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and Melbourne and City Centre Travel Broome
N O R T H E R N
T E R R I T O R Y
in Adelaide offer expert service and
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advice on Rail Holidays throughout W E S T E R N
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Australia. Our friendly team of S O U T H
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consultants can offer a wide range of N E W
S O U T H
W A L E S
PERTH
suggestions and travel tips to ADELAIDE SYDNEY
make your Rail Holiday a truly INDIAN PACIFIC
V I C T O R I A
MELBOURNE
memorable experience. SUNLANDER
THE GHAN
THE OVERLAND
XPT
T A S M A N I A
ABOUT THE GHAN AND THE INDIAN PACIFIC
GOLD SERVICE ACCOMMODATION
» Twin Cabins feature upper and lower berths All hotels featured in our packages are
and ensuite bathroom Standard (3 star) and Deluxe (4 star) hotel
» Single Cabins feature a lower berth and levels. If the hotel stated is not available
share bathroom then another hotel of a similar standard will
» All meals are included and served in the be provided.
Queen Adelaide Restaurant
» Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge MEALS
Unless specified, meals are not included.
This gives you the flexibility to dine in local
restaurants and find establishments that suit
RED SLEEPER SERVICE your taste and budget.
» Twin Cabins feature upper and lower berths
and share bathroom facilities TRANSFERS
» Single travellers share cabin with same sex Unless specified, transfers are not included.
fellow traveller In many instances it is cheaper to catch a
» Access to Red Service Diner and Lounge taxi than pre purchase transfers, especially if
there is more than one person travelling to
the same destination.
PENSIONER DISCOUNTS
Pensioner prices apply to Australian Pension
PLATINUM SERVICE (only available on selected departures) Card Holders and Commonwealth Seniors
» Double Cabins feature a double bed and full Health Card Holders.
size ensuite bathroom
» Twin Cabins feature two single lower beds SENIOR DISCOUNTS
and a full size ensuite bathroom
Seniors prices apply to State Senior Card
» All meals are included and served in the Holders however a GSR Seniors Card must
Queen Adelaide Restaurant be applied for to access the discounted fares.
» Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge Please ask us for an application form.
» Welcome drink and appetizer on arrival
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3 CITIES AND 3 TRAINS
7 NIGHTS • XPT • MELBOURNE • THE OVERLAND • ADELAIDE • BAROSSA VALLEY • INDIAN PACIFIC
WED Sydney to Melbourne SUN Barossa Valley
This evening make your own way to the Sydney This morning you will be greeted at your hotel and
Central Railway Station to join the XPT in a first taken on a full day Barossa Valley and Hahndorf
class sleeper, for your overnight journey to tour. Highlights will include visits and tastings at
Melbourne. Overnight: The XPT well known wineries, time to explore the historic
German township of Hahndorf, Cleland Wildlife Park
THU Melbourne and spectacular views from Mt Lofty lookout.
Arrive Southern Cross Station this morning and
make your own way to your accommodation. The MON Adelaide
remainder of the day is free to explore this This morning you will be met at your hotel and join
cosmopolitan city. Overnight: Quality Hotel Batmans your half day Adelaide City Sights tour. You will see
Hill (Std), Vibe Savoy Hotel (Dlx), 2 nights stunning St Peters Cathedral, the famous Adelaide
Oval, North Terrace, enjoy city views from Colonel
FRI Melbourne Lights lookout, a visit to the Haigh’s Chocolate
This morning you will be collected for your Factory and finally a stop at the seaside suburb
Melbourne City Sights Tour. Highlights will include of Glenelg. The afternoon will be at your leisure to
Departs every Wednesday
the Fitzroy Gardens, MCG, Flinders Street Station, further explore this city.
Queen Victoria Markets, Port Phillip Bay and the
INCLUSIONS:
Yarra River. This afternoon is at leisure. TUE Adelaide to Sydney
Make your way to the Keswick Railway Station this
» Rail travel on the XPT, Sydney to
SAT Melbourne to Adelaide morning to board the Indian Pacific. Settle into your
Melbourne
Make your way to Southern Cross Station to join the choice of accommodation and enjoy the style and » 2 nights in Melbourne
Overland in a Red Premium Seat to Adelaide. On comfort of this great train. Overnight: Indian Pacific » Half day Melbourne City Sights Tour
arrival in Adelaide make your own way to your » Rail travel on The Overland, Melbourne
accommodation. Overnight: Grand Chifley Adelaide WED Sydney to Adelaide
(Std), Crowne Plaza Adelaide (Dlx), 3 nights Arrive Sydney this morning. » 3 nights in Adelaide
» Half day Adelaide City Sights Tour
» Full day Barossa Valley and Hahndorf
Tour
» Rail travel on the Indian Pacific,
Adelaide to Sydney
COST PER PERSON
ADULT SENIOR PENSIONER
(TWIN)
Ex SYDNEY Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service
Standard Hotels $1490 $1760 $1290 $1510 $1260 $1500
Deluxe Hotels $1600 $1870 $1400 $1620 $1370 $1610
Red Seat from $1200 Adult, $1070 Senior, $930 Pensioner / Platinum Service $2210
Single Supplement plus $400 (Standard), plus $510 (Deluxe)
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THE BEST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
10 NIGHTS • INDIAN PACIFIC • ADELAIDE • MURRAY RIVER • BAROSSA VALLEY • KANGAROO ISLAND
SAT Murray River (BLD)
DARWIN Wake this morning on the beautiful Murray River
and enjoy breakfast as you continue to meander
down the river. View the beautiful fauna and flora of
N O R T H E R N
T E R R I T O R Y
this spectacular region.
W E S T E R N
A U S T R A L I A
Q U E E N S L A N D
SUN Murray River (BLD)
S O U T H
A U S T R A L I A
BRISBANE
Visit Murray Bridge and Walkers Flat. Take a nature
N E W
S O U T H
walk and a backwater wildlife tour aboard a small
Indian Pacific
W A L E S
PERTH River Murray 3 1 vessel. Marvel at the towering and expansive red
5 ADELAIDE SYDNEY
Kangaroo Island 1 cliffs and enjoy superb meals made from local
3
V I C T O R I A
NIGHT STOPOVER
TRAIN ROUTE
MELBOURNE produce. Clifford’s Honey Farm, Birds of Prey show, Parndana
COACH TOUR
Wildlife Park, visit Seal Bay for a beach walk
T A S M A N I A
MON Murray River to Adelaide (B) amongst the Australian sea-lions, then on to
Disembark the Murray Princess this morning and Kingscote to see the daily pelican feeding. Overnight:
you will be transferred back to Adelaide. The Aurora Ozone Hotel (Std), KI Lodge (Dlx)
Departs every Wednesday
remainder of the day is free to explore. Overnight:
Grand Chifley Adelaide (Std), Crowne Plaza Adelaide FRI Kangaroo Island to Adelaide (L)
INCLUSIONS:
(Dlx), 3 nights Today visit the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery and
» Rail travel on the Indian Pacific, Sydney Kelly Hill Caves where a National Parks Guide will
to Adelaide TUE Adelaide escort you deep into this fascinating cave system.
