The awe-inspiring wonders of Mother Nature
To experience nature at its most powerful and awe-inspiring, explore Tropical North Queensland’s geological wonders. From dramatic gorges scoured from ancient rock to the world’s largest lava tube system and world-heritage listed fossil fields.
Start your exploration of the spectacular at Cobbold Gorge in Gulf Savannah country. Take the three-hour cruise through the gorge, with its 30m-high sandstone walls – so narrow in places, you can touch them. The gorge is one remnant of a volcanic field that once spread from the Atherton Tablelands into the Gulf Savannah and Outback.
Another remnant of that past are underground caverns such as the Chillagoe Caves. Take a guided tour through a number of different caverns, including some filled with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Ready to rough it a bit? Several caves are open for self-guided exploration; however, you need to be prepared for some clambering. Whichever option you choose, a visit to this massive cave system – once part of a coral reef – is always memorable.

Walk through parts of the longest lava tubes in the world at the Undara Experience
Walk through parts of the longest lava tubes in the world at the Undara Experience

Riversleigh Fossil Fields at Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park
Riversleigh Fossil Fields at Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park

Delve into the limestone caves at Chillagoe
Delve into the limestone caves at Chillagoe

Swim in the crater of a volcano at Lake Eacham on the Atherton Tablelands
Swim in the crater of a volcano at Lake Eacham on the Atherton Tablelands
Explore attractions
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The Crystal Caves
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atherton tablelands
Billy Tea Safaris
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croc spotting
Cobbold Gorge Tours
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eco certified
Undara Lava Tubes
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camping
Kinrara Expeditions & Northwest Australian Outback Safaris
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atherton tablelands
Chillagoe
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atherton tablelands
Mt Hypipamee
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art galleries museums
Riversleigh World Heritage Site, Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park
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geological wonders
Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land)
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atherton tablelands
Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park
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geological wonders
Einasleigh
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creeks rivers streams
Lawn Hill
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creeks rivers streams
Cardwell Spa Pool
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