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

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Cairns, Atherton Tablelands and Undara
6 stops
1
Lake Barrine
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Atherton Tablelands (Pass by)
Take in the rolling green hills, farms and country towns of the Atherton Tablelands, one of Queensland's richest farming regions.
2
Stretch your legs in Ravenshoe, known as Queensland's highest town, before heading on to the falls.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
(Pass by)
Watch the scenery change as you pass through Forty Mile Scrub National Park and into the open savannah country of the outback.
4
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Talaroo Hot Springs, Einasleigh and Cobbold Gorge
4 stops
5
Join an Ewamian Traditional Owner to learn the cultural and geological story of Talaroo Hot Springs, then relax in the naturally warm mineral waters.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Enjoy a relaxed lunch at the historic Einasleigh Hotel, a classic outback pub in a tiny remote town.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Wander across the road from the pub to Copperfield Gorge and take in its rugged rocky walls.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Drop into the local pub in Forsayth, the end of the line for the Savannahlander outback train, before the last leg to Cobbold Gorge.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Cobbold Gorge
2 stops
9
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
10
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Georgetown, Atherton Tablelands and back to Cairns
3 stops
11
Discover Georgetown's gold and gem mining past at the local information centre and see the impressive 858 g Providence Nugget up close.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Atherton Tablelands
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
(Pass by)
Wind down the rainforest-covered Kuranda Range for your last views before arriving back in Cairns.

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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