Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

Itinerary
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Stop At: Billy Tea Safaris, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia

pick up from the Cairns area

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Skybury Cafe & Roastery, 136 Ivicevic Rd, Paddys Green QLD 4880, Australia

The heart of one of Australia’s most diverse and richest food
bowls Skybury Tropical Plantation has grown the country’s best coffee and tropical fruit for the past 30 years. Enjoy morning tea, with coffee, tea and sweet treats.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, 3 Hours From Cairns, Chillagoe, Queensland 4871 Australia

Explore the Chillagoe Caves. Follow your guide through the fossilized remains of the ancient coral reefs over 400 million years old. Once an inland sea, these limestone labyrinths are a spectacular sight to see.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Chillagoe Smelters, Chillagoe, Queensland Australia

Here we delve into the history of the Chillagoe copper smelters, whose old chimneys dominate the western horizon. We visit the remains of the once-mighty smelters to ponder what it was like working there.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Balancing Rock, near Chillagoe Cattle Station, Chillagoe, Queensland 4871 Australia

Visit Balancing Rock for an iconic photo opportunity. Then, see Aboriginal Rock Art and learn about some Dreamtime stories with your guide.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Post Office Hotel, 15-17 Queen St, Chillagoe QLD 4871, Australia

Enjoy lunch at a true Australian Outback Pub built back at the turn of the century! Burgers, Fish & Chips and Vegetarian meals are available and refreshments at own cost. Mingle with the locals and
leave a handwritten message on the wall of this classic 100-Year-Old Aussie Pub.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Granite Gorge Nature Park, 332 Paglietta Rd, Mareeba, Queensland 4880 Australia

A privately owned nature park near Mareeba with stunning scenery as you walk along the short circuit navigating massive boulders. Striking scenery and wildlife galore.

The big drawcard at Granite Gorge is the rock wallabies. This colony is an endangered species that is unique to the Mareeba area. Plus, you’ll see other native wildlife.

Duration: 1 hour

• Return transfers wtih local driver guide and live commentary
• Lunch at a 100-year-old Aussie pub
• Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park Tour
• Chillagoe Smelter Ruins
• Visit Balancing Rock and see Aboriginal Rock Art
• Granite Gorge National Park and see Wallabies
• Morning Tea at Skybury Cafe and Roastery

• Port Douglas & Northern Beaches transfers additional cost (contact reservations)

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Please wear closed-toe shoe and bring a light jacket or sweater
• A reasonable level of fitness is required, as there are steps and uneven terrain leading into the caves
• Infant seats available
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler pickup is offered

06:30 AM

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

11 hours 30 minutes