Travelling on The Ghan in Green Season

There's no question the Top End is a special part of the world any time of year. But every year, from around November to February, this region enters into what is known as the 'Green Season'. It's a time of renewal as the life giving rains quench the sun-drenched landscape.

So while the tropical sun keeps temperatures warm, the landscapes, colours, flora and fauna are completely unique. The scenic surrounds transform, as lush green vegetation bursts forth. Lightning storms bring the skies to life in spectacular style. The rivers, creeks and waterfalls all flow freely. It's all part of the Grean Season - a window of opportunity to see the land literally come to life before your eyes.

Take advantage of travelling at this time of year, with fewer crowds and reduced rates plus spectacular scenery like no other time of the year!

Green Season Train Journeys

Darwin to Adelaide (1)

Adelaide to Darwin (5)

9 Days from $4215*

Booking Code: TDC9GB39

Includes:

Gold Service on The Ghan including 2 nights sleeper & all onboard meals - Adelaide to Darwin
4 nights 4.5 star accommodation in Darwin
Afternoon Jumping Crocodile Cruise
3 Day Top End Splendour Tour including all meals, accommodation, 2 hour Yellow Water Cruise, all touring and permits. Highlights: Kakadu National Park, Private Yellow Water Cruise, Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Nourlangie Rock, Pine Creek, Litchfield National Park, Wangi Falls and Florence Falls.

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 10Mar10. Valid for Travel 01Oct09-31Mar10. Special event surcharges apply. Selected departure dates apply. National park fees payable direct.

9 Days from $5311*

Booking Code: TDC9GB36

Includes:

Gold Service on the Ghan including 2 nights sleeper & all onboard meals - Adelaide to Darwin
2 nights accommodation in Darwin
Return Charter Flights from Darwin to Mt Borradaile
4 day Arnhem Land Adventure including guided touring, accommodation in permanent safari tents, all meals, refreshments, hotel transfers to/from Darwin Airport and entry permits

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 10Mar10. Valid for Travel 01Oct09-31Mar10. Seasonal surcharges apply. Special event surcharges and minimum stays apply. Selected departure dates apply.

8 Days from $6636*

Booking Code: TDC9GB40

Includes:

1 night 4 star accommodation in Adelaide
Gold Service on the Ghan including 2 nights sleeper & all onboard meals - Adelaide to Darwin
2 nights accommodation in Darwin
3 day Obsessive Fishing Package including return scheduled flight transfers from Darwin to Melville Island, all meals, 2 nights accommodation (shared facilities), entry permits, guided fishing and all fishing gear

Conditions Apply: Special Event Surcharges may apply. Valid for sale until 20Mar10. Valid for Travel 01Apr09-31Mar10. Selected departure dates apply. National park fees payable direct.

12 Days from $3967*

Booking Code: TDC9GB20

Includes:

1 night 4.5 star accommodation in Adelaide
Gold Service on the Ghan including 1 night sleeper & all onboard meals - Adelaide to Alice Springs
2 nights 4 star accommodation in Alice Springs
2 day Alice, Uluru & Kata Tjuta Tour
Gold Service on the Ghan including 1 night sleeper & all onboard meals - Alice Springs to Darwin
2 nights accommodation in Darwin
4 Days car hire
3 nights 4 star accommodation in Kakadu
1 day Aboriginal Art & Wildlife Tour and a 1.5 hour Yellow Water Cruise

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 10Mar10. Valid for Travel 0Nov09-31Mar10. Vehicle Hire Terms and Conditions apply. Special event surcharges apply. Selected departure dates apply. National park fees payable direct.

