APT (APT Travel Group)
South Western Discovery with Indian Pacific Rail
Western Australia land touring combined with an Indian Pacific crossing to Sydney
16 daysprice on request
31% rail
Firebird Tours · Private tour
The Ghan Expedition Train: The Ultimate Territories
Traverse Australia's dramatic landscapes on this private 14-day journey at a relaxed pace. The centerpiece is The Ghan Expedition train from Darwin to Adelaide, a three-day rail odyssey through the Outback with stops at Katherine, Alice Springs, and Coober Pedy.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
Darwin Arrival
Private transfer to the hotel; free day to relax or explore the waterfront.
- Day 2railovernight: Aboard The Ghan Expedition (Gold Twin Cabin)
Departure to Adelaide Aboard The Ghan Expedition Train
Transfer to the train station for a 4-day, all-inclusive Ghan Expedition Train journey (Gold Twin Cabin) from Darwin to Adelaide via Katherine, Alice Springs, Manguri and Coober Pedy.
- Day 5railovernight: Pullman Adelaide
Adelaide Arrival
Driver transfer from the train station to the hotel after the three-day rail journey; free day to relax.
- Day 6overnight: Pullman Adelaide
Adelaide Day at Leisure
Free day; optional Adelaide City Tour or Murray River Day Tour with Cruise recommended.
- Day 7overnight: Pullman Adelaide
Adelaide's Best: Scenic Coastlines & Wine Tasting
Full-day tour of Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide, Mount Lofty, Hahndorf, and wine tastings at Chapel Hill and Haselgrove wineries in McLaren Vale, finishing at Glenelg. Group tour up to 20 people, third-party supplier.
- Day 8overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street
Departure to Melbourne
Private airport transfer and flight from Adelaide to Melbourne (approx. 1h18).
- Day 9overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street
Melbourne Walking City Tour with River Cruise
Half-day private walking tour of St Paul's Cathedral, State Library Victoria and Queen Victoria Market, followed by a Yarra River cruise.
- Day 10overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street
Great Ocean Road Tour
Full-day private drive along the Great Ocean Road: Lorne, Apollo Bay, rainforest walks, the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and Razor Back.
- Day 11overnight: The Grace Hotel, Sydney
Departure to Sydney
Private airport transfer and flight from Melbourne to Sydney (approx. 1h30).
- Day 12overnight: The Grace Hotel, Sydney
Sydney Sightseeing Tour & Harbour Cruise
4-hour private tour of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, The Rocks and Paddington, followed by an evening Sydney Harbour Cruise (group tour, third-party supplier).
- Day 13overnight: The Grace Hotel, Sydney
Sydney Day at Leisure
Free day; optional Sydney Opera House Backstage Tour or Blue Mountains National Park Day Tour recommended.
- Day 14
Sydney Departure
Private airport transfer for departure.
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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