Undara: Lava Tubes in the Savannah Outback



Kangaroo - Gulf Savannah

When a large grey kangaroo welcomes you to your accommodation, which is a railway carriage set amongst the gum trees, you know you’re in for a special outback adventure. This is Cairns’ savannah lands, home to wallabys, kangaroos, wallaroos and ancient lava tubes: this is the Undara Experience.

The 3.5 hour scenic drive from Cairns takes you… Continue Reading

Catch some Jazz Up North



James Morrison - Cairns

By Julie Johnston

Candlelight flickers softly inside the spacious interior of the concrete tank. There is a hushed, expectant silence as the jazz players take the stage, smoothly leading us into a night of fine music in rainforest surrounds.

So where is this tank? Tanks Arts Centre is just 10-minutes from Cairns city and yet a world away from… Continue Reading