The Ghan & West Coast Cruise

Monday 14 April

A morning departure on Air New Zealand for our flight to Adelaide.  On arrival enjoy a city tour of Adelaide and check in mid-afternoon at your beachfront accommodation. Welcome Dinner.

Tuesday 15 April

After breakfast travel to the Barossa Valley for a lunch and a tour of the vintage Seppeltsfield Winery. Return to the city with the remainder of the afternoon free.

Wednesday 16 April

A relaxing morning before transferring to the Adelaide Parklands Rail Terminal to board The Ghan. Prepare for a journey of comfort, relaxation and a touch of adventure, as the legendary Ghan takes you deep into the heart of Australia.

Thursday 17 April

Continue your journey aboard The Ghan making a sunrise stop in Marla, an Australian outback post, before continuing onto Alice Springs - the heart of the Red Centre. Experience a choice of optional activities in Alice Springs.  Re-board the train and relax as your journey continues north to Katherine. 

Friday 18 April

Arrive in Katherine, home of the stunning Katherine Gorge and rich indigenous history. A cruise along the jaw-dropping Nitmiluk Gorge or time with the local Aboriginal people are part of the wide range of options today. Arrive in Darwin early evening.

Saturday 19 April

Today is free to explore Darwin at your own pace or enjoy some retail therapy. 

Sunday 20 April

Enjoy a morning city sightseeing tour which includes Darwin’s history and landscapes. The Aviation Museum and the Royal Flying Doctors Museum are additional options. Lunch at Stokes Wharf and an afternoon at your leisure.

Monday 21 April

This morning, depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem Highway, passing major river systems and wetland regions into Kakadu National Park. Return to Darwin this evening.

The international-acclaimed Kakadu is an enormous, unique natural reserve with wetlands, rivers, sandstone escarpments, and waterfalls and is home to more than 20,000 plant species, crocodiles, flatback turtles and exotic birdlife. 

Tuesday 22 April

A day to explore Darwin at your own pace and interest. A lovely garden walkway along the shoreline is on your doorstep. 

Wednesday 23 April

An early morning start for the drive to Litchfield National Park. The gorgeous, historical town of Batchelor is the gateway to Litchfield National Park. View the termite mounds found at Litchfield National Park and the spectacular double waterfall of Florence Falls from a high vantage point. Return to Darwin this evening.

Thursday 24 April

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at your leisure. Why not explore Darwin by Hop-on Hop-Off bus or take a stroll through the botanical gardens.

Friday 25 April

After breakfast, transfer to the Darwin Cruise Terminal to board ‘Crown Princess,’ your home for the next eight nights. 

Saturday 26 April

There’s always something happening on board — from heading to the Princess Theater for a lavish original musical production to enjoying a blockbuster movie poolside under the stars or simply relaxing in a lounge sipping a cocktail where a live band is playing your song.

Sunday 27 April

Although the mainland has been inhabited for many years, the ruggedly beautiful Kimberley Coastline remains unspoilt. With dramatic red cliffs, reefs, islands and aquamarine waters, cruising the Indian Ocean is a great way to see it all.

Monday 28 April

The crystal-clear waters and natural beauty continue with more opportunities to spot a wide range of marine life. 

Tuesday 29 April

Broome was known as the “pearling capital of the world” when Japanese, Chinese and Aboriginal divers toiled in arduous conditions to harvest the pearls. Although still a remote outpost, it has become a popular tourist destination. 

Wednesday 30 April

Thursday 01 May

Friday 02 May

Boasting beautiful beaches, this city makes it a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. The city also has a rich maritime history, with attractions like the HMAS Sydney II Memorial and the Geraldton Museum showcasing its naval heritage.

Saturday 03 May

Arrive in ‘Freo’, rich in maritime and penal colony history, picturesque and the gateway to Western Australia’s capital.  Disembark and enjoy a Perth City tour before a Farewell Dinner. 

Sunday 04 May

A leisurely morning before transferring to the airport for an evening departure to Auckland.

Please contact us if you wish to extend your stay in Perth!