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    Darwin to Adelaide on The Ghan
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    Australia: Darwin to Adelaide on The Ghan

    • Private Tour | Rail journeys | Short Trips
    • 4 Days & 3 NightsLead-in price: £4,245

    This leisurely rail itinerary travels the length of the country between Darwin and Adelaide, through diverse scenery with some fascinating cultural excursions. From Darwin, the journey traverses the Tropical North, into the heart of the Australian outback, before finishing in South Australia. Highlights include passing through breathtaking gorges and learning about the first European settlement in Alice Springs.

    The Cox & Kings signature experiences

    • Experience Australia's contrasting and dramatic scenery on this multi-day rail journey
    • Take a leisurely cruise between towering sandstone cliffs in Katherine
    • Optional helicopter ride over the ancient MacDonnell Ranges
    • Visit the natural monolith of Uluru in Australia's fiery Red Centre
    • Stay in twin cabin with en suite bathroom

    Tour variations

    Superior private tour in brief

    Board The Ghan and travel south to Katherine. On arrival, choose from three excursions: a cruise through Katherine Gorge, a visit to see Aboriginal rock art, or a visit to an outback cattle station. A flight over Katherine gorge is also available (payable locally). (L, D)

    After breakfast the train will arrive into Alice Springs, where it will remain until departure in the late evening. Choose between a sightseeing tour of Alice Springs, a visit to the Alice Springs Desert Park, a trip to Simpsons Gap or a bicycle tour of Alice Springs. It is also possible to take a scenic flight to Uluru (Ayers Rock) before landing for a guided tour of the Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park (optional). This evening experience an outback dinner at the Telegraph Station. (B, L, D)

    This morning arrive into Manguri, then take a short drive to Coober Pedy for a full-day exploration of the world's opal-mining capital. (B, L, D)

    Arrive into Adelaide this morning and disembark the train. (B)

    Meal Basis

    As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

    Important Information
    Superior tour

    This tour is based in 4- and 5-star accommodation.

    Departures & flights

    This tour operates between April - October 2020 only; international flights not included.

    Tailor-made travel

    For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.

    Dates & prices

    OZK2020: 3 Nights

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