Destination: Undara Lava Tubes
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Night
Departs: Daily - 01 May to 31 Oct
Departs: Wednesday Only - 01 Apr to 30 Apr & 01 Nov to 31 Mar
Rates
Itinerary
Day One: Travel west through the beautiful Atherton Tablelands and into North Queensland's Outback region known as the Gulf Savannah. On arrival at Undara Experience settle in and relax, or take one of the many self guided walking trails, followed by an evening of campfire activities. Overnight in restored railway carriage accommodation. Lunch and dinner included.
Day Two: Rise to a bush breakfast and then join your Savannah Guide for a fascinating half day tour of the Lava Tubes, followed by an evening Sunset Tour. Overnight in restored railway carriage accommodation with campfire activities. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day Three: Enjoy a bush breakfast with the birds, then spend the day at leisure. Perhaps take time to explore the local area on one of the many self guided walks or take a walk to the One Hundred Mile Swamp to view the plentiful birdlife. Afternoon departure to Cairns from Undara Experience. Breakfast and lunch included.
Includes
2 nights accommodation, all National Park fees, tours and meals as indicated, campfire activities, hotel pick-up from Cairns, and return coach transfers from Cairns and the Northern Beaches (Tour 2UNC).
The Lava Tubes
About 190,000 years ago, a major volcano in the McBride Volcanic Province erupted violently, its molten lava flowing quickly down a dry river bed. As the top outer layer cooled and formed a crust, the fiery flow below drained downwards leaving behind a series of long, dark, hollow tubes. After a time, ancient roof collapses created fertile pockets where rainforest plants, animals and insects continue to thrive. The significance of these impressive, natural, geological and cultural wonders have been preserved for present and future generations through the setting aside this important area as the Undara Volcanic National Park. Undara is an Aboriginal word meaning 'a long way'. They were right - you'd have to travel a long way to see a geological wonder to equal Undara's Lava Tubes!