4WD Adventure Safaris WITHOUT CAMPING are just the thing for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and experience Australia's fascinating outback, in relative comfort.

Wilderness Challenge utilises new, old, remote and exotic accommodation facilities for a great variety of outback experiences, which capture the very essence of each region. Century old bush pubs, remote roadhouses, cattle stations, guesthouses and wilderness resorts are used on our accommodated safaris.

Taste the outback on this comprehensive nine day accommodated exploration of the exciting Gulf Savannah region of north west Queensland. You'll journey by train and 4WD vehicle through a vast range of landscapes from lush tropical rainforest to semi-arid spinifex ranges and experience some of Queensland's most spectacular natural attractions. Discover a rich history of Aboriginal culture, of explorers and pioneers, of gold rushes and railways. Come to the Gulf Savannah to capture the emotion and romance, tragedies and triumphs of Australia's amazing outback.

• Day 1 Wed (LD) All aboard the "Savannahlander" to Mareeba and beyond. Visit Tyrconnell Historic Gold Mine and a demonstration of its ore-crushing battery. On to Chillagoe, an historic ore-smelting centre, better known today for its marble mining and limestone caves. We take a tour of the caves, legacy of 350 million years old marine reef. Chillagoe tonight.
• Day 2 Thu (BLD) Travelling the Ootann Road into Brahman cattle country and on to Mt Surprise. Cross the Newcastle Range to Georgetown and visit the Terrestrial Centre which houses the amazing Ted Elliott Mineral Collection. Overnight in Georgetown.
  
• Day 3 Fri (BLD) Morning "smoko" on the shore of Croydon's Lake Belmore before continuing on to Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Barramundi and chips for lunch at Karumba Point on the mouth of the Norman River. Late afternoon, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Norman River. Overnight in Karumba.
• Day 4 Sat (BLD) A poignant visit to Burke & Wills Camp #119, the most northerly campsite of the ill-fated expedition of 1860. Across the "Plains of Promise" to Leichhardt Falls and Burketown. On to Adel's Grove where we spend two glorious outback nights in permanent tent safari accommodation.
• Day 5 Sun (BLD) A relaxed day enjoying Lawn Hill National Park, a spectacular oasis set amid the spinifex clad Constance Range. The gorge is a birdwatcher's paradise and swimming or paddling a canoe (optional) up the gorge is highly recommended. Return to Adel's Grove tonight.
• Day 6 Mon (BLD) Visit the World Heritage listed Riversleigh Fossil Fields, a rare treasure house of palaeontology recording the history of Australia's fauna of 25 million years ago. Lunch at Gregory before travelling on to Normanton to absorb its famous landmarks, the Purple Pub, historic Burns Philp General Store, a replica of Krys, the 8.63m crocodile, the "Gulflander" and its Victorian architecture Railway Station. Normanton tonight.
• Day 7 Tue (BLD) All aboard the historic "Gulflander RM39" train for a ride through the savannah landscape across the Norman River to Critters Camp. On to Black Bull Siding then the old gold mining town of Croydon and its Historic Precinct. Georgetown and Forsayth on our way to Cobbold Gorge where we stay tonight
• Day 8 Wed (BLD) Cruise on Cobbold Gorge's secluded waterway surrounded by 135 million years old Hampstead sandstone. Travel on to the famous Undara Lava Tubes. There's campfire entertainment after dinner before retiring to your accommodation in faithfully restored antique railway carriages.
• Day 9 Thu (BL) Breakfast in the bush before a guided tour of the fascinating 190,000 years old lava tubes, a geological spectacle said to be the largest in the world. Visit Queensland's highest town for lunch before Mt Hypipamee (The Crater) National Park and the unique Curtain Fig Tree. Now we descend to the lush green coastal plain and Cairns endingyour adventure in the remarkable Gulf Savannah.

Prices for 2008 (per person)	Twin Share	Single
9 Day Gulf Savannah "Wanderer" accommodated 4WD Safari	AU$ 2695	AU$ 2950
Fuel Surcharge of AU $15/person will be collected on the day.