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ROAD TRAIN COUNTRY

A savannah way outback campervan package for self-drivers who like big horizons

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CORE ROUTECairns to Darwin
DISTANCEApprox. 2,850 km
BEST PACE14–18 days
BEST SEASONMay–Sep Dry
LONG DAYUp to 660 km
ROAD TYPESealed route + options
LEG BY LEG

The drive, broken down

  1. Cairns to Undara260 km · 3 hr 30

    Leave the coast, climb the range and sleep near lava tubes instead of pushing tired.

  2. Undara to Normanton385 km · 4 hr 30

    Long, hot Gulf country; fuel in Georgetown or Croydon and watch the narrow bitumen.

  3. Normanton to Karumba return140 km · 1 hr 40

    A saltwater sunset detour, with crocodile sense required near ramps and beaches.

  4. Normanton to Mount Isa500 km · 5 hr 45

    A big inland run via Cloncurry; plan a powered site and a proper grocery restock.

  5. Mount Isa to Tennant Creek660 km · 7 hr

    The stamina leg; many self-drivers split it if wind, heat or fatigue kicks in.

  6. Tennant Creek to Mataranka570 km · 6 hr

    North into warmer, greener country; finish with a soak and an early night.

  7. Mataranka to Darwin via Katherine420 km · 4 hr 45

    Top End arrival day with time for a dump point, fuel and the first cold drink.

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2WD motorhome comfort package
van option

2WD motorhome comfort package

Best for the sealed Cairns-to-Darwin route, with onboard bed, fridge, cooking gear and bathroom options.

4WD camper upgrade
van option

4WD camper upgrade

For approved unsealed sections and side tracks; check road permissions before locking it in.

Powered-site starter nights
add-on option

Powered-site starter nights

Pre-plan the first and hottest nights so batteries, fridge and travellers all settle properly.

One-way hire planning
trip-type

One-way hire planning

Pick up in Cairns and finish in Darwin, or extend west if time and availability allow.

Outback essentials bundle
add-on option

Outback essentials bundle

Think extra drinking water, shade, camp chairs, navigation backup and sensible fuel-stop spacing.

Broome extension
trip-type

Broome extension

Add Kununurra, the Kimberley and Broome if you can give the trip 21 to 28 days.

“The full Savannah Way runs roughly 3,700 km between Cairns and Broome.”

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