Savannah Way

Before driving to your first spot for the night, head to the local shops to stock up on suppliers for the campervan throughout your travels. As this trip is outback focused, you might find yourselves at self-catering campsites overnight so make sure you have everything you'll need before setting off on this adventure!

Arrive at Clem Walton Park for the evening. Try and grab the best spot beside the dam or the creek and enjoy a peaceful off grid evening gazing at the stars.

Breaking up the trip between Cloncurry and Normanton along the Matilda Highway is the Burke and Wills Roadhouse. This spot is the perfect place to stop for a break from driving and enjoy some lunch.

Spend your afternoon taking a journey aboard the legendary Gulflander for an epic rail journey. From wetlands and grasslands to the arid Savannah, the Gulflander ventures through spectacular countryside that many people would never see. This experience will allow you to step back in time and should be a must-see for everyone exploring the Queensland outback.

Spend your evening at the Normaton Tourist Park. 

Spend your morning at the Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre. Here you will discover the only hatchery in the world to breed the Southern Gulf strain of this iconic fish. Discover the wetlands and mangroves whilst you learn about the incredible birdlife and stunning Gulf flora. Spend your afternoon on a sunset cruise over the Norman River. The gulf region is renowned for its spectacular sunsets and what better way to see them than floating atop the river.

Where to stay: Sunset Point Caravan Park

Check into Bedrock Village Caravan Park and settle in before taking a 5-minute stroll to your next activity.

Arrive at Sunrise helicopters and spend the afternoon in a 2 hour long scenic flight experience, flying over Undara National Park, Dimbulah Gorge, waterways and scenic vistas.

Spend your night unwinding in the outback, cooking under the blanket of stars. 

Queensland's newest tourism experience is 65 million years old. Located 360km west of Cairns along the Savannah way in the outback of Tropical North Queensland, the Talaroo Hot Springs is the only known tiered thermal hot spring in Australia. This awe-inspiring landscape is significant to its traditional owners, the Ewamiam people. Hot springs are important to their culture as they represent an aspiration to show Ewamian hospitality and share a reconciliation between people, culture, and place. There will be three different guided activities at various times across the day as well as the option to book a private soaking pool fed by the springs.

Where to stay: Talaroo Hot Springs Campground

Set in the Gulf Savannah country in Tropical North Queensland, Undara is as ancient and alluring as the continent itself. Enjoy the Undara experience and allow yourself to explore natural geological wonders in a unique outback setting where the local wildlife is abundant. Undara Experience delivers the essence of the Australian outback. From rolling savannah plains to ancient lava tubes, make sure you add seeing a golden sunset here to your bucket list. Spend your morning here exploring the lava tubes on an Archway explorer tour and unwind in the afternoon at the wildlife at sunset tour. Enjoy a big sky sunset whilst seeing iconic Australian wildlife in their natural environment.

Where to stay: Undara Caravan Park and Campground

Enjoy a leisurely drive from Undara to Cairns as the final leg of your trip. Head to the Britz Campervan Hire branch in Cairns to drop off your camper and end the adventure.