Savannah Explorer

Lorella Springs Wilderness is part of a one million acre cattle station located 180 kilometres along the road between Borroloola and Roper Bar, 29 km north of the Savannah Way. — OUTBACK SALE NOW ON
Savannah Explorer
2025

4WD Tour

Savannah Explorer

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Savannah Explorer

Travel along the iconic Savannah Way as you explore pioneering towns and sprawling national parks. Watch sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria and embark on scenic flight over the Lost City.

Route

Travel Information

12 Days 4WD Tour

Trip code GOCK12R

Itinerary

To view the itinerary in greater depth, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list to unveil its details. Discover daily activities, immersive experiences and insider local tips that make your travel unforgettable.

Darwin to Cairns

12 days / 11 night 4WD Tour

Day 1

Arrive Darwin

Day 2

Darwin, Litchfield National Park, Adelaide River

Day 3

Katherine, Lorella Springs Wilderness Lodge

Day 4

Lorella Springs Wilderness Park

Signature Experience

Day 5

Lorella Springs Wilderness Park

Day 6

Lorella Wilderness Park, Borroloola, Hell's Gate

Day 7

Hell's Gate, Karumba

Day 8

Karumba, Croydon

Day 9

Cobbold Gorge

Day 10

Cobbold Gorge, Undara Lava Tubes

Signature Experience

Day 11

Undara, Millstream Falls, Herberton Historic Town, Cairns

Day 12

Depart Cairns

Coach/Vehicle

4WD/Unsealed road

Scenic flight (Included)

Stay/Stop name (no. of nights)

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Experiences in 13 destinations

Locally inspired dining – a total of 32 meals

The services of an expert APT Tour Director and driver

Embark on the Archway Explorer tour through the mysterious Undara Lava Tubes

Enjoy a relaxing cruise in Karumba and take in the sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria

Take to the skies on a helicopter flight over the Lost City, made up of incredible sandstone formations

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique experiences are thoughtfully curated to take you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following highlights are just a taste of what we have prepared, especially for you.

Archway Explorer Tour at Undara Experience

Undara Lava Tubes

Embark on the Archway Explorer tour through the mysterious Undara Lava Tubes. Be guided through the mesmerising lava tubes, the result of a volcanic eruption that spewed molten lava down a dry riverbed. The outer layer formed a crust, and when the lava below drained away, a series of long, hollow tubes remained.

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A helicopter takes off at Limmen National Park's Lost City.The Gulf region is known for its rivers and this is reflected in the drive through Limmen National Park, which crosses four major rivers and follows a fifth, the Roper River. It is a paradise for anglers and birdwatchers with a diversity of landscapes makes the drive through the park varied and interesting.

Lost City Scenic Flight

Board a scenic flight over the Lost City, a series of large sandstone outcrops that evokes the remains of an ancient civilisation.

What's On Board

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4WD Remote Journeys

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with APT Outback 4WD Adventures. Discover remote regions in a small group led by our friendly, expert Driver-Guides. Travel in comfort and style in our custom-designed 4WD vehicles and enjoy exclusive access to unique landscapes and locations, such as the rugged Kimberley and legendary outback roads of the Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland.

What our customers are saying

I would thoroughly recommend this trip to everyone as I would never have seen this beautiful part of our country by myself. Our driver/guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the outback and made it so interesting.
- Australia, Kimberley

I just returned from my tour from Broome to Perth and would like to say it was a most memorable and wonderful tour taking in amazing places along the Western Australian coastline and one of my favourite locations Karijini National park.
- Australia, Kimberley

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Trip Notes

Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
Prices are for land only. Flights not included unless specified
Price includes airport transfers, port charges and park fees

Savannah Explorer

Savannah Explorer

Itinerary

Darwin to Cairns

Arrive Darwin

Darwin, Litchfield National Park, Adelaide River

Katherine, Lorella Springs Wilderness Lodge

Lorella Springs Wilderness Park

Lorella Springs Wilderness Park

Lorella Wilderness Park, Borroloola, Hell's Gate

Hell's Gate, Karumba

Karumba, Croydon

Cobbold Gorge

Cobbold Gorge, Undara Lava Tubes

Undara, Millstream Falls, Herberton Historic Town, Cairns

Depart Cairns

Trip Inclusions

Tour Highlights

Undara Lava Tubes

Lost City Scenic Flight

What's On Board

Our Vehicles

Our Stays

Vehicle Features

What our customers are saying

Frequently Asked Questions

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