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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.
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Day 7


Alice Springs Desert Park

Ghan / Alice Springs

Our train arrives in Alice Springs at 9.00am this morning.  Included in our fare as Gold Kangaroo Service guests is a tour to the magnificent Alice Springs Desert Park including lunch at Madigan’s Restaurant *. This is a multi million dollar wild life and fauna reserve opened in March 1997 and set in the foothills of the stunning MacDonnell Ranges. Within the park three major Australian desert habitats are featured - the Desert Rivers, the Sand Country and the Woodlands which, between them are home to more than 120 species of animals and 350 species of plants.  The train departs Alice Springs again at 2.00pm continuing south into South Australia and another overnight journey. (* Tour is subject to cancellation subject to late train running or adverse weather conditions) (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served on the Ghan)





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Alice Springs Information Centre

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Day 8

Ghan /Adelaide

The Ghan arrives in Adelaide at 9.00am this morning to complete a sensational eight day tour. read more...

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