2 Day Undara Outback Rail Experience - Tablelands

GULF SAVANNAH REGION
REAL AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK
RESTORED RAILWAY CARRIAGE
MULTI AWARD WINNING
CHARMING, COMPACT & COMFORTABLE
FETTLER'S BISTRO
SUNSET TOUR
LAVA TUBES

Located on the eastern edge of the ruggedly beautiful Gulf Savannah region of northern Australia, the multi-award winning Undara Experience captures the essence of the real Australian Outback. A historic train journey from Undara is the experience that defines Australia's Outback.

Itinerary:
(Departs Fridays only)

Day One:
Depart Cairns and travel by coach through the beautiful Cairns Highlands and on into Tropical North Queensland’s Outback region, known as the Gulf Savannah. Enjoy a buffet lunch at Fettler’s Iron Pot Bistro on arrival at Undara Experience, followed by a fascinating two hour tour of the Undara Lava Tubes with your Savannah Guide.

Later on join the Wildlife At Sunset Tour and enjoy a glass of champagne as you watch the sun drop below the rugged Newcastle Range, and marvel at the variety of wildlife including literally thousands of micro bats leaving the Lava Tubes to feed for the night. After dinner enjoy an evening of campfire activities.

Overnight  accommodation is in a restored railway carriage. These turn of the century Queensland railway carriages have been lovingly restored to their former glory and now lie beneath tall, shady gum trees. Charming, compact and comfortable, with covered decks to watch wildlife and enjoy the restful bush sounds. Lunch and dinner included.

Day Two:
Awaken your tastebuds with a bush breakfast at the Ringers Camp to the accompaniment of the morning bird chorus. Then depart for Mount Surprise for your Savannahlander Train safari back to Cairns. 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.

Arrive into Cairns at approx 7.00pm. Northern Beaches drop off by 8.00pm.

Package Inclusions:

• 1 night carriage accommodation (share bathroom)
• All National Park fees
• 2-hour Undara Lava Tube Tour
• Wildlife at Sunset Tour
• Bush Breakfast
• Fettler’s Bistro dinner
• Hotel pick up from Cairns
• Outward coach tour
• Return Savannahlander train journey

Departures:
Fridays only
01 Apr 08 - 13 Dec 08
06 Mar 09- 31 Mar 09

What to Bring:
Dress at Undara is comfortable. In winter, days are warm but nights are cold so do bring warm clothes. In summer days are more tropical while nights are still cold. Hats and sunscreen are recommended. Good walking shoes are required on all tours.