» 5 nights in Adelaide This morning you will be met at your hotel to join After lunch, visit Flinders Chase National Park. Walk
» 3 night Murray River Cruise including the half day Adelaide City Sights Tour, you will see along the boardwalks to the spectacular Remarkable
transfers stunning St Peters Cathedral, the famous Adelaide Rocks and Admirals Arch, before returning for your
» Half day Adelaide City Sights Tour Oval, North Terrace, enjoy city views from Colonel ferry and coach transfer back to Adelaide. Overnight:
» Full day Barossa Valley Tour Lights lookout, visit to the Haigh’s Chocolate Factory Grand Chifley Adelaide (Std), Crowne Plaza Adelaide
» 2 day/1 night Kangaroo Island Tour and finally stop at the beautiful seaside suburb of (Dlx)
» Air travel, Adelaide to Sydney Glenelg. The afternoon will be at your leisure to
further explore this city. SAT Adelaide to Sydney
» Meals as specified
Enjoy a day at leisure in Adelaide before your flight
WED Barossa Valley (L) home.
WED Sydney to Adelaide Today visit the largest wine producing region in
This afternoon board the Indian Pacific for your rail Australia, the world famous Barossa Valley. Taste
journey to Adelaide. Settle into your choice of premium award winning wines, view magnificent
accommodation and enjoy the style and comfort of stone architecture and quaint boutique wineries,
this great train. Overnight: Indian Pacific all encapsulated in a peaceful rural setting.
THU Adelaide THU Kangaroo Island (L)
On arrival into Adelaide this afternoon, you will Early this morning you will join the scenic coach
make your way to your accommodation and the drive through the Fleurieu Peninsula to Cape Jervis,
remainder of the day is free for you to relax. where you’ll board the SeaLink ferry for your 45
Overnight: Grand Chifley Adelaide (Std), Crowne Plaza minute cruise to Kangaroo Island. You will visit
Adelaide (Dlx)
FRI Adelaide to Murray River (D) COST PER PERSON
ADULT SENIOR PENSIONER
(TWIN)
This morning is free to explore Adelaide prior to your
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afternoon transfer to the Murray River. Your cruise
departs from Mannum, just 90 minutes from Standard Hotels $2540 $2710 $2410 $2540 $2400 $2540
Adelaide. Settle into your accommodation before a Deluxe Hotels $2930 $3100 $2800 $2920 $2790 $2920
pre dinner drink and a delicious supper. Overnight:
Red Seat from $2350 Adult, $2270 Senior, $2150 Pensioner / Platinum Service $3440
Murray Princess, 3 nights Single Supplement plus $700 (Standard), plus $870 (Deluxe)
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KIMBERLEY & DARWIN DELIGHT
12 NIGHTS • BROOME • CABLE BEACH • KUNUNURRA • EL QUESTRO • DARWIN • THE GHAN
SUN Sydney to Broome SUN Kununurra to Darwin
Today you will join your flight to Broome via Perth. Today is at your leisure before an afternoon DARWIN
3
On arrival make your way to your accommodation transfer back to Kununurra Airport for your flight
2 Kununurra
where you will spend the next 3 days enjoying this to Darwin. After checking in to your hotel, the rest 2
Broome 3 El Questro
unique and beautiful outback town. Overnight: of the day is at your leisure. A Top End sunset and a N O R T H E R N
T E R R I T O R Y
Mangrove Resort Hotel (Std), Cable Beach Club Resort visit to Mindil Beach markets is a must and certainly 2 The Ghan
(Dlx), 3 nights a great way to start your Darwin experience. W E S T E R N
A U S T R A L I A
Q U E E N S L A N D
(Markets open Sunday and Thursday April-Oct). S O U T H
A U S T R A L I A
BRISBANE
MON & TUE Broome Overnight: Palms City Resort (Std), Mantra on the N E W
S O U T H
W A L E S
Join your afternoon sightseeing tour of Broome Esplanade (Dlx), 3 nights PERTH
ADELAIDE SYDNEY
which includes a visit to Chinatown, Matso’s
V I C T O R I A
Broome Brewery, the Japanese cemetery and then MON Darwin 2 NIGHT STOPOVER
TRAIN ROUTE
MELBOURNE
on to enjoy the famous Broome sunset on Cable After a leisurely morning you will have a chance to COACH TOUR
Beach with nibbles and refreshments. There will also become properly acquainted with Darwin by joining T A S M A N I A
be time (additional cost) to join a camel ride along an Afternoon City Sights Tour. This great introduction
the beach. The rest of your time in Broome is at your to the city includes the beautiful Botanic Gardens, Departs every Sunday
leisure. You may want to choose an optional day trip East Point Military precinct and the Stokes Hill wharf
to beautiful Cape Leveque or perhaps a champagne area. INCLUSIONS:
breakfast sail aboard an old pearl lugger.
» Air travel, Sydney to Broome
TUE Darwin
WED Broome to Kununurra Enjoy a day to further explore Darwin for yourself.
» 3 nights in Broome
Make your way to Broome Airport in time for your You may choose to venture further a field with a day » Broome Explorer Tour & Cable Beach
flight to Kununurra. On arrival you will be transferred tour to Litchfield National Park, a trip to the Tiwi » Air travel, Broome to Kununurra
to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to Islands or perhaps a Jumping Crocodiles cruise » 2 nights in Kununurra
explore this frontier town. Overnight: Country Club (additional cost). » Full day Ord River & Lake Argyle Cruise
Hotel, 2 nights » 2 nights El Questro Wilderness Park
WED & THU Darwin to Adelaide » Air travel, Kununurra to Darwin
THU Kununurra This morning begin your great rail adventure aboard
» 3 nights in Darwin
Join your cruise to explore the rugged beauty of The Ghan. Settle into your choice of accommodation
» Half day City Tour in Darwin
the northern end of Lake Argyle and learn more and enjoy this incredible journey through Australia’s
about the history and development of the Ord River Red Centre. On arrival into Katherine there will be » Rail travel on The Ghan, Darwin to
Irrigation Scheme. See rock wallabies and a time to enjoy a cruise on the Katherine Gorge Adelaide
spectacular fish feeding frenzy. Later visit the (additional cost). There will also be time for a whistle » Air travel, Adelaide to Sydney
historic Durack Homestead. Lunch will be at the stop tour in Alice Springs before heading into » Transfers as specified
Lake Argyle Tourist Village (additional cost). Later Adelaide (additional cost). Overnight: The Ghan, 2
today you will cruise along the Ord River and nights Valid for travel
from April to BOO
through the magnificent Carlton Gorge. K EA
FRI Adelaide to Sydney October.
DISA TO AVO RLY
FRI El Questro Wilderness Park After breakfast on board the train you will arrive PPO ID
INTM
An early start today as you travel west along the into Adelaide where you will disembark and make ENT!
Gibb River Road to experience a remote wilderness your own way to the airport for your flight home.
‘outback’ property, spanning over one million acres.
Nestled within the Cockburn Range and on the
eastern border of the Kimberley, El Questro is a
working cattle station which offers a rare holiday COST PER PERSON
ADULT SENIOR PENSIONER
(TWIN)
experience. Overnight: Emma Gorge Resort (Std), El
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Questro Bungalows (Dlx), 2 nights
Standard Hotels $4760 $5350 $4390 $4830 $4170 $4690
SAT El Questro Wilderness Park Deluxe Hotels $5100 $5690 $4740 $5180 $4250 $5030
Enjoy your day exploring the beauty of El Questro.
Red Seat from $4100 Adult, $3900 Senior, $3680 Pensioner / Platinum Service $6750
Start with a walk to Emma Gorge or an optional Single Supplement plus $1040 (Standard), plus $1400 (Deluxe)
tour to Zebedee Springs (additional cost).
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BROOME AND PERTH ESCAPE
11 NIGHTS • BROOME • CAR HIRE OR BROOME TOWN TOUR • PERTH • INDIAN PACIFIC
TUE Broome
DARWIN Today is free for you to further explore the area,
perhaps take a scenic flight over the famous
Horizontal Falls or go sunset sailing aboard a
Broome 4
N O R T H E R N
T E R R I T O R Y
Pearling Lugger (additional cost).
W E S T E R N
A U S T R A L I A
Q U E E N S L A N D
WED Broome to Perth
S O U T H
A U S T R A L I A
BRISBANE
Today you will join your flight to Perth. On arrival
Indian Pacific
3 N E W into Perth, make you own way to your hotel. The
Indian S O U T H
W A L E S
PERTH 4 Pacific remainder of the day is free to explore at your
ADELAIDE SYDNEY
leisure. Overnight: Goodearth Hotel (Std), Duxton Hotel
V I C T O R I A
4 NIGHT STOPOVER
TRAIN ROUTE
MELBOURNE (Dlx), 4 nights
T A S M A N I A
THU - SAT Perth
Whilst in Perth you might like to explore the
historical port of Fremantle, take a cruise on the
Departs every Saturday
Swan River or enjoy one of the many day touring
options including the beautiful Margaret River
INCLUSIONS:
region or the amazing Pinnacles (additional cost).
» Air travel, Sydney to Broome
» 4 nights in Broome SUN & MON Perth to Adelaide
» Choice of 2 days car hire in Broome or Today board the journey of a lifetime - the mighty
Half day Broome Town tour Indian Pacific and travel via Kalgoorlie across the
» Air travel, Broome to Perth Nullabor. Overnight: Indian Pacific, 3 nights
» 4 nights in Perth
» Rail travel on the Indian Pacific, Perth to TUE Adelaide
Sydney Continue your journey on the famous Indian Pacific
to Sydney.
WED Sydney
SAT Sydney to Broome Arrive in Sydney this morning.
Today you will fly to Broome via Perth. On arrival
you will make your way to your accommodation.
Overnight: Mangrove Resort Hotel (Std), Cable Beach
Club Resort (Dlx), 4 nights
SUN Broome
Pick up your rental car, which you will then have for
the next 2 days to explore this exotic wilderness.
Or if you have chosen the day tour option you
will be collected from your accommodation in
the afternoon. Highlights will include Chinatown,
Matso’s Broome Brewery, the Japanese cemetery
and then on to enjoy the famous Broome sunset on
Cable Beach with nibbles and refreshments. COST PER PERSON
ADULT SENIOR PENSIONER
(TWIN)
Ex SYDNEY Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service
MON Broome
Continue exploring the Kimberley region in your Standard Hotels $3370 $3970 $3000 $3450 $2850 $3330
rental car today before returning it this evening. Or Deluxe Hotels $4040 $4630 $3680 $4120 $3520 $3990
perhaps join one of the many full day touring
Red Seat from $2620 Adult, $2420 Senior, $2140 Pensioner / Platinum Service $6000
options inlcuding Cape Leveque (additional cost). Single Supplement plus $670 (Standard), plus $1340 (Deluxe)
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EAST TO WEST RAIL JOURNEY
10 NIGHTS • INDIAN PACIFIC • ADELAIDE • KANGAROO ISLAND • PERTH • MARGARET RIVER OR WAVE ROCK
SUN Sydney to Adelaide Option 2: Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers and
Join your flight to Adelaide today, on arrival make Aboriginal Culture tour includes visit to the historic DARWIN
your way to your accommodation and the rest of the township of York, see the Hippos yawn and the
day is at leisure. Overnight: Grand Chifley Adelaide Humps (unusual rock formations), enjoy a picnic
(Std), Crowne Plaza Adelaide (Dlx), 2 nights lunch before continuing to Wave Rock where you N O R T H E R N
T E R R I T O R Y
will join an Aboriginal cultural tour. During
MON Adelaide September to November see beautiful Wildflowers. W E S T E R N
A U S T R A L I A
Q U E E N S L A N D
Today is free to explore this beautiful city for S O U T H
A U S T R A L I A
BRISBANE
Indian Pacific
yourself. Perhaps take an optional tour to the SAT Perth 2 N E W
S O U T H
W A L E S
Indian Pacific
famous Barossa Valley wine region or the beautiful Today is a free day to do some further sightseeing of PERTH 3 1
3 ADELAIDE SYDNEY
German village of Hahndorf (additional cost). Perth. Perhaps you might like to take an eco 1
3
V I C T O R I A
adventure tour to Rottnest Island, join a Swan Valley NIGHT STOPOVER
TRAIN ROUTE
MELBOURNE
TUE Adelaide to Kangaroo Island (L) Wine Cruise (additional cost) or perhaps just spend COACH TOUR
Early this morning you will join the scenic coach time finding a bargain at the Fremantle markets. T A S M A N I A
drive through the Fleurieu Peninsula to Cape Jervis,
where you’ll board the SeaLink ferry for your 45 SUN - TUE
Departs every Sunday
minute cruise to Kangaroo Island. You will visit The Nullarbor Plain- Kalgoorlie - Adelaide -
Clifford’s Honey Farm, Birds of Prey show, Parndana Broken Hill - Blue Mountains - Sydney
INCLUSIONS:
Wildlife Park, visit Seal Bay for a beach walk This morning make your own way to the Perth
amongst the Australian sea-lions, then on to Railway Station to board the Indian Pacific. For the
» Air travel, Sydney to Adelaide
Kingscote to see the daily pelican feeding. Overnight: next three days you will travel across the longest » 3 nights in Adelaide
Aurora Ozone Hotel (Std), KI Lodge (Dlx) straight stretch of railway in the world - The » 2 day/1 night Kangaroo Island Tour
Nullarbor Plain, through outback towns, the Blue » Air travel, Adelaide to Perth
WED Kangaroo Island to Adelaide (L) Mountains and finally into Sydney where this epic » 3 nights in Perth
Today visit the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, Kelly journey comes to an end. Sit back and enjoy the » Full day Margaret River or Wave Rock
Hill Caves where a National Parks Guide will escort scenery and onboard service. Overnight: Indian Tour
you deep into this fascinating cave system. Pacific, 3 nights » Rail travel on the Indian Pacific, Perth to
After lunch, visit Flinders Chase National Park. Sydney
Walk along the boardwalks to the spectacular WED Sydney
» Meals as specified
Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, before This morning arrive into Sydney.
returning for your ferry and coach transfer back to
Adelaide. Overnight: Grand Chifley Adelaide (Std),
Crowne Plaza Adelaide (Dlx)
THU Adelaide to Perth
Today fly to Perth. On arrival you will make your own
way to your accommodation. The rest of the day is
free to explore on your own, perhaps take a stroll
through Kings Park or enjoy a cruise to Fremantle.
Overnight: Goodearth Hotel (Std), Duxton Hotel (Dlx),
3 nights
FRI Perth (L)
Today choose from the following tours:
COST PER PERSON
ADULT SENIOR PENSIONER
(TWIN)
Option 1: Margaret River, Eagles, Caves, Wine and
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Cape Leeuwin tour includes morning tea at
Dawesville Channel, wine tasting at Xanadu Winery, Standard Hotels $3130 $3730 $2740 $3190 $2580 $3070
picnic lunch at the Eagle Heritage Raptor Centre, Deluxe Hotels $3370 $3970 $2980 $3430 $2830 $3310
guided tour of Mammoth Cave, a stop at Cape
Red Seat from $2430 Adult, $2210 Senior, $1930 Pensioner / Platinum Service $5380
Leeuwin Lighthouse and Busselton Jetty. Single Supplement plus $550 (Standard), plus $800 (Deluxe)
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PERTH GETAWAY
8 NIGHTS • INDIAN PACIFIC • PERTH • SWAN VALLEY • MARGARET RIVER • PINNACLES
SUN Perth (BD) feed kangaroos, stop for a picnic lunch at the fishing
DARWIN Join your half day Perth and Fremantle City Explorer town of Cervantes, Pinnacles Desert to view the
Tour today. Highlights include Kings Park, Tree Top limestone spires and 4WD over the sand dunes of
Walkway, Cottesloe Beach and free time to explore Lancelin.
N O R T H E R N
T E R R I T O R Y
historical Fremantle. The afternoon will be free to
explore Perth further. Option 3: Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers and
W E S T E R N
A U S T R A L I A
Q U E E N S L A N D
Aboriginal culture. Highlights include a stop at
S O U T H
A U S T R A L I A
BRISBANE MON Perth (B) York for morning tea, lunch at the Wildflower Shop
Indian Pacific
3 N E W
S O U T H
This morning is at your leisure to relax at your hotel in Hyden, see the spectacular Wave Rock and
W A L E S
PERTH 5 or explore Perth. This afternoon you will join your Gnamma Holes, visit The Humps and Mulka’s Cave,
ADELAIDE SYDNEY
Swan Valley, Wildlife & Wine tour. Highlights a stop at Babakin. Wildflower viewing stops
V I C T O R I A
5 NIGHT STOPOVER
TRAIN ROUTE
MELBOURNE include wine tasting at Sandalford Wines, the between Sept & Nov.
Margaret River Chocolate Factory, Caversham
T A S M A N I A
Wildlife Park and Charlies Estate Wine & Nougat Option 4: Pinnacles, New Norcia and Wildflowers,
Boutique. highlights include travel through the beautiful
Swan Valley, a visit to the Benedictine Community in
Departs every Wednesday
TUE & WED Day Touring (BD) New Norcia, a lunch stop at the fishing town of
Over the next 2 days you have the choice Cervantes, a walk through the Pinnacles Desert and
INCLUSIONS:
of two fantastic full day tours that are included in Wildflower viewing stops between Aug & Oct.
» Rail travel on the Indian Pacific, Sydney your package.
to Perth Option 5: “Valley of the Giants” Tree Top Walk,
» Return rail/airport transfers in Perth Option 1: Margaret River, Eagles, Caves, Wine and highlights include historic townships of Ballingup
» 5 nights in Perth Cape Leeuwin, highlights include morning tea and Bridgetown, travel through WA’s old growth
» Cooked breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 at Dawesville Channel, wine tasting at Xanadu forest to see the 51m Diamond Tree and stop for
dinners Winery, picnic lunch at the Eagle Heritage Raptor lunch, visit the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
» Half day Perth & Fremantle City Tour Centre, guided tour of Mammoth Cave, a stop at and stops at William Bay and Denmark.
» Half day Swan Valley, Wildlife & Wine Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Busselton Jetty.
Tour Option 6: Perth’s Best Wildflowers (mid Aug to Mid
» Choice of 2 full day tours Nov) - travel with a botanical guide to various
locations on Perth’s outskirts in search of the finest
» Air travel, Perth to Sydney
wildflowers. The guide will assist with identifying
rare and delicate wildflowers including everlastings,
orchids, kangaroo paw, banksias, bottle brush and
Christmas trees.
WED Sydney to Adelaide
This afternoon board the Indian Pacific for your rail THU Perth to Sydney (B)
journey to Adelaide. Settle into your choice of Today there’s time for any last minute sightseeing or
accommodation and enjoy the style and comfort of shopping before you are transferred to the Perth
this great train. Overnight: Indian Pacific, 3 nights airport for your flight. Perhaps extend your stay in
Option 2: 4WD Pinnacles, Beaches, Koalas and Perth for more touring. Your consultant can make
THU & FRI Adelaide to Perth Sand Dunes, highlights include Caversham Wildlife these arrangements.
The next two days travel across the longest straight Park in the Swan Valley to view Koalas and hand
stretch of railway in the world - the Nullarbor Plain.
SAT Perth (D) COST PER PERSON
ADULT SENIOR PENSIONER
(TWIN)
On arrival in Perth you will be transferred to your
Ex SYDNEY Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service
accommodation and the rest of the day is at your
leisure to explore this beautiful city. Overnight: Standard Hotels $2930 $3540 $2570 $3020 $2410 $2900
Goodearth Hotel (Std), Citigate Perth (Dlx), 5 nights Deluxe Hotels $3190 $3790 $2820 $3280 $2670 $3150
Red Seat from $2230 Adult, $2040 Senior, $1760 Pensioner / Platinum Service $5200
Single Supplement plus $390(Standard), plus $550(Deluxe)
8 W W W . A U S T R A L I A N H O L I D AY S P E C I A L I S T S . C O M . A U
NORTHBOUND
13 NIGHTS • ADELAIDE • THE GHAN • ALICE SPRINGS • ULURU (AYERS ROCK) • DARWIN • KAKADU
SUN Sydney to Adelaide SUN Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Join your flight to Adelaide. Make your own way to Rise early to view the sunrise and either climb the DARWIN
3
your accommodation. The rest of the day is free to Rock or tour the base. Return to Alice Springs this 1 Kakadu
explore this historic city. Overnight: Grand Chifley evening. Overnight: Aurora Alice Springs (Std), Chifley
1 The Ghan
Adelaide (Std), Crowne Plaza Adelaide (Dlx), 3 nights Alice Springs Resort (Dlx) N O R T H E R N
T E R R I T O R Y
3 Alice Springs
Uluru 1
MON Adelaide MON Alice Springs to Darwin W E S T E R N
A U S T R A L I A
Q U E E N S L A N D
This morning enjoy exploring Adelaide on your City Today is free for you to explore Alice Springs before S O U T H
A U S T R A L I A
BRISBANE
1 The Ghan
Sights Tour. Highlights include a visit to the Haigh’s boarding The Ghan for your journey to Darwin. N E W
S O U T H
W A L E S
Chocolate Factory, a walk on the Glenelg Esplanade, Overnight: The Ghan PERTH
3 ADELAIDE SYDNEY
time to admire the view at Colonel Light’s Lookout
3
V I C T O R I A
and much more. TUE Darwin NIGHT STOPOVER
TRAIN ROUTE
MELBOURNE
Arrive in Darwin this afternoon and make your own COACH TOUR
TUE Barossa Valley (L) way to your accommodation. Overnight: Palms City T A S M A N I A
Today visit the largest wine producing region in Resort (Std), Mantra on the Esplanade (Dlx), 2 nights
Australia, the world famous Barossa Valley.
Departs every Sunday
WED Darwin
WED Adelaide to Alice Springs This morning is free for you to relax before your
INCLUSIONS:
Make your own way to the Adelaide Parklands afternoon Darwin City Sights Tour. Highlights will
Terminal in time for your midday departure on board include the Chinese Temple, the lush Botanical
» Air travel, Sydney to Adelaide
The Ghan. Overnight: The Ghan Gardens, the East Point Military Precinct, Stokes Hill » 3 nights in Adelaide
Wharf area and the Mooring Basin. » Half day Adelaide City Sights Tour
THU Alice Springs » Full day Barossa Valley Tour
Arrive in Alice Springs early afternoon. The rest of THU Kakadu National Park (L) » Rail travel on The Ghan, Adelaide to
the day is free. Overnight: Aurora Alice Springs (Std), Today travel across the Adelaide River. Take a Alice Springs
Chifley Alice Springs (Dlx), 2 nights guided walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art » 3 nights in Alice Springs
at Nourlangie Rock. Join the famous Yellow » Full day West MacDonnell Ranges and
FRI Alice Springs (L) Water Billabong cruise and view prolific bird life. Town Tour
Travel west from Alice Springs following the Overnight: Aurora Kakadu (Std), Gagudju Crocodile
» 2 day/1 night Ayers Rock Tour
spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges. Stop at Holiday Inn (Dlx)
» Rail travel on The Ghan, Alice Springs to
Simpsons Gap with it’s beautiful red gums and then
Darwin
onto Standley Chasm. Tour the historic Telegraph FRI Kakadu National Park (L)
Station, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the School This morning stop at Ubirr and join the Guluyamni » 3 nights in Darwin
of the Air and stop at the Alice Springs Reptile Cruise along the East Alligator River. Go ashore in » Half day Darwin City Tour
Centre. Conclude with panoramic views from Anzac Arnhem Land before returning to Darwin this » 2 day/1 night Kakadu Tour
Hill. evening. Overnight: Palms City Resort (Std), Mantra on » Air travel, Darwin to Sydney
the Esplanade (Dlx) » Transfers and Meals as specified
SAT Darwin to Sydney Valid for travel from April to October.
Time for last minute sightseeing or shopping before
your flight home.
COST PER PERSON
ADULT SENIOR PENSIONER
(TWIN)
SAT Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Ex SYDNEY Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service
Travelling south this morning to Ayers Rock. Explore
Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and walk into Waipa Gorge. Standard Hotels $4140 $4810 $3760 $4260 $3550 $4120
Watch the sunset at Uluru whilst enjoying a Deluxe Hotels $4510 $5180 $4130 $4630 $3910 $4480
complimentary glass of wine and nibbles. Overnight:
Red Seat from $3480 Adult, $3270 Senior, $3040 Pensioner / Platinum Service $7180
Outback Pioneer Hotel (Std), Sails in the Desert (Dlx) Single Supplement plus $1030 (Standard), plus $1270 (Deluxe)
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ALICE AND THE ROCK
8 NIGHTS • ULURU (AYERS ROCK) • KINGS CANYON • ALICE SPRINGS • ADELAIDE • BAROSSA VALLEY
TUE Kings Canyon to Alice Springs THU Alice Springs to Adelaide
DARWIN This morning join your guide for the rocky climb This morning board The Ghan for your journey to
to the canyon rim for superb views of Watarrka Adelaide. Overnight: The Ghan
National Park (for those with a good level of
N O R T H E R N
T E R R I T O R Y
fitness). Alternatively explore the canyon floor (an FRI Adelaide
Kings Canyon 1 easier, shady walk). Travel on to Alice Springs this Arrive in Adelaide early this afternoon. Make your
Uluru 1 2
Alice Springs
W E S T E R N
A U S T R A L I A
Q U E E N S L A N D
afternoon. Overnight: Aurora Alice Springs (Std), Chifley own way to your accommodation and the rest of the
1
S O U T H
A U S T R A L I A
BRISBANE Alice Springs (Dlx), 2 nights day is free for you to explore this historic city.
The Ghan
N E W
S O U T H
Overnight: Grand Chifley Adelaide (Std), Crowne Plaza
W A L E S
PERTH Adelaide (Dlx), 3 nights
3 ADELAIDE SYDNEY
V I C T O R I A
2 NIGHT STOPOVER
TRAIN ROUTE
MELBOURNE SAT Adelaide
COACH TOUR
This morning you will be collected from your
T A S M A N I A
accommodation and taken on a morning highlights
tour of Adelaide. Visits include Haigh’s Chocolate
Factory, the Glenelg Esplanade, Colonel Light’s
Departs every Sunday
Lookout and drive past the Adelaide Oval, River
Torrens, St Peter’s Cathedral and North Terrrace.
INCLUSIONS:
» Air travel, Sydney to Ayers Rock WED Alice Springs SUN Barossa Valley (L)
» 3 day/2 night Ayers Rock and Kings Tour the sights of “The Alice” including the historic Today visit the largest wine producing region in
Canyon Tour Telegraph Station and the Royal Flying Doctor Australia, the world famous Barossa Valley. Taste
» 2 nights in Alice Springs Service. Visit the School of the Air where premium award winning wines, view magnificent
» Half day Town like Alice Tour sometimes we are able to listen to the children stone architecture and quaint boutique wineries, all
» Rail travel on The Ghan, Alice Springs to taking lessons “on air”. Stop at the Alice Springs encapsulated in a peaceful rural setting.
Adelaide Reptile Centre where you will see unique reptiles
» 3 nights in Adelaide such as the Perentie and Thorny Devil. Conclude MON Adelaide to Sydney
» Half day Adelaide City Sights Tour with a panoramic view of Alice Springs and the Make your way to the airport to join your flight
surrounding ranges from the top of Anzac Hill. home.
» Full day Barossa Valley Tour
» Air travel, Adelaide to Sydney
» Transfers and Meals as specified
SUN Sydney to Ayers Rock
Join your flight to Ayers Rock. On arrival you will be
transferred to your accommodation. This afternoon
enjoy a walk through Kata Tjuta (the Olgas),
including a walk at Waipa Gorge. Travel to the
sunset viewing area to enjoy nibbles and a
complimentary glass of wine and watch the effect of
the setting sun on the colour of Uluru. Overnight:
Outback Pioneer Hotel (Std), Sails in the Desert (Dlx)
MON Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Kings Canyon COST PER PERSON
ADULT SENIOR PENSIONER
(TWIN)
This morning join the Uluru Sunrise, Climb and Base
Ex SYDNEY Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service
Tour or for the non-climbers, the Uluru Sunrise and
Guided Cultural Walk. Both tours include a visit to Standard Hotels $2790 $3120 $2600 $2840 $2490 $2770
Mutitjulu Waterhole and the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Deluxe Hotels $2980 $3310 $2790 $3040 $2690 $2960
Cultural Centre. This afternoon you will travel to
Red Seat from $2460 Adult, $2360 Senior, $2240 Pensioner / Platinum Service $4310
Kings Canyon Resort. Overnight: Kings Canyon Resort Single Supplement plus $770 (Standard), plus $980 (Deluxe)
10 W W W . A U S T R A L I A N H O L I D AY S P E C I A L I S T S . C O M . A U
DARWIN AND THE TOP END
6 NIGHTS • DARWIN • KAKADU • THE GHAN • KATHERINE • ALICE SPRINGS • ADELAIDE
SAT Sydney to Darwin guide you will see the Chinese Temple, the lush
Today fly to Darwin. On arrival the rest of the day is Botanical Gardens, the East Point Military Precinct, DARWIN
3
at leisure to explore Darwin. Overnight: Palms City Stokes Hill Wharf area and the Mooring Basin. There 1 Kakadu National Park
Resort (Std), Mantra on the Esplanade (Dlx) is also time to explore the Museum and Art Gallery
of the Northern Territory. N O R T H E R N
2
T E R R I T O R Y
The Ghan
SUN Kakadu National Park (L)
This morning join your two day Kakadu National WED Darwin to Alice Springs W E S T E R N
A U S T R A L I A
Q U E E N S L A N D
Park Tour. Travel across the Adelaide River and This morning begin your great rail adventure aboard S O U T H
A U S T R A L I A
BRISBANE
Marrakai Plains and deep into the National Park. The Ghan. Settle into your choice of accommodation N E W
S O U T H
W A L E S
Take a guided walk to view ancient Aboriginal and enjoy this splendid hotel on wheels. On arrival PERTH
ADELAIDE SYDNEY
rock art at Nourlangie Rock. After lunch join the into Katherine there will be time to enjoy a cruise on
V I C T O R I A
2
famous Yellow Waters Billabong Cruise to observe the Katherine Gorge (additional cost). Overnight: The NIGHT STOPOVER
TRAIN ROUTE
MELBOURNE
saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of Ghan, 2 nights COACH TOUR
prolific bird life that this region is renowned for. T A S M A N I A
Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre and THU Alice Springs to Adelaide
view the informative displays and exhibits depicting This morning arrive into Alice Springs, where you
Departs every Saturday
traditions of the Aboriginal people. Overnight: Aurora will have time to explore the town. If you would like
Kakadu (Std), Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (Dlx) to extend your stay in Alice Springs, please ask your
INCLUSIONS:
consultant for details. Reboard The Ghan to continue
your journey this afternoon.
» Air travel, Sydney to Darwin
» 3 nights in Darwin
FRI Adelaide to Sydney » Half day Darwin City Sights Tour
Arrive into Adelaide this morning after completing » 2 day/1 night Kakadu National Park Tour
one of the world’s great train journeys. Join a » Rail travel on The Ghan, Darwin to
connecting flight to return home. Perhaps spend a Adelaide
few extra nights in Adelaide. Your consultant can » Air travel, Adelaide to Sydney
make these arrangements for you. » Transfers and Meals as specified
MON Kakadu to Darwin (L)
This morning stop at Ubirr and take a short walk to
view Aboriginal rock art. Join the Guluyambi Cruise
along the East Alligator River in search of saltwater
crocodiles. With an Aboriginal guide, you will have
special permission to go ashore onto Arnhem Land.
Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre. There’s an opportunity
for a scenic flight over the Arnhem Land Escarpment
(additional cost) before returning to Darwin.
Overnight: Palms City Resort (Std), Mantra on the COST PER PERSON
ADULT SENIOR PENSIONER
(TWIN)
Esplanade (Dlx), 2 nights
Ex SYDNEY Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service
TUE Darwin Standard Hotels $2710 $3320 $2350 $2810 $2140 $2670
This morning is free for you to do some shopping or Deluxe Hotels $2920 $3530 $2550 $3010 $2340 $2870
relax by the pool. This afternoon you will be taken
Red Seat from $2050 Adult, $1850 Senior, $2010 Pensioner / Platinum Service $4590
on your City Sights Tour of Darwin. With an expert Single Supplement plus $390 (Standard), plus $470 (Deluxe)
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THE ULTIMATE AUSTRALIAN RAIL HOLIDAY
22 NIGHTS • INDIAN PACIFIC • PERTH • BROOME • DARWIN • THE GHAN • ADELAIDE • THE OVERLAND • MELBOURNE
WED, THU & FRI Sydney to Perth begin adjusting to the relaxing pace of ‘Broome
DARWIN This afternoon board the mighty Indian Pacific for time’. Overnight: Mangrove Resort Hotel (Std), Cable
4
your journey to Perth crossing some of Australia’s Beach Club Resort (Dlx), 3 nights
most remote countryside including the incredible
Broome 3
N O R T H E R N
T E R R I T O R Y
Nullarbor Plain. Overnight: Indian Pacific, 3 nights THU & FRI Broome
2 The Ghan
Over the next two days enjoy your half day Broome
W E S T E R N
A U S T R A L I A
Q U E E N S L A N D
SAT Perth Explorer Tour, highlights will include a visit to
S O U T H
A U S T R A L I A
BRISBANE
After arriving into Perth make your way to your Chinatown, Matso’s Broome Brewery, the Japanese
Indian Pacific
3 N E W
S O U T H
accommodation and the rest of the day is at your cemetery and then on to enjoy the famous
W A L E S
PERTH 4 leisure. Overnight: Goodearth Hotel (Std) Duxton Broome sunset on Cable Beach with nibbles and
3 ADELAIDE SYDNEY
Hotel (Dlx), 4 nights refreshments. On your free day, you may like to take
2 3 V I C T O R I A
NIGHT STOPOVER
TRAIN ROUTE
MELBOURNE an optional day tour to Geikie Gorge or Cape
SUN Perth Leveque (additional cost).
T A S M A N I A
This morning you will be collected for your half day
Perth and Fremantle Tour. Highlights will include SAT Broome to Darwin
Kings Park Botanic Gardens, Cottesloe Beach and Today you will make your way to Broome airport for
Departs every Wednesday
the historical port of Fremantle. The rest of the time your flight to Darwin. On arrival make your way to
is at your leisure to explore Perth further. your accommodation and the rest of the day is
INCLUSIONS:
at your leisure. Overnight: Palms City Resort (Std),
» Rail travel on the Indian Pacific, Sydney MON & TUE Perth Mantra on the Esplanade (Dlx), 4 nights
to Perth Over the next two days enjoy your choice of a full
» 4 nights in Perth day tour to either the beautiful Margaret River SUN Darwin
» Half day Perth, Fremantle & Swan River wine region or the stunning rock formation of This morning is at your leisure, before joining an
Tour Wave Rock. afternoon City Sights Tour of Darwin. Highlights will
» Choice of a Full day Margaret River or include the Chinese Temple, Botanical Gardens,
Wave Rock Tour, including lunch WED Perth to Broome East Point Military Precinct, the Stokes Hill Wharf
» Air travel, Perth to Broome Today you will fly to Broome. On arrival you will area and the Mooring Basin.
» 3 nights in Broome make your way to your accommodation and you can
» Half day Broome Town Tour
» Air travel, Broome to Darwin
» 4 nights in Darwin
» Half day Darwin City Sights Tour
» Choice of a Full day Kakadu or Litchfield
National Park Tour, including lunch
» Rail travel on The Ghan, Darwin to
Adelaide
» 3 nights in Adelaide
» Half day Adelaide City Sights Tour
» Rail travel on the Overland, Adelaide to
Melbourne
» 3 nights in Melbourne
» Half day Melbourne City Sights Tour
» Rail travel on the XPT, Melbourne to
Sydney
12 W W W . A U S T R A L I A N H O L I D AY S P E C I A L I S T S . C O M . A U
MON & TUE Darwin
Over the next two days enjoy your full day tour
to either the Kakadu or Litchfield National Parks.
WED Darwin to Adelaide
This morning board The Legendary Ghan for your
overnight journey south to Alice Springs. Settle into
your choice of accommodation and enjoy this
splendid hotel on wheels. On arrival into Katherine
there will be time to enjoy a cruise on the Katherine
Gorge (additional cost). Overnight: The Ghan, 2 nights
THU Alice Springs
This morning arrive into Alice Springs, where you
will have time to explore the town. If you would like
to extend your stay in Alice Springs, please ask your
consultant for details. Reboard The Ghan to continue
your journey this afternoon.
FRI Adelaide
On arrival into Adelaide you will make your own way
to your accommodation. The rest of the day is at
your leisure to explore this beautiful city. Overnight:
Grand Chifley Adelaide (Std), Crowne Plaza Adelaide
(Dlx), 3 nights
SAT & SUN Adelaide
Enjoy your included City Highlights Tour of Adelaide
over the next two days, which will include visits to
Glenelg, St Peters Cathedral, the Adelaide Oval,
North Terrace, Colonel Lights lookout and the
Haigh’s Chocolate Factory. The rest of the time is at
your leisure in Adelaide.
MON Adelaide to Melbourne
This morning board the Overland for your journey to
Melbourne. On arrival make your way to your
accommodation. Overnight: Quality Batmans Hill (Std),
Vibe Savoy Hotel (Dlx), 3 nights
TUE & WED Melbourne
This morning you will be collected for your
Melbourne City Sights Tour. Highlights will include
the Fitzroy Gardens, MCG, Flinders Street Station,
Queen Victoria Markets, Port Phillip Bay and the COST PER PERSON
ADULT SENIOR PENSIONER
(TWIN)
Yarra River. The rest of your time is free to explore
Ex SYDNEY Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service
Melbourne for yourself.
