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Planning Your Trip

Whether you choose to fly to Undara, travel by train or coach, or drive yourself by car, this page helps you plan the best way for you to enjoy Undara’s amazing experiences. There are 3 options open to you:

  • Package: Book an all-inclusive Package with your preferred mix of tours, accommodation and choice of flight, coach, rail or self-drive (recommended); OR
  • Tours and Accommodation: Put together your own holiday package by selecting from our Tours and Accommodation options; OR
  • Group Event: Book a Group Event or Function, such as a Wedding, Conference, Incentive or Outback Classroom.

All-inclusive Packages

All transfers depart from and return to Cairns. Click on the Package name for full details.

Bookings Essential

All prices are valid from 01 April 2008 to 31st March 2009

Prices are GST Inclusive, per person, share based and in Australian Dollars. Tours not available Christmas Day. Child policy: 0-3 years Free of Charge, 4-14 years inclusive - Child rates apply.

Package Tours & Events Accommodation & Meals Transport Cost per person
3 Day Outback Explorer Half-day Undara Lava Tube Tour; Wildlife at Sunset Tour 2 nights in Powered Van Site Self-drive $134 Adult$79 Child
2 Day Outback Experience Half Day Lava Tube Tour, Wildlife at Sunset Tour 1 night in Railway Carriage Accommodation, Bush Breakfast, Fettler’s Bistro buffet lunch Return coach transfer (1UNC)
Self-drive (1UN)
$454 Adult (Departs Cairns Mon, Weds, Frid - all year)
$278 Adult
2 Day Outback Experience with Rail 2-hour Undara Lava Tube Tour; Wildlife at Sunset Tour 1 night in Railway Carriage Accommodation, Bush Breakfast, Fettler’s Bistro dinner Outward coach transfer; return by Savannahlander Train Safari From $505

FRIDAY DEPARTURE ONLY

2 Day Aerial Tour Wildlife at Sunset Tour; Half-day Undara Lava Tube Tour 1 night in Railway Carriage Accommodation, Bush Breakfast, Fettler’s Bistro Buffet lunch & dinner Return scenic flight with Reefwatch Air Tours From $1,122 person minimum
Outback Aerial Day Tour Half-day Undara Lava Tube Tour Morning tea & buffet lunch Return scenic flight with Reefwatch Air Tours $7502 person minimum

If you plan on driving to Undara, check out our suggested self-drive itineraries.

Put together your own holiday package

Select from the options below to create your own holiday.Click on the Tour or Accommodation name for full details.

Bookings Essential - All Tours Depart from Undara Reception

Tours

Tour Description Meals Cost per person
Lost World Adventure Spend a full day in the Undara Volcanic National Park with a Savannah Guide. Walk around Kalkani Crater & view 5 sections of lava tube Morning tea, buffet lunch & afternoon tea $125.00A

$63.00C

Volcano Valley A comprehensive 4 hour tour, with an incredible view of the volcanic landscape from a rocky bluff & view 3 sections of the Undara lava tubes Morning or afternoon tea $80.00A

$40.00C

Wildlife at Sunset Tour Discovery of native wildlife followed by sundowners Drinks, fruit & cheese platter $45.00A

$23.00C

The Archway Explorer Introductory tour of the Lava Tubes plus other environmental & historical features or the region. Allow 2 hours. $45.00A

$23.00C

Accommodation

Bookings Essential

Style Description Cost per person
Restored Railway Carriage Turn of the century Queensland railway carriages, lovingly restored to their former glorySingle Room supplement from $85.00
ensuite

$75.00 std$25.00

Swags Tent Village Newly refurbished large and comfortable permanent tents in a shady bush setting (pp/pn)Economy (pp/pn)Linen Pack (per stay) $30.00 deluxe

$25.00

$8.00 p. pack

Wilderness Lodge Fully Airconditioned - Dormitory style accommodation set under a shady sail.

Sole Use supplement

Firewood (per bundle)

$35.00

$30.00

$8.00

Outback Caravan Park & Camp Ground Powered van sites 2 $30.00
Unpowered camp sites 2 $20.00
Safari Shelter Reserved camp ground close to all Lodge facilities 2 $36.00

If you plan on driving to Undara, check out our suggested self-drive itineraries.

Book a Group Event or Function

Except for the Outback Classroom, all Group Events & Functions are priced individually depending on requirements.
Click on the group name to find out more.

Event/Function Description Facilities
Outback Classroom A 3-day program to challenge students’ physical and mental abilities, boost their imagination and build self-confidence
Minimum 15 students @ $121.50 per student
Tent / Lodge accommodation
Interpretive tours
Environmental activities
Hot water & laundry
Meal packages
Swimming pool
Licensed Bistro
An Outback Wedding The perfect setting that combines the legendary romance of Outback Australia with the style and comfort of superb service, cuisine and accommodation A choice of ceremony & reception areas
Wide range of menus & cuisine
Wedding night Federation Package
Guest accommodation packages
Conferences & Meetings A distraction-free venue, with accommodation, tours & activities for families
Transfers available by road from Townsville, and by road or air from Cairns
Leichhardt’s Room seats 50 theatre-style
Professional meeting service
DVD & VHS Video Play
Surround Sound System
Lockable storage
Presentations & Performances Ooramin Place Amphitheatre provides a perfect setting for conference sessions, presentations and artistic performances Outdoor Amphitheatre seats up to 250
Light, sound ↦ stage equipment
Accommodation & catering
Incentives From colonial style dinner under the stars and picnics at the Heritage Hut, to bush poetry or a sunset cocktail session at the Bluff Accommodation & catering
Meeting space
Optional tours
Self-guided Walks

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