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Arnhem Land Adventure with The Ghan Expedition Train

Arnhem Land Adventure with The Ghan Expedition Train, a rail journey with Firebird Tours

Immerse yourself in Australia's remote wilderness on this group tour at an active pace. Journey through the ancient landscapes of Arnhem Land, experiencing Aboriginal rock art, sacred ceremonies, and wildlife-rich wetlands before boarding The Ghan Expedition Train from Darwin to Adelaide.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Walkabout Lodge, Nhulunbuy

    Cairns to Nhulunbuy

    Flight from Cairns to Nhulunbuy; on arrival, explore the frontier village and visit the Roy (Malpi) Marika Lookout over the Gove Peninsula and Gayngaru Wetlands.

  2. Day 2overnight: Walkabout Lodge, Nhulunbuy

    The Gove Peninsula Tour

    'Welcome to Country' ceremony at Wirrwawuy Beach, visit to the BukuLarrnggay Mulka Centre and Yirrkala, lunch and a Bush Medicine and Women's Healing demonstration at Shady Beach.

  3. Day 3overnight: Murwangi Safari Camp

    Departure to Murwangi

    Drive south-west along the Central Arnhem Road to the Goyder River and Arafura Swamp, arriving at the exclusive Murwangi safari camp on the floodplain.

  4. Day 4overnight: Murwangi Safari Camp

    Arafura Swamp Cruise & 4WD Murwangi Discovery Tour

    Cruise on the Arafura Swamp lagoon, home to up to 300,000 waterbirds, followed by a 4WD adventure around the swamp edge with Indigenous guides.

  5. Day 5overnight: Arnhem Land Barramundi Lodge

    Bula'bula Art Centre & Departure to Barramundi Lodge

    Visit Bula'bula Art Centre in Ramingining, then cross the Blyth and Cadell Rivers to Arnhem Land Barramundi Lodge on the Liverpool/Tomkinson floodplains.

  6. Day 6overnight: Arnhem Land Barramundi Lodge

    Fishing Adventure & Cultural Tour

    Guided barramundi fishing on the Liverpool and Tomkinson Rivers, then Maningrida Arts and Cultural Centre and the Djomi Museum.

  7. Day 7overnight: Davidson's Arnhemland Safaris, Mount Borradaile

    Departure to West Arnhem

    Drive through the stone country of west Arnhem Land, crossing the Goomadeer and Liverpool Rivers to Davidson's Arnhemland Safaris at Mount Borradaile.

  8. Day 8overnight: Davidson's Arnhemland Safaris

    Mount Borradaile Rock Art Tour

    Open-back 4WD exploration of Mount Borradaile's rock art galleries, the eroded sandstone 'catacombs', and Cooper Creek wetlands.

  9. Day 9overnight: Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge

    Departure to Garig Gunak Barlu National Park

    Travel to Port Essington and take a boat transfer across to Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge on the Cobourg Peninsula.

  10. Day 10overnight: Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge

    Port Essington & Historic Victoria Settlement

    Boat exploration of Port Essington aboard the MV Arafura, visiting the ruins of the historic Victoria Settlement.

  11. Day 11overnight: Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge

    Trepang Bay Marine & 4WD Adventure

    Half-day fishing in the Cobourg Marine Park, then a 4WD safari through Garig Gunak Barlu National Park to Trepang Creek and Gunners Quoin.

  12. Day 12overnight: Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

    Departure to Darwin

    Scenic flight across Van Diemen Gulf to Darwin; check in and take a Charles Darwin sunset dinner cruise.

  13. Day 13railovernight: Aboard The Ghan Expedition Train

    Board The Ghan Expedition & Off Train Experience in Katherine

    Transfer to the Darwin rail terminal to board The Ghan; Off Train Experience in Katherine (Nitmiluk Gorge cruise, Katherine Outback Experience or Cutta Cutta Caves).

  14. Day 14railovernight: Aboard The Ghan Expedition Train

    Alice Springs Off Train Experience

    Off Train Experience in Alice Springs (Telegraph Station, Desert Park or Standley Chasm), dinner under the stars at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station.

  15. Day 15railovernight: Aboard The Ghan Expedition Train

    Coober Pedy Off Train Experience

    Stop at Manguri for an Off Train Experience in Coober Pedy (the Breakaways, town tour, or Opal Experience) and an underground lunch.

  16. Day 16rail

    Adelaide Arrival

    Pass through the Flinders Ranges for a leisurely brunch before arriving in Adelaide, completing the rail journey.

Included

  • Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
  • Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
  • Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
  • In-depth exploration of best landmarks
  • Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
  • Professional meeting services at the airport
  • Dedicated support team before and during your trip

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