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Savannah Way Selbstfahrer-Rundreise
Allradfahrzeug, Unterkünfte und Etappenplanung von Cairns bis Broome.
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The dry season (April–September) is ideal — warm days, cooler nights and passable roads. Avoid the wet season (November–March), when heavy rain floods rivers and closes many unsealed sections.
Allow four to eight weeks for the full Cairns–Broome journey. Shorter options work well too: a single state, or the East or West half, in roughly one to three weeks.
A 4WD is recommended for the full route, especially the Gibb River Road and the unsealed Gulf stretches. Many sealed sections in Queensland and the NT suit an AWD/SUV, and a sealed-road alternative avoids the roughest tracks.
Either way works. Most travellers drive east to west (Cairns → Broome), following the dry season and finishing on the Kimberley coast.
It's a mix. Highways and town approaches are sealed; the Gibb River Road, Gulf back-roads and some park access roads are unsealed and corrugated. Always check current road conditions before setting out.
Distances between towns are long and services are sparse. Fill up at every opportunity, carry water, food and recovery gear, and expect little or no mobile coverage between towns — a UHF radio and a satellite phone or PLB are worthwhile.
Some national parks and Aboriginal lands require passes or permits. Check the Queensland, NT and WA park services and any Traditional Owner requirements before you travel.
Yes, with preparation. Respect the remoteness, avoid driving at dawn, dusk or night (wildlife), heed crocodile warnings near water, and always tell someone your itinerary.
Absolutely. The route splits naturally at Katherine into “Savannah Way East” (Cairns–Darwin) and “West” (the Kimberley to Broome), so you can drive one half or a single region.
Expect a mix of outback pubs, roadhouses, caravan parks, station stays and a handful of lodges. In peak dry season it's wise to book ahead where you can, particularly in smaller towns.
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Allradfahrzeug, Unterkünfte und Etappenplanung von Cairns bis Broome.
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Von Darwin über Katherine bis in die Kimberley – mit geführten Touren.
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Riff, Regenwald und Outback rund um Cairns und die Atherton Tablelands.