Gulf Savannah Visitor Guide

Gulf Savannah, Northern Australia - Visitor Guide 2019 8 Regional Transport / Self Drive Railways THE SAVANNAHLANDER TRAIN The Savannahlander Train offers a unique rail experience along the old track to Forsayth from Cairns with accommodated overnight stops. Dep Cairns Wed 6.30am, Arr Almaden 1.15pm Dep Almaden Thu 8am, Arr Forsayth 5.45pm Dep Forsayth Fri 8.30am, Arr Mt Surprise 2.15pm Dep Mt Surprise Sat 8:00am, Arr Cairns 6:30pm Savannahlander packages including Undara and Cobbold Gorge Tours are available. Bedrock Village offers a short tour to Einasleigh on the Savannahlander, departing Bedrock Village at 12.15pm on Thursday. Finnigan’s Rest operates a short tour between Forsayth and Einasleigh on Fridays at 8:30am. Phone (07) 4062 5374 Email: info@savannahlander.com.au www.savannahlander.com.au Phone: 1800 793 848 THE GULFLANDER TRAIN Venturing from Normanton inland from the coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria, the Gulflander travels to Croydon 151 Kilometres through some of the most remote and inaccessible countryside on the Queensland map. Shorter services (2-3 hours) are available from Normanton on other days. Call for details. Timetable valid from mid February to mid December: Departs Normanton Wednesday 8.30am - arrives Croydon 1.30pm. Departs Croydon Thursday 8.30am - arrives Normanton 1.30pm. NORMANTON RAILWAY STATION Phone: (07) 4745 1391 Email: gulflander@qr.com.au www.gulflander.com.au Self Drive If you are driving your own vehicle or a rental car, you can reach the Gulf Savannah along The Savannah Way, the themed tourist route from Cairns in Queensland to Katherine in the Northern Territory and Broome in Western Australia. The Matilda Way comes from Cunnamulla to Karumba, providing a great alternative to the Pacific Coast Touring Route. Fuel Most fuel outlets in the region don’t open until 7 am or later and close by 6pm, so if you intend to travel early in the morning it is advisable to obtain your fuel the day before. Auto (LP) gas is available at Forsayth, Georgetown and Cloncurry. Mechanical Repairs Garages are available in most of the larger towns. It is advisable to ensure that your vehicle is mechanically sound and that consideration is given to carrying basic spare parts for your vehicle. Please check road conditions prior to departure to ascertain suitability of your vehicle to handle the conditions. Road Reports Visit Queensland Transport and Main Roads at www.131940.qld.gov.au or phone 13 19 40. For RACQ Road Reports visit www.racq.com.au and click on “Trip Planning” or phone 1300 130 595. Up to the minute road reports can be obtained from Visitor Information Centres, Police Stations and Shire offices in the region. Local people and travellers coming the opposite way can also be a great source of information, so don’t forget to ask around for more up to date information. Trucks and freight haulers use Channel 40 UHF which is useful for gaining the latest information on roads. In 1606, the Dutchman, William Jansz named the Gulf of Carpentaria after Dutch East Indies Governor Carpentier. Enterprise SAVANNAH GUIDES