EXPLORE THE ON THE GHAN 3rd - 5th DECEMBER 2017

www.synnex.com.au/GO/Thegreataussieadventure/ THE GHAN TRIP Explore the Outback on The Ghan.

ADELAIDE TO DARWIN (NORTHBOUND) Regarded as one of the world’s greatest rail journeys, The Ghan delivers so much more than an extended train ride. It promises access to parts of Australia no other holiday can come close to – a unique insight into the spectacular and ever changing landscape between Darwin, and and the perfect balance of comfort and adventure culminating in an experience that will move you in every sense of the word. Two nights and three days setting off from Adelaide via Alice Springs and Katherine, one way, 2,979km. Coast to coast, through the fiery red centre, experiencing Australia at its dramatic best. You will be staying in a Gold Service private cabin with all-inclusive fine dining and beverages at the classically styled Queen Adelaide Restaurant and enjoy extended off train excursions and outback stops in Marla, Katherine and Alice Springs.

Darwin

Katherine TRAVEL TIME 3 – 5 December 2017 (plus 1 night in Adelaide and 1 night in Darwin)

THE GHAN DEPARTS FROM Adelaide Parklands Terminal, Keswick, Alice Springs THE GHAN ARRIVES IN Darwin Train Station, Salloo Street (off Berrimah Road), East Arm, Marla OFF TRAIN EXCURSION STOPS Katherine and Alice Springs

OUTBACK SHORT STOP Marla Adelaide

GOLD SERVICE - SINGLE CABIN

By Day

By Night ITINERARY ITINERARY ITINERARY DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 ARRIVAL ADELAIDE AND FLINDERS THE CENTRE - MARLA, RANGES MACDONNELL RANGES AND Arrive into Adelaide. Transfer ALICE SPRINGS to Hilton Adelaide* for the Transfer to Adelaide Parklands night. Free and easy. Terminal to board The Ghan. Wake up and witness an Departure time is 12:15pm. unforgettable outback sunrise Please check in 60mins before at our morning stop in Marla in departure time. the remote reaches of South Australia. Back on board, Step aboard the legendary enjoy brunch as you make your Ghan, and once you’ve settled way through the MacDonnell in and the big wheels start Ranges to Alice Springs where turning, make your way to the a choice of Off Train Excursions classically styled Queen awaits – catch a glimpse of the Adelaide Restaurant carriage history of yesteryear, the for a delicious 2 course lunch, thriving culture and unique accompanied by your choice of lifestyle of today or visit local fine wines. landmarks, or take a front row Before long some of the oldest seat at a spectacular bird show rock formations in the world, at the Desert Park. the Flinders Ranges come Back on the train for dinner, into view and as darkness sample the menu created in envelopes the rugged outback, collaboration with award indulge in a three course -winning smallgoods purveyor, modern Australian cuisine. Barossa Fine Foods. After dinner, head back to your cabin for a good night’s sleep in anticipation of a striking outback sunrise. ITINERARY ITINERARY DAY 4 DAY 5 KATHERINE TO DARWIN DEPARTURE

Welcome to Katherine! Enjoy breakfast before Upon reaching the Northern Check Out. Territory you’ll enjoy another Transfer to airport to board full breakfast before leaving your flight home. the train for a day of cultural delights. Endless options await *Accommodation may change in Katherine. Enjoy a leisurely depending on availability at the cruise on the Katherine River time of booking. gazing in wonder at towering sandstone cliffs or alternatively, gain an insight into the culture and ways of the traditional owners of Nitmiluk, the Jawoyn people, with an exclusive cultural experience. Spend the day with the Aboriginal people, sharing their culture, learning their ways and trying some of the skills developed over thousands of years. A late lunch awaits back on board, then kick back and savour the last few hours of this epic journey. Roll into Darwin at 5.30pm then ease back into ‘life on the land’. Transfer to Hilton Darwin* for one night. Free and easy. ON - BOARD THE GHAN GOLD SERVICE

THE GHAN HISTORY Originally dubbed the Afghan Express, The Ghan train was named for the pioneering cameleers who blazed a permanent trail into the Red Centre of Australia more than 150 years ago. Many cameleers were migrants from an area now known as Pakistan. However, according to outback lore in the 1800s, these men were believed to come from the mysterious outpost of Afghanistan and were considered Afghans - ‘Ghans’.

