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GULF SAVANNAH TOURING

Lawn Hill Gorge, Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill),
Savannahlander National Park, Queensland
GULF SAVANNAH ACCOMMODATED TOUR 9 DAYS
$
Day 1: Cairns to Malanda (LD) You’ll then continue to Black Bull Siding and Croydon From 4137 * ^ per person twin share
After an early morning departure from selected and will visit Georgetown and Forsayth on the way to
accommodation, your holiday begins, travelling up Cobbold Gorge, a Savannah Guides Station. Overnight 9 DAYS | CAIRNS TO CAIRNS
the Gillies Range to the Atherton Tablelands. Stop at Cobbold Gorge.
off at Lake Barrine for a short walk to the Twin Kauri Day 8: Cobbold Gorge to Undara (BLD) OPERATOR: Heritage 4WD Tours
Pines, before travelling on to Herberton to explore the This morning, cruise on Cobbold Gorge’s beautiful TRAVEL TYPE: Independent
Herberton Historic Village. and secluded waterway surrounded by spectacular DEPARTS: Wednesdays (20 May – 30 Sep)
Set on 16 acres, the village is a tin mining town with carved Hampstead sandstone which dates back 135
shops, pub, bank, chemist, grocer, printer and garage. million years. Travel on to the famous Undara Lava HIGHLIGHTS
There are more than 50 restored period buildings Tubes, a Savannah Guides Station. Enjoy campfire
making this outdoor museum the most significant entertainment after dinner before retiring to your • Step aboard the Gulflander and
of its kind in Queensland. Continue to Malanda. accommodation in faithfully restored antique railway Savannahlander trains
Overnight in Malanda. carriages. Overnight in Undara. • Enjoy a solar cruise through the magical
Cobbold Gorge
Day 2: Malanda to Georgetown (BLD) Day 9: Undara to Cairns (BL)
Today, travel west towards Mount Surprise and enjoy After breakfast in the Australian bush, an experienced • Hike, paddle or cruise through magical Lawn Hill
lunch with a snake show. After lunch, travel aboard Savannah Guide will meet you for an informative tour National Park
the Savannahlander train to Forsayth via Einasleigh of the world’s largest, longest and most accessible INCLUDES
then travel by private vehicle to Georgetown. Overnight lava tube system. These lava tubes were created some
in Georgetown. 190,000 years ago when 23 cubic kilometres of lava • 8 nights basic lodge/motel/cabin accommodation
Day 3: Georgetown to Karumba (BLD) flowed for 160 kilometres down a river bed, creating the • Meals as specified
Take morning smoko on the shore of Croydon’s Lake world’s longest lava flow from a single volcano. Some • Tour as per itinerary
Belmore before enjoying lunch in Normanton. Here you of the caves within this system are over 21 metres wide • Admission to attractions as per itinerary
can absorb its famous landmarks, including the ‘Purple and 10 metres high. • Experienced guide and driver
Pub’, historic Burns Philp General Store and a replica Continue on your scenic and leisurely drive over • Informative commentary
of Krys, the 8.63m crocodile. Continue on to Karumba the Tropical Tablelands past the wind turbines at • Purpose built 4WD tour vehicle
on the Gulf of Carpentaria for a cruise to enjoy a Ravenshoe, stopping off at the magnificent Curtain Fig
spectacular Gulf sunset. Overnight in Karumba. Tree before making your way back to Cairns, where you ^Price valid 20 May – 30 Sep 20.
Day 4: Karumba to Lawn Hill (BLD) will be dropped off at your selected accommodation.
After visiting the Burke & Wills Camp #119, the tour (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
crosses the vast Plains of Promise to Leichhardt
Falls and Burketown. Then continue to Adel’s Grove,
a Savannah Guides Site. Stay the next two nights at
Lawn Hill.
Day 5: Lawn Hill (BLD)
Enjoy a relaxed day visiting Lawn Hill National Park
– a spectacular oasis set amid the spinifex clad
Constance Range. Embark on a cruise that offers an up
close look at the Lawn Hill Gorge and a stunning view of Cairns
the Indarri Falls.
Called Boodjamulla in the local Indigenous language, Malanda 1
this gorge was formed by Lawn Hill Creek which is fed Karumba 1
by numerous freshwater springs, creating a beautiful 1 Normanton
oasis. The gorge is a haven for an abundance of Undara
wildlife and is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Swimming Georgetown Mount Surprise
or paddling a canoe (extra charge) up the gorge is 1 1
highly recommended.
Day 6: Lawn Hill to Normanton (BLD) 2
Visit the World Heritage Listed Riversleigh Fossil Field Lawn Hill Cobbold Gorge 1 Einasleigh
– a rare treasure house of palaeontology – recording Forsayth
the history of Australia’s mega-fauna of 20 million years
ago. Enjoy lunch at Gregory and a short break at the
remote Burke & Wills Roadhouse before travelling on to
Normanton. Overnight in Normanton.
START/FINISH
Day 7: Normanton to Cobbold Gorge (BLD) OVERNIGHT
Depart Normanton aboard the historic Gulflander ATTRACTION
SAVANNAHLANDER
RM93 train, a Savannah Guides Site, to Critters Camp.
GULFLANDER
* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 75