Reef 'n' Rock Rail Escape

	SYD	BNE	MEL	ADL	PER	New Zealand	ex Darwin, no flights
Adult Fares	3919	3789	3949	4029	4139	TBA	3599

Sunday
Fly to Darwin, be transferred to the Crowne Plaza Darwin for three nights.

Monday
Morning to relax, prior to joining a city sights tour this afternoon for the perfect introduction to Darwin, with expert commentary by a local guide. See the Chinese Temple and the lush Botanical Gardens. Tour the historic sites of the city including the East Point Military Precinct. See the Stokes Hill Wharf area and the Mooring Basin. There is also time available to explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

Tuesday
Free day in Darwin, to explore our tropical city of the North, many outdoor cafe's and pub's, along with a varied selection of fine dinning. Or join an optional tour to World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park ($155pp plus Park fee's).

Wednesday
Join the Ghan, traveling Gold Kangaroo Service, for the only North - South Transcontinental Train journey in the World. Pausing in Katherine, where you have the opportunity to cruise through Nitmiluk National Park. Continue mid afternoon to Alice Springs.

Thursday
On arrival in Alice Springs, travel south through the James and Waterhouse ranges. Visit a camel farm where there is time for an optional camel ride (own expense). Stop at Mt Ebenezer roadhouse for lunch (own expense) and Mt Connor prior to arrival at Ayers Rock Resort. This evening dine under a million stars at the award winning Sounds of Silence Dinner. Two nights Desert Gardens Hotel

Friday.
Morning to free to relax, prior to joining an afternoon tour of Ayers Rock, visiting the Uluru-Kata Juta Cultural Centre, the various water holes & art sites of Uluru, along with Sunset nibles and a glass of wine from the Sunset viewing area.

Saturday
Witness the early morning light as you travel to Kata Juta to enjoy a 2-3 hour stroll between the valleys of conglomerate rock. The walking path is rocky and requires a good level of fitness. In the cool of the morning, marvel at the unique flora & flora that has survived in this harsh enviroment. Once at the Valley of the Winds lookout, take time to gaze out over the central valley of the Olgas. After lunch join an afternoon flight to Cairns. ( not included, check price at time of booking ). Met at Cairns airport and transfered to the Holiday Inn Cairns on the Esplande for three nights. ( Alternative touring available if unsuitable for Olgas Valley of Winds tour )

Sunday
The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is yours to experience when you cruise from Cairns to the three level luxury plontoon on the Outer Barrier Reef. The plontoon features undercover seating and table for a sumptusous buffet lunch. After lunch enjoy the outer reef in glass bottom semi submersibles, snorkeling or diving. Maybe just enjoy the sundeck.

Monday
Morning transfer to Freshwater station to board the Kuranda Scenic Railway, on arrival in Kuranda there is free time to explore the 'Village in the Rainforest". After enjoying the journey down the escarpment in the Skyrail through the rainforest canopy take a short walk to the famous Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, discover this ancient culture through theatres, stage shows and demonstrations before boarding your coach for the transfer back to the Holiday Inn.

Tuesday
Early transfer to Cairns station for the two day one night rail experience on the famous Sunlander, travelling the Coral Coast to Brisbane in the luxury of Queenslader Class, where all meals are included.

Wednesday
Continue down the Queensland coast through the many cane fields and Pacific Coast, arrive Brisbane late afternoon, before early evening flight home, transfer not included.

All prices are per person twin share. Prices are subject to flight price availability. All tours, flights ( except Ayers Rock to Cairns, price confirmed at time of booking ) and accommodation included. Prices valid to 31/3/06. Ring for TPI prices, 1300 880 835. International guests, we can arrange a price if you already have internal flights paid for, email for a quote or call +61 8 89 81 3833 and we'll call you back.* CSHC Discount is $199. All prices in Australian Dollars.

# Travel in Queenslander Class differs from Gold Kangaroo, share shower per carriage, in Queenslander class.


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