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AUSTRALIA BY RAIL
Timor Sea
RAIL NETWORK
DARWIN
KAKAD
ACROSS AUSTRALIA
KATHERIN
NORTHERN TERRITORY The Ghan
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
ALICE SPRINGS
KINGS CANYON
ULURU/KATA-TJUTA MARLA
Indian Pacific
NULLARBOR/COOK
PERTH
ROTTNEST ISLAND
Indian Ocean
KALGOORLIE FREMANTLE
Great Australian Bight
KANGARO
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DU NATIONAL PARK
DAINTREE NATIONAL PARK
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Gulflander
KURANDA NORMANTON CROYDON Inlander
Coral Sea
CAPE TRIBULATION PORT DOUGLAS
CAIRNS
GREAT BARRIER REEF
Kuranda Scenic Railway
TOWNSVILLE WHITSUNDAYS AIRLIE BEACH PROSPERINE Spirit of Queensland
MT. ISA
QUEENSLAND WINTON LONGREACH
ROCKHAMPTON
MARYBOROUGH WEST
Spirit of the Outback
Tilt Train
HERVEY BAY FRASER ISLAND
CHARLEVILLE
BRISBANE
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Westlander
BROKEN HILL KINCHEGA
ADELAIDE
HUNTER VALLEY BLUE MOUNTAINS XPT
BAROSSA VALLEY
SYDNEY
Local Service
OO ISLAND
he Overland
COFFS HARBOUR
NEW SOUTH WALES
YASS
MELBOURNE
VIC.
CANBERRA
XPLORER
XPT
PHILLIP ISLAND
Bass Strait
TAS.
HOBART
Tasman Sea
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WHY RAILBOOKERS? Railbookers offers expertly planned tailor made vacations, with an extensive range of vacations across across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North America and beyond. We take the complexity out of independent rail travel and offer all our customers unparalleled service, incredible travel experiences and the very best value. The team at Railbookers is made up of proud ‘train geeks’ with comprehensive knowledge and passion for all things rail.
RAIL EXPERT KNOWLEDGE
MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY
We know rail; from the best routes to the best times ensuring you have the best vacation.
Any destination, any date for any length of time…simply put, if the train goes there, so do we.
BOOK AND TRAVEL FROM TODAY TO 2 YEARS AHEAD You can depart today or book your bucket-list trip 2 years ahead; either way, we have you covered.
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CONTENTS Rail Network across Australia
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Why Railbookers
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Everythhing you need to know about our vacations
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AUSTRALIA
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Australia Coast to Coast Adventure from Perth
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Australia Coast to Coast Adventure from Sydney
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Sydney to Darwin
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Perth to Darwin
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The Indian Pacific from Sydney
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Adelaide to Alice Springs on the Ghan
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Treasures of Queensland from Sydney
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Queensland Adventure Roundtrip from Sydney
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Great Southern from Brisbane to Adelaide
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Great Southern from Adelaide to Brisbane
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Gold Twin Cabin by day
LARGEST RAIL VACATION SELECTION
NO RAIL TRIP IS TOO COMPLICATED FOR US
From luxurious, multi-country journeys to extending your cruise, or creating a tailor made rail itinerary, we have it all.
What is confusing is our easy and anything can be customised.
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Sydney
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Melbourne
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR VACATIONS HOW DO I MAKE A RESERVATION? Call Railbookers 1-888-829-3040 to speak with one of our knowledgeable Rail Experts to book your perfect rail vacation, call your local travel agent or visit our website to submit an online request at www.railbookers.com WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU REQUIRE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING? All passenger first and last names, and all dates of birth, are required at the time of booking. Certain train providers will require passport information. CAN I CUSTOMIZE MY TRIP? Absolutely. We can add hotel nights to give you extra time to explore your destination, or add in additional destinations to help you discover new ones! We can also add transfers for ultimate ease and convenience and have an extensive range of sightseeing options so you can make the most of your trip. Just speak with our Rail Experts and we’ll start creating the perfect rail vacation for you. CAN YOU RECOMMEND THE MOST SCENIC ROUTE TO GET TO MY DESTINATION? We’re always advocates of taking the scenic route! With so much to see from the train windows on all our rail vacations, you’re in for a treat. If there’s a different route you could take for some extra special scenery, we’ll be excited to let you know!
CAN I UPGRADE TO FIRST-CLASS RAIL ON SOME OR EVEN ALL OF MY TRAIN JOURNEYS?
CAN I ADD ON ADDITIONAL SIGHTSEEING OR ADDITIONAL HOTEL NIGHTS?
You certainly can. We know that many of our customers like to upgrade some or all of their train journeys to first-class. Upgrading will give you a larger seat, more legroom and even a meal and drinks on certain routes. To find out more, please speak with one of our Rail Experts who will tell you the advantages of first class on your specific route.
Yes, you can add additional sightseeing activities and/or hotel nights to most existing rail vacation packages we offer. When you speak with a Rail Expert, request an explanation of the upgrade options to your vacation package as you wish. Additional charges may apply.
CAN I TAKE A RAIL VACATION THAT YOU OFFER IN REVERSE? Yes! We can offer a reverse option on any of our itineraries. If you are already planned to be in one destination and would like to visit cities on one of our packages in a different order or start/finish in a different location, please call us and speak with a Rail Expert. WHERE ARE YOUR HOTELS LOCATED? Our hotels are centrally located within each city we offer. Most are within a short distance of local sights and/or your railway stations. HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING? In general, each passenger can take two items of luggage plus one personal item. There are no weight restrictions - just remember you’ll need to carry everything!
