Destination Profile - Undara, Queensland
A guided tour of the fascinating lava tubes is a must. The main crater of this system of over 1600 craters was formed 190,000 years ago. The lava flowed through the mostly flat terrain and along old river beds.
The surface solidified while lava continued to flow. The flow was such that many of the tubes emptied themselves of lava when the flow ended, leaving huge hollowed-out lava tubes. The longest tube was 160 kms long.
Undara Experience, Queensland
Neither hotel nor resort, the Undara Experience is a wilderness experience totally in contrast to today's modern lifestyle.
Winner - Australian Tourism Awards, Undara Experience is situated just 5 hours NW of Townsville, right at the Undara Volcanic National Park and easily accessible with plane and conventional vehicle package options available to suit short and extended stays.
At Undara Experience, guests revisit a bygone era with genuine outback hospitality and authentic turn-of-the-century railway carriages that have been beautifully restored. The carriages are now used for accommodation, restaurant and guest facilities. Ensuites have been recently added to double rooms and Undara Experience offers a range of budget accommodation and camping to suit all tastes.
At night, a campfire crackles nearby - after dinner is the perfect time to take part in fireside tales and sing-a-longs. Each morning, you can enjoy a true Aussie Bush Breakfast surrounded by the birds at the Ringers' Camp.
Access the amazing Undara Lava tubes with highly trained Savannah Guides - groups are small and up to eight tours depart Undara Lodge daily. Tours include Full Day, Half Day, Two Hour lava tube tours, and the Wildlife at Sunset Tour.
Excellent resort facilities include the pool, wide range of bushwalks, pool table, shop, licensed bistro, free evening entertainment. Stay a while in the Outback and take time to enjoy the abundant wildlife and warm hospitality of this region.
This destination is part of the Islands in the Sun Australian Adventure.
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