ROCK AND RAIL
The Ghan, Alice Springs, Uluru, Kata Tjuta and outback.
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Valid for travel 1/4/09 to 31/3/10
Includes |
Gold Service. |
All meals as specified in your itinerary: (B) breakfast, (L) lunch
& (D) dinner. |
Transfers in Alice Springs and
at Uluru (Ayers Rock). |
Central Australia touring by
luxury coach. |
Uluru sunrise and sunset tours
and guided Mala Walk. |
Tour to Kata Tjuta (Olgas).
Includes walking at Walpa
(Olga) Gorge. |
Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park
entry fee. |
Quality accommodation. |
Note: The traditional owners would prefer that visitors do not climb Uluru.
DAY 1: SUNDAY OR WEDNESDAY
Join The Ghan in Adelaide
to Alice Springs
After boarding at Adelaide Parklands Rail Terminal, your first day on The Ghan begins with a light lunch in the Restaurant Car as you travel North towards Spencer Gulf and Port Augusta. (LD)
DAY 2: MONDAY OR THURSDAY
The Ghan, Outback and
Alice Springs
Awake to wonderful views of the Central Australian desert and enjoy lunch prior to your arrival in Alice Springs, where you’ll have the remainder of the day to look around. Spend the next 2 nights at the Crowne Plaza Alice Springs. (BL)
DAY 3: TUESDAY OR FRIDAY
Alice Springs
With the whole day free, you can relax, shop, explore or take one of our fantastic Optional Tours on pages 36-37. (B)
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY OR SATURDAY
Uluru and Kata Tjuta
Depart Alice Springs and travel through the rugged West MacDonnell Ranges on your way to Uluru. After checking in to the Desert Gardens Hotel or Sails in the Desert Hotel (upgrade), you are taken out to the magnificent domes of Kata Tjuta where you can take a guided walk through Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Then in the afternoon you travel to Uluru to watch the sunset over this great Australian icon and enjoy a glass of wine. (B)
DAY 5: THURSDAY OR SUNDAY
Uluru
You’ve seen the sunset, now you can return and see a completely new side of Uluru at sunrise. Take a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, view cave paintings and hear the ancient legends of Kuniya Tjukurpa (Python Dreaming). You can also tour the base of Uluru, take the Mala Walk and explore Kantju Gorge before visiting the Cultural Centre and Maruku Arts and Crafts Cooperative where you may see Aboriginal artists at work. Or you can pass on the guided walks and climb to the summit of Uluru instead.
Your package concludes at Ayers Rock Resort or the airport, although if you’d like to stay and see even more, you can easily add extra nights.
Reverse Itineraries
• Adelaide guests, start your holiday at Uluru on Monday or Thursday.
• Sydney guests start your
holiday at Uluru on Thursday
(includes one night in Adelaide).
• Darwin guests start your holiday at Uluru on Monday or Friday.
Alternative Departures
• Perth departs on Sunday
(includes one night in Adelaide).
• Darwin departs on Saturday or Wednesday.
Please ask your holiday consultant for details.
Travel From |
Days |
Adult pp* $ |
Single Supp* |
Pens. / CSHC pp* $ |
Single Supp* |
ADELAIDE - AYERS ROCK OR VV Code 98AU |
5 |
1777 |
358 |
1449 |
368 |
DARWIN - AYERS ROCK OR VV Code 98DU |
5 |
1777 |
358 |
1449 |
368 |
PERTH - AYERS ROCK (INCLUDES 1 NIGHT IN ADELAIDE) Code 98PU |
8 |
3420 |
454 |
2616 |
464 |
AYERS ROCK - SYDNEY (INCLUDES 1 NIGHT IN ADELAIDE) Code 98US |
7 |
2600 |
454 |
2105 |
464 |
*Fares based on Low Season prices
Conditions: Single Room supplement obligatory if travelling alone. All prices are subject to change without notice. Airfares not included in package price. Refer to our Terms and Conditions click here.
†Whistle Stop Tours are an additional cost please click here. |
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Package Bookings: 1300 13 21 47
(Package bookings can only be booked by calling Great Southern Rail)
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Australia’s Great Train Journeys 09-10
Packages • Tours • Accommodation
(valid 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010)
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