Cairns to Gulf Savannah: Outback Rail & Wilderness Journey

Collect vehicle at Cairns Airport and drive Kuranda Range into Atherton Tablelands. Visit Historic Village Herberton’s 50+ heritage buildings recreating pioneer history, then head to Malanda to relax.

Overnight at a hotel in Malanda.

Breakfast at hotel. Travel west through Gulf Savannah and ride historic Savannahlander train to Einasleigh. View Copperfield Gorge’s basalt formations, then continue to Georgetown.

Overnight at a hotel in Georgetown

Breakfast at hotel. Travel via Lake Belmore in Croydon and historic Normanton to Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Enjoy an evening Gulf sunset cruise with birdlife spotting.

Overnight at a hotel in Karumba.

Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure in Karumba. Visit Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre to learn about local aquatic ecosystems and barramundi, then relax in coastal surroundings.

Overnight at a hotel in Karumba.

Breakfast at hotel. Travel back to Normanton across Gulf wetlands and savannah, learning about Burke and Wills expedition history. Afternoon at leisure in town.

Overnight at a hotel in Normanton.

Breakfast at hotel. Ride historic Gulflander train across savannah via Croydon, Georgetown, and Forsayth. Arrive late afternoon at Cobbold Gorge to view sandstone formations.

Overnight at Cobbold Gorge.

Breakfast at hotel. Full day at Cobbold Gorge. Take a guided boat cruise through narrow sandstone gorges to view towering cliffs, wildlife, and learn about local geology and culture.

Overnight at Cobbold Gorge.

Breakfast at hotel. Travel through Gulf Savannah to Talaroo Hot Springs for an Ewamian cultural tour and geothermal soak. Continue onward to Undara.

Overnight at Undara.

Breakfast at hotel. Guided tour of Undara Lava Tubes (world’s longest system). Drive Atherton Tablelands, stop at Curtain Fig Tree, and return to Cairns for airport transfer and departure.