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Savannah Way

1070km
(QLD portion)
A road trip for the ages, the Savannah Way combines thrills and excitement across northern Australia from Broome in WA to Cairns in QLD
  • ROAD CONDITION: 2WD with caution, sealed/unsealed
  • BEST MONTHS TO TRAVEL: April to October
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Cairns, AU
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  • Cairns117km to Ravenshoe
  • Ravenshoe140km to Undara
  • Undara48km to Mt Surprise
  • Mt Surprise92km to Georgetown
  • Georgetown148km to Croydon
  • Croydon154km to Normanton
  • Normanton225km to Burketown
  • Burketown178km to Hell's Gate
  • Hell’s GateEnd of QLD portion
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Key Attractions along Savannah Way

Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park

At Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park you can swim in crystal-clear water, canoe or take a boat tour through the red sandstone gorge, explore walking trails and camp in the stunning Adele’s Grove. Allow three days but you’ll probably want longer.

Burketown

At Burketown be sure to catch Yagurli Tours for a multitude of Indigenous experiences from star-gazing with state-of-the-art telescopes to cultural adventures, fishing charters and hot air ballooning.

Normanton

Say G’day to Krys the Crocodile at Normanton (he is huge!), visit Burke and Wills Camp 119, spot the birds at Mutton Hole Wetlands and watch the Gulflander train roll into town.

Karumba

Just up the road from Normanton is Karumba, a fisherman’s paradise. Start your day with a fishing charter, visit the barramundi hatchery and end the day with a croc and crab tour on sunset.

Croydon

Rock on at Croydon by picking up a Queensland fossicking licence and searching for your own fortune in this historic goldmining town. Call into the free Mining Museum for all the local knowledge.

Forsayth

While you’re in the geological mood go fossicking at Agate Creek south of Forsayth. The agates here are world-renowned for their wonderous colours and patterns. You may also find a thunder egg or two.

Cobbold Gorge

Take a detour from Georgetown south to the stunning Cobbold Gorge where, if you’re game, you can walk across Australia’s first fully glass bridge. If heights aren’t your thing, be sure to catch the boat cruise along the gorge.

Undara

At Undara you will find the oldest Lava Tube systems on Earth! Walk to the bluff for sunrise, take a guided tour of the Tubes, and meet the wildlife on a sunset tour. Don’t miss Undara.

Tallaroo hot springs

Take a break in thermal waters at either Tallaroo Hot Springs, where guided tours, fishing and mountain biking are all available, or Innot Hot Springs, where you can laze about in a naturally hot creek.

Atherton Tablelands

Then cool off in the waterfalls of the Atherton Tablelands. Be sure to drive the Waterfall Circuit incorporating Australia’s most photographed falls at Milla Milla, the stunning Zillie Falls and Ellinjaa Falls, which flow over lava columns.

Mareeba

Mareeba is the place to stock up on food and drink. Think fresh tropical fruit, mango wines, locally grown coffee, chocolate and home-made ice-cream and sorbet. Throw in national parks, wetlands and more waterfalls and Mareeba is not to be missed.

Cairns

End (or start) your Savannah Way journey at Cairns and explore the world-heritage listed Great Barrier Reef with amazing coral formations and kaleidoscopic fish. Take a day tour from Cairns or indulge in an island escape such as on Green Island.