Your adventure begins in the sophisticated city of Adelaide, where you'll enjoy an overnight hotel stay. From here, you’ll board the majestic Ghan for your journey through the bewitching landscapes of the inhospitable Australian Outback. Wind through the MacDonnell Ranges’ rusty red hues and the charms of the South Australian plains, as you tuck into gourmet meals prepared by professional chefs. You’ll also enjoy included Off Train Experiences letting you fully discover destinations such as Katherine, Alice Springs and Marla.

Your epic rail journey ends in balmy Darwin where you’ll enjoy an exciting four-night hotel stay. Rich in Indigenous culture and unique natural landscapes, you’ll embrace the opportunity to explore the compact city both at your own leisure and through a series of tours.

Enjoy an evening out on the pristine waters during a Charles Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise around the harbour and tuck into a sumptuous Northern Territory-style buffet dinner.

Experience the wonder of the Tiwi Islands. During a cultural exploration of Wurrimiyanga, accompanied by a local Tiwi guide, you’ll learn more about this captivating Island and its friendly inhabitants. Savour morning tea with the Tiwi ladies, be welcomed with a glorious dance during a smoking ceremony, admire some of the local’s beautiful art skills and discover the history in the Tiwi Museum.

Escape into the rich wilderness of Litchfield National Park, a destination of stunning natural beauty, for your final tour. Marvel at the breathtaking landscape, from the towering mounds – created by armies of termites, to the tumbling cascades of Florence, Tolmer and Wangi Falls. Cool off with a refreshing swim in the plunge pool, and spend some time with the charming inhabitants: barramundi and turtles.

Sophisticated and multicultural, Adelaide is infused by a curious blend of influences that flavours its restaurants, arts scene, live music calendar and fashionable bars. Visit the Art Gallery of South Australia and the South Australian Museum for insights into Australia’s natural and artistic heritage, explore more of Australia’s natural beauty with a trip to Mount Lofty to look down on the sprawled city with trees cuddling its sides or enjoy a walk along Port Adelaide where you could dip in to one of the harbourside eateries.

Following your Adelaide stay, you’ll board the legendary Ghan for your two-night journey through the Australian Outback. Friendly staff will lead you to your comfortable private cabin where you'll be able to settle in and admire the view outside your window begins its smooth and spectacular transformation. Before long some of the oldest rock formations in the world, the Flinders Ranges, come into view. As darkness falls, head to the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, full of culinary wonders prepared by talented onboard chefs, for a sumptuous regionally-inspired dinner and all-inclusive fine wines and beverages.

Wake up to a new view outside your window, in a world which feels miles from home. Sip on a freshly brewed coffee or delicious juice as the day dawns over Marla, an outback outpost in the remote reaches of South Australia. It’s here, deep inland, that you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience, as you watch the desert bloom into life at sunrise. Relish a hearty brunch as you make your way through the MacDonnell Ranges to Alice Springs for a day of exploration. With the opportunity to indulge in one of the included Off Train Experiences, your time in the ‘capital of the outback’ offers numerous opportunities to explore its historic legacy and unique environment.

Your day dawns in the tropical north. The pristine wilderness of Katherine – one of the Top End’s most impressive natural wonders – awaits. Embrace the opportunity to explore its magnificence from the water on an Off Train Experience. Cruise through the awe-inspiring Nitmiluk Gorge, learn more about its ancient Indigenous rock paintings and gain insight into the culture of the traditional owners of this land, the Jawoyn people. As evening falls, you’ll arrive Darwin and disembark for a hotel stay.

Embrace the opportunity to delve deeper into the delights of Darwin during a day at leisure. From sprawling national parks to bustling food markets, Darwin offers a wealth of attractions to explore.  Come evening, you’ll make your way to Stokes Hill Wharf, where you’ll embark on a Charles Darwin sunset cruise around the beautiful harbour. Whilst on board, you’ll indulge in a delicious Territory style buffet as you gaze out upon the spectacular views of the famous Darwin sunset, spreading bewitching multicoloured hues across the glittering waters. Whether you want to savour the views from the lower deck in air-conditioned comfort, or relax on the Captain’s Deck, this incredible experience is one you’ll remember for a lifetime.

Today you’ll experience the wonder of the Tiwi Islands on an exciting cultural tour. Relax onboard a high-speed deluxe catamaran as you’re taken on a 2.5-hour cruise to the Island town of Wurrimiyanga on Bathurst Island. Discover the rich aboriginal culture and participate in a traditional smoking ceremony and totem dance that welcomes you onto the land. At Tiwi Islands art centres, you’ll have the pleasure of sharing a cup of billy tea and damper with the ladies and other artists. Here you will be able to truly appreciate the artists' skills and have the opportunity to purchase art at Island prices. After lunch, you’ll be taken through the unique old Catholic Church with stunning architecture in the Early Mission Precinct, and then onto the Tiwi Museum to learn more about traditional art and depictions of the Tiwi ‘Dreamtime’ stories.

Litchfield National Park contains several types of typical Top End habitats including lush monsoon forests, unusual rock formations, waterfalls and cascades. Walk up to the giant termite mounds, travel on Tolmer Falls for magnificent views of the water cascading down to the deep waterhole at the base of the falls, view the breathtaking scenery and feed the barramundi and turtles at the Howard Springs Nature Park. To finish the day, head to Wangi Falls where you could enjoy a refreshing swim in the large plunge pool, the most accessible of all in the region.

Your Top End explorer holiday complete, today you’ll fly home, filled with a wealth of fantastic memories.