WORDS : LINDA LEE RATHBUN IMAGES : STEVEN DAVID MILLER / NATURAL WANDERS AND UNDARA EXPERIENCE

Many travellers seeking to escape the cold southern winters of Australia make the sensible choice to travel north in search of great places to visit .

Two such areas , west of Cairns and along the east end of The Savannah Way , are Undara Volcanic National Park and Cobbold Gorge on Robin Hood Station . Since these two are relatively close to each other , it makes sense to combine them .

Cobbold green tree frog

Those who are intrigued by the geology of Undara can include Copperfield Gorge at Einasleigh ; this gorge is at the western edge of the Undara lava flows .

While there are small shops along the way , it is best to be selfsufficient for this trip . Make sure your tow vehicle and camping rig are in top shape , with a spare tyre for each . Carry plenty of water and food for everyone in your party ; don ' t forget a wellstocked first aid kit and all your prescription medications since there are no chemists beyond Atherton . Do not count on EFTPOS facilities .

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