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Day 1 (LD): We start by winding our way up the Kuranda Range to climb on to the Atherton Tableland. We pass dense tropical rainforest and an agricultural landscape to Mareeba and beyond. Visit Tyrconnell Historic Gold Mine and see a fascinating demonstration of its ten head ore-crushing battery. Now we travel on to Chillagoe, an historic ore-smelting centre, better known today for its marble mining and limestone caves. We take a tour of the caves, the legacy of 350 million years old marine reef. We overnight in Chillagoe.
 
Day 2 (BLD): All aboard the "Savannahlander" train as it tracks the Ootann Road into Brahman cattle country. Geology continues to dominate and fascinate as we change from limestone to granite to basalt country and with each geological change, a change in vegetation. Lunch along the way in this vast landscape provides a "fair dinkum" Aussie day. Now we head west across the Newcastle Range to Georgetown. We stay in Georgetown tonight.
Day 3 (BD): Morning "smoko" at Croydon's Lake Belmore before continuing on to Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria. A leisurely afternoon before taking a cruise to enjoy a spectacular Gulf sunset. Overnight in Karumba.
Day 4 (BLD): On through Normanton to Burke & Wills Camp #119, the "Plains of Promise", Leichhardt Falls and Burketown. Adel’s Grove for two nights in permanent tent safari accommodation.
Day 5 (BLD): A relaxed day at fabulous Lawn Hill National Park and gorge. Return to Adel’s Grove.
Day 6 (BLD): Riversleigh Fossil Fields (World Heritage listed). Lunch at Gregory before travelling on to Normanton. Normanton overnight.
Day 7 (BLD): The historic "Gulflander" train across the Norman River to Critters Camp. Black Bull Siding then Croydon’s Historic Precinct. Georgetown then Cobbold Gorge to stay overnight.
Day 8 (BLD): Cobbold Gorge cruise. Forsayth and on to the famous Undara Lava Tubes. Overnight accommodation in antique railway carriages.
 
Day 9 (BL): Guided tour of the lava tubes, said to be the largest in the world. Mt Hypipamee (The Crater) and Curtain Fig Tree National Parks. Safari terminates in Cairns.
Meal Codes: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
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