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Overview

12 Day Gulf Savannah Explorer Tour

Cairns to Darwin

Travel along the iconic Savannah Way to the Top End as you explore pioneering towns and sprawling national parks. Watch the sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria and take to the skies on a scenic helicopter flight over the Lost City at Lorella Springs Wilderness Park.

  • Undara Lava Tubes, be guided through the mesmerising lava tubes, the result of a volcanic eruption that spewed molten lava down a dry riverbed.

  • Lost City Scenic Flight, board a scenic flight over the Lost City, a series of large sandstone outcrops that evokes the remains of an ancient civilisation.

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Journey:

Departs & Returns to Cairns

Difficulty:

Medium

Group Size:

22

Tour Code:

AGOCK12

Itinerary

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  • 1 Day 1: Arrive Cairns

    Today, be met on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Tonight, get to know your fellow guests during a welcome dinner.

  • 2 Day 2: Woodleigh Station, Millstream Falls, Undara

    Travel from Cairns to Woodleigh Station and enjoy lunch amid the surrounds of the Australian bush. Later this afternoon, journey to the beautiful, tiered waterfall of Millstream Falls, the widest single-drop waterfall in Australia. A unique experience awaits tonight at Undara, where you’ll stay in restored turn-of-the-century train carriages.

  • 3 Day 3: Undara, Cobbold Gorge

    After a bush breakfast this morning, discover the site of the 190,000-year-old Undara Lava Tubes, a series of underground tunnels formed during a volcanic eruption in the region. Join a savannah guide for a tour of the mysterious caves before enjoying lunch. Later, arrive at Cobbold Gorge.

    Signature Experience – Undara Lava Tubes

    Embark on the Archway Explorer tour through the mysterious Undara Lava Tubes. Be guided through the mesmerising lava tubes, the result of a volcanic eruption that spewed molten lava down a dry riverbed. The outer layer formed a crust, and when the lava below drained away, a series of long, hollow tubes remained.

  • 4 Day 4: Cobbold Gorge

    An exploration of Cobbold Gorge awaits today, hidden within a rugged sandstone formation. A jewel in the Gulf Savannah, learn about its ancient geological formations. This afternoon, join your guide for a boat cruise and tour. As your boat meanders through the narrow waterways of the gorge, be sure to keep an eye out for freshwater crocodiles.

  • 5 Day 5: Croydon, Karumba

    Journey to the historic goldrush town of Croydon and visit the True Blue Interactive Information Centre, home to an array of heritage items and sculptures. Continue to Karumba and end your day with a special Signature Experience.

    Signature Experience – Karumba Sunset

    Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise in Karumba and indulge in a selection of local king prawns as you take in the sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria. 

  • 6 Day 6: Karumba, Burketown, Hell's Gate

    Depart Karumba and Head to Normanton and then travel onto the TOP Road. Continue on to Camp 119, the monument commemorates Burke and Wills campsite 119 which was their most northerly campsite during their expedition in 1861. Arrive at Leichhardt Falls, a plunge waterfall on the Leichardt River. Take in the natural landscape, and you may even spot a saltwater crocodile in the nearby river. Afterwards, you will visit Burketown Thermal Springs, hot springs that have been created from a bore drilled into the ground in 1897. Head to Hells gate Roadhouse for tonight’s stay.

  • 7 Day 7: Borroloola, Lorella Springs Wilderness Park

    Fly from Hell’s Gate to Borroloola, then continue to Lorella Springs Wilderness Park, a sprawling one-million-acre working cattle station. The landscape here is incredibly diverse, ranging from open savannah and dense forest to coastal floodplains, salt flats and mangroves.

  • 8 Day 8: Lorella Springs Wilderness Park, Lost City

    This morning, embark on a scenic helicopter flight over the Lost City. Afterwards, explore the natural surrounds of Lorella Springs Wilderness Park. Join your guide for a scenic walk through several of the park’s trails and perhaps go for a dip in one of the waterholes or thermal springs. This evening, watch the sunset over the property before enjoying dinner.

