Far North Savannah Way

The Savannah Way is a route of highways and major roads across the tropical savannahs of northern Australia, linking Cairns in Queensland with Broome in Western Australia.

Leichhardt Falls

Leichhardt Falls. Looms unexpectedly after kilometres of the Savannah Way (northern). And as usual we, found caravans, tents, and people 'in the middle of nowhere'.

Hell's Gate Roadhouse

Hells Gate Roadhouse, an Isolated roadhouse on northern Savannah Way. Was sometimes open, sometimes closed, seemingly on whether the Calvert River was able to be crossed or not. You needed to check your laptop for updates. Nothing else around for hundreds of kilometres.

Hell's Gate Roadhouse

Outback fuel options at the isolated Hells Gate Roadhouse, and this was 2010. No competition here. Next fuel 365 kilometres further on. I believe the roadhouse, which is part of the Clifford Station has been significantly updated around 2015.

Calvert River

Checking the Calvert River for submerged rocks.

Calvert River

Crossing the Calvert River

Savannah Way, far north

Savannah Way (far north road) driving towards Leichhardt Falls.

Savannah Way, far north

Tanker truck loading water near Leichhardt Falls.

Savannah Way, far north

Flood marker on the road near to Leichhardt Falls

Savannah Way, far north

Near Leichhardt Falls

Savannah Way, far north

Leichhardt River - rocky terrain on the right side of the road

Savannah Way, far north

Leichhardt River - fallen tree in river

Savannah Way, far north

Trees full of Corellas along the far north Savannah Way.

Burke & Wills

Site of Burke & Wills last days along fateful journey from south to north of Australia.

Burke & Wills

Burke & Wills grave marker

Burke & Wills

Plaque illustrating the route taken by Burke & Wills

Savannah Way, far north

Cattle on vast stations, where no fencing exists.