Mount Surprise

An historic mining town with a hidden secret, Mount Surprise is a necessary stop for anyone camping in far North Queensland. With Heritage-listed railroads, the town of Mount Surprise is home to the most intact railway buildings of their kind. The private railroad was built in 1910; visitors nowadays can experience what life was like for miners in the time of the gold rush. Just a 30-minute drive from Mount Surprise you'll find the Undara Lava Tubes. An out-of-this-world experience, the lava tubes wind their way into the earth in a landscape often compared to lunar ridges. Once part of a lava tube system over 160km in length, the explorable sections of the park are stunning and rich in wildlife. The lava tubes and the surrounding parkland are home to a wide array of rare species that have adapted to this unique environment.