Taste of the Top End 2024 & 2025 - The Ghan Expedition

Departures per week

The Ghan Expedition 'Taste of the Top End" package departs weekly from April to October and twice weekly during May, June, July, August.

Day of departure

The Ghan Expedition 'Taste of the Top End" package commences in Darwin on Saturday.

Duration

8
days
/
7
nights
Example:

Depart Darwin on Saturday at 10.00 am, ends in Adelaide the following Saturday after breakfast.

Taste of the Top End 2024 & 2025 - The Ghan Expedition

Inclusions

  • 4 days / 3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide
  • all meals and beverages onboard
  • enjoy an afternoon exploring the beauty of Katherine gorge
  • excursions in Alice Springs
  • excursion at Coober Pedy
  • outback sunrise experience at Marla
  • Transfer from Darwin Rail Terminal to select Darwin Hotels 
  • 4 nights accommodation in Darwin including breakfast daily 
  • 1 day Litchfield National Park Waterfalls including lunch and touring 
  • ½ day Jumping Crocs and Nature Adventure including Jumping Crocodile Cruise and touring.
  • Darwin Harbour Dinner Cruise

Details

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 0

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DAY ONE

ARRIVE DARWIN

You’ve arrived in Darwin – it’s yours to explore. Spend the day at your leisure before checking in to your accommodation.

OVERNIGHT: 4 nights H Hotel

DAY TWO

LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK

Litchfield National Park contains several types of typical Top End habitats including lush monsoon forests, termite mounds, unusual rock formations, waterfalls and cascades. First stop of the day 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. To finish the day, you will visit Wangi Falls, with its large crystal clear pool, another relaxing spot for a swim. A great day for taking many fascinating photos, including the amazing stand of termite mounds. (B,L)

DAY THREE

LEISURE DAY, DARWIN HARBOUR DINNER CRUISE

Today is yours to explore Darwin at your own pace. Take in a spot of souvenir shopping or simply relax at your accommodation.

Tonight, enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour dinner cruise on the ‘Charles Darwin’s’ Luxury catamaran in air-conditioned comfort. View the famous Darwin sunset while enjoying a delicious Territory style buffet with Australian seafood and local produce.

This evening, prepare to be amazed by the breathtaking and legendary tropical sunsets from a location like no other, savour the sights and feel the sea breeze as you sail and dine in comfort on a modern and spacious catamaran. Enjoy a sumptuous meal prepared onboard using local produce and fresh seafood. Relax and soak in the splendour of the skies, champagne flute in hand.

(B)

DAY FOUR

JUMPING CROCODILES

This morning is free for you to explore Darwin at your leisure. Perhaps make your way down to the waterfront and enjoy the tropical Darwin weather. Much of Darwin’s action happens along its revitalised waterfront, which is lined with restaurants, shops, sandy lagoons and parklands.

This afternoon, your jumping croc adventure begins. Just 60km from Darwin lies the Adelaide River, home to more than 1600 crocodiles and the location of the famous Jumping Crocodiles. Travel down the Stuart Highway to the Adelaide River. Cruise the river and thrill as these awesome creatures launch themselves out of the water. The cruise will enable you to see these prehistoric creatures at close range. Afterwards, continue to the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre for views over the Marrakai Plains, and then it’s onto Fogg Dam Nature Reserve to see a wetland ecosystem up close. (B)

DAY FIVE

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 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 (B,L,D)

DAY SIX

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 SEVEN

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 EIGHT

THE GHAN EXPEDITION, ADELAIDE

After completing the famous north-south crossing of the interior you will arrive into Adelaide. (B)

Taste of the Top End 2024 & 2025 - The Ghan Expedition
Taste of the Top End 2024 & 2025 - The Ghan Expedition

Pricing (per person)

2023

High Season

May, June, July, August 2023

Shoulder Season

April, September, October 2023

2024

High Season

May, June, July, August 2024

Shoulder Season

April, September, October, 2024

Heading

Peak Season

(Unavailable from March to October inclusive)

Shoulder Season

(November 2018)

  • Platinum: $3,899 (every day fare)
  • Gold Twin: $2,599 (every day fare), $2,069 (advance purchase)
  • ‍Gold Single: $2,459 (every day fare), $1,949 (advance purchase)

Low Season

(December 2018, January, February 2019)

  • Platinum: $3,269 (every day fare)
  • Gold Twin: $2,069 (every day fare) . $1,649 (advance purchase)
  • Gold Single: $1,959 (every day fare), $1,549 (advance purchase)
PRICES ARE PER PERSON (AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS).

Advance Purchase Fares
must be booked and paid for in full a minimum of six months prior to departure.
Only a limited number of these fares available per departure and are subject to availability.

Everyday Fares
require a 25% deposit at the time of booking and the final balance is due two months prior to departure.

Flexible Fares require full payment at the time of booking.

Children aged 4-15 inclusive receive a 20% discount off the accompanying adult fare.
Children 0-3 free in existing bedding.

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