Destination: Undara Lava Tubes
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Night
Departs: Thursdays Only - 01 May to 31 Oct
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Itinerary
Day One: Travel West by Coach from Cairns across the Atherton Tablelands and into the outback of Tropical North Queensland. Lunch on arrival at Undara Experience, then settle in and relax, or take one of the many self-guided walking trails, followed by an evening of activities. Overnight accommodation in restored railway carriages. Dinner and campfire activities are included.
Day Two: Arise to a bush breakfast and then join your Savannah Guide for a fascinating half day tour of the lava tubes followed by an evening Wildlife at Sunset Tour. Overnight in restored railway carriage accommodation with evening activities. Lunch and Dinner also included.
Day Three: Awaken your tastebuds with a bush breakfast at the Ringer's Camp, accompanied by the morning bird chorus. Then depart for Mount Surprise for your Savannahlander Train safari back to Cairns. Breakfast included. (Tour 2UNCR)
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!