11-day Cairns to Darwin tour
A 11-day adventure-filled trip traveling from Cairns to Darwin through the most remote parts of the Savannah Way. We travel west through the tropical rainforest of Queensland, visit the Undara Lava tubes, Lorrella Springs, Lawn Hill and Kakadu before finishing in Darwin. Our tours are focused on providing you with an Australian outback adventure. We explore the best natural attractions along the Savannah Way; observing native wildlife in their natural habitat, hiking through gorges, discovering ancient aboriginal rock art and swimming in pristine natural waterholes.
ItineraryDay 1: Millaa Millaa Falls and Kalkani craterStop At: Millaa Millaa Falls, Millaa Millaa, Queensland Australia
Millaa Millaa Falls are magnificent waterfalls surrounded by lush rainforest located on the Waterfalls Circuit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Surprise, Mount Surprise, Queensland
Kalkani Crater is perfectly formed volcanic cinder cone which rises some 50m above the surroundings. This is an opportunity to observe this natural wonder.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Camping
Day 2: Undara Lava Tubes, the Ted Elliott mineral collection and Lake BelmoreStop At: Terrestrial - Ted Elliott Mineral Collection, Low St, Georgetown, Queensland 4871 Australia
A must-see collection of gems, minerals and crystals.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Undarra Lava Tubes, Undara Volcanic National Park, Queensland Australia
The Undara Lava tubes are one of the true wonders of Australia and reputedly the longest lava tubes in the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lake Belmore, Croydon, Queensland 4871 Australia
Lake Belmore is the aquatic jewel of the Gulf Savannah. It is the largest body of fresh water in the region providing locals and tourists with a cool, clean, quiet place to swim, fish, ski, canoe and socialise.
The lake is stocked with Red Claw, Barramundi and Sooty Grunter with Black Bream occurring naturally.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Accommodation included: Camping
Day 3: Krys Crocodile, Camp 119, Leichhardt Falls and Adels GroveStop At: Krys the Crocodile, 83/85 Landsborough St, Normanton, Queensland 4890 Australia
The biggest crocodile ever caught in Australia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Burke and Wills Camp 119, Burketown Normanton Rd, Normanton, Queensland 4890 Australia
A monument commemorates Burke and Wills campsite 119 which was their most northerly campsite during their expedition in 1861.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Burketown, Burketown, Queensland
The Leichhardt Falls is a plunge waterfall on the Leichhardt River in the Gulf Country region of North West Queensland.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lawn Hill Gorge, Wills Road, Boodjamulla National Park, Queensland 4825 Australia
Adels Grove is a 30 hectare outback oasis in far north-west Queensland.
Duration: 1 day 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping
Day 4: Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National ParkStop At: Lawn Hill Gorge, Wills Road, Boodjamulla National Park, Queensland 4825 Australia
We’ll spend the day in Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park. We’ll visit Lawn Hill Gorge, the upper Gorge (Indarri Falls) and complete the Island Stack walk.
Duration: 1 day 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping
Day 5: Riversleigh fossil fields, Hells Gates and Echo GorgeStop At: Riversleigh Fossil Fields, Boodjamulla National Park, Queensland Australia
The World Heritage area was inscribed for its outstanding natural universal values. It is one of the most significant fossil deposits in the world and the richest known fossil mammal deposit in Australia.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Calvert Road T/O, State Route 16, Calvert NT 0862, Australia
In days gone by, this is as far as the mounted police from Queensland would escort travelers, who were often on foot, on horseback at best. They gathered at places like Normanton and Burketown until they could travel in convoy because, after passing through the "Gates of Hell", they were on their own in wild and mostly unexplored country until they reached the relative safety of places like Katherine!!
Duration: 30 minutes
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Accommodation included: Camping
Day 6: Borolloola and Lorella Springs Wilderness ParkStop At: Borroloola, Borroloola, Top End, Northern Territory
Borroloola is a small isolated fishing township near the Gulf of Carpentaria area (it is 50 km upstream from the sea) which is located on the McArthur River. It is about as isolated as any township in the Northern Territory can be.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Limmen National Park, Nathan River Road, Borroloola, Northern Territory Australia
Lorella Springs Wilderness Park offers plenty of adventure, swimming and sightseeing. Whether you're into fishing, swimming, bird-watching, 4-wheel driving or bush-walking, there is enough to keep you busy!
Duration: 1 day 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping
Day 7: Lorella Springs Wilderness Park, Limmen National ParkStop At: Limmen National Park, Nathan River Road, Borroloola, Northern Territory Australia
With almost a thousand kilometres of track on the property, we spend the daylight hours exploring Lorella Springs; visiting swimming holes, admiring Aboriginal sites and taking in the stunning views from all around the station.
Duration: 1 day 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping
Day 8: Southern Lost City and Butterfly gorgeStop At: Southern Lost City, Limmen NT 0852, Australia
The Southern Lost City is a walk among spectacular ancient leaning sandstone pillars.
Duration: 1 minute
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Accommodation included: Camping
Day 9: Nathan River Ranger Station and Information Centre, Lomarieum Lagoon and MatarankaStop At: Lomarieum Lagoon, Limmen NT 0852, Australia
“Lomarieum Lagoon” is a tranquil spot along the Roper river and the lagoon is covered in glorious waterlilies.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mataranka Thermal Pool, 642 Homestead Rd Elsey National Park, Mataranka, Northern Territory 0852 Australia
Depending on the conditions we will either go to Mataranka for a swim in the thermal pools or we will visit Bitter Springs for a swim.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping
Day 10: Kakadu National Park - Gunlom Falls and Yellow Waters BillabongStop At: Kakadu National Park, Kakadu National Park, Top End, Northern Territory
Our first stop will be a Gunlom Falls where you can swim in a natural infinity pool with breathtaking views over the Arnhem Land Escarpment. From here we will make a stop at Yellow Waters Billabong, popular with those wanting to spot local birds and wildlife.
Duration: 1 day
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Accommodation included: Camping
Day 11: Kakadu National Park - Ubirr rock, Cahills crossing and a wildlife cruise Stop At: Kakadu National Park, Kakadu National Park, Top End, Northern Territory
We’ll explore Aboriginal paintings at Ubirr rock and stop at Cahills Crossing. We’ll go to Bowali Visitor Information Centre and the park headquarters before we take a wildlife cruise.
Duration: 10 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Minimum age is 13 years"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
11-day Cairns to Darwin tour
5/26/2024 - 5/26/20247/18/2024 - 7/18/2024
Duração: 11 Days
Ponto de partida: Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, 35/41 Wharf St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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