Undara Volcanic National Park
Undara Volcanic National Park is in the Far North Queensland region of Australia.
Understand
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Get in
This site is not very easy to get to. About 5 hours drive north west of Townsville, some of it along rather rough outback roads. Or about 3 hours from Cairns via the Atherton Tablelands. Access is off the Savannah Way (Highway 1).
Fees and permits
Get around
See
- Undara Lava Tubes. The lava tubes are a unique geological formation - huge hollow tubes caused by lava run off from a nearby volcano. It's one of the few places on the planet to have lava tubes. The lava tubes at Undara are huge, running for 20-30 km from their origin, and 10-30 metres in diameter. They have been well researched and are well presented by the local groups. Allow about 2-3 hours to explore them. This may well mean an overnight stay in the area - book ahead.
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Lodging
- Undara Experience Lava Lodge, Undara Volcanic Park, Savannah Way, ☏ +61 7 4097 1900, toll-free: 1800 990 992, fax: +61 7 4097 1955, res@undara.com.au. $8 (camping)-$85.
Camping
Camping is not permitted within the park.