AM I ABLE TO TRAVEL ON MY CHOICE OF DATES? There are no set departure dates with our vacations, with the exception of private train journeys such as the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress. Most trains will run every day, which means our vacations do too! CAN I CHOOSE MY TRAIN TIMES? Our packages don’t have set departure times, and if there is a train running when there are multiple trains a day, your Rail Expert will be able to talk you through the different departures. If there’s a particularly convenient time or a departure that will ensure you catch the best scenery, we’ll be sure to recommend it. HOW LONG BEFORE THE TRAIN DEPARTS SHOULD I BE AT THE STATION? With the exception of Eurostar, which has a 45-minute check-in time, there is no official check-in required for train journeys in Europe or North America. Of course, we always recommend arriving at the station in plenty of time. WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY TRAVEL DOCUMENTS? After we receive full payment, travel documents will be sent to you approximately 21 days prior to your departure.
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AUSTRALIA There are places that are bucket list-worthy. And then there’s Australia. It is an amazingly diverse island, continent, and country. There’s a lot more to discover than simply kangaroos, koalas, and kookaburras.
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Indian Pacific train
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AUSTRALIA COAST TO COAST ADVENTURE FROM PERTH Perth ➡ Adelaide ➡ Melbourne ➡ Sydney
Timor Sea
Your journey begins with 1 night in Perth
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
NULLARBOR/COOK KALGOORLIE PERTH 1 Excursion to Kalgoorlie
Excursion to Nullarbor and Cook
Great Australian Bight KEY
1 Nights stay
Coral Sea
Spend 2 nights onboard the Indian Pacific between Perth and Adelaide
Day trip to Blue Mountains
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
BLUE MOUNTAINS NEW SOUTH WALES ADELAIDE 2 MELBOURNE Day trip to Phillip Island
Your journey ends with 4 nights in Sydney
Phillips Island Penguins
4 SYDNEY
3 VIC.
PHILLIP ISLAND Tasman Sea Kalgoorlie
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The Indian Pacific
13 DAYS
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TRIP VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail travel as per itinerary • 1 night’s hotel accommodation in Perth • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Adelaide • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Melbourne • 4 nights hotel accommodation in Sydney • 2 nights onboard the Indian Pacific in Gold Class • Half Day City Tour of Adelaide • Phillip Island Penguin Parade evening tour from Melbourne • Sydney Explorer Pass • Sightseeing tour of the Blue Mountains
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Perth - Crowne Plaza Perth Adelaide - Hilton Adelaide Melbourne - Best Western Melbourne Sydney - Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
The Blue Mountains
DAY 1 - PERTH Explorer the great city of Perth today. Visit Kings Park and Botanic Garden, The Bell Tower, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Elizabeth Quay, Yagan Square, Winthrop Hall, The Old Mill, and much more while discovering Perth on your own.
DAY 2 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD INDIAN PACIFIC Climb onboard the Indian Pacific for an amazing journey to Adelaide. Travel in ultimate comfort and style in your Gold Service twin cabin, which features all-inclusive meals in the discretely ornate Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car, access to the Outback Explorer Lounge, complimentary toiletries and bath towels, and still wine, beer and spirits on request all day long. This evening’s excursion in Kalgoorlie will introduce you to Hannan’s North Tourist Mine where you’ll enjoy a short play performed by local artists, see the Super Pit gold mine. Return to the Indian Pacific for a nightcap and your journey onwards through the night across the Nullarbor Plain. (Overnight onboard the train)
DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD INDIAN PACIFIC At dawn, the Indian Pacific rolls into Rawlinna Station, where you’ll get off the train for a hot breakfast and coffee on the platform. In the afternoon, explore the ghost town of Cook (population four). Back on the train, relax and
recharge in your cabin before heading to the lounge or dining carriage. (Overnight onboard the train)
DAY 4 - ADELAIDE It is an early scheduled arrival in Adelaide, and once off the train make your own way to your hotel for check in. Once settled make your way out to enjoy the city at your own leisure.
DAY 5 - ADELAIDE Your half day tour this morning will show you all the key sights in this beautiful city including the Botanic Gardens and iconic North Terrace.
DAY 6 - ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNE Board The Overland train from the Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross station and upon arrival, get settled at your hotel.
DAY 7 - MELBOURNE Stay local and check out the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, St Kilda beach, and Melbourne Museum. Up for a day trip somewhere memorable, take the Great Ocean Road along the breath-taking stretches of coastline to Port Campbell National Park and the Twelve Apostles.
DAY 8 - PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUIN PARADE EVENING TOUR Enjoy the morning at your leisure then in the afternoon join your included Phillip Island Penguin Parade evening tour. At Summerland
Beach, you will get to see the nightly ritual of the fairy penguins waddling out of the ocean into their burrows in the sand.
DAY 9 - MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY Travel by train from Melbourne Southern Cross station to Sydney Central in first class.
DAY 10 - SYDNEY Use your included Sydney Explorer Pass to discover the city’s most popular attractions and landmarks.
DAY 11 - DAY TRIP TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS Experience a full-day, all-inclusive tour of the magical, mysterious Blue Mountains. Enjoy lunch in the charming village of Leura before a ride on the Scenic Skyway, Cableway, Walkway, and Railway at Scenic World. Take the 2.4km stroll on the elevated boardwalk through the Jurassic rainforest for the perfect vantage point of the incredible Three Sisters and Jamison Valley.
