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Savannah Way 2015 Adventure

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

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25.01.2022 Gliding along the Morning Glory

24.01.2022 Sam from Sunrise Helicopters in Mt Surprise, offered to take me for a bit of a spin in his chopper on Friday afternoon. The view of the savannah landscape by a...ir is absolutely breath taking and offers a completely different perspective compared to experiencing it from the Savannahlander and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I tried to add a bit of commentary to the videos as I was filming but I doubt you'll be able to hear because it looks like I have finally found something that is louder than me. Thanks heaps for the trip Sam. If you ever need a train driver to keep you company again during a flight, I'm your man! How many of you would consider a chopper flight around the Mt Surprise area during your visit to the Gulf Savannah? Wil

22.01.2022 Easter in lockdown was time for a bit of exploringAfter 5 years of working here I finally got to see some of the amazing formations seen on The Ultimate ful...l day tour. What a great day @ Cobbold Gorge Tours #holidayhere #outbackqueensland #thisisqueensland #exploretropicalnorthqueensland #thesavannahway #unearthetheridge

21.01.2022 Mrs Jo from Bedrock Village has just sent me this pic of Elizabeth Creek, which is the spring fed creek that we cross over first thing on Saturday morning as we... leave Mt Surprise. The Mt Surprise township basically turns into an island during flooding like this with every one unable to drive in or out until the waters subside. Thanks for the pic Mrs Jo and pleased take care! Wil

21.01.2022 I'm sure many of you remember the fires in Mt Surprise last year that destroyed the rail bridge that spanned Elizabeth Ck and cut out journey short for the las...t few trips of the year. Well the QR gang has done an outstanding job of rebuilding that bridge. Thanks heaps guys! Without you, we wouldn't be here! Checkout the before and after shots below. Wil

20.01.2022 How is this for an in-depth amazing review! For anyone wanting to know more about road conditions and #adelsgrove in general this is a fantastic detailed and honest read https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowUserReviews-g801277-d145

20.01.2022 Our good mate from Einasleigh, Wendi, sent us this amazing footage of the mighty Copperfield River going full bore(Thanks Jim) yesterday. For those of you who ...know just how deep the Copperfield Gorge is during the dry season will really be able to appreciate how much water that is! Thanks for the video Wendi! And stay safe everybody out there! Wil

17.01.2022 Winners! Goldfields Hotel Best Outback QLD Pub 2017

16.01.2022 This sensational video showcasing the highlights of the Archway Explorer tour was filmed and produced by @phlipvids Over the next few months we will be releasin...g a number of these short clips that feature the incredible experiences that can be enjoyed at Undara Experience in @tropicalnorthqueensland @queensland @australia See more

14.01.2022 Raining Forsayth Selfie!! It's not very often that we see rain on the trip especially during May. This would without doubt be the wettest May trip I have ever d...one. Let's hope the track is holding its own against all the water. Wil

14.01.2022 Last Friday I was invited to stay the night out at the Undara Experience by the General Manager, Kane Bassett. Kane really knew his stuff and went to the nth de...gree to show me a good time. He explained everything from how the tubes were made to the amazing ecology that exists there now. Kane even took me for a walk up a dormant volcano known as 'Racecourse' so that we could stand on the rim and watch the sun set while we listened to 'Great Southern Land'. It was truly one of the most beautiful and uniquely Australian moments I have ever experienced. After that, it was time to return to the lodge, which is mostly made from old refurbished Queensland Rail rollingstock, for a yarn over a few coldies and dinner. I went for the Kangaroo Steak which was delicious! Then an amazing Choc-Lava Dessert followed by some very nice Lava Tawny Port! We then went for a quick spotlight to see what wildlife was out and about. The next morning, Kane had me up nice and early for a Cooked Aussie Bush Breakfast before driving me back in to Mt Surprise to get the Savannahlander back to Cairns. Sir David Attenborough was bang on when he remarked that the Undara Lava Tubes were one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. I can't recommend them enough and I strongly suggest you get out here to the Undara Experience and check it all out for yourself!!! Thanks so much again Kane!! You're a good bloke!! Wil #undaraexperience

13.01.2022 One more post before Christmas that has a Christmas theme to it. This is Red Mistletoe(Amyema sanguineum) that grows on the limbs of Eucalypts and some Melaleuc...as. They are parasitic but seeing as how the Mistletoe produces is own carbohydrates via photosynthesis and doesn't steal them from the host tree, it is considered to be more of a half parasite. What I find interesting about Mistletoe is the relationship it has with the Mistletoe Bird (Dicaeum hirundinaceum). Below are 2 pics of the birds. The first being the brightly coloured male, and the second being the female outside her nest.(Full photo credit for the birds goes to my mate, Dominic Funnell. I'm just not quick enough to get an amazing shot like that!) About 85% of the birds diet is Mistletoe fruit. The Mistletoe Bird swallows the fruit whole and it can pass through the bird in as little as 4 minutes. When it comes out, the seed is very sticky and has a tendency to get stuck to the birds bum(We've all been there). The Mistletoe Bird then has to wipe it's bum on the tree branch that it is perched on to get the seed off. So the seed is then deposited on a branch, surrounded in it's own packet of fertilizer, ready to germinate. How cool is that!? I love the Australian Savannah! There is always something to learn! And yes, the train was parked under the Mistletoe so everyone on the train had to get a kiss! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU!!!! Wil

13.01.2022 The Black Orchids(Cymbidium canaliculatum) are in full bloom across the Gulf-Savannah country right now and these pictures are from various specimens that I too...k last week. These epiphytic plants are usually growing high in the trees and can be seen pretty easily from your seat in the Savannahlander. If you're having trouble seeing them and you would like to, just be sure to ask one of us and we'll point them out as we cruise along. Indigenous people used the orchid as a food plant aswell as using the sticky sap as a glue and to make paint. These orchid flowers are exclusively polinated by native stingless bees from the genus, Trigona. They are certainly beautiful and are just one of the many hidden gems that the savannah country has to offer. Wil

11.01.2022 Sunset at Einasleigh last night. Dusk is certainly a magical time across the savannah. Wil

10.01.2022 Sorry to see this, Croydon is a perfect oasis on the trail between Normanton and Mt Surprise.

07.01.2022 Tim thanks the Dimbulah station Volunteers for doing such a great job!!

03.01.2022 Did you know that this year World Heritage celebrates 25 years at the Riversleigh (Miyumba) Fossil Sites? David Attenborough is quoted saying Riversleigh is on...e of the four most important fossil deposits in the world so come and find out why! Riversleigh’s D Site is the only area open to the public and is just 50km from #adelsgrove Consider joining one of our experienced guides for an informative morning exploring the area. Learn the history of the local area and how fossils have formed over 25 million years. Turtles, fish, snails, crocodiles, lizards, pythons and similar have been recovered from Site D. Morning tea will be provided by the beautiful Gregory River. https://adelsgrove.com.au/tours/ Insta image credit @haggisspringrolls Savannah Guides Limited

02.01.2022 How amazing is this image by @drewhopper. Do you have an image to share from your visit to @cobboldgorge