All aboard Savannahlander and Gulflander for a classic Gulf adventure

Heritage 4WD Safaris is taking bookings now for its exciting nine-day Gulf Savannah Tours, running in Western Queensland from May 22 through to October 2 next year.

That is in the dry season and the best time of year to explore the huge region's landscape of natural treasures.

A former frontier occupied by Indigenous Australians and tackled by gold prospectors and cattle farmers, it is a place pocketed with wonders, including the world's longest lava tubes and Australia's youngest gorge.

And a tour with Heritage 4WD Safaris is a great way to see it.

Starting and finishing in Cairns, the tour includes journeys aboard the classic Savannahlander and Gulflander railmotors, a visit to Herberton Historic Village and a stop at Normanton, where travellers can see the "Purple Pub", the historic Burns Philp general store and a replica of Krys, the 8.6-metre crocodile.

There is also a Gulf of Carpentaria sunset cruise and an exploration of Burke and Wills' fateful Camp 119.

Other memorable experiences include a cruise along Cobbold Gorge, which features a diverse range of vegetation and abundant wildlife such as black bream, archerfish, long tom, perch and freshwater crocodiles.

A visit to Undara Lava Tubes is another highlight.

This geological formation extends 160 kilometres, making it the longest lava flow from a single volcano on Earth.

The tour is fully accommodated and costs $4249 per person; $5198 single.