DAY 12 - SYDNEY Today, why not visit the Rocks neighbourhood, Chinatown, the Gap in Watsons Bay, Darling Harbour, and world-famous Bondi Beach.
DAY 13 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN SYDNEY Check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.
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AUSTRALIA COAST TO COAST ADVENTURE FROM SYDNEY Sydney ➡ Melbourne ➡ Adelaide ➡ Perth
Timor Sea
Your journey ends with 2 nights in Perth
WESTERN AUSTRALIA NULLARBOR /COOK Excursion to Kalgoorlie
PERTH 2 ROTTNEST ISLAND
KALGOORLIE Day trip to Rottnest Island
Day trip to Blue Mountains
BAROSSA VALLEY SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Excursion to Nullarbor and Cook
Great Australian Bight KEY
1 Nights stay
Coral Sea
Spend 2 nights onboard the Indian Pacific between Adelaide and Perth
Your journey begins with 1 night in Sydney
BLUE MOUNTAINS NEW SOUTH WALES ADELAIDE 3
Barossa Wine region
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SYDNEY VIC. 3 MELBOURNE PHILLIP Day trip to the ISLAND Barossa Valley wine region
Day trip to Phillip Island
Tasman Sea
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Adelaide
Indian Pacific Interior
12 DAYS
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FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Sydney - Raddison Hotel and Suites Sydney Melbourne - Best Western Melbourne Adelaide - Hilton Adelaide Perth - Crowne Plaza Perth Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Rottnest
DAY 1 - SYDNEY
DAY 5 - THE OVERLANDER TRAIN/ ADELAIDE
Visitors are spoilt for a range of experiences and attractions to enjoy. Check out delicious cuisine at up and coming restaurants, do some shopping on Pitt Street or check out the permanent collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art for free. See the Rocks neighbourhood, Chinatown, the Gap in Watsons Bay, Darling Harbour, and world-famous Manly Beach.
In the morning board The Overland train from Melbourne Southern Cross station to Parklands Terminal in Adelaide. With Red Premium Service, you’ll enjoy all-inclusive breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea and a relaxing and comfortable journey while taking in the diverse landscapes between these two incredible cities.
DAY 2 - MELBOURNE
DAY 6 - ADELAIDE
Spend the day enjoying the scenery of New South Wales and Victoria aboard the train to Melbourne in first class. On arrival make your way to your hotel for a three-night stay.
Welcome to the lively city of Adelaide. Your half day tour this morning will show you all the key sights in this beautiful city including the Botanic Gardens and iconic North Terrace.
DAY 3 - MELBOURNE
DAY 7 - ADELAIDE/THE BAROSSA VALLEY
Stay local and check out the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, St Kilda beach, and Melbourne Museum. Up for a day trip somewhere memorable, take the Great Ocean Road along the breath-taking stretches of coastline to Port Campbell National Park and the Twelve Apostles.
Enjoy a real treat today with an all-day tour to the world-renowned Barossa wine region. Travel through some stunning scenery and some beautiful vineyards, stopping in the award winning Pinarie for a tasting and morning tea. Following some free time in Tanunda a gourmet lunch is served on the famous Lambert Estate, then there is even time for a visit to the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company for a further wine (and chocolate!) tasting before returning to Adelaide.
DAY 4 - PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUIN PARADE EVENING TOUR Enjoy the morning at your leisure then in the afternoon join your included Phillip Island Penguin Parade evening tour. At Summerland Beach, you will get to see the nightly ritual of the fairy penguins waddling out of the ocean into their burrows in the sand.
DAY 8 - ADELAIDE/THE INDIAN PACIFIC Check out of your hotel and perhaps check out Central Market, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide Oval, or the
Adelaide Zoo, then perhaps stroll through the Adelaide Botanic Gardens or grab a picnic and hit one of the beaches. In the evening climb aboard The Indian Pacific train and settle into the comfort of your Gold Class cabin for the night, heading west to Perth. (Overnight Onboard)
DAY 9 - THE INDIAN PACIFIC Take the opportunity today to stretch your legs and explore the railway ghost town of Cook, with a self-guided map. Then later in the day Hop off the train again at Rawlinna for an evening experience under the magical stars on the Nullarbor Plain in Western Australia. (Overnight Onboard)
DAY 10 - PERTH Relax in the comfort of the train and all onboard facilities today prior to arriving into Perth in the afternoon. Make your way to your hotel on arrival for a two-night stay then enjoy exploring the city.
DAY 11 - ROTTNEST ISLAND Take to the water this morning with a scenic cruise along the Swan River to historic Fremantle, then over to the very special Rottnest Island. Home of Shipwrecks, spectacular white sandy beaches, unique wildlife and a fascinating and colourful history your tour will encompass the whole island including the Wadjemup Lighthouse. Enjoy lunch at Karma Rottnest before beginning the journey back to Perth for the evening.
DAY 12 - END OF TOUR
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SYDNEY TO DARWIN
Kakadu National Park
Sydney ➡ Adelaide ➡ Darwin
11 DAYS
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Day trip from Darwin to Kakadu National Park
DARWIN
Your journey ends with 3 nights in Darwin
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KATHERINE Optional Katherine tour
Spend 2 nights onboard the Ghan Train between Adelaide and Darwin
VACATION INCLUDES: • 1-night aboard The Indian Pacific Train in Gold Class from Sydney to Adelaide • 2 nights aboard The Ghan Train in Gold Class from Adelaide to Darwin • 7 nights hotel accommodation in Sydney, Adelaide and Darwin • Group Tour of Broken Hill • Half day city tour of Adelaide and Kangaroo Island Day Trip • And much more!
