Cape Tribulation to Undara Lava Tubes

We spent three days driving to Cape Tribulation and back. It was a very scenic drive; we didn't see any Cassowarys, which was a shame, but they can be quite dangerous.

One camp site we stayed in had rescued some Wallabies and Kangaroos and we were allowed to stroke and feed them.

We drove up to the Atherton Tablelands, stopping at two huge fig trees and the beautiful waterfall at Millaa Millaa. Quite a bit further out the vegetation turned to dry rainforest with mainly eucalyptus trees and huge termite mounds all around. We drove into a storm and suddenly an intoxicating aroma of eucalyptus oil filled the air.

The next day we walked around the crater of Kalkani volcano; right at the start a snake approached Helen, but luckily backed off when she moved. It seems like it was probably a Taipan (3rd most venomous in the world) or an Eastern Brown (2nd most venomous!!). We then took a guided tour of the Undara Lava tubes, which are the longest in the world. The collapsed parts are even visible on satellite photos and form mini areas of dry rainforest which are developing their own unique ecosystems.