Jun 9, 2021 | Travel Tips
Croydon, in the heart of the Gulf Savannah has a lot to offer. When you come to Croydon you will feel part of the outback and its relaxing lifestyle. Make Croydon Your Own Adventure!!! 1. Spectacular Sunsets With views that go on forever, Croydon have many excellent...
Mar 12, 2021 | Highlights
Considered the Heritage Capital of the Gulf, Croydon has a rich history which started with the discovery of Gold in 1885 and led to the development of a rich, booming gold mining town. In its heyday, it was the third largest town in northern Queensland and...
Mar 12, 2021 | Highlights, Travel Tips
Chillagoe is on an Alternate Route of the Savannah Way and well worth a detour. The full 4WD Alternate Route runs from the Savannah Way near Mount Surprise along the Ootan Road following the Savannahlander tracks to Almaden, then on a remote loop to Normanton...
Mar 12, 2021 | Highlights
Fishing is great fun and locals will help with advice regarding bait and the best spots (or maybe the second best spots!) to go. Remember that saltwater crocodiles inhabit many of the Gulf Savannah’s waterways, so stay back from the water’s edge, avoid repetitive...
Mar 10, 2021 | Highlights
Cape Crawford through Roper Bar to Mataranka (unsealed route) This is remote 4WD country with some spectacular spots. As with many sections on the Savannah Way, plan your fuel stops with hundreds of kilometres between roadhouses. The road can be slow depending on how...
Feb 1, 2021 | Travel Tips
Take care of our native animals Don’t feed any animals in the wild and don’t attempt to touch them either. Animals thrive when they’re left to their own devices, instincts and natural environment. Use your camera zoom, keep your distance and avoid noise pollution and...
Mar 13, 2020 | Travel Tips
The Savannah Way from Cairns to the Northern Territory border is rich with natural wonders and the Top End route is passable to all vehicles including caravans during the dry season, generally late April to early October. It is also navigable during the storm season...
Feb 18, 2020 | Highlights
Hidden in the dusty outback of the Gulf Savannah is a spectacular oasis where tall cabbage-tree palms and pandanus frame dramatic red sandstone cliffs separated by emerald green water. Lawn Hill Gorge in Boodjamulla National Park, 100km west of Gregory Downs, was once...
Jan 13, 2020 | Highlights
Australia’s tropical Savannahs are home to 55 of Australia’s 90 seed eating birds (including parrots, quails, pigeons and finches), including 13 endemics. 14 of Australia’s 18 finch species are here. Great bird sightings are available all through the year, with all...
Dec 13, 2019 | Travel Tips
The Adventurous Cairns to Darwin Trip Via Savannah Way Start: Cairns End: Darwin Estimated Travel Distance: 3,530.7 kms Estimated Travel Period: 17 Days including Kakadu National Park If you’re traveling from Queensland to the Northern Territory, there are so...
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