GOLD SERVICE - SINGLE QUEEN ADELAIDE THE OUTBACK CLIMATE WHAT TO WEAR INCLUSIONS RESTAURANT EXPLORER LOUNGE Travelling from one end of the Smart casual attire is Private compact sleeper cabin Take your seat at one of You never know who you’ll country to the other can recommended. Warm clothes featuring a bed that converts the world’s most exclusive meet or where the provide a variation in climates. for Outback Experiences as to a seat by day, private vanity, restaurants. At the heart of the conversation will lead in the On The Ghan you can mornings and evenings in the with shared shower/toilet Queen Adelaide Restaurant is Outback Explorer Lounge – experience mid-30 degree Outback can be cool. We also facilities located at the end of a commitment to fresh, the perfect place for travellers temperatures in Darwin or recommend you pack a wide the carriage. regionally-sourced to come together and share Katherine and 4 degree nights/ brimmed hat, SPF30+ Australian food. stories, all while enjoying a early mornings in the desert sunscreen and comfortable Fresh sheets, bath towels, wide range of all-inclusive during your Outback walking shoes for your Off pillows, doonas, hair dryer and Dynamic menus showcase the refreshments. All day and often Experiences in Marla. Train Excursions. Warm complimentary toiletries. finest regional flavours late into the night, the Outback clothes are recommended for available - from Top End Below is a guide of average All-inclusive dining in the Explorer Lounge is the train’s evenings on board the train, barramundi, locally-produced temperatures (°C) in Queen Adelaide Restaurant centre of activity where long as the air-conditioning can beef and lamb, Margaret River December for key stops The hours can be spent socialising, be cool. All-inclusive Australian wines, cheeses, Barossa Valley Ghan goes through. snacking and catching beers, spirits and non-alcoholic smallgoods and native glimpses of passing wildlife Adelaide: 15.6 °C beverages Australian fare including through wide picture windows. (min) – 27.1°C (max) kangaroo, saltbush and wild Use of Outback Explorer rosella flower. All meals are Marla: 20.0 °C Lounge complemented by a range of (min) – 35.1°C (max) all-inclusive wines, beers and Alice Springs: 20.2 °C non-alcoholic beverages. (min) – 35.4°C (max) Katherine: 24.8 °C (min) – 36.5°C (max) Darwin: 25.3 °C (min) – 32.6°C (max) ON - BOARD THE GHAN GOLD SERVICE

THE GHAN HISTORY Originally dubbed the Afghan Express, The Ghan train was named for the pioneering cameleers who blazed a permanent trail into the Red Centre of Australia more than 150 years ago. Many cameleers were migrants from an area now known as Pakistan. However, according to outback lore in the 1800s, these men were believed to come from the mysterious outpost of Afghanistan and were considered Afghans - ‘Ghans’.

WHAT ELSE TO PACK LUGGAGE MONEY ON-BOARD INSECT BITES Guests who bring electronic Due to space constraints, Certain items are prohibited Visa, MasterCard, American Insect bites are often devices, such as laptops, that guests are advised to take from being carried in your Express Card and Diners Card experienced as a result of connect to 240-volt power on on-board only hand luggage / luggage at all. Valuables are accepted on-board the midges which are common in the trains should also pack a overnight bag containing the including your passport, trains. Travellers Cheques are the Northern Territory. Biting surge arrestor. requirements for your entire medicine, fragile or perishable not accepted and EFTPOS is midge abundance varies rail journey. items must be carried on board not available. greatly during the month, with as cabin baggage. An highest numbers occurring Your cabin luggage allowance: additional fee may apply to around the time of the full One piece of hand luggage excess luggage. Please refer moon and to a lesser extent plus a garment bag, cabin bag INSURANCE to The Ghan’s Terms and around the new moon. Biting (105 cm/41 inches – linear Conditions for full conditions. We suggest you consider midge numbers also vary measurement) or briefcase taking travel insurance to during the year with relatively Your check-in luggage protect your holiday plans. low numbers during the wet allowance: 2 x 30kgs, Luggage season, an increase from April check-in opens 2.5 hours prior to August, and highest to departure and closes 60 numbers occurring between minutes prior to departure. SMOKING August and November. The Checked luggage cannot be Smoking is prohibited on increase in numbers each accessed during the journey. The Ghan. For smokers, we month coincides with the suggest nicotine mints/gum. increase in the highest tide levels each month from the mid to late dry season.