13 Days from $3809*

Booking Code: TDC9GB80

Includes:

Gold Service on The Ghan including 1 night sleeper & all onboard meals - Adelaide to Alice Springs
4 nights accommodation in Alice Springs including complimentary breakfast
4 day Kata Tjuta, Uluru & Kings Canyon Tour including hotel transfers, 3 nights budget accommodation, dinner on day 1, tea, coffee, milo and biscuits at sunrise and morning tea on day 2
Gold Service on the Ghan including 1 night sleeper & all onboard meals - Alice Springs to Darwin via Katherine
2 nights accommodation in Darwin
2 day Kakadu Highlights Tour including 1 night budget accommodation, hotel transfers, Yellow Waters Cruise, continental breakfast, Lunches (Day 1 & 2), breakfast (Day 2) and the Kakadu Cultural Camp Experience. Highlights: Jabiru, Ubirr Rock, Kakadu, Bowali Visitor Centre, Yellow Water Cruise, South Alligator River, Nourlangie Rock and Barramundi Gorge.

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Alice's Camel Tour from $195 per person

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 25Mar10 (discounted package rates only valid for sale until 03Jun09). Valid for Travel 01Apr09-31Mar10. Seasonal surcharges apply. Special event surcharges apply. Selected departure dates apply. National park fees payable direct.

Darwin to Alice Springs (3)

10 Days from $1951*

Booking Code: TDT9GB18

Includes:

2 nights 3.5 star accommodation in Darwin
6 days car hire
Territory Wildlife Park Entry
1 night accommodation in Batchelor
1 night 3.5 star accommodation in Katherine
Nitnit Dreaming Cruise
1 night 3 star accommodation in Mataranka
1 night 3.5 star accommodation in Kakadu National Park (Southern end)
Yellow Water Cruise
1 night 3 star accommodation in Kakadu National Park (Northern end)
Gold Service on the Ghan including 1 night sleeper & all onboard meals Darwin to Alice Springs
1 night 4 star accommodation in Alice Springs

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Duck About Sunset Tour in Darwin from $65pp

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 10Mar10. Valid for Travel 01Oct09-31Mar10. Vehicle Hire Terms and Conditions apply. Selected departure dates apply. National park fees payable direct.

10 Days from $2765*

Booking Code: TDT9GB79

Includes:

3 nights accommodation in Darwin
3 Day Kakadu and Katherine Gorge Tour including lunches, hotel transfers, 2 nights budget accommodation, Yellow Water Cruise and a Katherine Gorge Cruise. Highlights: Pine Creek, Katherine, Yellow Waters, Edith Falls, Adelaide River War Cemetery, Nourlangie Rock, Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park and Ubirr.
Duck About Daily Tour
Gold Service on the Ghan including 1 night sleeper & all onboard meals - Darwin to Alice Springs
1 night accommodation in Alice Springs
3 Day Red Centre Experience Tour including hotel transfers, Sounds of Silence Dinner, nibbles and wine at sunset (Day 1), tea, coffee, milo and biscuits (Day 2) and morning tea (Day 2). Highlights: Ayers Rock, Sounds of Silence Dinner, The Olgas and Walpa Gorge.

11 Days from $2994*

Booking Code: TDT9GB16

Includes:

3 nights 4.5 star accommodation in Darwin
1 Day Kakadu Highlights Tour
Cultural Discovery of Darwin Tour and a 2.5 hour Duck About Sunset Tour
Gold Service on the Ghan including 1 night sleeper & all onboard meals - Darwin to Alice Springs
2 nights 4 star accommodation in Alice Springs
Dreamtime & Bushtucker Tour and Red Centre Dreaming Dinner & Show
Transfer from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon
1 night 4 star accommodation at Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon Climb
Transfer from Kings Canyon to Ayers Rock
3 nights 5 star accommodation at Ayers Rock
1 Day Cave Hill Tour

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 10Mar10. Valid for Travel 01Apr09-31Mar10. Special event surcharges apply. Selected departure dates apply. Some Tours do not operate in off-season periods.

Alice Springs to Darwin (1)

Adelaide to Katherine (1)

Adelaide to Alice Springs (1)

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Top End (4)

Complete your holiday with special rates on a Gold Service Ghan journey through the Territory - ask our consultants for more information on how to add The Ghan to these base packages below.

