9 Day Gulf Savannah Accommodated 4WD Safari (*199)

Cairns and Great Barrier Reef Tours » 9 Day Gulf Savannah Accommodated 4WD Safari (*199)

Type: Tours in Cairns - Cape York Accommodated Tours

This extraordinary tour travels to the The Gulf Savannah in small 4WD vehicles that carry no more than 25 people and stops each night at outback accommodation along the way, for a great night's sleep! ... Taste the outback on this comprehensive 9 day exploration of the epic Gulf Savannah region of North Queensland.

Departure Dates for 2016: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the following dates with a minimum of ten passengers and road conditions permitting.

May 25
June 1,8,15,22,29
July 6,13,20,27
Aug 3,10,17,24,31
Sep 7,14,28
Oct 5

How to Book: A Deposit of $400 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 49 days before departure. The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 10. The maximum number is 25.

More Information:

You'll journey through a vast range of landscapes from lush tropical rainforest, vast savaannah plains to semi-arid spinifex ranges and experience some of Queensland's most spectacular natural attractions. Discover a rich history of Aboriginal culture, of explorers and pioneers, of goldrushes and railways, of huge cattle runs. Come to the Gulf Savannah to capture the emotion and romance, tragedies and triumphs of Australia's amazing outback.

Tour Itinerary:

Meal Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D= Dinner

DAY 1 CAIRNS – CHILLAGOE (LD)

We start by winding our way up the Kuranda Range to climb on to the Atherton Tableland. We

pass dense tropical rainforest and an agricultural landscape to Mareeba and beyond. We travel on to Chillagoe, an historic ore-smelting centre, better known today for its marble mining and

limestone caves. We take a tour of the caves, the legacy of 350 million years old marine reef.

We overnight in Chillagoe. Share Bathroom Facilities.

DAY 2 CHILLAGOE - GEORGETOWN (BLD)

All aboard the “Savannahlander” train as it tracks the Ootann Road into Brahman cattle country.

Geology continues to dominate and fascinate as we change from limestone to granite to basalt

country and with each geological change, a change in vegetation. Lunch along the way in this

vast landscape provides a “fair dinkum” Aussie day. Now we head west across the Newcastle

Range to Georgetown where we stay overnight. Ensuite Bathroom Facilities.

DAY 3 GEORGETOWN - KARUMBA (B)

Morning "smoko" on the shore of Croydon’s Lake Belmore before Normanton for lunch. Here

you can absorb its famous landmarks, the "Purple Pub", historic Burns Philp General Store and a

replica of Krys, the 8.63m crocodile. Lunch is at your own expense today. Continue on to

Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria for a cruise to enjoy a spectacular Gulf sunset. Dinner is at

your own expense this evening. We overnight in Karumba. Ensuite Bathroom Facilities.

DAY 4 KARUMBA – LAWN HILL (BLD)

Back through Normanton this morning and a poignant visit to Burke & Wills Camp #119, the

most northerly campsite of the ill-fated expedition of 1860. Across the vast “Plains of Promise”

to Leichhardt Falls and Burketown. On to Adel’s Grove, a Savannah Guides Site, where we

spend two glorious outback nights in permanent tent safari accommodation. Share Bathroom

Facilities.

DAY 5 LAWN HILL (BLD)

A relaxed day enjoying Lawn Hill National Park, a spectacular oasis set amid the spinifex clad

Constance Range. The gorge is a haven for an abundance of wildlife and a birdwatcher's

paradise. Swimming or paddling a canoe (optional) up the gorge is fun and highly recommended.

Return to Adel’s Grove tonight. Share Bathroom Facilities.

DAY 6 LAWN HILL - NORMANTON (BLD)

A visit to 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. Lunch at

Gregory and a short break at remote Burke & Wills Roadhouse before travelling on to

Normanton. We stay in Normanton tonight. Ensuite Bathroom Facilities.

DAY 7 NORMANTON – COBBOLD GORGE (BLD)

This morning we depart from Normanton’s famous Victorian architecture Railway Station. All

aboard the historic “Gulflander RM93” train, a Savannah Guides Site, for a ride through the

savannah landscape across the Norman River to Critters Camp. On to Black Bull Siding then the

old gold mining town of Croydon and its Historic Precinct. This afternoon we visit Georgetown

and Forsayth on our way to Cobbold Gorge, a Savannah Guides Station, where we stay tonight.

Ensuite Bathroom Facilities.

DAY 8 COBBOLD GORGE – UNDARA (BLD)

This morning we cruise on Cobbold Gorge’s beautiful and secluded waterway surrounded by

spectacular carved Hampstead sandstone, 135 million years old. Travel on to the famous Undara

Lava Tubes, a Savannah Guides Station. There's campfire entertainment after dinner before

retiring to your accommodation in faithfully restored antique railway carriages. Share Bathroom

Facilities.

DAY 7 UNDARA - CAIRNS (B)

Breakfast in the Australian bush before enjoying a guided tour of the fascinating 190,000 years

old lava tubes, a geological spectacle said to be the largest in the world. Visit Ravenshoe,

Queensland’s highest town for lunch (own expense) before Mt Hypipamee (The Crater) National

Park and the Atherton Tableland’s unique Curtain Fig Tree. Now we descend to the lush green

coastal plain and Cairns to end your adventure in the remarkable Gulf Savannah region.

The operator reserves the right to alter itinerary and accommodation if necessitated

Features & Inclusions

Chillagoe Limestone Caves
“Savannahlander” Train
Karumba Sunset Cruise
Burke & Wills Camp # 119
Lawn Hill National Park
Riversleigh Fossil Fields
“Gulflander” Train
Burketown, Normanton, Georgetown, Forsayth, Ravenshoe
Cobbold Gorge Cruise
Undara Lava Tube tour

Rates and Tariffs

2016 Season

1^st May 2016 to 31^st Oct 2016

Accommodated Tour - Twin Share Room

$3495.00 adult

Accommodated Tour - Single Room

$3830.00 adult

* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

How to Book: A Deposit of $400 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 49 days before departure. The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 10. The maximum number is 25.

Departure time: Hotels in Cairns City only from 7:00am
Return time: Hotels in Cairns City only by approximately 6:00pm.
Guests staying north of Cairns city are required to make their own transfer arrangements at their own expense. We are happy to take them to any departure point in the city.

Pickup or Departure Point Details: Complimentary pick up and return transfers to your accommodation in Cairns city only is included in this tour. Passengers staying outside the city centre will need to make their own way into the city at own expense.

What is not included:
• All drinks
• Hotel pick-up or drop-off outside Cairns city centre
• Items of a personal nature

Booking Policy

This tour is not suitable for children under 7 years of age. Child age is from 7 - 14 years only.
Solo travellers must pay the Single rate.

Luggage space is very limited. Please limit this to one small soft travel bag (typically 300mm x 300mm x 700mm) and a small daypack (cabin baggage). Your sleeping bag and pillow may be packed separately. A maximum weight limit of 10kg is permitted due to limitations and Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
Please advise the name of your Holiday Accommodation and/ or a mobile telephone contact in case the tour director can’t find you. We also book accommodation at the best locally available rates so if we can help you with that, please let us know.

Cancellation Policy:
60 – 30 days prior to travel, a 25% cancellation fee applies
29 – 14 days prior to travel, a 50% cancellation fee applies
·Less than 14 days prior to travel, a100% cancellation fee applies
·A $200 per person administration fee applies to every cancellation greater than 60 days prior to the date of travel.

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