KAKADU NATIONAL PARK Coral Sea
NORTHERN TERRITORY
ALICE SPRINGS SOUTH AUSTRALIA
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Sydney - Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney Adelaide - Hilton Adelaide Darwin - Hilton Darwin
Your journey begins with 1 night in Sydney
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
Alice Springs. Here you’ll enjoy a fascinating tour discovering its history and well-preserved vintage buildings.
NEW SOUTH WALES
DAY 8- THE GHAN/DARWIN
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ADELAIDE 3 KANGAROO ISLAND
SYDNEY
Great Australian Bight KEY
1 Nights stay
Day trip by ferry from Adelaide (Port Jervis) to Kangaroo Island
Spend 1 night onboard the Indian Pacific between Sydney and Adelaide
Tasman Sea
DAY 1 - SYDNEY
DAY 5 - KANGAROO ISLAND
Welcome to Sydney - a bustling city centre, amazing architecture, golden beaches, beautiful weather, and a world-famous harbour are just a few reasons to travel here.
This morning embark on a full day tour of Kangaroo Island via the 45min ferry crossing from Port Jervis. Visit Seal bay Conservation Park for a guided walk among the wild Sea Lions, then enjoy a 2-course lunch and visit to Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park.
DAY 2 - THE INDIAN PACIFIC
Enjoy the vast open red landscape of the remote Northern Territories from the comfort of your Gold Class cabin and the comfortable lounge bar prior to arriving into Darwin. Head to your hotel and check in for a three-night stay.
DAY 9 - KAKADU NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIP This morning travel along the Arnhem Highway into the Kakadu National Park. The park covers 20,000sq Km of land from rocky escarpment home to historic Aboriginal rock art dating back thousands of years, to floodplains abundant with wildlife.
DAY 6 - THE GHAN
DAY 10 - DARWIN CITY TOUR AND JUMPING CROCS
In the morning enjoy a tour of Broken Hill, and old frontier mining town which has established itself as an artistic hub. After lunch back onboard the train you’ll arrive into Adelaide and make your way to your hotel for a 3-night stay.
Make your way to Parklands Station and climb about the world famous Ghan train, named in honour of the Afghan Camel Drivers who in the 18th Century helped to create access to the Red Centre of Australia. The track is one of the longest rail lines in the world at 2,979km in length and along the way you could catch a glimpse of Camels and wild Kangaroos. The onboard service in Gold Class is fantastic, with some of the best food and wine available on any public train in the world.
Discover all Australia’s only tropical capital city has to offer today with this great day tour. Learn the rich history of the city with visits to the Darwin Aviation Museum, Museum of the Northern Territory and its rich and diverse Botanical Gardens. In the afternoon head down the Stuart Highway to the Adelaide River - the home to over 1600 crocodiles! Cruise the river and get as close as comfortably possible to the crocs as they launch themselves out of the water.
DAY 4 - ADELAIDE
DAY 7 - THE GHAN
DAY 11 - END OF TOUR
Your half day tour this morning will show you all the key sights in this beautiful city including the Botanic Gardens and iconic North Terrace.
Hop off the train this morning for breakfast in the outback town of Marla, then continue north to
Check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.
Depart Sydney in the afternoon and settle into the comfort of your Gold Class Cabin. Enjoy some great views of the Blue Mountains as the sun comes down, before meeting your fellow travellers in the bar car, and at dinner.
DAY 3 - ADELAIDE
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PERTH TO DARWIN
Kangaroo Island
Perth ➡ Adelaide ➡ Kangaroo Island ➡ Adelaide ➡ Darwin
14 DAYS
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Your journey ends with 3 nights in Darwin
KEY
1 Nights stay
Timor Sea
DARWIN 3
Day trip from Darwin to Kakadu National Park
KAKADU NATIONAL PARK
KATHERINE
Coral Sea
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Optional Katherine tour
Spend 2 nights onboard The Ghan train between Adelaide and Darwin
Alice Springs tour
Your journey begins with 1 night in Perth
ALICE SPRINGS WESTERN AUSTRALIA
NULLARBOR/COOK KALGOORLIE
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
PERTH 1 Excursion to Kalgoorlie Spend 2 nights onboard the Indian Pacific between Perth and Adelaide
Breakfast at sunrise in Marla
MARLA
Excursion to Nullarbor and Cook
Great Australian Bight
Day trip to the Barossa Valley wine region
BAROSSA VALLEY
4 ADELAIDE 1
KANGAROO ISLAND
Return ferry from Adelaide (Port Jervis) to Kangaroo Island
DAY 1 - PERTH
DAY 5 - ADELAIDE
Welcome to Perth! Relax on the beach, take a stroll around the huge Kings Park and Botanical Gardens, or perhaps head up Mount Eliza for some great views.
Get to know the city a little better today with a morning city tour taking in all the main sights including the Botanic Gardens and iconic North Terrace.
