The IRT Society's Best-Loved Railway Journeys 2018 - 99

The Indian Pacific is wonderful. We've met some very nice
folks...and the crew are just great. Thanks for all your help!."
- S. Lips, Australian Rail Extravaganza
Indian Ocean

Darwin
Katherine

Coral Sea

Northern
Territory

Air route
Train route

Alice Springs

Western Territory

Queensland
Ayers Rock

South Australia

Kalgoorlie
Perth

Adelaide

Indian Ocean

Disembark for tour of Coober
Pedy, sun-scorched opal-mining
capital of the world-majority
of residents live underground!
Visit town's tunnels and caves;
enjoy underground gourmet
lunch. Dinner tonight in Ghan's
Queen Adelaide Restaurant.
Great Southern Rail

Day 12: Ghan-Adelaide
Wake up to dramatic scenery
change: S. Australia's pastoral,
green fields have replaced outback's rich ochre tones. Enjoy
breakfast in Queen Adelaide
diner; arrive Adelaide. Overnight at The Playford Adelaide.

Great Southern Rail

on Ghan, before arriving Alice
Springs. Choose from several
off-train included tours of this
famed outback town.  Dine in
Alice Springs tonight under
canopy of stars at authen-

tic Outback Bush Barbecue.
Overnight as the train heads to
Adelaide.
Day 11: On board the Ghan
After breakfast, arrive Manguri.

New South
Wales

Day 13: Adelaide-Uluru/Ayers
Rock
Fly Adelaide-Ayers Rock*. You
will have a glorious three-night
stay at the Sails of the Desert.
See famous Uluru at sunset
while feasting on BBQ buffet of
authentic Australian delicacies,
with great Australian wines.
Savor some of world's best stargazing as a star-talker explains
glorious southern night sky.
Day 14: Uluru/Ayers Rock
Early-morning expedition to
mystical Uluru. See sunrise over
this ancient geological wonder.

Sydney

Victoria

After breakfast visit Mutitjulu
Waterhole, home to almost 300
Aboriginal peoples, then further
explore Uluru before returning
to resort. Then visit "The Olgas,"
formally known as Kata Tjuta.
It is a magical group of large,
domed rock formations. Tonight: Sounds of Silence dinner.
This is a memorable evening
you'll never forget as you search
for the Southern Cross.
Day 15: Cave Hill Tour
Today learn about everyday
life and history of Aboriginal
people. Journey by 4WD deep
into desert to view magnificent
cave paintings. Climb to top of
Cave Hill to enjoy 360-degree
view, including Uluru, Mount
Conner and imposing Musgrave
Ranges.
Day 16: Uluru/Ayers RockSydney
Flight from Ayers Rock to Sydney today* to connect to your
international flights home.
*Flights not included in price.
Electronic visa required for
Australia.

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