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Pack up the four-wheel drive with camping and fishing gear, and hit the Savannah Way. This journey of a lifetime will take you from Cairns in Queensland through the savannah landscapes of the Northern Territory and on to Broome in the West.

The route follows a mostly sealed highway although there are some long stretches of gravel road and four-wheel drive trails to take.

Day 1–6: Cairns to NT Border (1,131km)

Escape the coast and explore the gulf country with cattle stations, camping grounds and outback characters waiting to meet you.

Day 7–8: NT border to Borroloola (262km)

Head through to the Gulf of Carpentaria for great fishing and nature watching. Make a stop at Seven Emu Station a genuine Australian outback cattle station, and enjoy camping, fishing, birdwatching and Aboriginal culture on this genuine outback cattle station.

Day 9: Borroloola

Borroloola is a must-do for fishing enthusiasts. Land an iconic Barramundi or explore the Sir Edward Pellew Group of Islands. Explore Caranbirini Conservation Reserve just 46km south of Borroloola for stunning views and excellent bird watching.

Day 10: Borroloola to Cape Crawford (100km)

Explore the iconic Lost City by chopper. The fly-in tours also offer on-the-ground access to walk among the giant sandstone pillars. Smaller sections of the Lost City can be accessed by vehicle in Caranbirini and Limmen National Parks.

Day 11: Cape Crawford to Roper Bar/Daly Waters (374/387km)

For four-wheel drive route, travel north to Roper Bar, on the tidal pandanus-fringed Roper River for more spectacular fishing action and stay the night at the Munbililla (Tomato Island) camp ground.

For an alternative sealed route, head to Daly Waters and check out Australia’s war and exploration history. Call in for a cool drink and outback meal at the always entertaining Daly Waters Historical Pub.

Day 12: Roper Bar/Daly Waters to Mataranka (183/168km)

For sealed and unsealed routes, head to Mataranka, just 400km from Darwin. Plunge into the thermal pools and crystal clear streams including Mataranka Thermal Pool and the lesser-known Bitter Springs, that sit among the massive palm trees. Or take an easy stroll through Elsey National Park.

Day 13: Mataranka to Katherine (106km)

Head north to explore Nitmiluk National Park near Katherine and choose your level of adventure: swimming spots, canoeing, scenic helicopter flights or take a guided boat cruise through Katherine Gorge.

Day 14: Katherine to Judbarra/Gregory National Park (286km)

Victoria River Roadhouse is your gateway to scenic adventures with great fishing and walking trails through stunning escarpment scenery. Meander up the rocky Escarpment Lookout Walk and be rewarded with panoramic views of the river and valley below.

Day 15: Timber Creek to Kununurra (228km)

Explore the park’s four-wheel drive network to discover the history of Bullita Homestead, fascinating walks, cattle station history. Stay the night in the campground, or call ahead and visit Bullo River Station for a real taste of Australian outback station life. Accommodation is also available at Timber Creek, Top Springs and Victoria River.

Day 16–20: Kununurra to Broome (1043km)

Explore the bushwalking tracks of Keep National Park, just 3km before the WA border, to discover similar sandstone landforms to the Bungle Bungles. The Jinumum and Lang-Gerrbi walks are a good chance to view Aboriginal rock art up close before you continue your Savannah Way adventure into Western Australia.

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                  • 博罗鲁拉

                    博罗鲁拉

                    Gulf Region
                    Destination

                    Borroloola 是一个偏远的渔业社区,位于卡奔塔利亚湾的麦克阿瑟河岸边。

                  • Caranbirini Conservation Reserve

                    Caranbirini Conservation Reserve

                    Gulf Region
                    See & do

                    Caranbirini Conservation Reserve is a remarkable reserve that protects a large number of habitats within its small area.

                  • Stay:

                    Gulf Region accommodation

                    Gulf Region accommodation

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                    Savannah Way Motel

                    Gulf Region

                    Savannah Way Motel

                    <span>AU</span>$100 – $280

                    Borroloola Hotel Motel

                    Gulf Region

                    Borroloola Hotel Motel

                    <span>AU</span>$75 – $275

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                  • Caranbirini Conservation Reserve

                    Caranbirini Conservation Reserve

                    Gulf Region
                    See & do

                    Caranbirini Conservation Reserve is a remarkable reserve that protects a large number of habitats within its small area.

                  • Limmen National Park

                    Limmen National Park

                    Gulf Region
                    See & do

                    The Gulf region is known for its rivers, and this is strongly reflected in the drive through Limmen National Park, which crosses four major rivers and follows a fifth, the Roper River, for a while.

