Across Australia's three states and northern territories, 20 national parks and five World Heritage sites (, The Savannah Way) are Australia's most beautiful self-driving route. The road, which connects both ends of the continent, is 3699 kilometers long, including famous fishing ports, bird-watching resorts and country farms.
If you don't have enough time to walk through the Queensland section of, The Savannah Way, a lot of attractions are on the side of the road, and there are lots of wonderful paths waiting for you to explore. Hey! Beautiful!
Above Google Maps, is all the points we mentioned below, these points total length of 1284 kilometers.
The Gate of Hell, (Hell'gate) to Burketown.
Although the name does not sound very friendly, the Hell Gate (Hell'gate) is a very important stop along the way. It used to be a place to slaughter livestock, and now Hell'gate is a hospitable town in central Queensland. Come here to replenish your strength, take a break, and then get back on the road to Lorella Springs., 306km away.
When you arrive at Burketown, you will understand why it is called Australia's Barramundi Fish Capital. The town lies between the Albert River and Carpentaria Bay, a paradise for fishermen. If you're not in a hurry to go to the next stop, go to the convenience store and talk to the locals about where it's worth going. It's also the most famous place to watch birds in Australia, and if you're lucky to see 13 of the world's endangered rare birds, And 14 of the 18 species of Australian finches that live here.
If you have time, Boodjamulla National Park (Turf Hill) and Riversleigh Fossil are also worth a visit.
Burketown to Normanton
When you see a giant crocodile statue and a purple pub, you come to the town of Normanton. The town has a long history, and the best way to get to know the local customs is to go to the three local bars, the: Albion Hotel, Purple Pub (National Hotel, and Central Hotel,. Have a drink with the locals. Normanton was once one of Australia's explorers' camps, and still retains the camping facilities of the year.
If you have time, the nearby Karumba is also worth visiting.
Normanton to Croydon
In addition to driving from Normanton to Croydon, taking the famous Gulflander train is also a very special experience. This journey from nameless to unnamed is the last great rail route in the world, leaving every Wednesday for Croydon,. Along the way through many gold-rush sites and picturesque pastures of the late 19th century. If you want to return to Normanton and continue your drive, you can choose to buy a round trip ticket and take the return bus back to Normanton.
The town of Croydon has a long history, especially the history of gold and mining in the 1880s, and the tourist center of the town has a large collection of but antiquities, pictures of many of the events of the day.
Croydon to Georgetown
Passing through the town of Croydon to Etheridge Shire, known for its fossil sites and gemstone-filled landscapes, where many people mined gems during the gold rush, the tourist center in the center of the town also displayed a number of samples of precious stones. It's a good choice to come here to see some of the gems collector, or take a nap in a cafe in the tourist center.
It would also be a shame not to visit the spectacular Cobbold Canyon in Etheridge Shire, which sits in a large nature reserve to protect some endangered and rare plant species, and the narrow canyon winds through ancient sandstone cliffs. The most breathtaking sight of hundreds of millions of years ago!
Georgetown to Mount Garnet
Back on Gulf Development Road, head east to Mount Garnet, to the last stop before you reach the Atherton Plateau. Along the way, the amazing town of Mount Surprise, is perfect for a break, and there are plenty of camping places nearby, with a beautiful view. If it happens to be Thursday or Friday, you can catch another train tour from Keynes to the Atherton Plateau!
If you have time, you can also experience the local volcanic lava attractions.
Mount Garnet to Atherton Plateau
After driving thousands of kilometers inland in Australia, the view of the Atherton Plateau will surely make you happy to come to Ravenshoe, Australia's highest-altitude town, and you will enjoy the smell of the fresh tropical rain forest! Millstream Falls is one of the many beautiful waterfalls in the area. If you have time, you can complete a famous "waterfall ring" tour and enjoy the "true beauty" of Australia.
Atherton Plateau to Keynes.
Although Savannah Way's wonderful journey is coming to an end and there is no end to it, Keynes and the Great Barrier Reef are the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Keynes has hundreds of experiences to explore every day, and there are many famous restaurants and cafes. Keynes and the Great Barrier Reef, a place you can't miss!
