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East Coast Australia with The Ghan
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Silver Nova | 10 October 2025 | 31 Nights
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Destination highlights
- Ultra-luxury cruise of Australia’s East Coast
- 5* hotel stays in Melbourne & Adelaide
- Embark on a three-day luxury train journey through Australia’s Outback
- Discover all Australia has to offer, cosmopolitan cities, fascinating culture, native wildlife, the reef, the rainforest and more all on one amazing holiday
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Your day-by-day itinerary
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10 October | Fly from the UK over two nights
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12 October | Two-night 5* hotel stay in Melbourne
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13 October | Day at leisure in Melbourne
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14 October | Embark Silver Nova
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16 October | Eden
Recommended included shore excursion: Twofold Bay Cruise
Experience the stunning panorama, pristine bays and beautiful beaches within Twofold Bay during this delightful cruise excursion.
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17-18 October | Sydney (overnight in port)
Recommended included shore excursion (£): Backstage at Sydney Opera House
Enjoy a private backstage tour of the iconic and World Heritage Site Sydney Opera House during this half-day sightseeing excursion.
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19 October | Newcastle
Recommended included shore excursion (£): Ultimate Wine Experience at Hunter Valley Resort
The Hunter Valley has been home to some of Australia’s best vineyards since the early 1800s, making it Australia’s oldest wine region. Enjoy a full day comprehensive wine tour at a one of the premium resorts in the beautiful Hunter Valley Region.
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21 October | Brisbane
Recommended included shore excursion: Brisbane Sights & Lone Pine Sanctuary
Tour the river city of Brisbane and meet some of Australia’s native animals at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
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22 October | Mooloolaba
Recommended included shore excursion: Discover Noosa & the Sunshine Coast
Take in all the highlights of the Sunshine Coast on this ultimate full-day excursion.
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23 October | K’Gari (formerly Fraser Island)
Recommended shore excursion (£): Great Sandy Strait Canoeing
Join an experienced ranger on a guided canoe paddle in the waters of the Great Sandy Strait. Paddle the waters of the Great Sandy Strait and meet the fish, rays, turtles, dolphins, birds and dugong that call the waters of Fraser Island home.
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K’Gari (formerly Fraser Island)
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25 October | Shute Harbor (Whitsunday Island)
Recommended included shore excursion: Sea-Kayaking Adventure
Explore the awe-inspiring Whitsunday Islands in a unique new way during this scenic and invigorating, half-day sea-kayaking excursion.
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26 October | Townsville
Recommended included shore excursion: Townsville & Billabong Sanctuary
Learn about a variety of Australia’s native animals during this popular half-day outing. In addition, a short tour of the city will include many of Townsville’s landmark sights such as the Strand Beachfront Promenade, museum, casino and a drive along historic Flinders Street.
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28-29 October | Cairns (overnight in port)
Recommended shore excursion (£): Great Barrier Reef Adventure
Experience one of the great natural wonders of the world and an UNESCO World Heritage Site all-in-one during this panoramic, full-day catamaran excursion to the Great Barrier Reef.
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Cairns (overnight in port)
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30 October | Port Douglas
Recommended shore excursion (£): Daintree Rainforest & River Cruise
Explore the history, culture and pristine natural beauty of Daintree National Park during this immersive, half-day rainforest walk and river cruise.
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1-3 November | Days at Sea
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4 November | Darwin
Recommended shore excursion (£): Indegenous Litchfield
Uncover the magnificent scenery and a rich tradition of the Litchfield region. Visit spiritually important waterfalls and stone country, ancient rainforest and unspoilt woodland, and find out how these places relate to the country’s First Nations culture. Take away a deeper understanding of the life of Australia’s First Nations people, its relationship to country and its place in modern society.
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5 November | Darwin, Disembark Silver Nova. Make your way to the train station and embark the Ghan
Celebrate the start of your journey with a welcome drink and canapes and before you board, you’ll have the opportunity to take photos with The Ghan’s bold red locomotive. Settle into the comforts of The Ghan, relax in your cabin, or mingle with fellow travellers in the Outback Explorer Lounge. As The Ghan begins to travel south, enjoy a chef-prepared lunch ahead of your Off Train Experience in Katherine. In a region renowned for jaw-dropping natural assets, Katherine boasts one of the Top End’s best – the incredible Nitmiluk Gorge and a cruise is on offer to showcase the beauty of this spot. Alternatively, the Katherine Outback Experience lets you into the lives of those who call the outback home, while the Cutta Cutta Cave system is home to a variety of native wildlife and is rich in Indigenous culture and modern European history. Or, take it all in from the air, with an optional upgrade helicopter flight over Nitmiluk. (L,D)
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6 November | The Ghan, Alice Springs
Wake up in the Australian outback as the train drawers closer to the iconic town of Alice Springs. Enjoy a big breakfast on board before your arrival into the Alice, ready for a day of Off Train Experiences. There’s an experience to suit everyone, including an off-road e-bike adventure, the Alice Explorer tour that takes in the historic Telegraph Station and Royal Flying Doctor Service, a cultural experience at Standley Chasm, meeting the wildlife at the Desert Park, or taking in the astounding beauty of Simpson’s Gap. Alternatively, spot Uluru and Kata Tjuta from the air, with an optional upgrade scenic flight. After dinner on board The Ghan, stop at a remote outback location for an evening experience under the Milky Way. (B,L,D)
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7 November | Disembark the Ghan and make you way to a 5* hotel for a two night stay
You’ll see a dramatic change in landscape as the rich ochre tones of the outback make way for the green fields of South Australia. Enjoy a leisurely brunch as you pass through the Flinders Ranges before arriving into Adelaide, completing one of the world’s great rail journeys. (B)
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8 November | Day at leisure in Adelaide
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9 November | Transfer to the airport for an overnight flight to the UK
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10 November | Arrive in the UK
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What’s included with your Finest Collection package
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Exclusive SixStarCruises Holiday price:
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Superior Veranda Suite
£12,449pp
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Medallion Suite
£18,399pp
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Signature Suite
£27,249pp
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Freephone 0808 278 6550
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