Testimonials
We looked at wildlife, the tourists and the fauna. Birds, kookaburras of all shapes and ages totally at home with humans, kangaroos - eastern greys, wallaroos grey and white faced, much to Greg's joy we spotted two brolgas cavorting in the hundred mile swamp - his first siting in that area, one rabbit, one tawny frog mouth owl, and a quarter of a million minature bats who live in one of the underground caves formed by the longest lava tube of all. The night we were there the pythons who usually hang from vines at the mouth of the cave to catch bats were all asleep but it was still a very scary experience in that black hole. We slept in railway carriages trucked to the site in order to have minimum impact on the environment, very de ja vu for me - my sister and I used to travel from Canberra to Sydney when we were children in a steam train with carriages exactly like the ones at Undara - the old luggage racks and tin basins still intact. We climbed a couple of granite and basalt bluffs to gaze at the sunset and sunrise and ate very well as guests. On the long way home we walked to the Millstream falls, supposedly the widest in Australia and another beautiful location created by a volcano, and lunched in Atherton. What a great day. Thanks to the Collins family who discovered the tubes and who have lived on the land for five generations.
Margaret
Should be proud of the quality of infrastructure and service provided.
A pleasant surprise.
Police Officer
Hello to the team at Undara
We are sure you know what an amazing place you have there! We just wanted to send you a huge big thank you for looking after us so well on our recent visit.
What a fabulous trip we had on the Savannahlander Train trip, best family holiday ever.
We loved exploring Chillagoe, Cobbold Gorge & then Undara - what magical places.
Thanks again for the extra effort the guides & staff put into looking after us - it was really appreciated.
I am working on an article for the local paper and will send you a copy if it gets published.
Again our thanks for a wonderful evening and a special thanks to Levi (Savannah Guide) for allowing our daughter to recite a poem at the camp fire - a moment we will not forget.
Again our thanks & kind regards
Kerrie Morgan
Capta Group
I love the website, its fantastic – easy to read and very easy to navigate!! A lot of information that gives people lots of interesting and valuable background knowledge on Undara!!
Rachel Casey
Capta Group - Sales Executive
Rachel Casey
Capta Group
My family and I went on the full day tour of the lava tubes & volcanic crater. The tour guide's professionalism & knowledge is a credit to himself & your company to the point I am of the opinion that it was the best tour I have been on in Queensland.
Neil
Our stay at Undara was the most memorable part of a 10 day self drive tour of Central & North QLD.
We were impressed with the price & high quality of food preparation & staff in the restaurant.
Dining in the railway cars brought back childhood memories for my wife, & created an experience my 6 year old daughter will always cherish.
Neil
My visit to Queensland was really wonderful and especially I really loved my outback experience at Undara! For me it was one of the most impressing experiences in Queensland!!!
Everything was wonderful and perfect: the scenery, the accommodation, the lava tubes, the sunset tour, the food, the kookaburra in the morning, the bush breakfast, the ginger beer, ... Levi and all the kind people!!
It was a pleasure for me to meet you and to be at Undara, would be nice to see you again.
Regina
Excellent presentation and varied complex for all tourists to enjoy a very different attraction with natural bush, within appropriate budget accommodation.
Retired Grey Nomads
Well, I absolutely enjoyed it! Beautiful country ( and isn't the drive great from Cairns, gotta love these roads!!!).
The tours we done ( lava tube and Wildlife at sunset) were fantastic. Mainly due to the tour guide, Levi , doing a bloody good job! Thanks heaps!!!!
It would be great if you could tell him that personally, or forward my e-mail or whatever, as it is good for the self-esteem to hear that one is doing a good job.
My personal opinion: too civilised for my taste, as I love the outback. But definetly awesome for travellers from overseas, who don't have the guts to go in the outback by themselves.
Can't give any judgement on the restaurant or any of your other accomodation etc, sorry.
It is very beautiful country and I think you guys absolutely rock, what you made and make out of it.
As I always wanted to go there, I am happy to say to people now that ask me about it, that its really worth it!
Thanks heaps again and keep up your good work!
Cheers, have a good one
Katarina
Katarina
Caroline was excellent and friendly as was Trent.
Sunset Tour is amazing, half day was good info but I would have liked to get my feet dirty (off the board walk).
I love the serenity of the place and your eco-friendly approach.
Thanks for the stay and I would love to come back!
Cameron
Loreto Normanhurst
The three groups we have sent to Undara Experience this year have absolutely loved being there - everything has been amazing!
Wendy
Loreto Normanhurst
Coral Tree Inn - Cairns
To Jodie Blewett,
We are now back in Cairns after staying at Undara.
Please forward a huge thanks to everyone working there during our visit, from the arrival at reception, the housekeeping and the gardeners (for maintaining a high standard), the cooks and all waitressing staff, and the tour guides. The tour guides are all great characters, good drivers , full of information and humour. Everyone combines to make the guests feel welcome, with attention to detail and safety. The teamwork and cooperation amoungst the staff is evident. A special mention to Amanda who was always happy and nothing was too much effort.
You cater for all groups and budgets. The layout , walks, tours and the facilities are well planned. The railway theme has been done tastefully and adds to the outback, historic feeling of the place. The safety and well being of guests is also evident. Undara creates an area to experience a relaxed and peaceful bush stay, combined with the great facilities, food and informative tours make a perfect destination in the outback. The evening activities and breakfast enhance the aussie outback feel.
Congratulations to the Collins family for the forsight and determination to create a place such as Undara. Congrats to the lady that has been there for 17 years and now moving to run Innot Hot Springs Van Park, good luck. Best wishes for the future success of Undara and thanks again, it was much appreciated.
Yasmeen
Reservations
Coral Tree Inn - Cairns
Yasmeen
Coral Tree Inn - Cairns
The whole experience has been great. Wish we could stay longer. Tim the tour guide was excellent.
We will be back one day and will tell all our friends.
Thank you everyone for their wonderful happy and helpful information.
Timmy RE! The tubes & so much info! Great Guide.
I thought I would drop you a line to give you both some feedback on the two wonderful weekends we have recently spent out in Undara.
The other person who needs a big mention and a very big Thank you is Levi. On our first visit Levi took the 2 hour Lava Tube tour and we were very impressed that he was able to appeal to 4 year olds and 84 year olds and everyone in between.
He has a great personality and was able to make what could have been quite a heavy going tour for a 4 year old into a really exciting experience. Later on that day it was Levi who was leading the camp fire sing song and he created a great atmosphere for all the kids and adults.
A resort is only as good as it's staff, and I really have to tell you that you have the most amazing group of young people working for you.
I will certainly be recommending Undara to as many people as I can for you, and I thank you all for 2 very memorable weekends.
Thank you all once again.
Sally
November 2007
We especially enjoyed the Sunset Tour. Rahbeli Family, Denmark.
What a great tour! Thank you Levi, the best tour guide! Maxine & Kevin Thiele, Barmera, South Australia.
Closest you'll ever get to Gods Country. Dhardis Patti, Gold Coast, Queensland.
Really enjoyed the adventure. June & Barry Nonnelly, Cairns. Queensland.
An amazing natural tourist area. Mel & Tricia Deicke, Innisfail, Queensland.
Counting the hours until I can return -
Fab family time. Bastian, Cairns, Queensland.
Excellent - well worth the stop over. Meechan Family, Marian, Queensland.
From The Visitors Book
November 2007
