Undara Volcanic National Park

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Undara Volcanic National Park is in the Far North Queensland region of Australia.

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This site is not very easy to get to. About 5 hours drive north west of Townsville, some of it along rather rough outback roads, but it is well worth it.

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[edit] Undara Lava Tubes

The lava tubes are a unique geological formation - huge hollow tubes caused by lava run off from a nearby volcano.

The only other place on the planet to have lava tubes is Hawaii... and they are only 1-2 metres in diameter. The lava tubes at Undara are huge, running for 20-30km from their origin, and 10-30 metres in diameter.

They have been well researched and are well presented by the local groups. Allow about 2-3 hours to explore them. This may well mean an overnight stay in the area - book ahead.

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  • Undara Experience Lava Lodge, Undara Volcanic Park, Savannah Way, 07 4097 1900, 1800 990 992 (toll free w/in Australia) (, fax: 07 4097 1955), [1]. $8 (camping)-$85.  edit

[edit] Camping

Camping is not permitted within the park.

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[edit] Get out

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