 It is with great sadness that we farewell a great friend of Undara with the recent passing of Val Speedie. Val joined the team at Undara back in the very early days and was instrumental in shaping the interpretive style used today at Undara Experience. Val was truly committed to continually learning & improving the knowledge of all the guides who have worked not only at Undara but in the Tropical Savannah’s through her contribution at many Savannah Guides schools. With her great friend and fellow Savannah Guide Kay Stephens, Val went on to make an incredible contribution to the region through her involvement in the Northern Gulf Resource Management Group creating & publishing the Gulf Croaker newsletter. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to her husband Tony and family. RIP Val.
Opera in the Outback Wins Best Festival and Event!!!
For the second year in a row, Opera in the Outback picked up the award for Best Festival and Event at the Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards.
Guests from the 2010 weekend held in October could only agree.
“Excellent choice of performances by equally impressive artists” – Ange
The 10th Anniversary event stretched over a massive four days beginning with the hilariously funny Towers Players theatre company from Charters Towers on Thursday night.
Friday night opened with a performance by Peter Axford who was the first ever Opera in the Outback artist. He was accompanied by Julia Brant and Jo-Anne Kemp.
The remainder of the shows were performed by Sydney company, Opera Bites, who brought the stage alive with their fully costumed renditions of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly and Strauss’s Die Fledermaus. Sunday saw a special performance by local Cairns boys, Alec and Mat Steedman. Opera in the Outback 2010 saw the unveiling of Scott Wilmot Bennett’s Firelight collection featuring works he completed during his time as Artist in Residence at Undara. Many of Scott’s works are still available as prints and originals. Visit his website or contact Reservations for more information.
Opera in the Outback will be held on the 6th, 7th and 8th of October 2011.
Tickets on sale now and accommodation is booking fast so contact Reservations to secure your place! FREECALL 1800 990 992 – Email res@undara.com.au.
This Green Season, escape the coastal heat with great accommodation specials at Undara Experience.
Undara is 762m (2,500ft) above sea level with less daytime humidity and cooler evenings and with more sunny days than our coastal neighbours, spoil yourself with an escape to the Outback!
Now is the perfect time of year for the Wildlife at Sunset tour. There is an abundance of different native animals and birds around. You will be amazed at the summer sunsets while enjoying bountiful fruit & cheese platters and sparkling wine before the awesome experience of the nightly bat emergence is at it’s spectacular best – complete with Pythons and Brown Tree Snakes! This is a spectacular nature experience not to be missed!
Twin Restored Railway Carriages from $85.00*
Swags Tent Village from $30.00*
*Twin Share. Rates valid 1st December 2010 – 31st March 2011.
NEW Pioneers Huts
Imagine lying back in a Squatters Chair on your private deck, as the sun slowly sinks in the western sky to welcome in another starlit night the Australian Outback is famous for. Or maybe from this peaceful vantage point you can experience the Australian bush slowly awaken to another perfect day.
However you imagine it, the Pioneers Huts at Undara Experience are perfect for your Outback experience. These air-conditioned cabins have beautifully appointed bathrooms to enhance your stay. Each cabin enjoys tea & coffee making facilities with a fridge and has a queen sized bed with a fold out sofa. Your cabin is dedicated to a local pioneer whose story will transport you back to grander days and leave you with a greater appreciation for this ruggedly beautiful part of Tropical North Queensland. Feel as at home as the native animals that surround the site.
Contact Reservations 1800 990 992 or res@undara.com.au for further details on the release of this premium accommodation.
Team Undara wishes you all a safe
and happy festive season.
See you in 2011!
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