Great Southern Rail

Includes:

• 1 night at Seashells Resort Broome

• 10 night Kimberley Expeditions Cruise from Broome to Darwin

• 3 nights at SKYCITY Darwin

• 2 nights aboard The Ghan, Platinum Service, Darwin to Adelaide

• Station transfers in Darwin

• 14 x breakfasts, 11 x lunches, 11 x dinners

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY

Darwin

Make your way to Broome and check in to the Seashells Resort Broome, your overnight accommodation.

DAY 2 & 3: THURSDAY & FRIDAY

Broome

Join Orion in the charismatic town of Broome with its colourful history and cosmopolitan feel. Orion will be based here for the next two days and a regular shuttle service from the wharf will be available throughout your visit here. Spend time uncovering the town's history or visit the Japanese Shinto Cemetery. (BLD)

DAY 4: SATURDAY

Cape Leveque and The Lacepedes

Cape Leveque is situated on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula. A remote oasis in the white sands, red earth and thick bush. Enjoy swimming in rock pools or experience a guided beach walk with a member of the Lombadina community. (BLD)

DAY 5: SUNDAY

Talbot Bay and Horizontal Waterfalls

The Horizontal Waterfalls are a product of the huge tides in the region, and the effect is created by the rapid tidal fall on the ocean-side of gaps in the cliffs. Orion's Zodiacs will take you to witness the phenomenon of the falls. Later in the day join expedition team members on a Zodiac excursion to Cyclone Bay. (BLD)

DAY 6: MONDAY

Montgomery Reef and Raft Point

Arriving at high tide, you'll see very little of Montgomery Reef. However as the tide drops rapidly away a raging torrent of water erupts as miles of surrounding reef appears to slowly rise out of the ocean. After landing ashore by Zodiac at Raft Point, your expedition leader will guide you on a climb up to a spectacular outdoor Aboriginal art gallery. (BLD)

DAY 7: TUESDAY

Hunter River

Arguably one of the most scenic parts of the Kimberley coast, Prince Frederick Harbour and the Hunter River are lined with green rainforest, mangroves and soaring red cliffs. Today Orion will drop anchor close to Naturalist Island. (BLD)

DAY 8: WEDNESDAY

Bigge Island

Bigge Island is a rugged and barren moonscape. The island is famous as a site for some amazing rock art. Join the expedition team as they point out the Wandjina art that is in evidence. (BLD)

DAY 9: THURSDAY

Vansittart Bay

Vansittart Bay is our destination. After landing ashore, your destination will be an outdoor art gallery of Gwion Gwion Aboriginal art. It is believed they were created at least 17,000 yrs ago with some theories indicating they could be even older. (BLD)

DAY 10: FRIDAY

King George River and Falls

Today Orion will drop anchor in Koolama Bay. The 12km journey up the King George River reveals some of the world's most spectacular scenery and a wealth of bird species. (BLD)

DAY 11: SATURDAY

At Sea

Relax and enjoy the hospitality extended by Orion's officers and crew. (BLD)

DAY 12: SUNDAY

Darwin

Darwin is Australia's closest city to the equator. Bid farewell to your fellow Orion travellers today and check in to SKYCITY Darwin, your base for the next two nights. (BL)

DAY 13 & 14: MONDAY & TUESDAY

Darwin

You are free to explore Darwin. (B)

DAY 15: WEDNESDAY

The Ghan and Katherine

Join The Ghan and travel south to Katherine, where you can enjoy a Whistle Stop Tour† at Katherine Gorge. Reboard the train for your overnight journey to Alice Springs. (BLD) 

DAY 16: THURSDAY

Alice Springs

Arrive in Alice Springs in the morning, you might like to join a Whistle Stop Tour† before re-boarding the train and enjoying the desert scenery as you continue your journey south overnight. (BD)

DAY 17: FRIDAY

Arrive Adelaide

Enjoy one last breakfast on board before arriving in Adelaide. (B)

REVERSE ITINERARY

• Adelaide departs on Wednesday.

Please ask your holiday consultant for details.

FARES - Total Package Per Person Twin Share from ($)

Valid from 01 April 2012 - 31 March 2013

Code

36AD11

Days

17

Adult pp

$12950

Pen/CSHC pp

$12950

Single Supp

On application