The mighty Savannah Way is a 3,500km+ touring route that bisects the continent from east to west, carving a mighty swathe through the remarkably diverse landscapes of Australia’s Top End.
Queensland
MANAR PARK, QLD
Manar Park is a sunny state 4WDing purist’s paradise. Right on the border of South Burnett and North Burnett, the expansive offroad playground is set across a 15,000-acre cattle station.
CARNARVON GORGE, QLD
Carnarvon National Park is a bona fide red dirt oasis that looks like a theme park constructed for landscape photographers.
GIRRAWEEN NP, QLD
Smack dab on the New South Wales/Queensland border, Girraween National Park protects a ribbon of magnificent hinterland wilderness between Stanthorpe and Tenterfield.
THE KROOMBIT TOPS, QLD
Kroombit Tops National Park is a gorgeous hinterland enclave of rainforest and dense woodlands interspersed with a fistful of campsites and a snaking network of mountain tracks.
SOMERSET DAM
Somerset Dam’s a corker of a spot to pull up for a night or two. Nestled in the lap of the Sunny Coast hinterland, it’s just 100 clicks nor’west of Brissie and a picture-perfect spot to roll out a swag, have a cast and forget your worries.