DAY 2 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD INDIAN PACIFIC Climb onboard the Indian Pacific for an amazing journey to Adelaide travelling in ultimate comfort and style in your Gold Service twin cabin. (Overnight onboard the train)
DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD INDIAN PACIFIC At dawn, the Indian Pacific rolls into Rawlinna Station. In the afternoon, explore the ghost town of Cook. (Overnight onboard the train)
DAY 4 - ADELAIDE It is an early scheduled arrival in Adelaide, and once off the train make your own way to your hotel for check in.
DAY 6 - KANGAROO ISLAND Today travel to Kangaroo Island. Your luxury coach and guide will escort you around the island, with the first stop being the impressive Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery for a delicious two course lunch. Your tour continues in the afternoon and gives you the opportunity to get up close to a breath-taking array of wildlife in its natural habitat.
DAY 7 - KANGAROO ISLAND Continue to explore all this wonderful island has to offer with a visit to Clifford’s Honey Farm, a two-course lunch and a visit to the spectacular Flinders Chase National Park. Head back to Penneshaw for your ferry and evening drive back to Adelaide.
VACATION INCLUDES: • Gold class accommodation on The Indian Pacific train from Perth to Adelaide • Gold class accommodation on The Ghan train from Adelaide to Darwin • 9 nights hotel accommodation • Half day city tour of Adelaide • Full day tour of the Barossa wine valley • 2-day tour of Kangaroo Island • Kakadu National Park day trip from Darwin • Full day tour of Darwin and a local nature adventure
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Perth - Crowne Plaza Perth Adelaide - Hilton Adelaide Darwin - Double Tree by Hilton Darwin Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 8 - ADELAIDE Enjoy Adelaide at leisure today perhaps checking out the fantastic Central Market.
DAY 9 - THE GHAN Today board the great red carriages of The Ghan, heading north. After settling into your cabin head to the Outback Explorer Lounge car for a drink with your fellow passengers. (Overnight Onboard)
DAY 10 - THE GHAN Enjoy breakfast around a campfire watching the sun rise at Marla before continuing to Alice Springs. (Overnight Onboard)
DAY 11 - THE GHAN/DARWIN Arrive at Katherine and enjoy the breath-taking gorge by boat or for the experience of a lifetime why not take a helicopter ride? Later, the train pulls into Darwin for the end of its journey, some 2,979km.
DAY 12 - KAKADU NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIP This morning travel along the Arnhem Highway into the Kakadu National Park for a full day trip.
DAY 13 - DARWIN CITY TOUR AND JUMPING CROCS Discover Darwin today with a full day tour of the city and Adelaide River, home to over 1600 crocodiles!
DAY 14 - END OF TOUR Check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.
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THE INDIAN PACIFIC
Perth Botanic Gardens
Sydney ➡ Perth
7 DAYS
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Timor Sea
Your journey ends with 2 nights in Perth
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
NULLARBOR /COOK Excursion to Kalgoorlie
PERTH 2 ROTTNEST ISLAND
KEY
1 Nights stay
Spend 3 nights onboard the Indian Pacific between Sydney and Perth
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Your journey begins with 1 night in Sydney
NEW SOUTH WALES
KALGOORLIE Day trip to Rottnest Island
Coral Sea
Excursion to Nullarbor and Cook
Great Australian Bight
DAY 1 - SYDNEY Welcome to one of the world’s most beautiful and exciting cities. Visitors are spoilt for a range of experiences and attractions to enjoy. A bustling city centre, amazing architecture, golden beaches, beautiful weather, and a world-famous harbour are just a few reasons to travel here.
DAY 2 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD INDIAN PACIFIC Board the iconic Indian Pacific train at Sydney Central Station, a cross-country journey you’ll never forget. Travel in ultimate comfort and style in your Gold Service twin cabin, which features all-inclusive meals in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car, access to the Outback Explorer Lounge, complimentary toiletries and bath towels, and still wine, beer and spirits on request all day long. Head to the lounge and get settled in your cabin for the long-haul adventure as the train climbs through the Blue Mountains. (Overnight onboard the train)
1 SYDNEY
Tasman Sea
DAY 3 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD INDIAN PACIFIC Wake up in the Australian outback. Through the big window of your cosy, well-appointed cabin, watch as the red earth landscapes unfold in the outback’s expansive desert. This morning’s optional excursion to Broken Hill, a former mining town, will introduce you to the region’s attractions, such as the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery. Then, experience an optional excursion of Adelaide. Back onboard, relax and enjoy all the amenities of Gold Service. (Overnight onboard the train)
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Sydney - Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney Perth - Crowne Plaza Perth Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
and travel across the vast, otherworldly plain on Australia’s longest single stretch of railway. (Overnight onboard the train)
DAY 5 - PERTH This morning enjoy breakfast onboard in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car as the train passes through Avon Valley on its final stretch into Western Australia before arriving in cosmopolitan Perth shortly after lunch. This evening roam around on your own exploring the city’s attractions.
DAY 6 - PERTH Take to the water this morning with a scenic cruise along the Swan River to historic Freemantle, then over to the very special Rottnest Island. Home of Shipwrecks, spectacular white sandy beaches, unique wildlife and a fascinating and colorful history your tour will encompass the whole island including the Wadjemup Lighthouse. Enjoy lunch at Karma Rottnest before beginning the journey back to Perth for the evening.
DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN PERTH Check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.
