EXPLORE THE OUTBACK 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, Alice Springs and Adelaide 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 Darwin) THE GHAN DEPARTS FROM Adelaide Parklands Terminal, Keswick, South Australia Alice Springs THE GHAN ARRIVES IN Darwin Train Station, Salloo Street (off Berrimah Road), East Arm, Northern Territory 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 THE CENTRE - MARLA, KATHERINE TO DARWIN MACDONNELL RANGES AND All flights arrive into Adelaide ALICE SPRINGS Welcome to Katherine! aiport by 10:00am. Upon reaching the Northern Wake up and witness an Territory you’ll enjoy another ADELAIDE AND FLINDERS unforgettable outback sunrise full breakfast before leaving RANGES at our morning stop in Marla in the train for a day of cultural the remote reaches of South delights. Endless options await Transfer to Adelaide Parklands Australia. Back on board, in Katherine. Enjoy a leisurely Terminal to board The Ghan. enjoy brunch as you make your cruise on the Katherine River way through the MacDonnell gazing in wonder at towering Departure time is 12:15pm. Ranges to Alice Springs where sandstone cliffs or alternatively, Please check in 60mins before a choice of Off Train Excursions gain an insight into the culture departure time. awaits – catch a glimpse of the and ways of the traditional Step aboard the legendary history of yesteryear, the owners of Nitmiluk, the Jawoyn Ghan, and once you’ve settled thriving culture and unique people, with an exclusive in and the big wheels start lifestyle of today or visit local cultural experience. Spend the turning, make your way to the landmarks, or take a front row day with the Aboriginal people, classically styled Queen seat at a spectacular bird show sharing their culture, learning Adelaide Restaurant carriage at the Desert Park. their ways and trying some for a delicious 2 course lunch, of the skills developed over Back on the train for dinner, accompanied by your choice of thousands of years. sample the menu created in fine wines. collaboration with award A late lunch awaits back on Before long some of the oldest -winning smallgoods purveyor, board, then kick back and rock formations in the world, Barossa Fine Foods. savour the last few hours of the Flinders Ranges come this epic journey. into view and as darkness Roll into Darwin at 5.30pm envelopes the rugged outback, then ease back into ‘life on the indulge in a three course land’. modern Australian cuisine. After dinner, head back to your Transfer to Hilton Darwin* for cabin for a good night’s sleep one night. 7:30pm dinner at in anticipation of a striking Mitchells Bar, Hilton Darwin. outback sunrise. ITINERARY DAY 4 DEPARTURE Enjoy breakfast before Check Out. Transfer to airport to board your flight home. *Accommodation may change depending on availability at the time of booking. 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 GOLD SERVICE - TWIN non-alcoholic beverages. (min) – 35.4°C (max) INCLUSIONS Gold Service Twin offers a Katherine: 24.8 °C comfortable sleeper cabin (min) – 36.5°C (max) featuring private en suite and Darwin: 25.3 °C upper and lower berths that (min) – 32.6°C (max) convert to a 3 seater lounge by day. 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 numbers occurring between to departure and closes 60 SMOKING minutes prior to departure. August and November. The Checked luggage cannot be Smoking is prohibited on increase in numbers each accessed during the journey. The Ghan. month coincides with the increase in the highest tide levels each month from the mid to late dry season. .