One of regional Queensland’s most distinctive music events is marking a major milestone in 2026, as the Undara Rock & Blues Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary. Held from 24 to 26 April, the festival will welcome guests for three days of music amongst the oldest lava tubes in the world at Discovery Resorts – Undara.

For two decades, the festival has drawn hundreds of music lovers to the edge of Undara Volcanic National Park, cementing its place as one of outback Queensland’s most distinctive cultural events. 

A festival like no other

Since launching in 2006, the event has hosted more than 100 performers and welcomed passionate Rock & Blues listeners from around Australia. 

Known for its intimate setting the festival has grown to be known as the ‘outback’s biggest little festival,’ where the audience and artists mingle throughout the weekend. A signature closing-night improvised jam session featuring all artists is a long-standing festival tradition and audience highlight.

Unlike traditional city-based music events, the Undara Rock & Blues Festival is an immersive destination experience. Guests stay onsite at Discovery Resorts – Undara, with accommodation packages including two festival tickets. Watching the sunset over outback landscapes and taking tours with experienced guides of the region’s iconic lava tube systems have become synonymous with the festival weekend. 

Continuing its commitment to showcasing leading Australian talent with a focus on local performers, the 2026 lineup features a strong mix of acclaimed and crowd-favourite performers including Ezra Lee, The Hussy Hicks, George and Noriko, Ben Ford Davies and Tim Griffin.

Driving regional tourism

The Festival has become an important contributor to visitation in Tropical North Queensland, encouraging travellers to extend their stay and explore the surrounding region.

Grant Wilckens, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of G’day Group and Discovery Resorts said, “Reaching 20 years is a significant milestone for a regional event.”

“At Discovery Resorts, we’re committed to creating destination-led experiences that give people a compelling reason to travel, stay longer and connect with regional Australia. Events like the Undara Rock & Blues Festival not only showcase incredible Australian talent, they also play an important role in supporting regional communities by bringing visitors, creating local opportunities and celebrating the unique character of iconic destinations like Undara.” 

Stay in the heart of the experience

Located three and a half hours from Cairns via the Savannah Way, Discovery Resorts – Undara offers accommodation unlike anywhere else in Australia. Festival-goers can stay in restored turn-of-the-century railway carriages, air-conditioned Pioneer Huts, homestead-style rooms, swag tents or powered caravan and camping sites, all within walking distance of the festival stage.

Beyond the music, visitors can purchase signature Discovery Experiences led by guides with extensive knowledge of the area including:

• A 2-hour Archway Explorer Tour, the ultimate introduction to Undara’s lava tubes along boardwalks discovering the mesmerising lava tubes created 190,000 years ago.
• A 2-hour Wildlife Sunset Tour where guests can sip sparkling wine as the sun sets over the historic volcanic plains and watch microbats leave their cave for their nightly feed.
• For the adventurers, the Wind Tunnel Explorer where a guide will take you offer the beaten track explaining the geological formations along the way.

All tours departing just minutes from accommodation.

Book your accommodation

With limited onsite capacity and strong demand expected for the 20th anniversary celebration, festival-goers are encouraged to book quickly. Only a small number of accommodation packages, including two festival tickets, remain available.

For tickets and accommodation packages, visit Discovery Resorts – Undara. 

Media enquiries: Brittany Harmer, Corporate Communications Manager | 0415 655 191, brittany.harmer@discoveryparks.com.au.

About G’day Group

Founded in 2004 with three caravan parks in WA, G’day Group is now Australia’s leader in regional accommodation experiences with more than 340 properties across the country.

G’day Group operates more than 90 holiday parks and resorts under the Discovery Parks and Resorts brand, with properties in iconic regional destinations, including Kings Canyon, Rottnest Island and the world famous El Questro. The Group is also home to G’day Parks, a network of 240+ independently owned, licensed parks and the G’day Rewards loyalty program, which has 260,000 paid members.

Beyond holiday parks and resorts, the Group owns Wikicamps, Australia’s largest regional travel community and the #1 paid app in the AppStore with more than 300k monthly active users, as well as Bookeasy, a specialist provider of booking management systems and technology solutions to leading destination management authorities in Australia and New Zealand (operating as BookIt).

G’day Group has property assets valued at $2 billion and is on track to become a $2.5 billion business by 2026. The company is majority owned by Australian Retirement Trust and founder and CEO Grant Wilckens is a Board Director of the South Australian Tourism Commission and former Chair of the Caravan Industry Association of Australia.