savannah way
September 2024
This tour will run Cairns to Broome
Breaking news: only outback pre-approved tour groups can access Lorella Springs: another reason to travel with us.
Join us on a 16 day tour from Cairns to Broome enjoying authentic experiences and never-to-be-forgotten scenery along the back roads, exploring areas that only 4wd vehicles can access. Immerse yourself in our pioneer history, appreciate 40 000 years of indigenous culture and involve yourself in an adventure that is all about exploration along the roads less travelled.
Tour Cost
TBA per person, twin share.
Single supplement $520
Includes all meals, accommodation and attractions.
As shown in the itinerary
Tagalong option
Have you got a 4wd that you would like to put through its paces?
We will give you peace of mind traveling in a convoy of vehicles with competent guides, who are great bush mechanics. Learn about your vehicle’s capabilities, absorb some get-out-of-trouble tricks and pick up some great hints for touring meals and campfire cooking.
Some of the extra features of our Tagalong option is that we want to make our groups all inclusive, so we include the following
- All meals are included in the price and you dine as part of the group.
- All entry fees into attractions.
- Motel or other accommodation where we are not camping are covered in your cost.
Tagalong price is for a vehicle with 2 people.
$6595 , per vehicle. 2 people twin share.
Itinerary
DAY 1
Cairns
Arrive inCairns to be met by your friendly touring crew and taken to our accommodation.
Inclusions: airport pickup (pre-arranged), champagne and canapes, dinner, accommodation.
Accommodation: hotel.
DAY 2
Cairns to Chillagoe
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Cabins Chillagoe
DAY 3
Chillagoe to Forsayth
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner,
Accommodation: Caravan Park, our own tents.
DAY 4
Forsayth
Cobbold Gorge tour
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Caravan Park, our own tents.
DAY 5
Forsayth to Leichardt Falls
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Campsite,
DAY 6
Leichardt Falls to Hell’s Gate
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Campground Hell’s Gate
DAY 7
Hell’s Gate to Lorella Springs
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation:
DAY 8
Lorella Springs
As of January 2023, public access to Lorella Springs is no longer possible. However, if you travel as part of our group, we have organised a visit. Lorella Springs is amazing and this trip gives you an opportunity to experience this fantastic area without the crowd. It will be a stand out highlight of the trip.
1 million acre cattle property of Lorella Springs, our stop for the next two nights.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation:
DAY 9
Lorella Springs to Limmen National Park
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Campsite, our own tents.
DAY 10
Limmen National Park to Bitter Springs
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Bush camping, our own tents.
DAY 11
Bitter Springs to Daly Waters via Mataranka
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation:, our own tents.
DAY 12
Daly Waters to Buntine Hwy
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation:Bush Camp, our own tents.
DAY 13
Buntine Highway/ Duncan Road
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Gorge Tour.
Accommodation: Bush Camp, our own tents.
DAY 14
Duncan Road to Mimbi Caves
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Campsite tents
DAY 15
Mimbi Caves to Broome
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Cave Tour, Skyrail Tour.
Accommodation: Hotel.
DAY 16
This morning we share our last breakfast together before going our separate ways.
Inclusions: Breakfast, pre-arranged transfers.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PACK
Water Bottle and Fly Veil
You’ll be grateful for both of these!
Reusable keep cup
We stop for morning and afternoon tea where feasible but if time is tight, a cuppa on the go works as well!
Sectional Map
Trace the route as you travel along. One per passenger or one per car, if doing the trip as a tagalong.