CGTE Special - Cairns to the Gulf and Top End Special
Duration: 7 Days, 6 Nights

Departing Cairns we firstly head up the range to visit the Atherton Tablelands, viewing beautiful Lake Barrine, Lake Eacham and the famous Curtain Fig to Yungaburra and Atherton. Traveling through the rich tablelands we visit Ravenshoe and Mitta Mitta Falls and then head over to the western side of the range to the Undarra Lava tubes where we will enjoy a guided tour and our overnight stay.

Overnight: Undarra Experience, UNDARRA (DBB)

We travel across the outback today to Georgetown and Croydon. Croydon is the destination for the historic Gulflander Rail Motor which runs from Normanton, our next destination. We take an afternoon visit to Karamba in the gulf. This area is known as a major fishing destination.

Overnight: Purple Pub and Brolga Palms Motel, NORMANTON (DBBL)

Today we travel through the large cattle stations of the gulf country towards Gregory Downs to arrive at Adel's Grove for lunch. This afternoon we can enjoy the many wonders of Lawn Hill Gorge, we shall relax in canoes as we travel slowly along the waters in Lawn Hill National Park.

Overnight: Adel's Grove, LAWN HILL (DBB)

This morning we continue to enjoy the inland oasis of Lawn Hill National Park and in the pleasant surrounds of this garden like setting. Leaving Lawn Hill we travel towards the north approaching the Nicholson River area. River crossings in the next two days will be subdued at this time of year disguising their wet season flooding. As we travel through isolated areas to Hells Gate where we can marvel at the tenacity of miners who traveled this route through rough bush tracks.

Overnight: Adel's Grove, LAWN HILL (DBB)

Today as we trek our 4WD vehicles northwest we travel into the Northern Territory. The vegetation changes as we travel and we can gain some appreciation of this isolated area. We arrive for our bush stay at Borroloola.

Overnight: Borroloola Guesthouse, BORROLOOLA (DBB)

Our adventure through the gulf continues today as we visit Nathan River and experience the contrasting landscapes of the Northern Territory. We arrive at Roper Village, an outpost on the Roper River which is abundant with Barramundi. We then head inland to Mataranka with plenty of time in the afternoon to swim and enjoy the hot springs, which are surrounded by palms and other tropical vegetation.

Overnight: Mataranka Homestead, MATARANKA (DBB)

Continuing today into the Warmermere tropical region of the territory we visit Katherine before moving into the old gold mining region of Pine Creek and then to Adelaide River. Here we visit the war cemetery before continuing onwards to Darwin where conclude our tour.

Overnight: Glen Helen Resort, GLEN HELEN (DBBL)

Tour departs at 7:30am from Cairns on Sunday 1st July 2012 with a minimum of 4 passengers.

INCLUSIONS: - 4WD air-conditioned deluxe transport - All accommodation twin share private facilities - All breakfasts and dinners (some lunches) - Morning and afternoon teas - All ferries and barges - Cruise to Thursday Island - Flight from Cairns to Horn Island or Horn Island to Cairns (one way only) - All National Park entries - Experienced driver guide Tour Cost: AUD $3,250.00 Adult (twin share) $900.00 Single Supplement TOUR CODE: CGTE Special Note: Accommodations are subject to availabilities and may be changed without notice.

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