Great Southern Rail

Includes:

• 1 night at Holiday Inn Esplanade Darwin
• 2 nights aboard The Ghan, Gold Service, Darwin to Adelaide
• 2 nights at Lasseters Hotel Casino
• 2 day Alice, Uluru & Kata Tjuta tour
• Station transfers in Darwin and Alice Springs
• 5 x breakfasts, 1 x lunch, 2 x dinners

DAY 1:  TUESDAY

Darwin

After making your own way to Darwin it's time to check in to the the Holiday Inn Esplande for your overnight stay.

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY

The Ghan and Katherine

Join The Ghan and travel south to Katherine where you can enjoy a Whistle Stop Tour† at Katherine Gorge. Re-board the train for your overnight journey to Alice Springs. (BLD)

DAY 3: THURSDAY

Alice Springs

Arrive in Alice Springs in the morning and transfer to your overnight accommodation at Lasseters Hotel Casino. The rest of the day is free to enjoy at your leisure. (BL)

DAY 4: FRIDAY

Uluru (Ayers Rock) 

Travel through the West MacDonnell Ranges. Stop at the Outback Camel Farm, then continue to Ayers Rock Resort. Join a tour to the magnificent domes of Kata Tjuta and walk into Walpa Gorge. Late in the afternoon, travel to sunset strip to watch Uluru at sunset. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and admire the spectacular display of light and colour before returning to Ayers Rock Resort, Outback Pioneer Hotel. (B)

DAY 5: SATURDAY

Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Alice Springs

Enjoy a tea or coffee as the sun's first rays strike The Rock. Join a guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole, viewing ancient rock art and hearing stories of Aboriginal legends. Join the guided Mala Walk around the base of Uluru to learn about the geology and flora of the region. Visit Kantju Gorge, then travel to the Cultural Centre, and later visit the Maruku Arts and Crafts Cooperative where you may see talented Aboriginal artists at work. The more energetic can choose to forgo the Mala Walk and Kantju Gorge to climb to the summit of Uluru and stand 348 metres above the desert plains for amazing views. Depart Ayers Rock Resort for your return journey to Alice Springs where you'll stay the night at  Lasseters Hotel Casino.

DAY 6: SUNDAY

The Ghan

Take in any last minute sights before joining The Ghan to head south overnight to Port Augusta. (BD)

DAY 7: MONDAY

Adelaide

Enjoy one last breakfast on board before ending your holiday in Adelaide. (B)

REVERSE ITINERARIES

• Adelaide departs on Sunday.

Please ask your holiday consultant for details.

FARES - Total Package Per Person Twin Share from ($)

Prices valid 01 April 2012 to 31 March 2013

Code

Days

Adult pp

Single Supp pp (adult)

Pen/CSHC pp

Single Supp

Code

Days

Adult pp

Single Supp pp (adult)

$398

Pen/CSHC pp

Single Supp pp (Pen/CSHC)

Code

Days

Adult pp

Single Supp pp (adult)

$398

Pen/CSHC pp

Single Supp pp (Pen/CSHC)

Code

Days

Adult pp

Single Supp pp (adult)

$398

Pen/CSHC pp

Single Supp pp (Pen/CSHC)