                  • Stay:

                    Gulf Region accommodation

                    Gulf Region accommodation

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                    Savannah Way Motel

                    Gulf Region

                    Savannah Way Motel

                    <span>AU</span>$100 – $280

                    Borroloola Hotel Motel

                    Gulf Region

                    Borroloola Hotel Motel

                    <span>AU</span>$75 – $275

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                    Day 12 

                    • 马塔兰卡温泉池

                      马塔兰卡温泉池

                      Elsey National Park
                      See & do

                      参观小型牧区小镇马塔兰卡(Mataranka),该镇因小说《We of the Never Never》而闻名,并以其沙底温泉池著称。

                    • Elsey National Park

                      Elsey National Park

                      Mataranka
                      See & do

                      Elsey National Park is located 120 km south of Katherine near Mataranka.

                    • Stay:

                      Mataranka accommodation

                      Mataranka accommodation

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                      Mataranka Roadhouse & Bakery (BP)

                      Mataranka

                      Mataranka Roadhouse & Bakery (BP)

                      <span>AU</span>$100 – $150

                      Mataranka Homestead

                      Elsey National Park

                      Mataranka Homestead

                      <span>AU</span>$19 – $145

                      Territory Manor Motel and Caravan Park

                      Mataranka

                      Territory Manor Motel and Caravan Park

                      <span>AU</span>$160 – $175

                      Little Roper Stockcamp

                      Elsey National Park

                      Little Roper Stockcamp

                      <span>AU</span>$15 – $40

                    Day 13 

                    • 尼特米鲁克国家公园

                      尼特米鲁克国家公园

                      Nitmiluk National Park
                      See & do

                      被 Nitmiluk 国家公园 壯觀的砂岩地帶和雄偉的 Nitmiluk(Katherine)峡谷 所吸引,這裡有在變幻光線中閃耀的壯麗懸崖。

                    • Woman on Nabili Dreaming Boat Cruise at Nitmiluk

                      River cruising

                      Katherine
                      Tour

                      Trawl along Katherine River through Nitmiluk National Park and take in the dramatic scenery as you move deeper into the stunning Katherine Gorge.

                    • Stay:

                      Katherine accommodation

                      Katherine accommodation

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                      Ereluk - The Escarpment @ The Gorge

                      Nitmiluk National Park

                      Ereluk - The Escarpment @ The Gorge

                      <span>AU</span>$34 – $67

                      Knotts Crossing Resort

                      Katherine

                      Knotts Crossing Resort

                      <span>AU</span>$65 – $300

                      Kumbidgee Restaurant & RV Stopover

                      Katherine

                      Kumbidgee Restaurant & RV Stopover

                      <span>AU</span>$36

                      Contour Hotel Katherine

                      Katherine

                      Contour Hotel Katherine

                      <span>AU</span>$200 – $300

                      Manbulloo Homestead Caravan Park

                      Katherine

                      Manbulloo Homestead Caravan Park

                      <span>AU</span>$35 – $250

                      Gorge View Bush Retreat

                      Nitmiluk National Park

                      Gorge View Bush Retreat

                      <span>AU</span>$50 – $450

                      Katherine Motel

                      Katherine

                      Katherine Motel

                      <span>AU</span>$176 – $295

                      Riverview Tourist Village

                      Katherine

                      Riverview Tourist Village

                      <span>AU</span>$35 – $175

                      Victoria Village

                      Katherine

                      Victoria Village

                      <span>AU</span>$242 – $352

                      BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks – Katherine

                      Katherine

                      BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks – Katherine

                      <span>AU</span>$41 – $345

                      Discovery Parks – Katherine

                      Katherine

                      Discovery Parks – Katherine

                      <span>AU</span>$40 – $195

                      K-Town Hotel

                      Katherine

                      K-Town Hotel

                      <span>AU</span>$165 – $250

                      Cicada Lodge

                      Nitmiluk National Park

                      Cicada Lodge

                      <span>AU</span>$499 – $849

                      Nitmiluk Cabins

                      Nitmiluk National Park

                      Nitmiluk Cabins

                      <span>AU</span>$229 – $499

                      Nitmiluk Caravan Park/Campgound

                      Nitmiluk National Park

                      Nitmiluk Caravan Park/Campgound

                      <span>AU</span>$20 – $89

                      Katherine Farmstay

                      Katherine

                      Katherine Farmstay

                      <span>AU</span>$30 – $40

                    Day 14 

                    • Escarpment Walk

                      Escarpment Walk

                      Judbarra Gregory National Park
                      See & do

                      The Escarpment Walk is a 3 km loop of moderate difficulty that climbs to panoramic views over the Victoria River Valley, framed by soaring red escarpments.

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