Description

 Your Fly & Stay  package includes: 

·      Economy class flights from Sydney to Adelaide, returning from Darwin

·      3 day  Ghan 90^th Anniversary Journey from Adelaide to Darwin

-      Includes all food and wine, off train excursions + surprises along the way

·      1 night accommodation in Darwin

·      3 day Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks tour with AAT Kings

-      Includes superior accommodation, national park entrance, experienced driver guide + much more

The Ghan 90^th Anniversary Journey

 All aboard for the ultimate three-day, two-night celebration across Australia as we reflect on The Ghan’s incredible history and immerse ourselves in the excitement and wonder of the modern-day experience, now considered among the world’s best rail journeys.

Be sure to pack your dancing shoes as we’ll be throwing a spectacular 90th birthday party in the Outback as part of this exclusive journey. With special entertainment and a few other surprises along the way, this one-off journey will be remembered for years to come.

The 90th Anniversary Journey departs Adelaide for Darwin on Sunday 4 August 2019, comprising the full two-night, three-day rail adventure plus one night’s hotel accommodation in Darwin. As with all our journeys, the itinerary is all-inclusive of food and wine as well as Off Train Excursions in Alice Springs and Katherine, giving guests the chance to explore.

Book now to secure your passage on The Ghan as we celebrate a journey 90 years in the making!

Kakadu & Litchfield National Parks Short Break

Day 1 Darwin – Kakadu National Park

Depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem Highway, their major river systems and wetlands, into Kakadu National Park. Located 257 kilometres east of Darwin, this national park covers 20,000 square kilometres of landscape from rocky escarpment home to historic Aboriginal rock art dating back thousands of years, to floodplains abundant with wildlife. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. Join your local guide on a cruise of Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. After lunch, stop at Nourlangie, where your Driver Guide will lead you on a walk to view the rock art galleries

Hotel: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel.

Meals: Lunch

Day 2 Kakadu – Darwin

This morning stop at Ubirr with a short walk to view Aboriginal rock art. Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River in search of saltwater crocodiles (Apr-Nov). You’ll have an Aboriginal guide with you and with the special permission of the local people, you’ll be able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit Bowali Visitor Centre before returning to Darwin.

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin, Darwin.

Meals: Lunch

Day 3 Darwin - Litchfield National Park – Farewell Darwin

Litchfield National Park contains several types of typical Top End habitats including lush monsoon forests, termite mounds, unusual rock formations, waterfalls and cascades. The park encloses much of the spectacular Tabletop Range, which is a wide sandstone plateau mostly surrounded by cliffs.

During the green season four major waterfalls thunder from the cliffs to tropical rock pools many metres below. During the dry season, the waterfalls flow more gently, making the waterholes the perfect spot for a cool dip. The Park’s traditional owners are the Wagait Aboriginal people, many of whom live in the area.

We follow the Stuart Highway via the township of Batchelor to Litchfield National Park where we will visit the main falls. First stop is Florence Falls, where you have the opportunity for a scenic and interpretive bush and monsoon vine forest walk. There is also the chance for a swim by making your way down the stairs to the plunge pool below. Travel on to Tolmer Falls for a magnificent view of the water cascading down to the deep waterhole at the base of the falls. Finally we visit Wangi Falls, with its large crystal clear pool, another relaxing spot for a swim. On the way back to Darwin we make a stop in at Howard Spring Nature Park, where you will have the chance to feed the Barramundi & Turtles. A great day for taking many fascinating photos, including the amazing stand of termite mounds. Return to Darwin, arriving early evening, where your short break concludes.

Meals: Lunch