Australia´s North West Holiday Planner 2024

Got the itch to load up the car, hitch the caravan, roll the swag and head north? The North West’s perfect weather, unique natural attractions and laidback lifestyle make it one of Australia’s favourite drive-holiday destinations. Whether you’re after a rugged 4WD expedition or a more sedate journey, there are adventures aplenty. 1. SAVANNAH WAY Explore five World Heritage areas and spectacular northern Australia! The Savannah Way touring experience is a 3700km route linking the historic pearling town of Broome with Cairns in Tropical North Queensland via the natural wonders of Australia’s tropical savannahs and the NT’s Top End. Whether you’re camping or staying in accommodation, travelling the entire Savannah Way or just tackling one section at a time, there are many experiences to enjoy. Highlights include tiny historical townships, cattle stations, gorges, natural springs and waterholes, roadside campsites, fishing hot spots, five World Heritage Areas and 15 spectacular national parks. It’s the ultimate, unique self-drive adventure. See page 20 formore information and itinerary. 2. GIBB RIVER ROAD Journey deep into the heart of the Kimberley on one of the country’s great off-road adventures. A former stock route, the Gibb River Road covers more than 660km of unsealed road, travelling through floodplains and rugged gorge country, linking Derby in the west to Kununurra in the east. It’s also the access point for Kalumburu and the Mitchell River National Park. See pages 31-34 for more info and your itinerary. DRIVE THE DREAM SIX OF THE BEST ROAD TRIPS IN THE NORTH WEST WARLU WAY, PILBARA Weaber Plains Road, near Kununurra 8 | www.australiasnorthwest.com