4-Day Undara, Cobbold Gorge and Outback Tour from Cairns

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Cairns, Atherton Tablelands and Undara⌄

   Enjoy the Tea House's famous scones on the edge of this volcanic crater lake, with sweeping views across the water to its rainforest-covered rim.

   Take in the rolling green hills, farms and country towns of the Atherton Tablelands, one of Queensland's richest farming regions.

   Stretch your legs in Ravenshoe, known as Queensland's highest town, before heading on to the falls.

   Walk to the lookout over Millstream Falls, the widest single-drop waterfall in Australia, and watch the water spill across the river in one long curtain.

   Watch the scenery change as you pass through Forty Mile Scrub National Park and into the open savannah country of the outback.

   Step inside the Undara Lava Tubes with an expert guide and explore huge caves up to 21 m wide and 10 m high, left behind by the longest lava flow from a single volcano in the world.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Finnigan's Rest, Forsayth (hotel, ensuite)

2. 2Talaroo Hot Springs, Einasleigh and Cobbold Gorge⌄

   Join an Ewamian Traditional Owner to learn the cultural and geological story of Talaroo Hot Springs, then relax in the naturally warm mineral waters.

   Enjoy a relaxed lunch at the historic Einasleigh Hotel, a classic outback pub in a tiny remote town.

   Wander across the road from the pub to Copperfield Gorge and take in its rugged rocky walls.

   Drop into the local pub in Forsayth, the end of the line for the Savannahlander outback train, before the last leg to Cobbold Gorge.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Cobbold Gorge Village (ensuite cabin)

3. 3Cobbold Gorge⌄

   Glide silently through Cobbold Gorge on a guided boat cruise, between sandstone walls polished smooth over millions of years. Spot freshwater crocodiles and hear stories of Indigenous heritage, pioneers and life on Robin Hood Station.

   Enjoy free time at the village: cool off in the pool, explore the walking trails or add a helicopter flight, kayak or paddleboard (extra cost), then unwind by the campfire under the stars.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Cobbold Gorge Village (ensuite cabin)

4. 4Georgetown, Atherton Tablelands and back to Cairns⌄

   Discover Georgetown's gold and gem mining past at the local information centre and see the impressive 858 g Providence Nugget up close.

   Enjoy a mix of Tablelands stops, which may include Innot Hot Springs, The Crater, Herberton Historic Village or chocolate and cheese tastings at Gallo Dairyland.

   Wind down the rainforest-covered Kuranda Range for your last views before arriving back in Cairns.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch