Rail Break - 7 Day Tour
| 7 DAY RED CENTRE TO TOP END RAIL BREAK | ||
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| Code: YRD7 | ||
| Highlights • Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park • The Ghan • Kakadu National Park Day 1: Darwin On arrival in Darwin you will be transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is at your leisure. You may like to book a sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour (own expense). Accommodation: Value Inn (L), Mirambeena Resort (R) or Darwin Central Hotel (F), Darwin. Day 2: Darwin - Kakadu Travel deep into Kakadu National Park. Take a guided walk to view Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock. After lunch join the famous Yellow Water Billabong Cruise to observe saltwater crocodiles and prolific bird life. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre and view the informative displays and exhibits depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people. Accommodation: Kakadu Lodge (L), Aurora Kakadu (R) or Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (F), Kakadu. Day 3: Kakadu - Darwin This morning stop at Ubirr with a short walk to view rock art. Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River in search of saltwater crocodiles. We have an Aboriginal guide with us and with the special permission of the local people, we will be able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre. There is the opportunity for an optional scenic flight (own expense) over the Arnhem Land Escarpment. Return journey to Darwin. Accommodation: Value Inn (L), Mirambeena Resort (R) or Darwin Central Hotel (F), Darwin. Day 4: Darwin - The Ghan You will be transferred to the Darwin railway station to join The Ghan to Alice Springs. Sit back, relax |
and enjoy the comfort of the train as the ‘outback’ scenery passes by. Rail: Red Kangaroo Daynighter Seat (L), Red Kangaroo Sleeper Cabin (R) or Gold Kangaroo Service (F). Day 5: The Ghan - Alice Springs On arrival at Alice Springs railway station you will be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon tour the sights of ‘The Alice’ including the historic Telegraph Station. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the School of the Air. At the Alice Springs Reptile Park you will see unique central Australian reptiles. Stop at Anzac Hill for great views. Accommodation: Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge (L), Aurora Alice Springs (R) or Alice Springs Resort (F), Alice Springs. Day 6: Alice Springs - Uluru (Ayers Rock) Travel through the West MacDonnell and James Ranges. Stop at a camel farm for an optional camel ride (own expense) and later stop to view majestic Atila (Mt Conner), before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. The afternoon is spent touring Kata Tjuta, before travelling to the Uluru sunset viewing area to watch sunset at Uluru and enjoy nibbles and a glass of wine. Accommodation: Outback Pioneer Budget Rooms (L), Outback Pioneer Hotel (R), Desert Gardens Hotel (F), Ayers Rock Resort. Day 7: Uluru (Ayers Rock) This morning join the Uluru Sunrise, Climb and Base Tour (Y18) or for the non-climbers, the Uluru Sunrise and Guided Cultural Walk (Y41). Both tours include a visit to Mutitjulu Waterhole and the Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre (see pages 18/19 for itineraries). In the afternoon transfer to Ayers Rock Airport for your flight. Flight must be booked to depart after 1.30pm (airfare not included in tour price). |
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| Departs: Sat & Tue 2.30pm (Apr - Oct) and 3.30pm (Nov - Mar) from Ayers Rock Resort. | ||||||||||
| Concludes: In Darwin | ||||||||||
| Prices (AUD) | Adult |
Child |
Single Supp † |
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| YRD7 | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | ||||
| Budget (L) | $1630 | $1670 | $1182 | $1214 | $385 | $420 | ||||
| Standard (R) | $2080 | $2220 | $1536 | $1648 | $475 | $555 | ||||
| Superior (F) | $2540 | $2785 | $1913 | $2109 | $595 | $775 | ||||
| A 7 Day Rail Break from Darwin to Ayers Rock is also available. Tour Code: DRY7 | ||||||||||
| Prices (AUD) | Adult |
Child |
Single Supp † |
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| DRY7 | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | ||||
| Budget (L) | $1605 | $1645 | $1162 | $1194 | $385 | $420 | ||||
| Standard (R) | $2050 | $2180 | $1512 | $1616 | $475 | $555 | ||||
| Superior (F) | $2495 | $2730 | $1877 | $2065 | $595 | $775 | ||||
| National Park Entry Fee included. | ||||||||||
| †Single traveller will be required to pay the single supplement. | ||||||||||
| Australian Senior Card holders and New Zealand Pensioners Discount: Deduct $35 from Adult price. | ||||||||||
| Low season: 1 Apr 2009 – 30 Jun 2009 & 1 Dec 2009 – 31 Mar 2010 High season: 1 Jun 2009 – 30 Nov 2009 |
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| Valid till 31 March 2010 | ||||||||||