• Dubbo
• White Cliffs
• Broken Hill
• Silverton
• Cameron's Corner
• Birdsville
• Lawn Hill National Park
• Karumba
• Gulflander train
• Cobbold Gorge
• Undara Lava Tubes
• Chillagoe Limestone Caves

DAY 1 SYDNEY - DUBBO (LD)

Departing Sydney, picking up in the Central Coast and Newcastle. Continuing through the Hunter Valley to arrive at our accommodation in Dubbo, the Blue Lagoon Motor Inn, where we spend our first night together.

DAY 2 DUBBO - WHITE CLIFFS (BLD)

Traveling through Nyngan, Cobar and Wilcannia, to arrive at the unique opal town of White Cliffs, known for its underground homes. Exploring the unique attractions in the area, before settling into our Underground Accommodation, Underground Dug-Out Motel.

DAY 3 WHITE CLIFFS - BROKEN HILL (BLD)

An informative town tour this morning with a local guide. Visit an underground opal show room and home to experience the lifestyles of the locals, before travelling on to Broken Hill. Late afternoon we explore the ghost town of Silverton, before a refreshing drink at the Silverton Pub, famous for the memorabilia of the films, shot here, like "Mad Max" and "A Town Like Alice".
Accommodation: Broken Hill Overlander Motor Inn

DAY 4 BROKEN HILL - TIBOOBURRA (BLD)

Tour around Broken Hill, the "Silver City", including the BHP Delprats Mine, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. After lunch, we head along the Silver City Highway to the small town of Tibooburra, which first came alive in the 1800s when gold was first discovered in the area.
Accommodation: Tibooburra Family Hotel/Motel

DAY 5 TIBOOBURRA - CAMERON'S CORNER - INNAMINCKA (BLD)

Travelling through "Sturt National Park" to Cameron's Corner. Here it is possible to stand in QLD, NSW, and SA at the same time. This area is home to the longest fence in the world – The Dingo fence. West across the red sand dunes, past Merty Merty, towards the Stzelecki Track, past Moomba Gasfields, before arriving in Innamincka, on the banks of Coopers Creek. Before sunset, enjoy a relaxing Coopers Creek cruise, a haven for birdlife.
Accommodation: Innamincka Hotel

DAY 6 INNAMINCKA - BIRDSVILLE (BLD)

An early start today, as we make our way to the famous outback town of Birdsville. Visit Cordillo Downs Station, and Australia's largest shearing shed. Travelling through this isolated country, stopping off at the ruins of Cadelga Station. Finally arriving at the famous "Birdsville Pub" at Beer O'clock, our accommodation for the next 2 nights.

DAY 7 BIRDSVILLE (BLD)

A leisurely day today! Today we explore the sights of Birdsville and venture into the Simpson Desert, characterized by the majestic Red Sand Dunes, most famous and photographed, being "Big Red". Visit John & Judy's local museum.

DAY 8 BIRDSVILLE - BOULIA (BLD)

Sit back for a relaxing journey this morning as we travel on to Boulia, the Capital of the Channel Country. Boulia is situated of the Burke River and is famous for the Mysterious Min Min Lights.
Accommodation: Desert Sands Motel.

Heading North to Mt Isa, one of the world's largest silver mines operation. The afternoon is free; you may wish to take an interesting tour of one the underground mines, or just sit back and relax.
Accommodation: Mercure Inn Outback

DAY 10 MT. ISA - LAWN HILL NATIONAL PARK (BLD)

Travelling on the Barkley Highway, before we head off road to visit Riversleigh Fossil Fields, which is considered one of the world's richest fossil deposits, dating back some 15 million years. After exploring these treasures, we make our way to Adel's Grove, on the edge of Lawn Hill National Park, our accommodation for the next two nights. (Tent accommodation)

DAY 11 LAWN HILL NATIONAL PARK (BLD)

A day to relax in the clear waterways of Lawn Hill Gorge with plenty of opportunity for canoeing (own expense) and bush walking to view the gorge sandstone formations. Lawn Hill is an oasis in this Gulf Wilderness, a haven for bird life. It will leave you captivated by its beauty and tranquillity.
Overnight at Adel's Grove. (Tent accommodation)

DAY 12 LAWN HILL NATIONAL PARK - KARUMBA (BLD)

An early start provides excellent opportunities to see the wildlife of the Gulf Savannah, as we make our way to Burketown. Across the "Plains of Promise", stopping off at Leichhardt Falls, Burke and Wills' camp #119, before arriving at Karumba. This evening finds us wining and dining on the beach as we watch the splendid sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Overnight at Karumba.

DAY 13 KARUMBA - COBBOLD GORGE (BLD)

This morning we board the Gulflander train for a historic journey to Blackbull. Lunch on the shore of Lake Belmore. Discover the history of Croydon on a guided walking tour with a Savannah Guide, before making our way to our overnight accommodation at Cobbold Gorge.
Accommodation: Cobbold Gorge

DAY 14 COBBOLD GORGE (BLD)

We start the day with an informative tour of Cobbold Gorge with a Savannah Guide. A boat cruise allows us to experience the uniqueness of this gorge. After lunch at the gorge, we climb the majestic sandstone cliffs for a spectacular view of the gorge from above, before returning to our accommodation.

DAY 15 COBBOLD GORGE - UNDARA (BLD)

This morning board the historic Savannahlander train for a historic journey from Forsayth to Mount Surprise, before making our way to our overnight stay at Undara Lava Lodge. (share facilities) This afternoon, an experienced Savannah Guide will meet you for an informative tour of the world's largest, longest and most accessible lava tube system.
Accommodation: Undara Lava Lodge

DAY 16 UNDARA - CHILLAGOE (BLD)

After a bush breakfast, we travel on to Chillagoe to explore one of the impressive Limestone Caves, the old Chillagoe Smelter, and the Balancing Rock. Explore the township of Chillagoe at your leisure, and visit the local museum.
Accommodation: Chillagoe Caves Lodge

DAY 17 CHILLAGOE - CAIRNS (BL)

We continue on our scenic and leisurely drive over the Tropical Tablelands, stopping off at the magnificent Curtain Figtree, historic Yungaburra, and the Volcanic Crater Lake Barrine. Travelling on to Cairns ends your adventure. Tonight we stay at Queens Court hotel.

DAY 18 CAIRNS (B)

The final day has unfortunately arrived. After breakfast, we bid farewell to our new made friends.