Savannah Way 2022: 12-Day Outback Journey from Darwin to Cairns with Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Helicopter Flights
Take a thrilling journey from Darwin to Cairns via Australia’s iconic Savannah Way on a 12-day small-group tour (max. 16 travellers). Connecting five incredible World Heritage areas, this 3,700km span of tropical savannahs links the treasures of the Northern Territory with Tropical North Queensland.
Discover the Darwin to Cairns stretch in style (with select departure dates operating in reverse), travelling via comfortable air-conditioned coach and stopping off for handpicked stays en route. Watch as arid outback transforms into lush coastal scenery, visiting rushing waterfalls, awe-inspiring gorges and quaint towns along the way. Two incredible helicopter flights guarantee to elevate your experience: first in Limmen National Park, as you soar over the Southern Lost City and Lorella Springs; then in Queensland, where you’ll take to the skies over the vast Great Barrier Reef.
- 11 nights of handpicked accommodation, from rustic outback stays to five-star luxury in Cairns at Crystalbrook Flynn
- Daily breakfast, 10 lunches and 10 dinners, including welcome and farewell dinners with matched wines
- Two incredible scenic helicopter flights: first in Limmen National Park, then over the Great Barrier Reef
- Katherine Gorge cruise in Nitmiluk National Park
- Visit the WWII airbase and aircraft hangar at Daly Waters
- Marrija 4WD Cultural Tour with exclusive access to Australia’s largest salt pans
- Discover the old-world wonders of Croydon Heritage Precinct
- Visit the TerrEstrial Georgetown Centre, containing the Ted Elliott Mineral Collection
- Take a tour and wildlife cruise through Cobbold Gorge (shared experience)
- Watch for native wildlife during a Gulf Savannah sunset with sparkling wine
- Learn the secrets of Undara’s lava tubes
- Full-day Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise with opportunities for snorkelling and diving
- Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
- The services of an expert local driver-guide (plus a tour director for groups of 10+)
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- All entrance fees and sightseeing per the itinerary
Your journey takes you to: Darwin – Katherine – Lorella Springs – Burketown – Karumba – Cobbold Gorge – Undara – Cairns (or in reverse).
Book with Confidence: We work directly with our trusted partners and provide 24/7 customer service to ensure that no matter what happens, we’re here to help. If your escape is affected by Covid-19 restrictions, we will do our best to assist you with a date change or provide you with a Luxury Escapes credit for another Limited Time Lux Exclusive accommodation, tour, or cruise offer, less any unrecoverable costs; excludes flights. Find out more.
Please Note: Depending on your chosen departure date, this tour will travel Darwin to Cairns or Cairns to Darwin. Please select your date carefully when booking.
