Gulf Savannah Tour

The Gulf Savannah "Wanderer" is a 9 day all overland accommodated safari through North Queensland's Gulf Country and lower Cape York - a land of real outback characters, bush pubs, wedge-tailed eagles and wallaroos, hot springs and cool rivers, and a rich history of Aboriginal culture, explorers and pioneers.

Day 1 (LD): The "Savannahlander" train, Tyrconnell Historic Gold Mine and Chillagoe limestone caves tour. Chillagoe overnight.

Day 2 (BLD): Remote cattle country on the Burke Development Road. The mighty Mitchell River which boasts Australian’s second highest flow rate. Dorunda Hunting & Fishing Lodge overnight

Day 3 (BLD): Normanton’s famous landmarks including “Gulflander’s” home. Cruise or fish the Norman River (optional). Gulf of Carpentaria sunset cruise. Karumba overnight.

Day 4 (BLD): Burke & Wills Camp #119, the "Plains of Promise", Leichhardt Falls and Burketown. Adel’s Grove for two nights in permanent tent safari accommodation.

Day 5 (BLD): Riversleigh Fossil Fields (World Heritage listed) and fabulous Lawn Hill National Park. Return to Adel’s Grove.

Day 6 (BLD): Gregory and remote Burke & Wills Roadhouse. Normanton overnight.

Day 7 (BLD): The historic “Gulflander” train across the Norman River to Critters Camp. Black Bull Siding then Croydon’s Historic Precinct. Georgetown then Cobbold Gorge to stay overnight.

Day 8 (BLD): Cobbold Gorge cruise. Forsayth and on to the famous Undara Lava Tubes. Overnight accommodation in antique railway carriages.

Day 9 (BL): Guided tour of the lava tubes, said to be the largest in the world. Mt Hypipamee (The Crater) and Curtain Fig Tree National Parks. Safari terminates in Cairns.

Price: Twin Share = $2395. Single Supplement = $235
Rates are per person and in AUD$. Rates are valid to 31 March 2005.

2004 Departures: May: 19, Jun: 2, 16, 30, Jul: 14, 18, Aug: 11,25, Sep: 8, 22
Oct: 6, 20, Nov: 3, 17

Inclusions: 8 nights accommodation · All meals · Air-conditioned 4WD Vehicle · Maximum 13 passengers · National Parks fees · Tours & Cruises as listed above · Cobbold Gorge Cruise · Undara Lava Tubes Tour

This tour operator is a Savannah Guides Master Operator.Savannah Guides, Global Winner of the much prized British Airways "Tourism for Tomorrow" Award, is a network of professional guides and companies that operate across the Tropical Savannahs of northern Australia. Members are dedicated to accurate, professional interpretation, best practice environmental management and regional development. Membership is by appointment only and follows an exacting accreditation regime. Their commitment to service excellence has been recognised by industry colleagues in the 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2003 North Queensland, Queensland and Australian Tourism Awards. They are also a 2004 Regional “Hall of Fame” Inductee and winner of the 2003/2004 Australian Tourism Award for Significant Tour & Transport Operators, further recognition of consistent performance excellence over the years.