Undara Experience
Mount Surprise, Gulf Savannah

Admission Costs and Entry Information

07 4097 1900
res@undara.com.au
www.undara.com.au

Description

Only three and a half hours from Cairns in Tropical North Queensland's Gulf Savannah lies a land so different in contrasts - the Undara Experience. Undara is a pristine wilderness possessing one of the longest and best preserved lava tubes of its kind anywhere in the world.

The Lodge boasts superb cuisine, which can be enjoyed within the nostalgic dining carriages. Relax in the bar as the burnt oranges of the sunset fade into dark to reveal the clearest starlit night. Each morning you can enjoy a true Bush Breakfast completely surrounded by native wildlife. The Wildlife at Sunset tour is a sight not to be missed. Enjoy refreshments as the sun sets then, as dusk settles, a short drive to the entrance of Barker's Tube allows you to witness the amazing emergence of literally thousands of microbats as they leave to feed for the night - most spectacular in Green Season.

Undara boasts unique railway carriage accommodation, pool, resort kiosk and many activities including Savannah Guide escorted daily tours to the incredible Undara Lava Tubes, evening wildlife spotlighting walks and campfire evenings. It is also the home of award-winning Opera in the Outback and Outback Country Rock and Blues.

Property Details

Facilities

• Access With Assistance for the Disabled
• BBQ Facilities
• Cafe
• Car park
• First Aid Equipment
• Guide
• Lockers
• Parking for the Disabled
• Public toilet
• Shaded Area
• Sheltered Area
• Toilet facilities for the Disabled
• Visitor Information Centre
• Walking Tracks

Activities

• Animal Watching
• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Swimming
• Walking

Other Information

Reception hours are 07:00 to 19:00 Monday to Sunday

Children:
Child meals are available. All tours are suitable for children four years and up with parental assistance.

Disabled:
Undara Experience offers wheelchair access ramps to Reception, the shop, accommodation and dining area, as well as providing disabled showers and toilets and Railway Carriage accommodation. Mobility impaired touring is available. Please advise Reservations on booking and at least 72 hours prior to your visit.

Other Facilities:
Using local produce served with country style hospitality, Fettlers Iron Pot Bistro is open for Buffet Lunch and A la Carte Dinner every day of the year. Come and enjoy a range of lunch options in between tours or settle down after a long day in the tubes for a wholesome and hearty evening meal. With a range of choices from locally grown 'Volcanic Beef' their famous Georgetown Sausages made exclusively for Undara, through to Vegetarian and Seafood options. And if that's not enough each night they have a different home-made country style soup to choose from and a range of dessert choices for everyone, including the scrumptious Chocolate Volcano.

Further Details:
All tours are to be conducted by Savannah Guides. Trained medical staff are available 24 hours per day and Royal Flying Doctor Service medical supplies are kept on site.

Each tour takes up to 22 passengers only. Multiple tours can be run. Mobility Impaired Touring is available - please give minimum 72 hours notice.

Undara Experience is also home to Australia's most unique events with the annual Opera in the Outback every October and Outback Country Rock and Blues every April, featuring world-class performances in an unforgettable setting.

Accommodation varies from specially restored Railway Carriages set amidst the Queensland bush, to the Swags Tent Village, budget style Stockmans Quarters or the Outback Caravan Park and Camp Ground. In 2011, Undara Experience introduces their newest and most unique form of accommodation - the Pioneer Settlers Huts where you can relax on your private balcony and immerse yourself in the Outback landscape.

Pets are not allowed. Pet minding facilities are available at Mount Surprise. This is due to the presence of so much native bird and wildlife as Undarra Experience is located on the border of the Undara Volcanic National Park.

How To Get There:
Undara Experience is situated just 275 kilometres south-west of Cairns. Follow the Gillies Highway to Ravenshoe. Drive through Ravenshoe to the Innot hot springs (32 kilometres) and on to Mount Garnet. 53 kilometres past Mount Garnet turn west on the Savannah Way. Undara Experience is 32 kilometres further. The roads are fully sealed and accessible by all vehicles and motorbikes.
Undara Experience is 512 kilometres from Townsville via Charters Towers.
If you do not wish to self-drive, coach transfers from Cairns are available three times a week all year round. Combined coach and Savannahlander train packages are also available. Undara Experience is accessible by air and has its own private airstrip, length 1,900 metres.

Pet Information:
Pets are not allowed. Pet minding facilities are available at Mount Surprise. This is due to the presence of so much native bird and wildlife as Undara Experience is located on the border of the Undara Volcanic National Park.

Tariff Information:
Full tour details and prices are available from the operator. All prices are per person. No single supplements apply on tours or accommodation.

Entry Costs

Entry	Cost	Valid From	Inclusions
Adult	$132.00	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12	Lost World Adventure tour (eight hours).
Adult	$84.50	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12	Volcano Valley Tour (four hours).
Adult	$47.50	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12	Wildlife at Sunset Tour.
Adult	$47.00	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12	The Archway Explorer Tour (two hours).
Adult	$47.00	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12	The Active Explorer Tour (two hours).
Child (Aged 4-14)	$66.00	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12	Lost World Adventure tour (eight hours).
Child (Aged 4-14)	$42.25	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12	Volcano Valley Tour (four hours).
Child (Aged 4-14)	$23.75	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12	Wildlife at Sunset Tour.
Child (Aged 4-14)	$23.50	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12	The Archway Explorer Tour (two hours).
Child (Aged 4-14)	$23.50	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12	Active Explorer Tour (two hours).
Family	$141.00	01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12	The Archway Explorer Tour (two hours). Two adults and up to four children 4-14 years.