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The Very Best of Australia

Sunday 5 November to Tuesday 28 November 2023

Embark on a rail adventure which showcases the very best of this diverse country - from vibrant cities to tropical rainforests. Journey through remote
plains in luxury on board The Ghan and wonder at the kaleidoscopic colours of the Great Barrier Reef. Stopovers in Singapore and Bangkok break
up the travel and provide a taste of Asian culture.

Day 1 - London to Singapore Day 5 - Alice Springs Day 8 - The Overland
Overnight flight to Singapore, arriving the following Arrival in Alice Springs this morning where optional Travel by train between Adelaide and Melbourne
morning. sightseeing tours will be on offer (several of these are aboard the Overland, enjoying a relaxing journey
included with our class of travel). This outback city is while savouring the comforts and romance of rail.
Day 2 - Singapore City Sightseeing the heart and soul of central Australia, rich in history We travel in Red Premium with all-inclusive breakfast,
Enjoy getting to know Singapore on a half-day and culture. lunch and afternoon tea served at our seats.
sightseeing tour of this vibrant city with a local guide
who will take us to the popular tourist landmarks. Day 6 - Adelaide & Wine Day 9 - Puffing Billy
Lunch is included before we check in to our hotel for On reaching Adelaide, we have lunch and a wine Enjoy a day trip out to Belgrave where we board
an afternoon at leisure. tasting at a local vineyard before checking in to our the fabulous Puffing Billy Steam Railway for a scenic
hotel for the next 2 nights. journey through Sherbrooke Forest - a superb
Day 3 - Singapore to Darwin example of rainforest noted for its native ‘Mountain
Direct flight from Singapore to Darwin where we Day 7 - Relax in Adelaide Ash’ trees, a form of eucalypt and the tallest flowering
have a 1-night stay. Today is free to relax and sightsee in Australia’s plant in the world. There is time for lunch at Lakeside
fifth largest city. Wander down the grand tree-lined
Day 4 - The Ghan North Terrace boulevard which boasts Adelaide’s before our return journey.
We board the iconic Ghan train to take an epic most imposing buildings. You may wish to visit one of Day 10 - At Leisure in Melbourne
2,979km journey across Australia’s Red Centre from the city’s many museums or simply wander though A day to explore and unwind. A great way to explore
Darwin to Adelaide. Accommodation is in Gold Central Market or the Botanical Gardens. the city is via the free City Circle Tram which covers
Service cabins with all meals and drinks included. all the essential sightseeing stops and provides a great

The Ghan between Alice Springs and Darwin Kuranda Scenic Railway, Stony Creek Falls

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