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Australian Outback

The Australian Outback is one of the most well-known icons of Australia. The spectacular combination of vast blue skies and red earth provide for amazing scenery. Once across the coastal ranges and Atherton Tablelands you first hit 'red dirt' approximately and 1.5 hours west of Cairns and hidden in this huge landscape are some great sights.

Outback 4WD Tour

Chillagoe Caves

Billy Tea Safaris Outback Day Tour

Begin your day with a stop at the beatiful Mareeba Wetlands for a chance to see some of the flora and fauna fo the Atherton Tablelands before leaving the green agricultual land behind as you head over the Great Divide and into the dry outback. Travel through historical towns and rolling hills rich in minerals before reaching Chillagoe. Explore the fosilised remains of coral reefs within the limestone caves. On the way back to Cairns a chance to sample some local tableleands coffee at the Australian Coffee Centre.

Departs: Cairns Monday, Wednseday and Friday 7am (returns approximately 6.30pm)

Price: $160

Includes:

Naturalist guide
Air-conditioned 4WD vehicles
Mareeba Wetlands
Morning Tea and delicious Aussie lunch
Tour of Chillagoe cave
Chillagoe smelters

Undara Lava Tubes

Frill-Necked Lizard

Undara Carriage Accommodation

Undara Lava Tubes 2 Day Outback Experience

Undara is an experience that defines Australia's quintessential Outback. Your stay at Undara Experience includes evening wildlife spotlighting walks, campfire evenings, delicious dining featuring the region's best produce, or a quiet drink in the bar as the outback sunset fades into the clear starlit night. Highly qualified Savannah Guides take you on tours that give a unique insight into the geology and ecology of the Undara Volcanic National Park, the local history and bushcraft of the Gulf Savannah region.

Departs: Coach departures: Monday, Wednesday and Friday // Self-Drive: Everyday

Price:

Return Coach Transfer and 2-Day Outback Experience (with ensuite) - $400

Self-Drive and 2-Day Outback Experience (with ensuite) - $270

Includes:

Buffet Lunch at Fettler’s Iron Pot Bistro
Free time to enjoy resort facilities including marked walking tracks, swimming pool, bird watching, a snooze in the shade
Wildlife at Sunset Tour at approx 5.15pm, followed by 3 course dinner in Fettler’s Iron Pot Bistro
Overnight in restored turn-of-the-century carriage accommodation
Bush Breakfast at Ringer’s Camp 7am
Half day tour of Undara Lava Tubes with Savannah Guide
Buffet Lunch in Fettler’s Iron Pot Bistro
Depart for Cairns at 1.40pm (arrive Cairns 6.15pm)

Savannahlander

Savannah Guide

2 Day Outback Experience With Rail

Savannahlander. The popular ‘Savannahlander’ train travels the original 90 year old rail line that serviced the pioneering mining towns of Forsayth, Einasleigh and Mt Surprise.

Slowing and stopping regularly, there are plenty of opportunities to observe and photograph the flora, fauna and unique geological features encountered on this historic journey. No better way to enjoy your return trip to Cairns.

Departs: Fridays only

Price: $480

Includes:

Cairns to Undara - coach transfer 6.30am
Buffet Lunch at Fettler’s Iron Pot Bistro 12pm
Two Hour Lava Tube Tour with Savannah Guide (depart from Reception) 1.00pm
Free time to enjoy resort facilities including the swimming pool, bird watching or a quick snooze in the shade
Wildlife at Sunset Tour at approx 5.15pm
3 Course Dinner in Fettler’s Iron Pot Bistro 7.30pm
Overnight restored turn-of-the-century carriage accommodation
Bush Breakfast at Ringer’s Camp 6am
Transfer to Mount Surprise 7am
Travel back by Savannahlander Train Safari from 8.15am
Arrive Cairns 7.00pm, transfers to hotel accommodation.