Great Southern Rail
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+61 8 8213 4592 Outside Australia
OUTBACK GEM
Coober Pedy, Desert Cave, Painted Desert and Opals
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
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DAY 1: WEDNESDAY The Ghan Join The Ghan and travel south to Katherine past lush, tropical scenery. Enjoy a spectacular Whistle Stop Tour† at Katherine Gorge, then hop back on board for your overnight journey to Alice Springs. (BLD)
Alice Springs and Coober Pedy After arriving in Alice Springs in the morning you’ll have time to join a Whistle Stop Tour† before reboarding the train and enjoying the desert scenery as you continue your journey to Manguri (Coober Pedy). On arrival in Manguri, you will be met and transferred to the Desert Cave Hotel in Coober Pedy, your base for the next four nights. (BD)
DAY 3: FRIDAY Desert Cave Town Tour Tour the town, hear about its history, about the precious water supplies and power generation. Visit a working opal field to see opal mining methods, see the Breakaways, a range of colourful exposed sandstone outcrops and the famous Dog (Dingo) Fence. See a genuine underground home, watch an opal cutting demonstration and more. (B)
DAY 4: SATURDAY Painted Desert Travel by 4WD over the ancient inland sea bed, known as Moon Plains, to the spectacular country of the Painted Desert. See some of the vast cattle stations of the outback, bush walk through the Painted Desert, and experience the beauty of outback landscapes and waterholes. (BL)
Down and Dirty Opal This tour offers a comprehensive hands-on opportunity. Visit a working mine field to understand the various styles of opal mining and to relive the hardship and joy of earlier times. Don a hard hat, torch and handpick to get down and get dirty fossicking for your own fortune. (B)
Coober Pedy Enjoy one last breakfast before transferring to the Coober Pedy airport for your flight to Adelaide. (B) |
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FARES - Total Package Per Person Twin Share from ($) Valid 01 April 2012 to 31 March 2013 |
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| Darwin to Manguri | Gold Service | |
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32DA | |
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Days |
6 | |
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Adult pp |
$3739 | |
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Pen/CSHC pp |
$3087 | |
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Single Supp (Pen/CSHC) |
$595 | |
Conditions: Single Room Supplement obligatory if travelling alone. All prices are subject to change without notice. Airfares not included in package price.
Refer to our Terms and Conditions.
*Fares based on Low Season prices.
†Whistle Stop Tours are at an additional cost. Due to train timetable changes, during certain months this package may vary.
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Darwin to Manguri (32DA)
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