Australian of the year, Tim Flannery and his partner in crime John Doyle (Alias Roy from Triple J’s “Roy and HG”) visited the Undara Volcanic National Park this week to film the second series for ABC Television entitled “Two Men in the Top End”.

Tim, John and their film crew were escorted by Gerry and Bram Collins the owners of Undara Experience and members of the original pioneering family who have grazed cattle in the Gulf Savannah for 145 years this year.

Both Tim and John were so impressed with their Undara Experience that they will be making plans to return as visitors to Undara and the Gulf Savannah.

It was also a great opportunity for our Savannah Guides to meet Tim Flannery, a renowned paleontologist who shares his unique view of Australia’s natural history, geological evolution and climate change through his numberous books and media appearances.

Photo is of Tim Flannery and John Doyle watching sunset over Undara Volcanic National Park

Marcus Brady - 5th December 2007

Here at Undara Experience, we are continually monitoring our environmental footprint.

One of our recent projects involves water-saving, and has been launched thanks to funding from the Federal Government’s Community Water Grants scheme.

As the Undara Volcanic National Park becomes better known among travellers, we are seeing a steady increase in visitors. We have been aware for some time of the need to more effectively manage the resultant pressures on the underground aquifer supplying water to the Lava Lodge.

This new water saving project has resulted in the installation of 10 rainwater tanks with a total storage capacity of 300,000 litres. The water is filtered for reuse through dish and glass washers, ovens, urns and ice machines throughout the food and beverage area.

The reuse of rainwater in the existing facilities will ease the pressure on the underground aquifer by an estimated 25%.