Savannah Explorer

Travel along the iconic Savannah Way as you explore pioneering towns and sprawling national parks. Watch sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria and embark on a scenic flight over the Lost City.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Darwin

This evening, get to know your fellow travellers, Driver-Guide and Tour Director during a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Day 2: Darwin, Litchfield National Park, Adelaide River

Discover Litchfield National Park and visit both Wangi Falls and Florence Falls, set amongst a monsoon forest. After lunch visit the poignant and beautifully maintained war cemetery at Adelaide River.

Tonight enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Day 3: Katherine, Lorella Springs Wilderness Lodge

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. Then continue to Lorella Springs Wilderness Park, a sprawling one-million-acre working cattle station.

Day 4: Lorella Springs Wilderness Park

Today, we will explore this coastal wilderness sanctuary, driving through a variety of landscapes and enjoying some bush walks and a scenic flight. This 4000-square-kilometre park contains coastal floodplains, salt flats and mangroves, escarpment country and dense forest.

Day 5: 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. Optional walk from Nanney’s retreat or an afternoon at leisure.

Day 6: Lorella Wilderness Park, Borroloola, Hell's Gate

After your morning in Lorella Springs, travel to Borroloola, where you will board your scenic flight to Hells Gate.

Day 7: Hell's Gate, Karumba

Arrive at Burketown Thermal Springs, hot springs that have been created from a bore drilled into the ground in 1897. Continue on to Camp 119, the monument commemorates Burke and Wills campsite 119 which was their most northerly campsite during their expedition in 1861. Afterwards, you will visit 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.

Day 8: Karumba, Croydon

Journey to the historic goldrush town of Croydon, the heritage capital of the Gulf and visit the True Blue Interactive Information Centre. Take yourself on a self-guided walking tour of the Croydon town. Enjoy dinner at your hotel tonight.

Day 9: Cobbold Gorge

Discover Cobbold Gorge, hidden away within a spectacularly rugged sandstone formation. This morning, enjoy a boat cruise and tour through these narrow waterways as a guide points out the geological features of this incredible natural wonder. Remember to keep watch for the freshwater crocodiles.

Day 10: Cobbold Gorge, Undara Lava Tubes

After breakfast this morning continue to Undara, tour Undara National Park with the two hour Archway Explorer. 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 an informative tour.

Day 11: Undara, Millstream Falls, Herberton Historic Town, Cairns

Today, travel from Ravenshoe to Herberton and onwards to Cairns. Enjoy a visit and talk at Woodleigh Station, which is located within the surrounds of the quintessential Australian bush. Journey to the beautiful tiered waterfall, Millstream Falls. Later visit Herberton Historic Village before finishing the day in Cairns with a dinner at your hotel.

Day 12: Depart Cairns

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