DAY 4 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD INDIAN PACIFIC Your afternoon stop in Cook is the perfect opportunity to get off the train and stretch your legs while looking around the ghost town (population four). Back on the train, relax and recharge in your cabin before heading to the lounge or dining carriage. In the evening, you’ll have an off-train experience in the Nullarbor plain
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Sydney
ADELAIDE TO ALICE SPRINGS AND ULURU ON THE GHAN
The Ghan
Adelaide ➡ Alice Springs ➡ Uluru ➡ Alice Springs
6 DAYS
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Timor Sea
Your journey ends with your final night in Alice Springs
NORTHERN TERRITORY
ALICE SPRINGS 2 AYERS ROCK RESORT 1 MARLA
Uluru Tour, Kata Tjuta Tour and BBQ dinner Breakfast at sunrise in Marla
Coral Sea
Spend 1 night onboard The Ghan train between Adelaide and Alice Springs
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
KEY
1 Nights stay
Your journey begins with 1 night in Adelaide
Tasman Sea
DAY 1- ADELAIDE
DAY 2 - THE GHAN Make your way out to Adelaide Parkland Terminal this morning, where you will board the great red carriages of The Ghan train heading north. After settling into your cabin why not head to the Outback Explorer Lounge car for a drink with your fellow passengers. Enjoy the view as you tuck into a fine dinner (Overnight Onboard)
DAY 3 - THE GHAN/ALICE SPRINGS
Uluru
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 4 - ULURU
Welcome to Adelaide! Make your way to your hotel for a 2-night stay, then take a stroll downtown and perhaps a wander around the huge central market. The city is renowned for its great food and even better wine, so finding a good restaurant won’t be a problem!
Alice Springs
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Adelaide - Hilton Adelaide Uluru - Desert Garden Inn Alice Springs - Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
Alice Springs where you bid farewell to the train and head to your hotel for a 3-night stay.
1 ADELAIDE Great Australian Bight
VACATION INCLUDES: • Gold class accommodation onboard The Ghan from Adelaide to Alice Springs • 1 nights hotel accommodation in Adelaide • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Alice Springs • 1 nights hotel accommodation in Ayers Rock Resort • 2-day tour of Uluru and Kata Tjuta including BBQ dinner
Make an early start today as the train stops at the tiny town of Marla some 1000km north of Adelaide, and her you can enjoy breakfast around a campfire watching the sun rise. Once back on board relax at leisure before lunch and arrival into
Depart Alice Springs aboard a luxury coach and enjoy the view as you drive through the red centre en-route to Ayers Rock Resort. In the afternoon visit the Cultural Centre to learn the importance of the area then travel around the base with commentary about the numerous sacred sites and features to be found at Uluru. Take a walk to the beautiful Mutitjulu Waterhole then watch the breath-taking change in colour of Uluru at sunset whilst enjoying a glass of sparkling wine. Following sunset settle in for an exclusive BBQ dinner with Uluru as your stunning backdrop or speak to any of our knowledgeable Travel Consultants if you might prefer a romantic meal for two under the stars.
DAY 5 - ULURU SUNRISE, KATA TJUTA AND RETURN TO ALICE SPRINGS It is an early as you watch the sun rise over the magnificent rock, then head over to the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta and stretch your legs with a guided walk into the pretty Walpa Gorge. Spend some free time exploring the gorge and the otherworldly rock formations, then in the afternoon enjoy the scenery and passing wildlife on your return to Alice Springs for the night.
DAY 6 - YOUR TOUR ENDS IN ALICE SPRINGS
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TREASURES OF QUEENSLAND FROM SYDNEY
The Spirit of Queensland
Sydney ➡ Brisbane ➡ Cairns
7 DAYS
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Day trip on the Kuranda scenic train into the rainforest from Cairns
Your journey ends with 3 nights in Cairns
KURANDA
Coral Sea
3 CAIRNS
GREAT BARRIER REEF
Day trip to Great Barrier Reef from Cairns
Overnight from Brisbane to Cairns on the Spirit of Queensland
1 BRISBANE Overnight train from Sydney to Brisbane
NEW SOUTH WALES KEY
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Brisbane - Best Western Astor Metropole Hotel and Apartments Cairns - Doubletree by Hilton Cairns Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
QUEENSLAND
Your journey begins in Sydney
VACATION INCLUDES: • Rail Travel as per the itinerary • Double Cabin accommodation from Sydney to Brisbane • 1 nights in a RailBed on the Spirit of Queensland • 1 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Brisbane • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Cairns • Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns • Kuranda railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway day trip with transfers
SYDNEY
1 Nights stay
Tasman Sea
DAY 1 - OVERNIGHT TRAIN FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE Depart Sydney Central in the afternoon and settle into your private cabin for the journey. (Overnight Onboard)
DAY 2 - BRISBANE Arrive in the Queensland capital in the morning, and head to your hotel. Once checked in and refreshed head out to enjoy all this great city has to offer.
DAY 3 - THE SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND
DAY 4 - THE SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND Relax in the comfort of the train and enjoy the Queensland scenery as you speed towards Cairns. Once you have arrived make your way to your hotel for a 3-night stay.
DAY 5 - KURANDA RAILWAY AND SKYRAIL DAY TRIP Depart Cairns in the morning for a 2-hour scenic train ride to the quaint village of Kuranda. From here embark on a spectacular cable-way ride over what is often cited as being one of the most extraordinary places on Earth, The Wet Tropics Rainforest. Admire the breath-taking views across the rainforest canopy then transfer back to Cairns for the night.
DAY 6 - GREAT BARRIER REEF Today embark on a 2-hours cruise out The Great Barrier reef for a day you will never forget. Enjoy 4 -hours on the reef itself, with the options of snorkelling, semi-submersible coral viewing and feeding the fish.
DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN CAIRNS
Spend the morning as you wish, and then board The Spirit of Queensland train heading north to Cairns. Enjoy in Seat Entertainment and food and drink served to your RailBed, as well as fresh bed linen.
Great Barrier Reef
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Kuranda Railway
QUEENSLAND ADVENTURE ROUNDTRIP FROM SYDNEY
Port Douglas
Sydney ➡ Brisbane ➡ Cairns ➡ Port Douglas ➡ Cairns ➡ Brisbane
11 DAYS
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PORT DOUGLAS
Your journey ends in Cairns
Coral Sea
DAINTREE NATIONAL PARK 2 KURANDA 3 CAIRNS GREAT BARRIER REEF
Day trip on the Kuranda scenic train into the rainforest from Cairns
Overnight from Brisbane to Cairns on the Spirit of Queensland
QUEENSLAND
Overnight train from Sydney to Brisbane
NEW SOUTH WALES KEY
1 Nights stay
SYDNEY Tasman Sea
DAY 1 - OVERNIGHT TRAIN
DAY 3 - THE SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND
Depart Sydney Central in the afternoon and settle into your private cabin for the journey. (Overnight Onboard)
Spend the morning as you wish, and then board The Spirit of Queensland train heading north to Cairns. Enjoy In Seat Entertainment and food and drink served to your sleeper seat, as well as fresh bed linen.
DAY 2 - BRISBANE Arrive in the Queensland capital in the morning, and head to your hotel. Once checked in and refreshed head out to enjoy all this great city has to offer.
DAY 4 - THE SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND/ CAIRNS Relax in the comfort of the train and enjoy the Queensland scenery as you speed towards Cairns. Once you have arrived make your way to your hotel for a 3-night stay.
DAY 5 - PORT DOUGLAS/THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
The Wet Tropics Rainforest
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Brisbane - Best Western Astor Metropole Hotel & Apartments Cairns - Doubletree by Hilton Cairns Port Douglas - Mantra in the Village Port Douglas Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
2 BRISBANE
Your journey begins in Sydney
VACATION INCLUDES: • Double Cabin accommodation from Sydney to Brisbane • 3 nights onboard sleeper trains • 7 nights hotel accommodation in Brisbane, Cairns and Port Douglas • Great Barrier Reef Experience from Port Douglas • Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge half day tour • Kuranda Rail and Skyrail Day trip
Take the scenic drive north this morning to Port Douglas, and enjoy the day trip of a lifetime out to the outer edge of the Great Barrer Reef. Take to the water yourself with a snorkel, in a semisubmersible or via a unique underwater viewing platform. Lunch is included at the reef, and on returning to shore head to your hotel for the night.
DAY 6 - PORT DOUGLAS/DAINTREE FOREST AND MOSSMAN DAY TRIP Head out to the true outback today with a half day cultural tour of Daintree rainforest and the beautiful Mossman Gorge.
DAY 7 - CAIRNS Take to the Captain Cook highway and enjoy the tropical scenery along the coast to Cairns and your hotel for the night. In the evening check out renowned Night Market for a wonderful selection of eateries.
DAY 8 - KURANDA RAILWAY AND SKYRAIL DAY TRIP Depart Cairns in the morning for a 2-hour scenic train ride to the quaint village of Kuranda. From here embark on a spectacular cable-way ride over what is often cited as being one of the most extraordinary places on Earth, The Wet Tropics Rainforest.
DAY 9 - THE SPIRIT OF QUEENSLAND Following breakfast at your hotel, make your way to the station to begin your journey home. Watch the scenery fly past from the comfort of your RailBed onboard The Spirit of Queensland train.
DAY 10 - BRISBANE Check into your hotel once you have arrived, then enjoy a full day sightseeing in Brisbane.
DAY 11 - END OF TOUR Enjoy the final leg of your vacation, travelling south by train to Sydney.
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GREAT SOUTHERN FROM BRISBANE TO ADELAIDE
Great Southern Gold Class
Brisbane ➡ Adelaide
8 DAYS
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KEY
Coral Sea
1 Nights stay
QUEENSLAND
Spectacular dinner on the beach in Coffs Harbour
SOUTH AUSTRALIA Your journey ends with 3 nights in Adelaide
SILVERTON/ BROKEN HILL
ADELAIDE 3
Your journey begins with 1 night in Brisbane
NEW SOUTH WALES
HUNTER VALLEY
Silverton or Broken Hill tour
Great Australian Bight
DAY 1 - BRISBANE Spend the day sightseeing in the Queensland capital. Speak to any of our Travel Consultants regarding options around a city tour, or perhaps a visit to the world-famous Australia Zoo.
