9 Day Guided Holiday
Gulf Savannah Wanderer
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Lawn Hill Gorge
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Cobbold Gorge
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Chillagoe Limestone Caves
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Adel's Grove
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Gulflander Train
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Karumba
Prices From
$3125
adult twin ?$3200
child ?$3760
single ?
Itinerary
As this Guided Holiday departs at 6.30am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.
Day 1: Cairns – Chillagoe
Welcome to Cairns! You start your holiday by winding your way up to the Atherton Tablelands. Travel on to Chillagoe, known for its marble mining and limestone caves. Tour the caves, the legacy of a 350 million year old marine reef.
Hotel: Chillagoe Observatory & Eco Lodge (Standard)
Included Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Chillagoe – Georgetown
All aboard the Savannahlander train as it tracks the Ootann Road into Brahman cattle country. Watch the landscape change from limestone to granite to basalt country, as you head west across the Newcastle Range to Georgetown.
Hotel: Latara Motel (Standard), Georgetown.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Georgetown – Karumba
Enjoy a morning ‘smoko’ on the shore of Croydon’s Lake Belmore. In historic Normanton take in famous landmarks like the ‘Purple Pub’, Burns Philp General Store and a replica of Krys, the 8.63m crocodile. Continue to Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria for a cruise to enjoy a spectacular Gulf sunset.
Hotel: Karumba Lodge (Standard)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Karumba – Adel’s Grove
Travel back through Normanton this morning and visit Burke & Wills Camp #119, the most northerly campsite of the ill-fated 1860 expedition. Cross the vast ‘Plains of Promise’ to Leichhardt Falls and Burketown. Then it’s on to Adel’s Grove where you’ll spend two glorious outback nights in permanent tent safari accommodation.
Hotel: Adel’s Grove Permanent Tents (Standard), 2 nights.*
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Lawn Hill National Park
Spend a relaxed day enjoying Lawn Hill National Park, a spectacular oasis set amid the spinifex clad Constance Range. Then enjoy a one hour cruise that offers a close look at Lawn Hill Gorge. The gorge is a haven for an abundance of wildlife and a birdwatcher’s paradise.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Lawn Hill – Normanton
Visit the World Heritage listed Riversleigh Fossil Fields, a rare treasure house of palaeontology recording the history of Australia’s mega-fauna of 20 million years ago. You’ll have lunch at Gregory, then take a short break at remote Burke & Wills Roadhouse, before travelling on to Normanton
Hotel: Gulfland Hotel (Standard)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Normanton – Cobbold Gorge
All aboard the historic Gulflander RM93 train for a ride through the savannah landscape across the Norman River to Critters Camp. This afternoon you’ll visit Georgetown and Forsayth on your way to Cobbold Gorge.
Hotel: Cobbold Gorge Cabins (Standard)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Cobbold Gorge – Undara
This morning cruise on Cobbold Gorge’s beautiful and secluded waterway, surrounded by spectacular carved Hampstead sandstone which is 135 million years old. Travel on to the famous Undara Lava Tubes. There’s campfire entertainment after dinner before retiring to your accommodation in faithfully restored antique railway carriages.
Hotel: Undara Lava Lodge (Standard)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Undara – Farewell from Cairns
Enjoy breakfast in the Australian bush, before a guided tour of the fascinating 190,000 year old lava tubes, a geological spectacle said to be the largest in the world. Visit Ravenshoe, Queensland’s highest town and the Atherton Tableland’s unique Curtain Fig Tree. Now you’ll descend to Cairns where your adventure in the remarkable Gulf Savannah region comes to an end (flights to depart after 9.00pm).
Included Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
9 Day Guided Holiday
Departs
Selected departures between May - October. Departures subject to availability and may be waitlisted until minimum numbers have been met.
| 2017 | |
| Start | End |
| May 24 | Jun 01 |
| May 31 | Jun 08 |
| Jun 07 | Jun 15 |
| Jun 14 | Jun 22 |
| Jun 21 | Jun 29 |
| Jun 28 | Jul 06 |
| Jul 05 | Jul 13 |
| Jul 12 | Jul 20 |
| Jul 19 | Jul 27 |
| Jul 26 | Aug 03 |
| Aug 02 | Aug 10 |
| Aug 09 | Aug 17 |
| Aug 16 | Aug 24 |
| Aug 23 | Aug 31 |
| Aug 30 | Sep 07 |
| Sep 06 | Sep 14 |
| Sep 13 | Sep 21 |
| Sep 20 | Sep 28 |
| Sep 27 | Oct 05 |
| Oct 04 | Oct 12 |
Returns
Flights to depart Cairns after 9.00pm
We recommend guests to fly out the day after the tour returns to Cairns, as the tour may be delayed getting back to Cairns, due to roadworks, traffic accidents etc. We cannot drop off guests at the airport.
