Katherine to Darwin : Arrive Katherine morning Hop off in Katherine just after breakfast and head off on one of the many half day tours. You can cruise down Katherine Gorge past magnificent sandstone cliffs or fly over its interconnecting gorges on a helicopter. Get up close to the birds and animals of Nitmiluk National Park on a nature cruise or canoe down the Katherine River. If you just want to explore the town take the shuttle bus and hop off at attractions such as the Railway Museum historic Springvale Homestead and the local Aboriginal art gallery.
Depart Katherine early afternoon pass through the old gold mining town of Pine Creek and Adelaide River once a World War ll military headquarters when the Japanese were bombing Darwin. Arrive Darwin late afternoon The dusty plains make way for tropical foliage as you roll into the capital of Darwin. Your Ghan journey ends here but you can continue your adventure in Darwin's parks harbour historical attractions and outdoor festivals and markets. This is also your gateway to the waterfalls and rock pools of Litchfield National Park and the colourful communities of the TiwiIslands.
Alice Springs: Katherine Arrive Alice Springs midday Explore Alice Springs on one of the many whistle stop tours. Learn about the area's outback pioneers or immerse yourself in its Aboriginal history with a Central Arrernte guide. Visit a working camel farm or see the region's birds and wildlife at Alice Springs Desert Park. Fly over Simpson's Gap and the Larapinta Trail on a helicopter or go quad biking across the desert. To see the sights at your own pace take the 70 minute shuttle bus with an experienced guide and hop off as you wish at the major attractions. Reboard in the late afternoon and watch the train pull out of Alice before the sunset flames on the horizon. In the morning you' ll race through the gold mining town of Tennant Creek and into the historic pioneering township of Katherine.
Adelaide: Alice Springs Board Adelaide midday Settle into your cabin or seat and watch Adelaide's gracious edges flatten into wine country desert and scrubs. Pass through coastal Coonamia and Port Augusta.
