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Festivals and food. Arts and culture. Shopping and sports. This is Adelaide - the city where there's always something on. Named in honor of Queen Adelaide, the consort of King William IV, Adelaide was founded in 1836, and is now the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in the country, with a population of over 1.1 million. Adelaide is a coastal city bordering the Southern Ocean, and is situated on the Adelaide Plains, north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, between the Gulf St. Vincent and the low-lying Mount Lofty Ranges. With spacious boulevards and vibrant inner-city districts, sophisticated architecture and lush gardens, it's the perfect venue for all sorts of activities - big or small. Whether you want to party or relax, South Australia's capital has it all.
Splendours of Central Australia
4 days / 3 nights
Board the Legendary Ghan in Adelaide just in time for dinner on board, then head north overnight. Enjoy a beautiful desert sunrise in the morning before arriving in the Northern Territory and the town of Alice Springs. From aboriginal art displays to the spectacular natural wonders of Kings Canyon, this region has something for everyone. There’s a wonderful Rim Walk through the beehive like domes and oases of vegetation to explore the many unusual features of the Watarrka National Park before moving on to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and an afternoon tour to Kata Tjuta where you’ll enjoy the spectacular color change on the domes of Kata Tjuta at sunset with a glass of champagne. Come morning, you can walk one of the oldest walking tracks on Earth around the base of Uluru. After the sunrise, relax at the base of this majestic monolith with your picnic breakfast and absorb the solitude. [more information]
Take a short flight over to Kangaroo Island for a genuine Australian wildlife treat. There are koalas in the trees above you and kangaroos or wallabies in the surrounding bush land. Sample some of the area’s finest produce along the way including the freshest seafood from the surrounding waters and fine regional wines. Return to Adelaide and take a private tour of the city’s major attractions before boarding The Legendary Ghan in time for dinner on your way north to Alice Springs. The feature attraction here is the sunrise walk around the world famous Uluru (Ayers Rock), but your time will also be filled with many more wonders including the spectacular Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta (Olgas), plus a host of cultural and artistic delights. As you continue your journey there’s time to explore Katherine and the sensational Katherine Gorge before going on to Darwin’s only 5-star beachside resort for your final night, where you can sit back, relax and think about all the unforgettable memories you’ve collected along the way. [more information]
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