Day 1
BOARD THE GHAN EXPEDITION IN DARWIN
Settle in to the comforts of The Ghan, relax in your cabin or mingle with fellow travellers in the Outback Explorer
Lounge. Enjoy lunch ahead of your first Off Train Excursion in Katherine. In a region renowned for jaw-dropping natural
assets, Katherine boasts one of the Top End’s best – the incredible Nitmiluk Gorge.
OVERNIGHT: 3 nights The Ghan (L,D)
Day 2
THE GHAN EXPEDITION, ALICE SPRINGS
Your arrival into Alice Springs after breakfast provides you with time to explore the iconic town in the red heart of
Australia. Prepare for a day of fascinating excursions and, in the evening, dine under a million stars. (B,L,D)
Day 3
THE GHAN EXPEDITION, COOBER PEDY
When you next disembark in remote Manguri, you’ll enjoy a full day exploring the amazing opal mining township of
Coober Pedy. (B,L,D)
Day 4
THE GHAN EXPEDITION, ADELAIDE
After completing the famous north-south crossing of the interior you will arrive into Adelaide. Check in to your
accommodation before exploring the food and wine capital at your leisure.
OVERNIGHT: 5 nights Pullman Adelaide (B)
Day 5
PENFOLDS MAGILL ESTATE
As far as gourmet experiences go, today you are about to indulge in one of Australia’s absolute best. The legendary
Penfolds Magill Estate – where some of the world’s great wines are produced – is your venue for an epicurean
adventure you’ll never forget. Enjoy tastings, including Grange, in private rooms before heading to the Magill Estate Cellar Door for a sumptuous
lunch. (B,L)
Day 6
LEISURE DAY
Today is yours to explore one of Australia’s most elegant and sophisticated cities.
If you’d like to get right to the source of that gourmet experience by visiting another wine-growing region, McLaren Vale
is a perfect option. (B)
WE RECOMMEND
McLaren Vale Winery Experience $180 per person.
A tour to McLaren Vale along the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula includes four cellar door experiences and a delicious
restaurant lunch. The region is best known for its Shiraz but expert vignerons will explain why Grenache, Cabernet
Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes also thrive in this unique microclimate.
Day 7
BAROSSA VALLEY
Today your boutique wine and food touring continues with a visit to the very special and historic Northern Barossa with
its 80 cellar doors. You’ll even visit one of the oldest vineyards in the world where Shiraz vines were planted in 1843.
(B,L)
Day 8
LEISURE DAY
Explore more of Adelaide at your leisure. (B)
Day 9
FAREWELL
After breakfast, check out of your accommodation. (B)