Great Southern Rail

Includes:

• 4 nights at SKYCITY Darwin

• 2 nights at Bamurru Plains including return flights from Darwin, meals, beverages and scheduled touring

• 1 day Tiwi Islands tour

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

• 2 nights at Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury

• 2 nights at Southern Ocean Lodge including all dining, premium beverages, guided experience and Island airport transfers

• Station transfers in Darwin and private airport transfers in Adelaide

• 10 x breakfasts, 6 x lunches, 6 x dinners

DAY 1: THURSDAY OR SUNDAY

Darwin

Make your way to Darwin and check in to SKYCITY Darwin, your overnight accommodation.

DAY 2: FRIDAY OR MONDAY

Darwin to Bamurru Plains

Enjoy your 20 minute flight from Darwin to Bamurru Plains, an exclusive safari camp built on the edge of the Mary River floodplains. Exuding a style of ‘Wild Bush Luxury,’ guest accommodation is in cool safari bungalows, each with an en suite bathroom and a private deck overlooking the surrounding wilderness. The central lounge area and pool deck is the perfect place to relax with a well stocked bar where you can help yourself to a cold drink. Bamurru’s chef prepares delicious meals served around a communal dining table. (BLD)

DAY 3: SATURDAY OR TUESDAY

Bamurru Plains

This fragile ecosystem is alive with an extraordinary variety of birdlife and wildlife. Agile wallabies, dingoes, brumbies, buffalo and goannas are all regular sightings; however, it is the prolific birdlife that makes this area unique. (BLD)

DAY 4: SUNDAY OR WEDNESDAY

Bamurru Plains to Darwin

This morning depart Bamurru Plains for your return to Darwin. Check in to SKYCITY Darwin, your base for the next three nights. (B)

DAY 5: MONDAY OR THURSDAY

Darwin

Enjoy today at leisure. (B)

DAY 6: TUESDAY OR FRIDAY

Tiwi Islands

After a 30 minute scenic flight you arrive at Bathurst Island. Meet your local guide to be taken on a journey through the Aboriginal community of Nguiu. Visit the museum and Early Mission Precinct. Hear about the colourful history, spend time with some Tiwi Ladies while they work on their weaving and painting. Visit a picturesque lookout and learn about traditional bush tuckers, bush medicine and natural fibres and dyes. (BL)

DAY 7: WEDNESDAY OR SATURDAY

The Ghan and Katherine

Board The Ghan and travel south to Katherine where you can enjoy a Whistle Stop Tour† of the Katherine Gorge. Then hop back on board for your overnight journey to Alice Springs. (BLD)

DAY 8: THURSDAY OR SUNDAY

Alice Springs

Arrive in Alice Springs in the morning. Here you can enjoy a Whistle Stop Tour† before reboarding the train and enjoying the desert scenery as you continue your journey south overnight. (BD)

DAY 9: FRIDAY OR MONDAY

Adelaide

Enjoy one last breakfast onboard before arriving in Adelaide. Check in to the Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury, your overnight accommodation. This afternoon is free at your leisure. (B)

DAY 10: SATURDAY OR TUESDAY

Adelaide to Southern Ocean Lodge

Transfer to the Adelaide Airport for your flight to Kangaroo Island (airfare additional cost). On arrival in Kingscote you will be met by a representative of Southern Ocean Lodge. Perched on a dramatic cliff top above the wild Southern Ocean the Lodge features an environmentally sensitive design. (LD)

DAY 11: SUNDAY OR WEDNESDAY

Southern Ocean Lodge

Southern Ocean Lodge offers a complete Kangaroo Island experience. With exceptional guided adventures and experiences, enjoy personalised touring of the Island’s unique natural attractions. A range of signature activities are offered daily to encounter rich and varied wildlife, indulge in world-class food and wine and discover the Island’s unique natural attractions. (BLD)

DAY 12: MONDAY OR THURSDAY

Southern Ocean Lodge to Adelaide

Leave Kingscote this morning for your return flight to Adelaide (airfare additional cost). On arrival in Adelaide, transfer to the Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury, your overnight accommodation. (B)

DAY 13: TUESDAY OR FRIDAY

Adelaide

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. (B)

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

Valid 01 April 2012 to 31 March 2013

Code

35DA

Days

13

Adult pp

$9110

Pen/CSHC pp

$9086

Single Supp

On Appl.