Compare 4 Day the Ghan Expedition by Travel 2 vs Sydney to Great Barrier Reef Tour by Discovery Nomads
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Duration | 4 days | 10 days |
Price From | $ 2,077 | $ 2,582 |
Price Per Day | $ 519 | $ 258 |
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Trip Style | Group tour | Private guided tour |
Lodging Level | Luxury | Premium |
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Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Meals Included |
3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 3 Dinners |
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Description |
During this tour experience the legendary Ghan Rail journey by exploring the natural beauty of Australia’s major cities. Discover Alice Springs and also dramatic change in the landscape of Adelaide. |
Explore the highlights of Sydney Harbour, relax on a cruise to the Whitsundays and Whitehaven Beach, snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy the azure beaches of the Gold Coast. |
Day 1: Darwin - Katherine
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transfer from your hotel to Darwin rail station and start your journey aboard the legendary Ghan. Enjoy lunch in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant before arriving in Katherine for a leisurely cruise on the idyllic Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. Gaze in awe at the towering sandstone cliffs and learn of the Aboriginal and geological history of the area. Back on board, enjoy dinner as the sun sets over the Outback. Note: Optional helicopter flight over Kakadu and Nitmiluk National Parks available (onboard purchase only).
Day 2: Alice Springs
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Wake to a sumptuous breakfast before arriving in Alice Springs. A full day in the gateway to the Red Centre gives ample opportunity to visit the town landmarks and explore at leisure. In the evening, dine beneath a canopy of stars at an Outback Bush Barbecue and an astronomical talk before you re-board The Ghan. Note: Optional fixed-wing flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta, including lunch and Uluru base tour (advance purchase available).
Day 3: Coober Pedy
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, visit the sun-scorched opal mining capital of the world. Venture into the tunnels and caves of this underworld town and enjoy a gourmet lunch under the earth’s surface before setting off to the stunning outback moonscape that is the Breakaways. After an action-packed day, make your way back The Ghan for a final evening on board.
Day 4: Adelaide
Meals: Breakfast
Notice a dramatic change in the landscape from the soft ochre tones of the Outback make way for the green fields and pastoral lands of South Australia. After breakfast, The Ghan rolls into Adelaide where you may wish to extend your stay, perhaps with a visit to the Barossa Valley or Kangaroo Island?
Day 1: Sydney
Arrive at any time. On the 1st day we haven't plan any activities.
Day 2: Sydney
Explore Sydney with a walk along the harbour to the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Rocks area. In the afternoon go sailing around Sydney Harbour. Enjoy the views of the gorgeous surroundings and look out for naval ships and submarines. If you are lucky, you might even see a dolphin, a seal or a penguin.
Day 3-4: Surfers Paradise
Fly to the famous surf and arts town of Gold Coast. Learn about the culture of surfing in the area and try it yourself. Enjoy free time for optional sea kayaking, whale-watching or just relax at the beach.
Day 5-6: Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Islands
Transfer to Brisbane and flight to Airlie Beach. On the 6th day, you will go on a cruise to Whitsunday Island and visit the beach of Whitehaven.
Day 7: Cairns
An early start to the station for a relaxing and very scenic train journey to Cairns.
Day 8-9: Port Douglas
Travel along the stunning coastal road to Port Douglas. On the 9th Day you will Sail aboard the stunning catamaran and cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, snorkel the pristine ribbon reefs of Agincourt Reef, where the underwater visibility and biodiversity is at its highest, visit 3 separate dive sites and enjoy 5 hours at the reef, swim with the dwarf Minke whales in season, on one of the few vessels that has a permit to swim with the inquisitive whales.
Day 10: Cairns
Transfer back to Cairns Airport