Top End Triple Treat
5 Days from $960*

Booking Code: TDT9GB56

Includes:

4 nights 5 star accommodation in Darwin
Top End 3 Day Tour Pass with AAT Kings including 1 Day Kakadu National Park Tour, 1 Day Litchfield National Park Tour and 1 Day Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls Tour
Tastes of the Territory Sunset Cruise

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 25Mar10. Valid for Travel 01Apr09 - 31Mar10. Vehicle Hire Terms and Conditions apply. Special event surcharges apply. Selected departure dates apply. National park fees payable direct. Some Tours do not operate in off-season periods.

Darwin and Kakadu Short Break
4 Days from $699*

Booking Code: TDT9GB57

Includes:

2 nights 3.5 star accommodation in Darwin including complimentary buffet breakfast daily
2.5 hour Sunset Tour in Darwin
2 Day Kakadu and East Alligator River Tour with AAT Kings including lunches, hotel transfers, Yellow Water Cruise and a Guluyambi Cruise. Highlights: Guluyambi and Yellow Water Cruises, Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr.

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 25Mar10. Valid for Travel 01Apr09-31Mar10. Seasonal surcharges apply. Special event surcharges apply.

Kakadu Hawk Dreaming
4 Days from $1390*

Booking Code: TDT9GB59

Includes:

4 Day Kakadu Hawk Dreaming Complete Tour with AAT Kings including 3 nights accommodation at Hawk Dreaming Camp (in purpose built, comfortable, permanent safari tents with lockable front door, 2 single beds, sheets and pillows and a fan), hotel transfers, air-conditioned 4WD touring, most meals and a Yellow Waters Wetlands Cruise. Highlights: Exclusive access to rock art sites, Nourlangie Rock, Ubirr Rock, Yellow Water Cruise, Arnhemland, Jim Jim and Twin Falls

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2 Nights Pre/Post Tour Accommodation from $232 per person twin share.

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 25Oct09. Valid for Travel 01May09-31Oct09. Seasonal surcharges apply. Special event surcharges apply.

Top End Explorer
6 Days from $1072*

Booking Code: TDT9GB58

Includes:

3 nights 4.5 star accommodation in Darwin
Crocosaurus Cove Entry Pass
3 Day Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks Tour with AAT Kings including lunches, hotel transfers, 2 nights budget accommodation and Guluyambi Cruise and a Yellow Water Cruise. Highlights: Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, Guluyambi Cruise, Yellow Waters Cruise, Nourlangie Rock, Ubirr and Wangi Falls.

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 25Mar10. Valid for Travel 01Apr09-31Mar10. Seasonal surcharges apply. Special event surcharges apply,

Central Australia (4)

Complete your holiday with special rates on a Gold Service Ghan journey through the Territory - ask our consultants for more information on how to add The Ghan to these base packages below.

Red Centre Desert Explorer
4 Days from $1045*

Booking Code: TDC9GB77

Includes:

4 Day Red Centre Desert Explorer Tour with AAT Kings including hotel transfers, 3 nights budget accommodation, BBQ dinner (Day 2), morning tea and lunch (Day 1), tea, coffee, milo & biscuits at sunrise and nibbles & wine at sunset (Day 3). Highlights: Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and West MacDonnell Ranges.

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2 nights accommodation from $120* per person, twin share

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 25Mar09. Valid for Travel 01Apr09-31Mar10. Seasonal surcharges apply. Selected departure dates apply. National park fees payable direct.

Central Australian Discovery
5 Days from $863*

Booking Code: TDC9GB60

Includes:

2 nights 4 star accommodation in Alice Springs
2 Day Uluru Discovery Tour with AAT Kings including 1 night budget accommodation, hotel transfers, nibbles and wine at Sunset (Day 1), tea, coffee, milo and biscuits at sunrise (Day 2). Highlights: Alice Springs, sunrise over Ayers Rock, visit to a camel farm, The Olgas, Walpa Gorge and Mutitjulu.
1 night 4 star accommodation at Ayers Rock

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 25Mar10. Valid for Travel 01Apr09-31Mar10. Seasonal surcharges apply. Special event surcharges apply. National park fees payable direct.

