DO THE DO SUGGESTED Stock up the four-wheel drive with camping and fishing gear, and hit the Savannah Way. This journey of a lifetime will take you from in QueenslandSAVANNAH through the Savannah lands of Northern Territory WAYand on to Broome in the West. The route20 is mainly DAY sealed highway although thereNORTHERN are some long stretches TERRITORY of gravel road and several DRIVE challenging ROUTEfour-wheel drive routes to tackle.ITINERARY Pine Creek NITMILUK (KATHERINE GORGE) Peppimenarti NATIONAL PARK Manyallaluk

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DO CAPE CRAWFORD 2 DO KATHERINE Wildlife Conservancy 6 Where the outback meets the tropics - discover DoDO a chopperCAPE CRAWFORD flight over the iconic Lost City DO JUDBARRA/GREGORY 3. Hook a barramundi at Borroloola Victoria River Roadhouse isa theregi ogatewayn full of g orges and misty waterfalls, andDo takea chopper a walk amongstflight overthe giant the iconicstandstone Lost City 4. Fly over Cape Crawford for pillars.or take a walk amongst the giant sandstone to sensational fishing and tfour-wheelhermal springs drive and ancient cultures. The adventures of Judbarra / Gregory National breathtaking views of the Lost City Orpillars. paddle Paddle to the end to theof a endbeautiful of a gorgebeautiful to gorge mighty Katherine Gorge is also a must do, and Park. Discover historic and Aboriginal sacred 5. 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Watch the sunset over pristine 8 after a long drive and enjoy Daly’s famous beaches in Broome Inoutback between tucker, Katherine cold and beer Tennant and Creek live music. is a Victoria River Roadhouse is the gateway to unique pub that could only belong in the NT. sensational fishing and 4WD adventures of DalyDO WatersKATHERINE attracts visitors from all over Gregory National Park. Discover historic and AustraliaWhere theand outbackbeyond, wanting meets tothe relax tropics after Aboriginal sacred sites, the magnificent boab a- longdiscover drive anda region enjoy fullDaly’s of famous gorges outback and tree or even try out bush camping amid a tucker,waterfalls, cold beer thermal and live springs music. and Daly rich is a must fantastic natural backdrop. doindigenous on your NT culture. adventures. There’s dozens of ways to explore Katherine Gorge and Nitmiluk National Park including by canoe, dinner or cultural cruises and walking trails. 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DAY 1-6 - 1131km Station, you can paddle Poppy’s Pool to or take a guided boat cruise through CAIRNS TO NT BORDER relax in the crystal clear 27 degree water. Katherine Gorge. Escape the coast and explore the with cattle stations, camping DAY 11 - 374 / 387km grounds and outback characters waiting to meet you. CAPE CRAWFORD TO ROPER BAR / DALY DAY 7-8 - 262km WATERS For four-wheel drive route, travel NT BORDER TO north to Roper Bar, on the tidal BORROLOOLA pandanus-fringed Roper River for more Head through to the spectacular fishing action and stay the for great fishing and nature watching. night at the Munbililla (Tomato Island) Make a stop at Seven Emu Station camp ground. a genuine Australian outback cattle For alternative sealed route, head to station, and enjoy camping, fishing, Daly Waters and check out Australia’s DAY 14 - 286km birdwatching and Aboriginal culture on war and exploration history. Call in KATHERINE TO JUDBARRA this genuine outback cattle station. for a cool drink and outback meal at the always entertaining Daly Waters / GREGORY NATIONAL

Historical Pub. PARK DAY 9 Victoria River Roadhouse is your BORROLOOLA DAY 12 – 183 / 168km gateway to scenic adventures with Borroloola is a must-do for fishing great fishing and walking trails through enthusiasts. Land an iconic Barramundi ROPER BAR / DALY stunning escarpment scenery. Meander or explore the Sir Edward Pellew WATERS TO MATARANKA up the rocky Escarpment Lookout Walk Group of Islands. Explore Caranbirini For sealed and unsealed routes, head and be rewarded with panoramic views Conservation Reserve just 46km south to Mataranka, just 400km from Darwin of the river and valley below. of Borroloola for stunning views and and plunge into the thermal pools excellent bird watching. and crystal clear streams including Mataranka Thermal Pools and the lesser DAY 15 - 228km TIMBER CREEK TO KUNUNURRA 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 - 1043km KUNUNURRA TO BROOME 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 up close before you continue your Savannah Way adventure into WA. DAY 10 - 100km known Bitter Springs, that sit among the massive palm trees. Or take an easy BORROLOOLA TO CAPE stroll through . CRAWFORD Explore the iconic Lost City by chopper. DAY 13 - 106km The fly-in tours also offer on the ground access to walk among the giant MATARANKA TO sandstone pillars. Smaller sections of KATHERINE the Lost City can be accessed by vehicle Head north to explore Nitmiluk National in Caranbirini and Limmen National Park near Katherine and choose your Parks. level of adventure - from swimming Just 70km away at Bauhinia Downs spots, canoeing, scenic helicopter flights