    Signature Experience – Scenic Flight Over the Lost City

    Take to the skies on a helicopter flight over the Lost City, made up of incredible sandstone formations. Said to be more than 500 million years old, the unique formations of the Lost City resemble the ruins of an ancient city, with a maze of narrow alleys. 

  • 9 Day 9: Lorella Springs Wilderness Park

    Today you have a full day to explore the pristine wilderness. Your guide will lead you along bush tracks, as well as swim in the waterholes and relax in the thermal springs. Perhaps take an optional walk from Nanny’s Retreat or an afternoon at leisure.

  • 10 Day 10: Roper River, Katherine

    Today, learn about the mystery that surrounds the death of explorer Ludwig Leichhardt, who disappeared with his exploration party in 1848. In the remote town of Roper Bar, see the monument commemorating the centenary of Leichhardt’s crossing of the Roper River. Tonight enjoy dinner at your hotel.

  • 11 Day 11: Adelaide River, Litchfield National Park, Darwin

    After breakfast this morning, visit the poignant war cemetery at Adelaide River, then continue to the falls at Litchfield National Park, set amongst a monsoon forest. Enjoy a swim after lunch before returning to Darwin. This evening, toast the end of your journey during a farewell dinner at your hotel.

  • 12 Day 12: Depart Darwin

    Your adventure draws to a close after breakfast this morning. Be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Prices are for land tour only, flights not included unless specified
  • Arrive before dinner on Day 1
  • Depart after breakfast on final day

Tour Inclusions

  • Inclusions
    • Experiences in 16 destinations
    • Locally inspired dining – a total of 38 meals
    • The services of an expert tour director and driver
    • Embark on the Archway Explorer tour through the mysterious Undara Lava Tubes
    • Watch the sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria and tuck into fresh local prawns in Karumba
    • Experience working with recently unearthed dinosaur fossils in a specialised laboratory
    • Take in the landscapes of Carnarvon National Park, including the spectacular Carnarvon Gorge
    • Enjoy a sunset cruise along the Thomson River and savour a three-course drover dinner

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    Additional Information

    • Additional Information

      Caravan Park Accommodation – Cairns
      There are three Caravan Parks to choose from with limited storage options available at one of these properties. The Caravan Parks usually request a minimum stay of at least 4 nights pre/post tour to store your caravan/car/campervan/motorhome. Storage prices are anywhere from $20-$30 per night. These Caravan Parks are located all around the Cairns region and if applicable to your chosen tour itinerary your 4WD safari vehicle will either pick up or drop off at your chosen Caravan Park. We will provide you with these Caravan Park options once your selected tour booking has been confirmed. Should passengers choose to stay elsewhere, we can advise you which pick-up point is the closest to your chosen accommodation.

      Motel Accommodation – Cairns
      We work with a local motel located in the Cairns CBD that offers quality, clean, and a range of good value room styles (see below). The room styles and inclusions can include free Wi-Fi, guest laundry, a swimming pool, and maybe luggage storage whilst you are on tour. Pick-up will be at the hotel or nearby. We’re happy to make the booking for you or we will give you the motel details, pick-up times, etc after you have booked your Gulf Savannah Tour. If your tour goes through to Darwin, we can also book accommodation in a similar price range that will be convenient for your trip.

      Travel Insurance
      As a valued customer we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase discounted travel insurance. It is HIGHLY recommended that passengers take out travel insurance or trip cancellation cover. As a valued customer we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to get a free no-obligation quote from NIB Travel Insurance.

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    • Trip Reviews

      Robyn & Russell
      We would highly recommend this rail trip to anyone. From the Rain Forest to the outback of Far North Queensland this is an experience no one should miss! Superb scenery, Leigh & Will fantastic tour guides / rail-car drivers, excellent accommodation & good food. We will be booking another trip on Gulflander & Savannahlander hopefully if available for early next year. The pristine Cobbold Gorge was perhaps the highlight of our trip due to the serenity & picture-perfect gorge. Again, thanks Will & Leigh – will see you again.

      Sue, QLD, Australia
      The small group, comfortable travel and easy support of the tour director and driver made the trip a happy experience for the participants. Each place visited had plenty to see and do with a range of interests catered for. Having nights free was a bonus for the range of people on the tour.

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