'''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/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.

The only other place on the planet to have lava tubes is Hawaii... and they are only 1-2 metres in diameter. The lava tubes at Undara are huge, running for 20-30km 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.

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Sleep

Lodging

  • Undara Experience Lava Lodge. ndara Volcanic Park, Savannah Way. 7 4097 1900, 1800 990 992 (toll free w/in Australia). es@undara.com.au. 7 4097 1955. ttp://www.undara.com.au/. 8 (camping)-$85.

    Camping

    Camping is not permitted within the park.

    Stay safe

    Get out