Attributes

States: NT
Regions: Top End, Central Australia
Themes: History & Heritage, Aboriginal Culture
Days: 8

DARWIN, TOP END, KAKADU & THE GHAN TOUR

THE NORTHERN TERRITORY TOP END

In the first section of our tour we spend some time in Darwin, which has grown from an early and remote outpost to a thriving modern capital city. On its eastern doorstep is the Kakadu National Park. Kakadu covers almost 20,000 square kilometres, contains 275 species of birds, 75 species of reptiles, 25 species of frogs and an estimated 10,000 species of insects. It also contains more than a third of the Top End’s plant life and is so important on the world stage that it’s World Heritage... [view more] In the first section of our tour we spend some time in Darwin, which has grown from an early and remote outpost to a thriving modern capital city. On its eastern doorstep is the Kakadu National Park. Kakadu covers almost 20,000 square kilometres, contains 275 species of birds, 75 species of reptiles, 25 species of frogs and an estimated 10,000 species of insects. It also contains more than a third of the Top End’s plant life and is so important on the world stage that it’s World Heritage listed. Then another highlight! In Gold Kangaroo comfort (First Class) we board the Ghan for the 2979 kilometre journey, through the heart of the Continent, from Darwin to Alice Springs. In 1929 when the first Ghan departed from Adelaide to Alice Springs it was intended that it would one day connect through to Darwin. Now more than 70 years later that dream has become a reality. Apart from the stunning scenery we will be pampered with Gold Kangaroo Service – superior day and overnight sleeper accommodation, stylish restaurant dining car, delicious freshly prepared meals, Lounge and Bar Car, a dedicated Cabin Steward, complimentary toiletries bag and much more.
Overview
Days:

Day 1

To Darwin

Today we arrive in Darwin to start our fabulous eight day journey. Located between Beagle Gulf and Port Darwin and, situated on Fannie Bay, Darwin is a thriving centre of more than 100,000 people. Our accommodation for the next three nights is centrally located near the main shopping mall, the Esplanade and Darwin Harbour.




Accommodation
Travelodge Mirambeena Darwin
Holiday Inn Darwin

Meals
Dinner

Day 2

Darwin

This morning we discover Darwin with a tour of the city sights. The present city centre was established in 1869 and contains most of its remaining historic buildings such as... read more...

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