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An outback tour experiencing the many aspects of Queensland's "Gulf Frontier" offering the feeling of discovery in this unique region, with the comfort and amenity of overnight accommodation. From the remnants of a volcanic eruption 190,000 years ago to World Heritage Listed Fossil Fields the fascinating landscape of this sparsely populated area with its interesting history leaves an unforgettable memory.
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Water Monitors
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Highlights
- Undara Lava Tubes
- Croydon
- Karumba Sunset Cruise
- Burketown
- Lawn Hill National Park
- Riversleigh Fossil Field
- Gulflander Train
- Cobbold Gorge
- Savannahlander Train
- Chillagoe Limestone Caves
- Tyconnell Gold Mine
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Itinerary
Karumba Sunset
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 DAY 1 FRIDAY (LD)
Cains, Undara, Georgetown
Depart Cairns and travel over the Tropical Tablelands, past the Wind Turbines at Ravenshoe to Undara. After lunch enjoy a guided tour with a Savannah Guide through these 190,000 year old Lava Tubes. Overnight Georgetown.
DAY 2 SATURDAY (BLD)
Croydon, Karumba
Following an early start we visit the Historic township of Croydon. After a walking tour with a Local Guide we lunch by the Norman River. Late afternoon we join a Sunset Cruise on the Norman River at Karumba. Overnight Karumba.
Gulflander Train
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DAY 3 SUNDAY (BLD)
Burketown
Departing Karumba we travel through Normanton to Burke and Wills Northernmost Campsite, on to Leichhardt Falls and across the " Plains of Promise" to Burketown. Overnight Adel's Grove.
DAY 4 MONDAY (BLD)
Riversleigh Fossil Field, Lawn Hill National Park
Travel via Gregory Downs to fascinating Riversleigh. Mid-afternoon we arrive at the oasis of Lawn Hill Gorge giving time to explore this Wildlife Haven. Overnight Adel's Grove.
Lawn Hill
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DAY 5 TUESDAY (BLD)
Lawn Hill, Normanton
Our morning is free to continue exploration of this wonderful area. An early lunch and we head east to meet The Matilda Highway at Burke and Wills Roadhouse for the journey to Normanton for our overnight accommodation.
DAY 6 WEDNESDAY (BLD)
Gulflander Train, Cobbold Gorge
All aboard the famous Gulflander for a memorable trip to Blackbull Siding. We lunch at Lake Belmore and visit the Cumberland Chimney before reaching our overnight destination, picturesque Cobbold Gorge.
DAY 7 THURSDAY (BLD)
Cobbold Gorge
A full day of outdoor enjoyment and interest as we explore this magnificent gorge with its ancient landscape and cruise the secluded waterway guided by a Savannah Guide. Overnight Cobbold.
DAY 8 FRIDAY (BLD)
Chillagoe
Today we visit Einasleigh and on to Mount Surprise, then past outback cattle stations, the settlements of Bullock Creek, Ootan and Almaden before arriving in Chillagoe. Overnight Chillagoe.
DAY 9 SATURDAY (BL)
Chillagoe Caves, Tyconnell Mine, Savannahlander Train, Cairns
The day begins with a tour of one of Chillagoes fascinating limestone caves before visiting the Tyconnell Mine, a restored working gold mine of the late 1800's. Mid afternoon we board the Savannahlander Train at Dimbulah for your journey to Cairns.
Savannahlander Train
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2008 Fares & Departure Dates
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Tour Code: G9O
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– Jun 6
– Jul 4
– Aug 1, 29
– Sep 26
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| Twin Share |
$2740.00 per person
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| Single |
$2995.00 per person
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All fares are in Australian Dollars.
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2009 Fares & Departure Dates
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Tour Code: G9O
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– Jun 5
– Jul 3, 31
– Aug 28
– Sep 25
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| Twin Share |
$2895.00 per person
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| Single |
$3145.00 per person
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All fares are in Australian Dollars.
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* Please note where any accommodation on the itinerary is not available an alternative will be used.
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