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This tour takes in many "off the beaten track" places in between Cairns and Darwin. The itinerary is designed to offer flexibility to the group and not a strict "point to point" drive. You will take in all the "must see" places from Cairns to Darwin including Undara Lava Tubes, The Gulf Savannah Way, Lawn Hill National Park, Riversleigh Fossil Fields, Elsey National Park, Katherine Gorge and Litchfield National Park. Please note This is a camping tour with accommodation in tents.

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Highlights of The Trip
  • Atherton Tablelands
  • Curtain Fig Tree
  • Undara Lava Tubes
  • Mt Surprise, Georgetown, Croydon, Normanton, Karumba
  • Karumba Sunset Cruise
  • Riversleigh Fossil Fields
  • Adel's Grove
  • Lawn Hill National Park
  • Hells Gate, Borroloola, Robinson River
  • The Heartbreak Hotel
  • Limmen National Park
  • Katherine Gorge
  • Elsey National Park - 4 Days
  • Litchfield National Park
  • Darwin
Itinerary

DAY 1 ATHERTON TABLELANDS - CURTAIN FIG TREE - UNDARA LAVA TUBES (LD)
Depart Cairns for an afternoon trip to the Atherton Tablelands.

DAY 2 UNDARA LAVA TUBES - HERBERTON (BLD)
This morning we will do a tour of the area including 3 selections of the Lava tube system (this will involve moderate fitness level) before heading onto Herberton.

DAY 3 MT SURPRISE - THE SAVANNAH WAY (BLD)
Heading towards Mountain Surprise we will take in the outback of the Savannah Way.

DAY 4 GEORGETOWN (BLD)
Today we travel onto Georgetown a once booming mining town which is filled with history. Along the way we will take in the sights of this vast area.

DAY 5 KURUMBA (BLD)
In Karumba take a sunset cruise before heading to one of the local hotels for dinner. You can be sure to find both Prawns and Barra on the menu

DAY 6 RIVERSLEIGH FOSSIL FIELDS (BLD)
Today we will visit the World Heritage fossil fields at Riversleigh before spending the afternoon relaxing by the Gorge.

DAY 7 LAWN HILL NATIONAL PARK - ADELS GROVE (BLD)
Passing through Doomadgee on our way to the Lawn Hill National Park and onto Adel's Grove our base for the next two nights.

DAY 8 THE "N.T" - HELLS GATE (BLD)
Today will see us cross into the Northern Territory on our way to Hells Gate, as we travel through vast expanses of cattle country.

DAY 9 BORROLOOLA - ROBINSON RIVER (BLD)
Passing Borroloola we continue along the Savannah Way, making our way out to King Ash Bay to view the Sir Edward group of Island on our way to our camp at Robinson River.

DAY 10 THE "LOST CITY" - "HEARTBREAK HOTEL" (BLD)
A relaxed start to the day gives us plenty of time to discovery the Lost City before making our way to one of the Territories iconic hotels The Heartbreak Hotel at Cape Crawford.

DAY 11 LIMMEN NATIONAL PARK - BUTTERFLY SPRINGS (BLD)
Today we will travel through Limmen National Park on our way to our bush camp at Butterfly Springs.

DAY 12 ROPER BAR (BLD)
Today we will leave the sealed road behind and hit the dirt as we head for Roper Bar.

DAY 13 ELSEY NATIONAL PARK (BLD)
Today we travel into the land of the Never Never and our camp for the night in Elsey National Park. Be sure to have both your swimmers and camera handy. This place is truly one of the great jewels of the Territory.

DAY 14 KATHERINE GORGE - PINE CREEK (BLD)
On our way to Katherine Gorge our camp for the night we will take time to stop at the Adelaide River War Memorial and Pine Creek. The more energetic may like to take a short hike to the escapement that shadows over the gorge.

DAY 15 LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK - DARWIN (BL)
On your last day we visit Litchfield National Park where we will spend the afternoon relaxing by the waterhole and waterfalls that have made this area famous before ending your tour in the town of Darwin.

 

Cairns Gulf Savannah Darwin Tours
Cairns Gulf Savannah Darwin Tours
Cairns Gulf Savannah Darwin Tours
Cairns Gulf Savannah Darwin Tours
Cairns Gulf Savannah Darwin Tours
Cairns Gulf Savannah Darwin Tours
Cairns Gulf Savannah Darwin Tours
Tour Details

15 Day Cairns Gulf Savannah Darwin Camping Tour

Tour Price For 2012

  • Twin Share $3,150.00 per person
  • Single $3,260.00 per person

Tour Includes

  • Meals as indicated
  • Guided tours & activities
  • Air-conditioned 14 seat 4WD vehicle
  • 14 nights accommodation
  • Tent, Sleeping Bag & Stretcher Bed

Tour Code: AWE15GE

2012 Departure Dates
  • August 30

Free Phone :

1-800-994-620