Need Accommodation?
Our special discounted rates make booking accommodation with us during your holiday both easy and affordable at selected AAT Kings hotels and resorts.
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Inclusions
- Accommodation
- Breakfast (8)
- Lunch (8)
- Dinner (7)
- Experienced Safari Leader
- Travel by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
- Small group experience with maximum 24 guests
- Savannahlander & Gulflander Trains
- Cruise on the Gulf of Carpentaria
What to bring
Please note luggage cannot exceed 10kg per person. Suitcases, including suitcases with wheels are not recommended. Airlines also have luggage restrictions of 1 piece per person. There will also be opportunity to laundry your clothes.
- Soft bag (overnight or duffle bag) approx 30 x 30 x 70cm
- Small day pack
- Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Light jacket
- Warmer clothes for cooler nights
- Swimmers & towel
- Torch
- Binoculars
- Insect repellant
Fitness requirement
Moderate level of fitness as walks to locations may be on uneven ground.
Accommodation Standards & Prices
Choose from a range of accommodation standards below. AAT Kings has hand-picked a range of hotels in key destinations to suit all kinds of budgets and we’ve pre-negotiated amazing prices for you.
Gulf Savannah Wanderer (QGS)
Where you'll be staying
- Chillagoe Observatory & Eco Lodge
- Latara Motel
- Karumba Lodge
- Adel’s Grove Permanent Tents
- Gulfland Hotel
- Cobbold Gorge Cabins
- Undara Lava Lodge
Your choice of accommodation standards
Choose from a range of accommodation standards. AAT Kings has hand-picked a range of hotels in key destinations to suit all kinds of budgets and we’ve pre-negotiated amazing prices for you.
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Standard (R)
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Chillagoe Observatory & Eco Lodge
1 Hospital Ave, Chillagoe, QLD 4871Stay & enjoy our peaceful oasis in the outback, surrounded by shady trees & visited by many native birds & animals. Enjoy a delicious meal at the fully licensed restaurant & then star-gazing of our impressive night skies at our very own observatory.
- Features
- Shower and toilet facilities
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Latara Motel
Gulf Development Road, Georgetown, QLD 4871Latara 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.
- Features
- Air-conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- TV
- Ensuite
- ISD/STD phone
- Room service
- Guest Laundry
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Karumba Lodge
Cnr Yappar & Gilbert Streets, Karumba, QLD 4891The 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.
- Features
- Air-conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Ensuite
- Shower and toilet facilities
- Shared self-service laundry facilities
- TV
- Barbecue facilities
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Adel’s Grove Permanent Tents
Adels Grove Camping Park, Lawn Hill Rd, Lawn Hill, Queensland 4830Adels Grove is located 10 km from the Lawn Hill Gorge, Boodjamulla National Park and 50 km from the world heritage Riversleigh Fossil fields.
Visitors have the option of Camping or enjoying our dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation in either furnished river tents or rooms. Relax on our licensed deck area or by Lawn Hill Creek between swims.
- Features
- Shower and toilet facilities
- Towels and Bedlinen
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Gulfland Hotel
11 Landsborough Street, Normanton, QLD 4890Gulfland Hotel is ideally positioned on the outskirts of Normanton in a quiet location only a short drive/walk to town. Noramnton is the second oldest town in the Gulf and serves as the main business centre for Gulf of Carpentaria with services such as Westpac bank, Post Office, Centrelink, Medical Centre, Hospital, Airport , Bus Service just to mention a few. As the town is bordered by the Norman River it is also a great birdwatching base with a vast aray of species in our local area.
- Features
- Air Conditioning
- TV
- Ensuite
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Cobbold Gorge Cabins
Cobbold Gorge Caravan Park, Gregory Developmental Road, Forsayth, QLD 4871Discovering 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.
- Features
- Ensuite
- Air-conditioning
- TV
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Bathroom Amenities
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Undara Lava Lodge
Undara Volcanic National Park, Savannah Way, Mt Surprise QLD 4871Unlike 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.- Features
- Toilet facilities
- Linen
