The Gulf and Victoria River region

The Savannah Way travels all the way east to west from 14 DAYS in * to Broome in Western or G 1407 km vice-versa.

Judbarra / Gregory The Savannah Way offers something for everyone, from National Park picturesque escarpments, huge river systems, waterfalls National Park and some real life ‘Aussie outback’ experiences. Depending on your vehicle (off-road vs standard), you can choose your * own route, but the best part of the Savannah Way is of course in the NT.

*Make sure to check road conditions before travelling from QLD. The DAY ONE AND TWO National 1 to is * Refer to page 2 for details unsealed. A sealed road is available from NT/QLD border to King Ash Bay & Mount Isa to Three Ways into the NT. Borroloola

Welcome to the ! Get ready to have some of the best Katherine experiences you’ve ever had on a road trip. As you enter the NT, make sure you stop by Borroloola to stock up on Keep River Roper Hwy Limmen Stuart Hwy Lorella some supplies and then head out to National National Victoria Hwy Springs King Ash Bay for your first stop. A quaint Park Park little fishing ‘village’ nestled alongside Timber Victoria River Borroloola McArthur River, is the perfect base for Creek Roadhouse Carpentaria Hwy some great Barra and blue water fishing. Daly Waters Before you wet a line, make sure you are registered for Million Dollar Fish. A yearly competition, where a Barramundi Nitmiluk Gorge, .

Judbarra/Gregory National Park.

Keep River National Park.

is specially tagged and worth $1million The road into Lorella can be reached by Option two: From Lorella, head south dollars for the lucky angler. Season is most vehicles including caravans and back towards the from 1 Oct - 31 Mar. campers – but just ring ahead to make and continue travelling west back on the sure. smooth bitumen for a few hours. It is Optional add on: If fishing doesn’t pique roughly four hours easy driving until Daly your interest, there are a couple of DAY FIVE AND SIX Waters. The Daly Waters Pub is an iconic family-owned stations to check out – stop along the route. Not only is it a Manangoora or Seven Emu. Both offer great place to grab an icy cold beverage Lorella Springs to Limmen National self-sufficient 4WDers exclusive camping and a hot meal, you can wander around spots. We recommend you phone ahead Park or Daly Waters and check out the remarkable collection to ensure access and availability. This section of the drive route provides of momento's left by visitors over the you with a choice. Depending on the set years. DAY THREE AND FOUR up of your vehicle there is an off-road or on-road option. If you are geared for DAY SEVEN AND EIGHT Borroloola to Lorella Springs some 4WDing, we highly recommend you keep heading north out of Lorella It’s not every day that you drive through Springs. To Katherine region the magnificent country of the gulf, Whether you are coming into Mataranka Option one: Head towards the Limmen so we highly recommend you take the from Daly Waters along the Stuart River and travel through some amazing detour if you have a 4WD to explore Highway or country to explore the Southern Lost Lorella Springs Wilderness Park. along the , the area City and bush camp at places like Lorella Springs is a privately owned around is an idyllic Butterfly Springs, Limmen Crossing and one-million acre cattle station and place to stop off at. Check out both the wilderness sanctuary. Surrounded by Towns River. There are also some fishing Mataranka and Bitter Springs thermal Limmen National Park, Aboriginal land and boating opportunities throughout pools. and kilometres of Northern Territory this area, but please remember to coastline, Lorella truly is a piece of Be Crocwise as estuarine (saltwater) Welcome to Katherine – known as the Australia you need to see. crocodiles are present in these areas. central hub of the Savannah Way. It may Lost City, Limmen National Park. Leliyn (Edith Falls).

Canoeing, Nitmiluk Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park.

Bitter Springs, Elsey National Park.

be a welcome break from some hard Tours and activities Giwining/Flora River Nature Park is a 4WDing for a few days. Set up camp at Top Didj Cultural Experience, Katherine little more 2WD friendly with some great one of the local caravan parks around Outback Experience, Nabilil Dreaming fishing opportunities, generous camping the town, or at Nitmiluk National Park Sunset Dinner Cruise. facilities and bush walks. – just 30 minutes from town. Katherine gives you a welcome opportunity DAY NINE AND TEN to stock up on supplies, with all the DAY ELEVEN essential services available. With so much Katherine to Timber Creek to see and do in the area, you may wish Timber Creek and Judbarra/ to extend your time here. If hiking is your thing, then a visit to Gregory National Park Judbarra National Park is a must – the As you head further west in this great In Katherine must-see destinations second largest National Park in the NT part of the country, you will begin to see include the Katherine Hot Springs, (outside of Kakadu). From Katherine it’s the landscape clearly change. This region Nitmiluk National Park, and Leliyn/Edith an easy drive along the . is full of surprises, and the small town of Falls. Activities to include are Marksies There are plenty of options for camping Timber Creek is no exception. There are Stockmans Camp Tucker Night, Top throughout this region and lots of places some great spots to launch a boat, cruise Didj Cultural Experience and Art to try out your 4WDing skills. Ensure you around, take a few walks or just sit back Gallery, Katherine Outback Experience, are adequately prepared and equipped and enjoy your natural surroundings. Cutta Cutta Caves, cruise down before attempting any of these 4WD Swing in to spots like Big Horse Creek Nitmiluk Gorge, take a scenic helicopter tracks. Please refer to the 4WD track Campground, with a boat ramp, toilet flight and much more. Judbarra/Gregory National Park fact facilities and plenty of space to set up sheet found on the NT Parks and Wildlife Food and drink for the night. Or head in to Timber Creek website. Finch Café, Nitmiluk Café, Pop Rocket and stay at one of the the local caravan Café, Marksie’s Stockman’s Camp The Bullita Stock Route is high on the parks. Tucker Night recommendations – the track is tough While you’re in the area make sure but well worth it. Accommodation you visit Gregory’s Tree, an important Nitmiluk Caravan Park, Katherine Aboriginal sacred site and registered Holiday Park Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Art and Culture Centre, Katherine.

heritage site. Drive to Nackeroo Lookout comparable at both locations, so make for breathtaking views of the area. If sure you are well equipped and enjoy fishing is your thing – this is the perfect the solitude and bliss of the area for a place to throw in a line. Remember to Be few days. The landforms in this national Crocwise. park are comparable to other landmarks Optional around Australia, and you will even be Food and drink able to discover some Aboriginal rock add-on Timber Creek, Victoria River Roadhouse art up close. Make sure you check out Bullo River Station Accommodation the fact sheet NT Parks campgrounds, Timber Creek, for more information or pop in and chat Consider a stopover at Bullo Giwining/Flora River Nature Park to the local ranger – they’ll be sure to River Station. A working cattle provide the best advice. station that invites people to see Tours and activities what life is really like working off Fishing, birdwatching, bushwalking, the land. Bullo River will exceed Aboriginal , Gregory’s Tree, Old DAY FOURTEEN all expectations and you will be Victoria River Crossing spoilt with unique and authentic Keep River National Park to WA/NT experiences. There are remote DAY TWELVE AND THIRTEEN border waterholes, helicopter scenic flights, private picnic spots and Before you leave the beautiful Territory, Keep River National Park much more. remember WA have some strict One of the most underrated National quarantine guidelines. Parks within the NT borders, Keep River National Park is definitely a place you will want to spend some time in. There are plenty of opportunities for bush walking, exploring Aboriginal rock art sites and the best part is some of the Park is accessible by all vehicle types. Choose to camp at either Goorrandalng or Jarnem. The camping facilities are