AAT Kings - Gulf Savannah 4WD Wanderer Itinerary

 
1

Cairns – Malanda

Travel to the Atherton Tablelands and Lake Barrine before today’s highlight, Historic Village Herberton, with over 50 original buildings, interior displays plus thousands of antique items. Stay tonight in Malanda.

Included Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Malanda - 1 Night

Malanda Lodge Motel

Atherton Tablelands

2

Malanda – Georgetown

An early start sees us travel to Mount Surprise for lunch. Then board the 'Savannahlander' train as it tracks towards Einasleigh. There is time for a beer in the pub before the train departs for Forsayth. From here we travel to Georgetown.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Georgetown - 1 Night

Newcastle Range to Georgetown.
Latara Motel is located in Georgetown in the heart of the Savannah Way. It is the perfect base to explore the surrounding area and unique attractions. The Motel is spread over seven acres of natural bushland gardens and sweeping lawns, creating an oasis in the desert.
Latara Motel - Georgetown

3

Georgetown – Karumba

Enjoy a morning ‘smoko’ on the shore of Croydon’s Lake Belmore. In historic Normanton see landmarks like the ‘Purple Pub’, Burns Philp General Store and a replica of Krys, the 8.63m crocodile. Continue to Karumba for a Gulf sunset cruise.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Karumba - 2 nights Night

Karumba
Accommodation:
The Karumba Lodge reflects all of the excitement and adventure the Gulf country has to offer. Situated on absolute river frontage, the Karumba Lodge overlooks the Norman River in the centre of the main township of Karumba. This provides easy access to all the town’s facilities including the post office, bank, supermarket, fishing charters, and river cruises.
Karumba Lodge

4

Karumba

After a leisurely breakfast we enjoy a cruise on the Gulf of Carpentaria. This afternoon we spend time at the Barramundi Centre with a guided Feed-A-Barra tour and hand-feeding will take you into the brand-new hatchery of for an educational, entertaining and engaging experience! This afternoon we head out to sunset point for happy hour.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

 

Adels Grove

5

Karumba to Normanton

After breakfast we visit Burke & Wills Camp #119, the most northerly campsite of the ill-fated expedition of 1860 on our way back to Normanton for lunch. This afternoon we visit the Mutton hole Wetlands for croc and bird watching.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Normanton - 1 night

Normington

6

Normanton - Cobbold Gorge

This morning we depart from Normanton’s famous Victorian architecture Railway Station. All aboard the historic “Gulflander RM93” train, a Savannah Guides Site, for a ride through the savannah landscape across the Norman River to Critters Camp. On to Black Bull Siding then the old gold mining town of Croydon and its Historic Precinct. This afternoon we visit Georgetown and Forsayth on our way to Cobbold Gorge, a Savannah Guides Station.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Cobbold Gorge - 2 Nights

Normanton
Accommodation:
Discovering the spirit of the outback no longer means giving up the creature comforts of home. By day, immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the Gulf Savannah; by night, unwind and rest up in privacy and comfort.
Cobbold Gorge Hutts

7

Cobbold Gorge

This morning we cruise on Cobbold Gorge’s beautiful and secluded waterway surrounded by spectacular carved Hampstead sandstone, 135 million years old. We have ample time to enjoy this beautiful area.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 

Train

8

Undara Lava Tubes

After a leisurely morning we travel to Forsayth for lunch. Travel on to the famous Undara Lava Tubes, a Savannah Guides Station. There's campfire entertainment after dinner before retiring to your accommodation in faithfully restored antique railway carriages.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Undara Lava Lodge - 1 Night

cruise
Accommodation:
Unlike any other hotel or resort, Undara is a wilderness experience totally in contrast to today’s modern accommodation. It’s a place where you can explore natural geological wonders, enjoy the comforts and hospitality of a unique outback setting and where the local wildlife are as abundant as they are at home in their surroundings. Stay in either restored turn-of the century railway carriages or pioneer hunts.
Pioneers Huts

9

 Undara – Cairns

Breakfast in the bush, then take a tour of the 190,000 year old lava tubes, a geological spectacle. Visit Ravenshoe and the Atherton Tableland’s Curtain Fig Tree. Descend to Cairns where your adventure comes to an end.

Included Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Lava Tube

Tour Inclusions

Itinerary Variations – the provider strives to improve trip itineraries. If improvements can be made, or if circumstances beyond their control make changes necessary, the provider reserves the right to vary itineraries and to make substitutions. 

Highlights

  • Flexible Holidays

Take a trip back in time at your leisure exploring Croydon’s Historic Precinct, circa 1800s, and the Historic Village Herberton, replete with 50 restored period buildings. 

  • Iconic Sites

One of Australia’s great rail journeys, the Savannahlander traverses the Wet Tropics region of the Kuranda Range. The 1960’s ‘silver bullet’ cuts a striking form en route to Forsayth. 

  • Natural Wonders

Feel your spirit soar gazing at the striated sandstone cliffs of Cobbold Gorge, an ancient geological landform carved by rivers more than 10,000 years ago.

What’s included

  • Highly experienced Travel Director/Driver
  • Accomodation
  • National Park entrance fees

Dining

  •  8 Breakfasts
  •  9 Lunches
  •  8 Dinners

Fitness Requirements

  • Moderate level of fitness as walks to locations may be on uneven ground

Flight Information

  • Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Cairns Airport
  • Day 9 – We recommend that guests fly out the day after
    the tour returns to Cairns, as it may be delayed getting
    back into Cairns.
    Flights are not included in the holiday price.
    This holiday is operated by Heritage Tours.
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What Bernadette says about this tour: This Cairns to Cairns 4wd trek through the Gulf Savannah includes some iconic activities and locations - Journey on the famous Savannahlander from Mount Surprise to Forsayth and cruise on the Gulf of Carpentaria. There are some big drive days but the feedback is that it is well worth it!
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