6 daysModerate
6-Day Savannah Way Adventure
Katherine & Gulf
6
Days
1200km
Distance
May-October
Season
Moderate
Difficulty
The Savannah Way is one of Australia's great adventure drives. This section covers the NT's most dramatic and remote gorge country — far from the tourist trail.
4WD enthusiastsRemote adventurersPhotographersOff-the-beaten-path
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Morning
Drive to Katherine (3h15).
Afternoon
Nitmiluk Gorge canoe or cruise.
Evening
Katherine Hot Springs swim. Local pub dinner.
Stay: Katherine
Tips
- Stock up on supplies — limited shops ahead
Nitmiluk Gorge
Budget Estimate
Backpacker
Camping, cooking, free activities
Mid-Range
Motels, eating out, tours
Luxury
Resorts, fine dining, premium tours
Per person, self-drive. Excludes flights.
Pack These
4WD vehicle
20L fuel jerry can
All food and water (10L per person for remote sections)
Camping gear
Satellite phone or PLB
Offline maps
First aid kit
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