Lava Tubes to Lawn Hill
Lawn Hill
Outback North Queensland is a land of red rocky ridges, abundant wetlands, lush gorges, rippling grasslands and country towns. Join a two week journey from Cairns to the Gulf of Carpentaria, south to Mt Isa and back to the east coast.
Local guides introduce the fascinating world of Undara Volcanic National Park as we explore the world’s longest single vent lava flow. Board the historic Gulflander (the “old tin hare”) for the train ride from Croydon to Normanton. Journey north to Karumba, the Gulf of Carpentaria’s major fishing port. A sunset cruise on the Norman River is a chance to spot saltwater crocodiles, endemic mangrove and migratory birds.
Boodjamulla National Park features Lawn Hill Gorge, palm-fringed waterholes and sheer sandstone walls. Canoe the waterways, swim in rock pools and walk to viewpoints and Aboriginal rock art. Visit the laboratory at the Riversleigh Fossils Centre in Mt Isa and take an optional guided tour of one of the world’s largest underground mines. At the John Flynn museum in Cloncurry, experience the history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. East in the small town of Richmond, is the renowned marine fossil museum at Kronosaurus Korner. Your tour ends in Townsville.
Why not join this tour and North Queensland Coast to complete your Tropical North Queensland experience.
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“Both Barry and Rob were fantastic. So much knowledge, not only from naturalist point of view, but generally. For a non Queenslander like me I learnt so much and also rekindled my enjoyment of birdspotting – thanks guys!”
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Libby B
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Highlights:
- Enjoy two nights in the legendary train carriages at eco-accredited Undara Experience plus a guided Lava Tube tour in Undara Volcanic National Park
- A slow train journey on the historic Gulflander from Croydon to Normanton
- Explore Karumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria with a sunset river cruise, crocodile and bird watching plus local seafood dinners
- Two full days for walks, swims and canoe excursions in Boodjamulla National Park (Lawn Hill)
- Time in the country towns of Charters Towers, Croydon, Normanton, Georgetown, Mt Isa, Cloncurry and Richmond
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Dates:
11 – 25 July 2010 (14 nights)
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Price:
Twin share / person (ex Cairns, ends Townsville) Early Bird: A$4,800 *until 13/03/10 Regular: A$5,100
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Accommodation:
hotel & motel style with private facilities; onsite tents and railway carriages with shared facilities.
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Rating:
Easy to Moderate
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Rating_Notes:
2–10km per walking day
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Guide:
Barry Davies & Rob Elvish
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