Undara Lava Lodge - Cairns

AUTHENTIC AUSSIE EXPERIENCE SUNSET WILDLIFE TOUR SHADY RAIL CARRIAGES RELAX ON THE DECK BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED RAIL CARRIAGE FETTLER'S IRON POT BISTRO CAMPFIRE ACTIVITIES LAVA TUBE TOUR BUSH BREAKFAST BILLY TEA A TRUE GEOLOGICAL WONDER

If you would like to experience the Aussie Outback here is the perfect opportunity....

Make sure to bring your camera to Undara as you will see wildlife in abundance including wallabies, kangaroos, lizards and birds as well as literally thousands of micro bats. The Collins family have created an outback retreat where you can relax by the pool and enjoy superb meals but also enjoy the many activities and tours with a Savannah Guide.

This experience is enjoyable for people of all ages.

We recommend you stay at least one night as the Sunset tour, the evening meal, the bushfire singalong and the bush breakfast are all an experience not to be missed.

The saloon car and dining carriages are a great place for dining, reading or meeting new friends. The bistro serves healthy country fare and the bar has a range of Australian wines.

For your accommodation, the Lava Lodge offers authentic turn-of the century railway carriages which are beautifully restored. Charming, compact and comfortable with shared amenities, the carriages evoke the appeal of yesteryear's train journeys. The siding decks are the perfect place to watch wildlife or relax quietly enjoying the restful sounds of the bush. Single, Double or Family Cabins are available.

For those who like camping without roughing it, then ‘Swags Tent Village' is ideal. Newly refurbished large and comfortable permanent tents are situated in a shady bush setting. There are 25 twin, triple and family tents which all have access to central amenities and kitchen facilities.

Dormitory style accommodation is also available for budget travellers. The triple share rooms with bunks are very private, set under a shady sail.  There is a dedicated shady camp kitchen with hot and cold water, free gas barbeque, picnic table and chairs. Firewood is available for purchase.

Railway Carriages
Beautifully restored turn of the century Railway Carriages are our award winning and most unique style of accommodation. The carriages are set along an original Cobb & Co. coach road, shaded by tall trees and surrounded by native Australian wildlife.

• 25 rooms (53 beds) – single through to family rooms
• Linen included
• Fans
• Insect screens
• Shared bathroom facilities
• 6 ensuite doubles available
• Easy access room and bathroom

Pioneer Huts
Nestled in the Savannah Woodland, yet close to Undara Central, is Undara Experience’s latest accommodation development embracing modern day initiatives to ensure they perfectly suit the Undara brand. The Pioneer Huts are fully air-conditioned with bathrooms and a private veranda perfect for relaxing or wildlife spotting allowing you to immerse yourself in this Outback landscape in complete comfort.

• One Queen bed and One Sofa bed
• Linen included
• Air Conditioning
• Tea & Coffee making facilities
• Fridge

Swags Tent Village
Like camping without roughing it? Then Swags Tent Village is ideal. Large and comfortable permanent tents in a shady bush setting.

• 20 tents (84 beds) – twin, quad, 6 person and family tents
• Central amenities with hot and cold water
• Practical undercover camp kitchen with hot and cold water
• Free gas barbeque, fridge, electric hotplates, picnic tables and chairs
• Electric light, insect screens, beds/mattresses, cooler box
• Quad, 6 Person and Family tents have their own convenience area with fridge, sink and power point
• Linen available for hire
• No cooking utensils are supplied however kits are available for hire

Stockmans Quarters
Very private, dormitory style accommodation set under its own shady sail. Especially popular with budget travellers, social and study groups.

• 12 triple share rooms (double bed with single bunk)
• Central amenities block with hot and cold water
• Shady camp kitchen with hot and cold water
• Free gas barbeque, picnic tables and chairs
• Fans and air-conditioning
• Communal Campfire (Firewood available for purchase at Reception)
• Linen available for hire
• No cooking utensils are supplied however kits are available for hire

Outback Caravan Park and Camp Ground
Rejuvenate in the peace and quiet surrounded by natural bush and abundant wildlife.

• 28 powered sites (21 drive-through, 7 reverse-in)
• 23 unpowered drive-up camp sites
• 22 unpowered van sites
• Central amenities block with hot and cold water
• Individual campfire pits/barbeques
• Firewood available for purchase at Reception
• Rates are based on per person, per night

Safari Shelter
Reserved camp ground close to all Lodge facilities. This area is great for groups with their own tents, vans or motorhomes.

• Room for 30+ two person tents
• Serviced by separate amenities block with hot and cold water, access for mobility impaired
• Undercover camp kitchen with hot and cold water
• Free gas barbeque, picnic tables and bench seats
• Power available in camp kitchen
• Communal Campfire (Firewood available for purchase at Reception)
• Drive-through access

Undara Facilities Include:

• Self guided walking trails
• Savannah Guide Station
• Guided tours
• Swimming pool
• Visa, Amex, Marstercard, Bankcard
• ULP & Diesel
• Licensed restaurant
• Conference Facility
• Guest laundry
• Hot & cold showers 
• Central cooking areas
• Pay phones
• Ice
• Pool Table
• Firewood

Free Activities:
Evening Campfire Activity
Approximately 1 hour. Join in a free evening campfire activity with our Savannah Guides. Programmes change nightly and may include a sing-a-long, nature talk, Aussie heritage show, bush poetry, slide show, nocturnal spotlighting walk, etc. Dessert, coffee and liqueurs available from the Saloon Bar. Audience participation welcomed. Approximately 8:00pm year round, meet at the campfire site below Fettlers Iron Pot Bistro.

Self-guided Bush Walks and Mountain Biking Tracks
Meander along marked tracks through the bush. Features open savannah woodland and gentle climbs to scenic lookouts with bird and animal watching opportunities. 9 walking tracks (4 suitable for Mountain Bikes) ranging from 1.5km to 12km return with Easy to Moderate fitness levels. Track maps, interpretive sheets and bird/animal species lists available from Reception. Compulsory sign out before your walk and back in after your walk at Reception year round.

Getting There:
The Undara Experience is 275 kilometres south west of Cairns. It is between 390 and 510 kilometres northwest by road from Townsville, depending which route you take. Travel time from Cairns is 4 hours.

Undara Experience is an approved destination for hire vehicles. The road to Undara is now sealed the entire way from Cairns. Sections between Mt Garnet and 40 mile scrub National Park are narrow and drivers share the road with an icon of Australia’s outback, Road-trains. (Some up to 50 metres long). PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY and keep an eye out for Kangaroos and cattle wandering onto the road.

A variety of scenic routes are available:

• Cairns to Undara via Port Douglas & Rex Range
• Cairns to Undara via Kuranda
• Cairns to Undara via Gillies Range
• Cairns to Undara via Innisfail

Choose from the full day: 'Lost World Adventure', a 4 hour Volcano Valley tour or 2 hour Archway Explorer. Finish your day with the beautiful Wildlife at Sunset tour!

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We highly recommend to pre book you day activities to avoid disappointment!