Images courtesy of Tourism Queensland (No.1) and Undara Experience (No.2-5)
190,000 years ago, Mother Nature set to work creating one of the rarest and most fascinating volcanic phenomena on Earth – the Undara Lava Tubes on the eastern edge of Tropical North Queensland’s vast Gulf Savannah region.
Undara extends over 160km, making it the longest lava flow from a single volcano on our planet. Access to this mysterious world is by Savannah guide only, exclusive to the Undara Experience. Tours will hike you around the rim of the Kalkani Volcanic crater and lead you through this fascinating underground phenomenon, a lava-cast environment in which bats have triumphed.
After sunset drinks overlooking the wide open plains below, tours will take you to the entrance of a lava tube where right on dark thousands of tiny bats fly out in their daily search for food. During the warmer months from December to March, brown tree snakes (known as “night tigers”) hang from the trees to strike out and snatch their own bat meal of the day.
Getting there:
Undara is 275km southwest from Cairns, 1700km north of Brisbane and is easily accessed by conventional vehicle.
Further information:
Ph 07 4097 1900
#51
I visited this wonderful piece of educational history with my husband and daughter, 15 years ago. Our son was unable to join us at the time, and is now married with a family of his own, he visited there last year and now knows why we loved the tour and stay at the camp facilities. A great place to unwind!
#52
An amazing experiance hard to belive that a volcano formed these caves.
#53
We greatly enjoyed this uniqe geographic formation - the result of ancient lava flows. Plan to camp there also bor beautiful bush walks.
#54
It has been 14 years since the family visited and we still comment on this unique piece of Queensland landscape that we experienced.
#55
Unbelievable experience.
#56
This was an awe inspiring experience to imagine the forces of nature at work to produce such amazing structures over such a large area. A must see.
#57
We went to Opera in the Outback which was amazing. Great to have breakfast the following morning at the bush camp with the stars of the show! The staff are helpful and are able to answer any questions you may have. The lava tubes are truly awesome.
#58
A unique experience in this region, professional guides and staff, wildlife right to your doorstep, fantastic landscape... in short: Don't miss the Undara Experience... and that's from a local!
#59
We did a tour of The Atherton Tablelands and this was definately a highlight for us. A great and interesting experience. Add this to your trip when touring in the north. Difficult to imagine that these have been there for so long undiscovered until recently.
#60
a unique experience, to walk the trails, have breakfast with the birds, discover the lava tubes with friendly and knowledgeable rangers. And experience the Opera In the Outback, tremendous. A place not to miss