Kakadu Splendour - 6 Days/5 Nights
Highlights - The Ghan, Darwin, Kakadu, Katherine, Alice Springs
Package Inclusions:
• The Ghan Gold or Platinum Service
• All meals as specified in itinerary (b=breakfast, l=lunch, d=dinner)
• Quality accommodation
• Two day Kakadu Tour
• Yellow Water wildlife cruise - search for crocodiles
• Aboriginal rock art and culture
• Hotel to station transfer in Darwin
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DAY 1: Sunday or Wednesday
Darwin
After making your own way to Darwin it is time to check in to the SKYCITY Darwin for your overnight stay.
DAY 2: Monday or Thursday
Kakadu, Nourlangie Rock and Yellow Water Billabong
Kakadu is Australia’s largest national park and is a place of unrivalled natural and cultural significance. Heading deep into Kakadu National Park you will take a guided walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock, see the famous Yellow Water Billabong where you will enjoy a fantastic wildlife cruise. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays and exhibits. Stay overnight at Kakadu’s Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn. (BL)
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DAY 3: Tuesday or Friday
Ubirr Art Site, East Alligator River Cruise
This morning visit the superb rock art site at Ubirr. You also join an Aboriginal guided cruise on the East Alligator River and take in the stunning views across the Kakadu Wetlands. Visit Bowali Visitor Centre before an opportunity to take a scenic flight over the Arnhem Land escarpment (additional cost). Return to Darwin early evening where you will spend another night at SKYCITY Darwin. (L)
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DAY 4: Wednesday or Saturday
The Ghan to Katherine
Now it is time to board The Ghan and travel South to Katherine past lush, tropical scenery. You will stop there for around 4 hours giving you enough time to look around town or enjoy a spectacular Whistle Stop Tour† at Katherine Gorge. Then hop back on board for your overnight journey to Alice Springs. (BLD)
DAY 5: Thursday or Sunday
Alice Springs
After arriving in Alice Springs in the morning you will 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 6: Friday or Monday
Arrive Adelaide
Enjoy one last breakfast on board before ending your holiday at Adelaide Parklands Rail Terminal. (B)
Reverse Itineraries
• Adelaide departs on Sunday or Wednesday
• Perth departs on Wednesday (includes two night stopover in Adelaide)
†Whistle Stop Tours are an additional cost
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