Overview
Itinerary
This evening, get to know your fellow travellers, Driver-Guide and Tour Director during a welcome dinner at your hotel. Stay: Vibe Darwin (D)
Discover Litchfield National Park and visit both Wangi Falls and Florence Falls, set amongst a monsoon forest. After lunch visit the poignant and beautifully maintained war cemetery at Adelaide River. Stay: Contour Hotel Katherine (B/L/D)
Today, learn about the mystery that surrounds the death of explorer Ludwig Leichhardt, who disappeared with his exploration party in 1848. In the remote town of Roper Bar, see the monument commemorating the centenary of Leichhardt's crossing of the Roper River. Then continue to Lorella Springs Wilderness Park, a sprawling one-million-acre working cattle station. Stay Three Nights: Lorella Springs Wilderness Park (B/L/D)
Signature Experiences:
- Board a scenic flight over the Lost City, a series of large sandstone outcrops that evokes the remains of an ancient civilisation.
Today, you have a full day to explore the pristine wilderness. Your guide will lead you along bush tracks, as well as swim in the waterholes and relax in the thermal springs. Optional walk from Nanney's retreat to see Aboriginal Paintings and Caves, or an afternoon at leisure. (B/L/D)
After your morning in Lorella Springs, travel to Borroloola, where you will board your scenic flight to Hells Gate. Stay: Hell's Gate Roadhouse (B/L/D)
Arrive at Burketown Thermal Springs, hot springs that have been created from a bore drilled into the ground in 1897.
Continue on to Camp 119, the monument commemorates Burke and Wills campsite 119 which was their most northerly campsite during their expedition in 1861.
Afterwards, you will visit Leichhardt Falls, a plunge waterfall on the Leichardt River. Take in the natural landscape, and you may even spot a saltwater crocodile in the nearby river. Stay: Ash's Holiday Units (B/L/D)
Journey to the historic goldrush town of Croydon, the heritage capital of the Gulf and visit the True Blue Interactive Information Centre. Take yourself on a self-guided walking tour of the Croydon town. Enjoy dinner at your hotel tonight. Stay Two Nights: Cobbold Gorge Hotel (B/L/D)
Discover Cobbold Gorge, hidden away within a spectacularly rugged sandstone formation. This morning, enjoy a boat cruise and tour through these narrow waterways as a guide points out the geological features of this incredible natural wonder. Remember to keep watch for the freshwater crocodiles. (B/L/D)
After breakfast this morning continue to Undara, tour Undara National Park with the two hour Archway Explorer. Discover the site of the 190,000-year-old Undara Lava Tubes, a series of underground tunnels formed during a volcanic eruption in the region. Join a Savannah Guide for an informative tour. Stay: Undara Experience (B/L/D)
Today, travel from Ravenshoe to Herberton and onwards to Cairns. Enjoy a visit and talk at Woodleigh Station, which is located within the surrounds of the quintessential Australian bush. Journey to the beautiful tiered waterfall, Millstream Falls.
Later visit Herberton Historic Village before finishing the day in Cairns with a dinner at your hotel. Stay: Cairns, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina (B/L/D)
Your adventure draws to a close after breakfast this morning. Be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 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
- Experiences in 13 destinations
- The services of an expert APT tour director and driver
- Price includes airport transfers and park fees
- 32 included meals over the course of your trip.
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- Weather may cause disruptions to itinerary
- APT highly recommends travel insurance
- Tour Activity Level – Moderate. This tour includes mainly easy walks over uneven terrain, with some optional more challenging hikes
- Prices are for land tour only, flights not included unless specified
Brochure
APT Australia (2025)
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