DAY 2 - THE GREAT SOUTHERN TRAIN FROM BRISBANE Following departure from Brisbane enjoy lunch and an afternoon admiring the view from the
COFFS HARBOUR PORT STEPHENS Hunter Valley or Port Stephens tour
BAROSSA VALLEY Barossa Valley wine tour
1 BRISBANE
Spend 3 nights onboard the Great Southern between Brisbane and Adelaide
Tasman Sea
comfort of your private cabin. Later the train arrives in the coastal town of Coffs Harbour and here you will be served dinner in a beautiful beach setting with waves lapping at the shore close by. (Overnight Onboard)
DAY 3 - THE GREAT SOUTHERN Enjoy a full breakfast onboard in preparation of a full day of exploration. Choose from a stroll through the pretty vineyards of the Hunter Valley with some wine tastings, a day in the beautiful coastal city of Newcastle, a 4WD ride across the sand dunes of Port Stephens or setting sail off the coast of the pretty town. In the evening return to the train for dinner, and if you are not too tired perhaps a nightcap in the bar. (Overnight Onboard)
DAY 4 - THE GREAT SOUTHERN
Brisbane
Relax onboard this morning with breakfast and lunch served before your next excursions. Choose from exploration of quirky Silverton, heading underground with a unique tour of a remote outback mine, or tour the artistic ex mining community that is Broken Hill. For the
VACATION INCLUDES: • 4 days/3 nights onboard the Great Southern train from Brisbane to Adelaide in Gold Class accommodation • All off train experiences at Coffs Harbour, the Hunter Region, Broken Hill and Silverton • 1 night hotel accommodation in Brisbane • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Adelaide • Morning city tour of Adelaide • Barossa Valley wine region full day tour
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Brisbane - Oaks Aurora Adelaide - Hilton Adelaide Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
evening, a wonderful outback dinner is served in the character-filled Silverton Hotel. (Overnight Onboard)
DAY 5 - ADELAIDE Bid farewell to the train following breakfast, as you pull into Adelaide Parklands Station and make your way to your hotel for a 3-night stay. In the afternoon why not head to the great Central Market - a great spot for lunch!
DAY 6 - ADELAIDE Enjoy a great half day tour this morning which will introduce you to all the key sights in this beautiful city including the Botanic Gardens and iconic North Terrace.
DAY 7 - BAROSSA VALLEY WINE TOUR Enjoy a real treat today with an all-day tour to the world-renowned Barossa wine region. Travel through some stunning scenery and some beautiful vineyards, stopping in the award winning Pinarie for a tasting and morning tea. Following some free time in Tanunda a gourmet lunch is served on the famous Lambert Estate, then there is even time for a visit to the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company for a further wine (and chocolate!) tasting before returning to Adelaide.
DAY 8 - END OF TOUR Check out of your hotel for the final time on this trip, and please speak to any of our Travel Consultants about continuing your travels elsewhere.
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GREAT SOUTHERN FROM ADELAIDE TO BRISBANE
Coffs Harbour
Adelaide ➡ Brisbane
7 DAYS
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KEY
Coral Sea
1 Nights stay
QUEENSLAND
Spend 2 nights onboard the Great Southern between Adelaide and Brisbane
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Your journey ends with 3 nights in Brisbane
AUSTRALIA ZOO
3 BRISBANE
Visit to Coffs Harbour
KINCHEGA NEW SOUTH WOOLSHED WALES
ADELAIDE 1 Great Australian Bight
Day trip to Australia Zoo
Excursion to Kinchega Woolshed
YASS CANBERRA
COFFS HARBOUR
GOULBURN
Canberra tour
Your journey begins with 1 night in Adelaide
Tasman Sea
DAY 1 - ADELAIDE Spend a day exploring cosmopolitan Adelaide. Stretch your legs with a stroll along the river or have a wander around its wonderful Central Market - a great spot for lunch!
DAY 2 - THE GREAT SOUTHERN
Adelaide
Once onboard the enjoy morning tea and settle into your comfortable cabin. Savour lunch whilst watching impressive scenery pass by, then as you enter the spectacular Southern Flinders disembark the train for a scenic drive through the Kinchega National Park. Visit the historic Kinchega Woolshed before returning to the train for a late supper.
DAY 3 - THE GREAT SOUTHERN/ CANBERRA
The Great Southern
VACATION INCLUDES: • 3 days/2 nights onboard The Great Southern Train from Adelaide to Brisbane in Gold Class accommodation i • All off train experiences in outback New South Wales, Canberra, and Coffs Harbour • 1 night hotel accommodation in Adelaide • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Brisbane • Brisbane city tour • Transportation and entrance to Australia Zoo
Today have breakfast onboard the train before it pulls into Yass Junction, and from here you will enjoy a one-hour coach ride into the Australian Capital Territory where you will be served lunch in the rich surroundings of Parliament House. Following lunch, you have a choice of one of
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Adelaide - Hilton Adelaide Brisbane - Oaks Auora Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
three iconic Canberra sites: The National Gallery, Australia War Memorial or to stay at Parliament House for an in-depth tour of the country’s centre of power. Later in the afternoon take a coach ride through the vineyards around Canberra to Goulburn Station where you will reboard the train in time for dinner.
DAY 4 - COFFS HARBOUR/BRISBANE Follow the Boardwalk to the Beach with a stop in Urunga for some great views of the dramatic coastline and Great Dividing Range or travel up to Sealy Lookout with views for miles from the Forest Sky Pier or relax in Coffs Harbour. Its back to the train for a final lunch onboard, before pulling into Brisbane and the end of the line. Head to your hotel for a 3-night stay.
DAY 5 - BRISBANE This morning enjoy exploring Queensland capital with a very small group unique city tour. Stops include Story Bridge, New Farm Park and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
DAY 6 - BRISBANE This morning, take a coach transfer out to the huge Australia Zoo - The Ultimate Wildlife Adventure! The vision of Steve and Terri Irwin this is the biggest and best wildlife conservation facility in the world and provides a haven for over 100 different species. The World-Famous Mount Franklin Crocoseum and the Wildlife Warriors Show is an experience you will never forget!
DAY 7 - END OF TOUR Check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.
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