Your Guide to the Savannah Way: The Final Stretch

It’s one of the most remote parts of Australia, but the Savannah Way offers one of the most accessible ways to explore it — even in a 2WD vehicle. The final 1,500km stretch of the adventure winds through Australia’s North West, home to ancient gorges, cascading waterfalls, and alabaster beaches.

The Kimberley region alone is three times larger than England and remains one of the planet’s last true wilderness frontiers. For you and your RV road trip, the Savannah Way is perfect — still allowing you to see some of the most famous sites in the Kimberley while sticking to the blacktop.

Kununurra, Lake Argyle and Purnululu National Park

Following Timber Creek, a two-and-a-half-hour drive brings you to Kununurra, your first stop in Western Australia. With natural wonders like Mirima National Park, the Ord River, and Elephant Rock nearby, there’s plenty to explore. The town itself sits on the shores of the Ord River, which feeds into the Southern Hemisphere’s largest manmade lake — Lake Argyle. Perfect for cruises, canoeing, fishing, or shoreline walks, Lake Argyle is a must-see on any Savannah Way itinerary.

a lake with green islands

If visiting between April and August, stop by the Saturday markets to sample local produce and crafts. Fishing enthusiasts should head to Ivanhoe Crossing, where the flooded causeway creates the perfect environment for barramundi. Just minutes from town, Mirima National Park (Hidden Valley) showcases billion-year-old granite peaks streaked in vivid red and black hues, with panoramic views over the lush East Kimberley landscape.

RV-Friendly Stays in Kununurra

• Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park — grassy, spacious sites, some overlooking Lake Kununurra.
• Hidden Valley Caravan Park — shaded sites near Mirima National Park in a natural bush setting.
• Discovery Parks – Lake Kununurra — lakeside location with a pool and resort-style facilities.
• Lake Argyle Resort and Caravan Park — 70km from town, with powered sites, cabins, villas, and its legendary infinity pool.

While Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) requires a 4WD, you can still experience it via scenic flights from Kununurra or Lake Argyle — a once-in-a-lifetime perspective of the Kimberley’s vast landscapes.

range of red and black streaked mountains in the outback

Halls Creek and Wolfe Creek Crater

Three hours west along the Great Northern Highway lies Halls Creek, a small but significant town on the Savannah Way with strong Aboriginal cultural ties and rugged Kimberley landscapes. Along the way you’ll find striking stops like the China Wall, a natural quartz formation resembling the Great Wall of China, as well as Sawpit Gorge and Palm Springs, both offering good swimming and picnic spots.

Nearby, the famous Wolfe Creek Crater is the world’s second-largest meteorite crater, located about 150km south along the Tanami Road. For something quieter, Caroline Pool is a shady waterhole just outside town, ideal for cooling off or relaxing in the right season.

a large meteorite crater in the outback

RV-Friendly Stays in Halls Creek

• Halls Creek Caravan Park — centrally located, with powered/unpowered sites and a pool.
• Old Town Lodge Camping & Caravan Park — 15km out of town, with powered sites, shaded camping, cabins, and a quieter bush setting.

Fitzroy Crossing and Geikie Gorge

Another three hours west lies Fitzroy Crossing, a gateway to the Kimberley’s natural and cultural treasures. Geikie Gorge National Park is a highlight, with river cruises (May–October), walking trails, and incredible wildlife. Just outside town, the Mimbi Caves are one of the Kimberley’s best-kept secrets. Guided tours led by the Gooniyandi people reveal fish fossils, Aboriginal rock art, and stories of the ancient 350-million-year-old limestone system.

RV-Friendly Stays in Fitzroy Crossing

• Fitzroy River Lodge Caravan Park — riverside powered/unpowered sites, a pool, BBQs, and an on-site restaurant.
• Mimbi Caves Campground — rustic bush camping close to the caves, with a cultural focus.

The Final Stretch: Broome

From Fitzroy Crossing, the Savannah Way’s west terminus is just 400km away: Broome. Built on the pearling trade, Broome is famous for Cable Beach, its 22km stretch of white sand and turquoise waters, where you can swim, ride camels at sunset, or simply relax. Roebuck Bay is another must-see, home to migratory birds and the natural spectacle of the Staircase to the Moon. At Gantheaume Point, you can view ancient dinosaur footprints revealed at low tide.

a sunset over a beach

RV-Friendly Stays in Broome

• Cable Beach Caravan Park — close to Cable Beach, with powered sites and modern amenities.
• Roebuck Bay Caravan Park — spacious sites near the bay with a relaxed atmosphere.
• Discovery Parks – Broome — family-friendly, with a pool, BBQs, and resort-style facilities.

Wrapping Up the Savannah Way

That concludes our four-part Savannah Way road trip series. This itinerary is completely flexible — you can complete it in 10 days or stretch it over two months. Whether you’re hang gliding with the Morning Glory clouds in Burketown, cruising Lake Argyle, or relaxing in Broome, no two Savannah Way trips will be the same.

That’s exactly why the Savannah Way is one of Australia’s greatest road trips and a journey you can take again and again, discovering something new every time.