Aussie Rail N Sail

10 night Rail and sail package: Including The Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide and 3 night onboard The Murray Princess

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Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Jump on board The Ghan in Darwin, and let the excitement begin. This 11-night Rail and Sail package is your ticket to explore Australia's diverse landscapes like never before.

The Ghan Expedition promises a wild ride through the Aussie outback. From Darwin, you'll journey through stunning landscapes, feast on gourmet delights, and enjoy top-notch comfort. And we're just getting started!

Hop over to the Murray Princess, the coolest paddlewheeler in Oz. Cruise down the mighty Murray River, spotting wildlife and exploring quaint riverside towns. Oh, and don't forget to dig into delicious local grub!

Package Inclusions:

1 nights accommodation in Darwin including breakfast
4 days / 3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, travelling from Darwin to Adelaide
All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages with a regionally inspired menu
Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs, and Coober Pedy
Evening Off Train Experience in Manguri
A spectacular dinner under the stars at the historic Telegraph Station, Alice Springs
Explore Nitmiluk Gorge’s powerful natural wonders and rich Indigenous culture
Venture into the underground opal mining town of Coober Pedy
3 nights accommodation in Adelaide including breakfast
3 night Discovery cruise onboard The Murray Princess
Onboard meals
Guided nature walks & eco-excursions
An exciting selection of onshore tours
A range of onboard activities & entertainment
Port Charges & Government Taxes

Travel: 23 August - 02 September 2024

Talk to your Travel Advisor about adding on flights from your closest city*

Fancy a day out tasting some South Australian wine amoungst breathtaking scenery?
Add on a Barossa Winery & Hahndorf Day Tour from only $189pp
Inlcludes selected hotel pick up and drop off & a 2-course lunch at Lambert Estate Angaston

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Sail in a Outside from $5799pp

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Itinerary

DAY	PORT	ARR	DEP
23 Aug 24	Check into accommodation for 1 night in Darwin.
24 Aug 24	Darwin and Katherine, board The Ghan: Your journey begins with a morning departure from Darwin. When it’s time for lunch, savour the regionally-inspired menu accompanied by a selection of all-inclusive wines and beverages, before an early afternoon arrival at the Top End township of Katherine. Take a relaxing cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge’s ancient natural wonders and exploring the region’s rich Indigenous culture. Enjoy dinner as the sun sets over the outback, then back in your cabin you’ll find your bed turned down. Fall asleep as the train rolls soothingly onwards.
25 Aug 24	Alice Springs: After your first night on The Ghan, you’ll be greeted by a morning view of the spectacular Red Centre. A full day of excursions awaits you in the outback town of Alice Springs. An optional upgrade is a scenic flight to Uluru, returning in time to meet the rest of your fellow guests at a spectacular barbeque dinner under a million stars at the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station.
26 Aug 24	Manguri and Coober Pedy: From your morning stop at the outback outpost of Manguri, you’ll venture into the weird and wonderful opal mining township of Coober Pedy, where more than half of the residents live underground. Here, you’ll enjoy a day of discovery, and a gourmet lunch in the most unique of locations: underground. Dinner is served back on the train where you can enjoy a nightcap as your journey continues.
27 Aug 24	Arrive Adelaide: Enjoy a leisurely brunch as you prepare for your mid-morning arrival into Adelaide. Check into Adelaide accommodation for 3 nights.
27 – 30 Aug 24	Adelaide: Spend 3 nights exploring the city of churches at your pace.
30 Aug 24	Mannum, Adelaide: Mid-afternoon the Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, the birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads upriver while you enjoy a Welcome Dinner. As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Caurnamont, you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises, egrets and many other species. Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls.	Embarkation	12pm
30 Apr 24	Murray River: In 1879 the first bridge to span the Murray River was built at Edwards Crossing, which quickly became the bustling township of Murray Bridge. After a hearty breakfast, choose to explore the town’s historic landmarks and local attractions, such as the Roundhouse, or go on a wildlife tour at Monarto Safari Park*. Those who choose to experience Monarto Safari Park will arrive back on board the Murray Princess in time for lunch then join us in the Sturt Dining Room for a special presentation on the bounty of food and wine produced in the Riverland. This afternoon, we continue our journey upriver and tonight we moor at Salt Bush Flat. After dinner, enjoy being entertained by our talented crew.
01 Sep 24	Murray River: This morning, join a guided nature walk where our guide will share the secrets of the local flora and fauna. It’s a great way to get in a little exercise before the Murray Princess departs and cruises downriver. Near Fromms Landing, we turn and head downriver to River View Lodge (near Piggy Flat / Coolcha) where your discovery vessel awaits for a wildlife tour. Travelling in small, personalised groups, we explore the maze of the river and the birdlife is amazing. Watch for darters, herons and egrets feeding along the river’s muddy edges. The afternoon offers a choice of bocce or fishing challenges before a delicious final night dinner in the Sturt Dining Room.
02 Sep 24	Murray River: We leave Younghusband and head back to Mannum. After breakfast we reluctantly say farewell as we arrive at the Mannum Wharf.	Mid-morning	Disembarkation

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions apply: All prices are quoted in Australian dollars, based on per person double occupancy unless stated otherwise, and inclusive of all taxes and discounts. All prices & itineraries are current as at 26 April 2024 & subject to change without notice. Prices are subject to change due to availability, currency fluctuations, fuel price, and tax increases. Price includes any stated bonus nights, upgrades & package savings, if applicable. All passports, visas, travel permits, and vaccinations are the responsibility of the travelling passenger to secure prior to travel. Airfares are NOT included int eh adevertised price. Travel packages advertised may include multiple products provided by several suppliers to provide a travel itinerary. Each component of the package will be treated independent of each other, and the specific terms & conditions of each product supplier will apply. Hotels may charge resort fees, or a security bond not included or mentioned in this package, payable direct upon check-in.