species of birds. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, to view informative displays and exhibits depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu before joining a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Our local guide will keep us well informed about the bird life and vegetation of the region. Hopefully we will see the saltwater crocodiles that inhabit many of Kakadu's river systems.

Day 6 Friday: Kakadu National Park

Breakfast, Dinner

This morning join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River, bordering the rocky escarpment of Arnhem Land. Saltwater crocodiles and wetland birds may be seen including the magnificent white-breasted sea-eagle. We have an Aboriginal guide with us and with the special permission of the local people, we will be able to go ashore into Arnhem Land. Later walk around Ubirr and view Aboriginal rock art dating back some 20,000 years. Climb to the top for views over the flood plains and escarpment country. This afternoon there is the opportunity for an optional scenic flight over Kakadu.

Day 7 Saturday: Kakadu – Darwin

Breakfast

Today we return to Darwin, stopping to visit the Bowali Visitor Centre which contains a wealth of information on Kakadu National Park. Continue on to the multi award-winning Territory Wildlife Park. See some of the Northern Territory's most elusive animals in the Nocturnal House and the exciting 'Birds of Prey' display.

Day 8 Sunday: Depart Darwin

Breakfast

Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight.

The Ghan Spectacular