Spend two days in the Barossa Valley, one of Australia's finest wine regions. With its Mediterranean climate, perfect for grape growing, you will quickly discover why the valley is home to over 80 renowned wine cellars. Continue north on the Ghan train, rolling through pastoral lands and crossing the Dingo Fence - the longest fence in the world - continuing on to Alice Springs, home to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The last stop on the line is Darwin, the vibrant and multicultural capital of the Northern Territory and renowned for its incredible sunsets. From here you will fly to Bullo, a 500,000-acre working cattle station where days will be an exhilarating combination of cattle mustering, four-wheel drive adventures and riding.
ADELAIDE TO THE OUTBACK
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit some of Australia's greatest cellar doors in the sublime Barossa Valley.
- Take one of the world's greatest rail journeys on the Ghan, traversing the country from south to north through Australia's dramatic Red Centre.
- Stroll around the Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum in Alice Springs.
- Cast out a line and try Barramundi fishing at Bullo River Station.
- Take four wheeled drive adventures and swim in water holes in a pristine outback setting.
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Arrive
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Day 1 Arrive in Adelaide
Arrive in Adelaide and transfer to The Louise in the Barossa Valley for your two-night stay. The Louise is an exquisite boutique property, positioned in the heart of Barossa wine country on a vine-lined hillside. Unwind in your sophisticated suite, perhaps taking advantage of your private outdoor rain shower and enjoying the spectacular scenery that surrounds the hotel, rich with native flora and fauna. After a gourmet dinner at the Appellation restaurant you can look forward to the opportunity to 'breakfast with kangaroos' tomorrow morning, observing these friendly visitors who roam freely around the grounds.
Overnight: The Louise
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Day 2 A Day In the Barossa Valley
Enjoy a full day exploring the many cellar doors of the world-renowned Barossa Valley. Take in the beautiful vineyards, replete with Mediterranean climate grapes, where you will spot some familiar names in the wine world. Visit the Farmers Market and taste your way through some delicious regional produce before taking a hike up to Mengler Hill Lookout for sweeping views of the valley. Finish the day with a visit to the Keg Factory where you can marvel at the work of the skilled coopers who make traditional wine barrels following techniques passed down through generations.
Overnight: The Louise
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Day 3 The Ghan
Travel back to Adelaide and board the Ghan train for your iconic, three-day rail journey. Travel northwards though Australia's fiery Red Centre on a spectacular journey covering over 1800 miles. The Red Centre is one of the most captivating wildernesses in the world, and travelling through the region on a 'hotel on wheels' is an utterly memorable way to experience this. As you depart Adelaide, the Ghan quickly gains pace as it bounds across the farm country of the Adelaide Plains and on to the Flinders Ranges. As the evening descends, make your way to the dining carriage for a regionally inspired menu with fine wines.
Overnight: The Ghan
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Day 4 Alice Springs
As dawn breaks the train will arrive in Marla, an outback outpost in South Australia where you will be able to stretch your legs and watch the desert come to life. Re-join the train for a delicious brunch before your journey continues north through the McDonnell Ranges and finally on to Alice Springs. Over 9000 miles from the nearest city, remote Alice offers some remarkable experiences, including a visit the Royal Flyers Doctors Museum, a much-loved Australian institution. Stroll around the many galleries, museums and sacred Aboriginal sites or perhaps enjoy a scenic flight (optional extra). Board the train later this afternoon and settle in to enjoy the scenery once more as you bid farewell to the Red Centre.
Overnight: The Ghan
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Day 5 Katherine & Darwin
This morning you will arrive in the pristine wilderness of Katherine, with ample time to enjoy the region from the air or by water through a well-curated choice of off-train experiences. Visit Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge with its spectacular sandstone cliffs and waterfalls. Learn about the Aboriginal rock art from the traditional owners of the park, the Jawoyn people, hearing about life in the outback on a remote cattle station. Board the train for the last time as you head towards the final stop on this epic train journey; the vibrant regional capital of Darwin. Transfer to your hotel for the evening to relax, before your departure tomorrow for outback adventure.
Overnight: Hilton Darwin
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Day 6 Bullo River Station
Fly on a fixed wing aircraft over expanses of wilderness to reach Bullo River Station, your home for the next three nights. Bullo is situated on over 500,000 hectares of privately owned outback countryside and is surrounded by rugged hills inscribed with Aboriginal rock art. Here you will find sustainable farming sitting within a spectacular landscape of gorges and waterfalls. Spend the rest of the day getting acquainted with outback life and enjoy a private farm tour, before you enjoy a restful evening in the company of your excellent hosts.
Overnight: Bullo River Station
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Day 7 - 8 Bullo
Two full days on the station. Rise early to immerse yourself in typical station activity such as bore checks, lick runs and cattle yard work. A delicious breakfast will be served before you set out over the station to help manage the 4,000 strong Brahman-cross herd. There is also muster training on offer, and poddy calves to be fed. After lunch, enjoy an exhilarating 4WD journey or perhaps some riding across the arid land. Visit the abundant waterholes that teem with wildlife and see some of the 180 resident and migratory birds that call the station home. After active days of authentic outpost life and scenic adventures, return to the homestead for hard-earned and delicious meals, sharing tales of your experiences in the outback.
Overnight: Bullo River Station
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Day 9 Fly Home
Fly back to Darwin and check-in for your flight home.
Overnight: Home
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Depart
| Low | $ 11,047 |
| High | $ 14,158 |
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