Red Centre Experience
5 Days from $1014*

Booking Code: TDC9GB76

Includes:

2 nights 4.5 star accommodation in Alice Springs
Drover's Blowout Dinner Experience
Desert Park Entry and Transfer
3 Day Alice Springs and Kings Canyon Tour with AAT Kings including 2 nights budget accommodation, nibbles and wine at sunset (Day 1), tea, coffee, milo and biscuits at sunrise (Day 2). Highlights: Mutitjulu Waterhole, Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta, Walpa Gorge, Uluru and Alice Springs

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 25Mar10. Valid for Travel 01Apr09-31Mar10. Seasonal surcharges apply. Special event surcharges apply. National park fees payable direct.

Alice, Uluru and Kings Canyon Adventure
5 Days from $1015*

Booking Code: TDC9GB78

Includes:

5 Day Alice Springs, Uluru and Kings Canyon Adventure Tour with AAT Kings including hotel transfers, coach touring, 4 nights budget accommodation, nibbles and wine at sunset (Day 2), tea, coffee and biscuits at sunrise (Day 3). Highlights: Alice Springs, Kata Tjuta, Uluru, Kings Canyon, visit to a camel farm.

Add On:

2 nights accommodation from $106 per person, twin share.

Conditions Apply: Valid for sale until 25Mar09. Valid for Travel 01Apr09-31Mar10. Seasonal surcharges apply. National park fees payable direct.

Conditions Apply: *Price per person twin share, inclusive of GST and is Land Only. Prices are subject to change without notice and limited availability.

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Travelling on The Ghan in Green Season

Green Season Train Journeys

10 Days from $3497*

Booking Code: TDT9GB17

Includes:

9 Days from $4215*

Booking Code: TDC9GB39

Includes:

9 Days from $5311*

Booking Code: TDC9GB36

Includes:

8 Days from $6636*

Booking Code: TDC9GB40

Includes:

12 Days from $3967*

Booking Code: TDC9GB20

Includes:

13 Days from $3809*

Booking Code: TDC9GB80

Includes:

Add On:

10 Days from $1951*

Booking Code: TDT9GB18

Includes:

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10 Days from $2765*

Booking Code: TDT9GB79

Includes:

11 Days from $2994*

Booking Code: TDT9GB16

Includes:

10 Days from $2835*

Booking Code: TDC9GB37

Includes:

8 Days from $2936*

Booking Code: TDC9GB19

Includes:

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7 Days from $2988*

Booking Code: TDC9GB38

Includes:

ADD ON The Ghan to your Territory Holiday

Complete your holiday with special rates on a Gold Service Ghan journey through the Territory - ask our consultants for more information on how to add The Ghan to these base packages below.

Top End Triple Treat 5 Days from $960*

Booking Code: TDT9GB56

Includes:

Darwin and Kakadu Short Break 4 Days from $699*

Booking Code: TDT9GB57

Includes:

Kakadu Hawk Dreaming 4 Days from $1390*

Booking Code: TDT9GB59

Includes:

Add On:

Top End Explorer 6 Days from $1072*

Booking Code: TDT9GB58

Includes:

Complete your holiday with special rates on a Gold Service Ghan journey through the Territory - ask our consultants for more information on how to add The Ghan to these base packages below.

Red Centre Desert Explorer 4 Days from $1045*

Booking Code: TDC9GB77

Includes:

Add On:

Central Australian Discovery 5 Days from $863*

Booking Code: TDC9GB60

Includes:

Red Centre Experience 5 Days from $1014*

Booking Code: TDC9GB76

Includes:

Alice, Uluru and Kings Canyon Adventure 5 Days from $1015*

Booking Code: TDC9GB78

Includes:

Add On:

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Top End Triple Treat
5 Days from $960*

Darwin and Kakadu Short Break
4 Days from $699*

Kakadu Hawk Dreaming
4 Days from $1390*

Top End Explorer
6 Days from $1072*

Red Centre Desert Explorer
4 Days from $1045*

Central Australian Discovery
5 Days from $863*

Red Centre Experience
5 Days from $1014*

Alice, Uluru and Kings Canyon Adventure
5 Days from $1015*