Undara Tour & Cobbold Gorge 4 Day Tour - Cairns

Undara Tour & Cobbold Gorge 4 Day Tour - Cairns

Our Undara Lava Tube tour offers an insight into the days when dinosaurs were roaming the landscape of what we now call outback Queensland, at that time it was an ocean full of coral just like the Great Barrier Reef until an explosion of catastrophic proportion totally change the landscape forever.

Whilst exploring the Undara Lava Tubes, you will see caves where pioneers and geologists such as Richard Daintree camped out for months on end as he mapped and explored the region.

Explore natural geological wonders, see native Australian wildlife, enjoy the flora and fauna of the great Australian outback and the scenery of the savannah plains of Queensland.

Day 1.  D         

After collecting our 6 guests we head for the outback savannah trails leaving Cairns at approximately 8:30am and make our way up the Gilles Highway and on through the fertile Atherton Tablelands to Millstream Falls then a rest stop at Ravenshoe “Queensland’s Highest town” to enjoy a treat and coffee at the popular bakery. (own cost)

We then peruse the unique emporium, before travelling on through the four mile scrub into the volcanic lava country and our destination for the first night at Undara Lava Tubes National Park.

We settle in and enjoy an evening at Lava Lodge, award winning accommodation and gaze at the stars and yarn around the camp fire after a nice dinner.

At Undara Lava Lodge Village there is a lovely swimming pool, hiking trails and recreation area for all guests to enjoy.

Undara Lava Tubes Tour

Day 2.   B   D   

Breakfast is a treat at Undara as you walk out into the bush and enjoy a cooked breakfast with all of the local wildlife. You can even learn to cook your own toast on an open fire and boil a billy.

Today is full of excitement as our Undara Lava Tubes Savannah Guide takes you on an informative tour of the fascinating lava tubes. The outer surface of molten lava solidified leaving these unusual tunnel like formations, set high in the savannah country around the vast cattle properties.

These volcanic lava tubes are said to have been formed around 190,000+ years ago when a staggering 23 cubic kilometres of lava flowed into a river bed and kept flowing for 160 klm making it the longest lava flow from a single volcano in the whole world.

The flow left behind huge caves or tubes with some over 21m wide and up to 10m high. This is genuinely an unforgettable geological tour.

Leaving Undara Lava Tubes National Park for Cobbold Gorge 

We travel on along the Gulf Development road to Mount Surprise and on to Einasleigh. We call in at this old outback pub for a basic lunch (own cost) at the Einasleigh Hotel, with some spare time to view the Copperfield Gorge just across the road.

Then we continue on to Forsayth, the end of the line for the Savannahlander train line, enjoy a drink (own cost) by the bar at this newly refurbished outback Aussie pub and corner store before travelling on thru the outback country to stay at Cobbold Gorge.

Staying at Cobbold Gorge Village for two nights, we can star gaze as we sit around the nightly prepared campfire and have a yarn with other travellers.

Enjoy meals at MacDonald’s licensed bar and bistro which provide good quality home-style meals accompanied by a good beverage offering.

Day 3.  B D    

After enjoying a big breakfast we then head out on our full day exploration of the geological wonder we have all travelled to see, the Cobbold Gorge and to enjoy all of the activities on offer in this wild unadulterated countryside.

Discover the uniqueness of this amazing gorge with its majestic polished shear walls on our awe-inspiring boat cruise as we punt quietly along the gorge on our silent boat tour in search of fresh water crocodiles and other native Australian wildlife.

Our outback savannah guide will enlighten you with their local knowledge of the local indigenous tribes, past pioneers and the current stories of the families that call Robinhood Cattle Station home.

Add on options available include helicopter scenic flights over Robinhood Cattle Station, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking on the lake time permitting and at added cost if required to yourself.

There is a lovely swimming pool, hiking trails and other recreational activities for guests to enjoy at Cobbold Gorge as well as laundry facilities for you to freshen up your clothes.

Day 4.  B         

After leaving Cobbold Gorge we re-join the Golf Development Road at Georgetown where we visit the information centre for an opportunity to take in the districts Gem and Gold Mining, and local history. Gold fossicking is still popular with the major find being the 858g Providence Nugget on display.

Then on our way back through the Atherton Tablelands, we have time to take in points of interest before heading down the Kuranda Range and back to Cairns.

Add on attractions as time permits: Lake Barrine, Kalkani Volcano Crater, Innot Hot Springs, Herberton’s Historic Village or Gallos chocolate and cheese factory.

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