Standard Hotels $6200 $7480 $5370 $6350 $5000 $6080
THU Melbourne to Sydney Deluxe Hotels $6950 $8230 $6120 $7100 $5750 $6830
Make your way to Southern Cross Station this
Red Seat from $4770 Adult, $4290 Senior, $3760 Pensioner / Platinum Service $10660
morning for your journey on The XPT to Sydney. Single Supplement plus $1410 (Standard), plus $2150 (Deluxe)
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-
AROUND AUSTRALIA BY RAIL
20 NIGHTS • THE XPT • MELBOURNE • THE OVERLAND • ADELAIDE • INDIAN PACIFIC • PERTH • BROOME • DARWIN
SAT Sydney to Melbourne FRI Adelaide to Perth
DARWIN This morning depart from Sydney’s Central Railway Your journey continues along the longest straight
2
Station on The XPT, travelling to Melbourne. Arrive stretch of railway in the world, with a short stop in
Cairns 2
this evening and make your own way to your hotel. Kalgoorlie this evening.
Broome 3
N O R T H E R N
T E R R I T O R Y
Overnight: Quality Hotel Batmans Hill (Std), Vibe Savoy
The Sunlander 1 Hotel (Dlx), 3 nights SAT Perth
W E S T E R N
A U S T R A L I A
Q U E E N S L A N D
Arrive in Perth this morning and make your own way
S O U T H
A U S T R A L I A
BRISBANE 2
SUN Melbourne to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to
Indian Pacific
2 N E W
S O U T H
Today is free to explore this cosmopolitan city, explore this beautiful city. Overnight: Goodearth Hotel
W A L E S
PERTH 3 perhaps take a tram ride or explore Federation (Std), Duxton Hotel (Dlx), 3 nights
2 ADELAIDE SYDNEY
Square.
2 3 V I C T O R I A
NIGHT STOPOVER
TRAIN ROUTE
MELBOURNE SUN Perth
MON Melbourne Explore Perth on your half day tour which includes
T A S M A N I A
This morning you will be collected for your a visit to the Kings Park Botanic Gardens, a chance
Melbourne City Sights Tour. Highlights will include to explore the historic port of Fremantle and a cruise
the Fitzroy Gardens, MCG, Flinders Street Station, on the Swan River.
Departs every Saturday
Queen Victoria Markets, Port Phillip Bay and the
Yarra River. Afternoon is at your leisure. MON Perth
INCLUSIONS:
Today is free to continue exploring Perth for yourself
» Rail travel on the XPT, Sydney to TUE Melbourne to Adelaide or perhaps join a day tour to Rottnest Island, the
Melbourne Depart Melbourne this morning on The Overland mystical Pinnacles or the wine region of Margaret
» 3 nights in Melbourne and arrive in Adelaide early this evening. Make your River (additional cost).
» Half day Melbourne City Sights Tour own way to your hotel. Overnight: Grand Chifley
» Rail travel on the Overland, Melbourne Adelaide (Std), Crowne Plaza Adelaide (Dlx), 2 nights TUE Perth to Broome
to Adelaide Fly from Perth to Broome and on arrival make your
» 2 nights in Adelaide WED Adelaide own way to your accommodation. Overnight:
» Rail travel on the Indian Pacific, Today is free to explore the historic city of Adelaide, Mangrove Resort (Std), Cable Beach Club Resort (Dlx),
Adelaide to Perth you may like to add in a tour to the Barossa Valley 3 nights
» 3 nights in Perth wine region or discover the beauty of Kangaroo
Island (additional cost). WED Broome
» Half day Perth, Fremantle and Swan
Relax this morning before joining your afternoon
River Tour
THU Adelaide Broome Town Tour which includes Chinatown, the
» Air travel, Perth to Broome
Continue exploring Adelaide before boarding the Japanese Cemetery, Matso’s Broome Brewery and
» 3 nights in Broome Indian Pacific this evening for your travel across the watching the famous sunset over Cable Beach.
» Half day Broome Town Tour Nullarbor. Overnight: Indian Pacific, 2 nights
» Air travel, Broome to Darwin
» 2 nights in Darwin
» Half day Darwin City Sights Tour
» Air travel, Darwin to Cairns
» 2 nights in Cairns
» Rail travel on The Sunlander, Cairns to
Brisbane
» 2 nights in Brisbane
» Rail travel on The XPT, Brisbane to
Sydney
14 W W W . A U S T R A L I A N H O L I D AY S P E C I A L I S T S . C O M . A U
• CAIRNS • THE SUNLANDER • BRISBANE
THU Broome WED Brisbane
You may wish to join a tour to visit beautiful Cape Continue your journey south before arriving in
Leveque today or Windjana Gorge, or just relax in Brisbane mid afternoon. Overnight: Marque Brisbane
this beautiful area of Australia (additional cost). (Std), Holiday Inn Brisbane (Dlx), 2 nights
FRI Broome to Darwin THU Brisbane
Make your way to the airport today to join your Today is free to explore Brisbane perhaps take a
flight to Darwin. On arrival make your own way to cruise up the Brisbane River, take a tour to Australia
your accommodation. Overnight: Palms City Resort Zoo or visit Southbank.
(Std), Mantra on the Esplanade (Dlx), 2 nights
FRI Brisbane to Sydney
SAT Darwin Board The XPT this morning and travel south
This morning is free to relax before joining an arriving in Sydney this evening.
afternoon tour of Darwin, which includes visits to
the East Point Military Precinct, Stokes Hill Wharf
area and the lush Botanic Gardens. You will also
have time to explore the Museum and Art Gallery
of the Northern Territory.
SUN Darwin to Cairns
Fly from Darwin to Cairns and on arrival make your
own way to your accommodation. Overnight: Cairns
Plaza Hotel (Std), Hilton Cairns (Dlx), 2 nights
MON Cairns
Today is free to explore this beautiful tropical city,
perhaps take a tour to the Kuranda Scenic Railway
or out to the famous Great Barrier Reef.
TUE Cairns to Brisbane
Depart Cairns on the Sunlander this morning and
enjoy the ever changing scenery as you meander
along the coastline of Queensland. Overnight: First
Class Berth (Red Sleeper), Queenslander Class (Gold
Sleeper) on The Sunlander
COST PER PERSON
ADULT SENIOR PENSIONER
(TWIN)
Ex SYDNEY Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service Red Sleeper Gold Service
Standard Hotels $4860 $5740 $4220 $5050 $4150 $5020
Deluxe Hotels $5620 $6500 $4980 $5810 $4910 $5770
Red Seat from $3920 Adult, $3570 Senior, $3460 Pensioner / Platinum Service $7350
Single Supplement plus $1410 (Standard), plus $2160 (Deluxe)
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