Day 1
ALICE SPRINGS
Make your own way to Alice Springs. Upon arrival into Alice Springs, travel to your hotel to enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
Day 2
ALICE SPRINGS
This morning is yours at leisure, you may wish to take a stroll to the Olive Pink Botanic Garden or simply relax in the comfort of your hotel. Explore Alice Springs this afternoon, touring the sights including The School of the Air, where you learn how children who cannot access schools are educated by radio.Stop at the historic Telegraph Station, which marks the original site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs. Visit the Royal Flying Doctors Service, where you will see how medical aid reaches those who live in the remote outback. We also make a stop at the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, where you can see, and potentially touch,the lizards and snakes of Central Australia's semi-arid desert, such as the Perentie Lizard and the Thorny Devil.Your tour concludes with a panoramic view of the township of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges from the top of Anzac Hill. (B)
Day 3
ALICE SPRINGS
Today is yours to do as you please. Depending on your interests, perhaps take a dip in the swimming pool or visit the day spa at your hotel. Or if you want to get out and explore further, visit the Museum of Central Australia, Alice Springs Desert Park, or the Araluen Arts Centre. (B)
Day 4
BOARD THE GHAN, ALICE SPRINGS
Enjoy your final day exploring Alice Springs before being transfered to Alice Springs Rail Terminal to board The Ghan this evening. Experience your first night onboard enjoying the fine dining and relaxed luxury of this iconic train. (D)
Day 5
THE GHAN, KATHERINE AND DARWIN
When the landscape transforms into rocky gorges and fast-flowing canyon streams, prepare to experience one of the Top End’s most impressive natural wonders, Katherine Gorge. A few hours later as evening falls, you’ll arrive in Darwin. Transfers are provided to selected Darwin CBD hotels. Your package concludes here. (B,L).