The Savannah Way weaves and wends between enormous termite nests and stretches of shrubland, tracing a path through the spaces offered by nature. Crocodiles, kangaroos and other wild animals encourage visitors to make a deviation while, here and there, riders are obliged to slow down and wade across rivers and fords.
The route takes in 15 natural parks, 5 world heritage sites and endless views of the Outback, the Australian hinterland that conceals the precious and age-old Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Travelling this road, even just a brief stretch of it, makes for unique emotions that are well worth the effort.

Our journey begins from the road’s most easterly point, in the city of Cairns, and takes in only the first part, with a stop at Karumba after 6 days of travelling, or roughly 1200 kilometres.
There is so much to see that every stage offers something special.
No buffer zones, then, only the sheer enjoyment of riding the Multistrada 1260 Enduro along the off-road sections and the immense satisfaction of completing each stage.

Cairns: a tropical gem

Situated in Trinity Bay, Cairns is a big city but also a well-known tourist destination, for Australians and foreign visitors alike. The warm climate, breath-taking scenery and beautiful beaches, surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, make Cairns a great starting point for many trips across Northern Australia. 

It is from Cairns that the Savannah Way begins, meandering in a south-westerly direction and leading travellers towards the abundant outback. 

The outback: Millaa Falls, Mount Surprise and Cobbold Gorge

Travelling by bike from Cairns, it takes a little under four hours to reach Undara, home to a volcanic national park. The trip, a little over 200 kilometres, is not a difficult one and allows riders to enjoy total immersion in nature, with birds of every kind and kangaroos roaming free.
It’s worth stopping at the Millaa Falls, which are surrounded by a 17-kilometre ring road. Once there, a guided tour of the volcanic caves is the best option, topped off with a glass of bubbly at the top of the rocks, the perfect place to enjoy the spectacle that is the “red” sunset. 

The journey continues over the following days, first to Mount Surprise, 182 kilometres to the west, and then to Cobbold Gorge, a truly magical place where visitors will feel at one with nature, surrounded by water and rocks.

Beaches and wild nature: Karumba

Having left the Cobbold Gorge and navigated Croydon and Normanton, we officially leave the Outback and return to the coast. Arriving in Karumba, it appears the perfect oasis in which to conclude a trip along the first section of the Savannah Way. Located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, the pace of life in Karumba is slow and very pleasant. Visitors can enjoy a good coffee at one of the many beach bars and then do whatever they please. The wildlife is something special and Karumba is an ideal place for lovers of birdwatching and fishing. Australia continues to amaze with the tranquillity of the bay. But it’s always sensible to listen to the locals and take care when selecting your spot on the beach, as crocodiles are at home here.