9 Days Savannahlander and Gulflander Outback Tracks

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9

Days

$5,990

From Price

Rail Tours

Tour Type

FO50

Tour Code

1

CAIRNS

Overnight: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns • Meals: Lunch, Two Course Dinner

Our Carbon Neutral flights arrive into Cairns, where we board a third-party coach, travelling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. Browse the famous markets at Kuranda Village and savour the local produce. Then regroup and board the Kuranda Scenic Rail. Our journey takes us through the ancient rainforests, dramatic gorges, and UNESCO World Heritage listed landscapes of Queensland’s tropical north. We transfer from Freshwater Station to our accommodation.**Lunch is at your own expense today. 1 Night Stay: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

*Lunch is at your own expense today. 1 Night Stay: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
2

GEORGETOWN

Overnight: Latara Motel, Georgetown • Meals: Full Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Two Course Dinner

This morning we board our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach or luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach and depart Cairns, heading south to the charming village of Yungaburra. We continue on to Herberton Historic Village, a fascinating open-air museum with over 50 restored period buildings, including a blacksmith’s shop, a functioning schoolhouse, and a charming general store. Afterward, we drive further west through the Atherton Tablelands, stretching our legs at Mount Surprise before arriving in Georgetown. 1 Night Stay: Latara Motel, Georgetown

3

KARUMBA

Overnight: Karumba Lodge Hotel Motel (Gold Class) End of the Road Hotel, Karumba (Diamond Class) • Meals: Full Breakfast, Lunch, Two Course Dinner

Departing Georgetown, we stop by the shores of Lake Belmore in Croydon. We then visit Diehm’s Lookout and the popular True Blue Information Centre. After lunch, we continue our journey, stopping at the ‘Purple Pub’ for a drink with the locals before heading to Karumba. 2 Night Stay: Karumba Lodge Hotel Motel (Gold Class) End of the Road Hotel, Karumba (Diamond Class)

4

KARUMBA

Meals: Full Breakfast, Lunch, Two Course Dinner

Enjoy an enlightening visit to the Barramundi Discovery Centre, where we delve into the intriguing world of barramundi fish. Later, step aboard a sunset dinner cruise and glide through the Gulf’s pristine waters. As the sun sets on the sand island, relish Gulf prawns, nibbles and drinks while absorbing the breathtaking Gulf sunset.

5

GULFLANDER, COBBOLD GORGE

Overnight: Cobbold Gorge Village • Meals: Full Breakfast, Lunch, Two Course Dinner

This morning we travel to Normanton to board the Gulflander for a scenic rail journey through the Gulf Savannah bushland. We disembark at Croydon, enjoying lunch before continuing on to Georgetown to visit the Ted Elliott Mineral Collection, a stunning collection of over 4500 specimens. Our next stop is Forsayth, where we break before transferring to Cobbold Gorge. 2 Night Stay: Cobbold Gorge Village

6

HELICOPTER FLIGHT, COBBOLD GORGE

Meals: Full Breakfast, Lunch, Two Course Dinner

Begin your day with an exhilarating helicopter flight, where you’ll soar above the breathtaking expanse of the Gulf Savannah region. Experience the aw inspiring beauty of this unique landscape from the air. Next, venture across the glass bridge and embark on a serene electric-powered boat cruise through the gorge. Glide in near-silent tranquility, minimising disruptions to the local wildlife. Enjoy a delicious lunch and unwind in the idyllic ambiance of this stunning location.

7

THE SAVANNAHLANDER, MOUNT SURPRISE

Overnight: Undara Resort, Mount Surprise • Meals: Full Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Two Course Dinner

Leaving Cobbold Gorge, we travel to Forsayth to embark on the Savannahlander rail journey to Einasleigh, where we admire the scenic Copperfield Gorge before enjoying lunch. Our journey then continues by train to Mount Surprise, where we re-join our coach for a transfer to Undara, settling into this restored turn-of-the-century resort. 1 Night Stay: Undara Resort, Mount Surprise

8

CAIRNS

Overnight: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns • Meals: Full Breakfast, Lunch, Two Course Dinner

Start the day with a bush breakfast. This morning we team up with a knowledgeable local Savannah guide for an unforgettable journey through the Undara Lava Tubes, ancient formations created over 190,000 years ago by seismic forces and preserved as natural marvels. Later, our adventure continues as we traverse the picturesque Atherton Tablelands on our way back to Cairns, soaking in the scenic beauty of this captivating region. 1 Night Stay: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

9

CAIRNS

Meals: Full Breakfast

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we board a third-party coach for transfer to Cairns Airport for our respective Carbon Neutral flights home.

Prices and itinerary subject to change.

Inclusions

  • Return Economy Class carbon neutral flights to Cairns from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide
  • Travel carbon neutral on our 100% offset opulent ‘Diamond Class’ or luxurious ‘Gold Class’ coach
  • 2 nights Cairns
  • Kuranda Scenic Rail journey in Gold Class
  • Herberton Historic Village
  • 1 night Georgetown
  • Lake Belmore; Diehm’s Lookout
  • True Blue Information Centre
  • Croydon; Visit the famous Purple Pub in Normanton
  • 2 nights Karumba
  • Barramundi Discovery Centre
  • Sunset cruise at Karumba and sand island dinner
  • Ride the iconic Gulflander train
  • Terrestrial Centre
  • 2 nights Cobbold Gorge
  • Scenic helicopter flight
  • Electric powered Cobbold Gorge cruise with Savannah guide
  • Savannahlander rail journey from Einasleigh to Mount Surprise
  • 1 night Undara Resort
  • Savannah guided Archway Tour of Undara Lava Tubes
  • 23 meals
  • ‘Diamond Class’ tours include beverages served with dinner (includes a capped bar tab for beer, wine & soft drink)

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