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Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns
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11 Hours 30 Minutes
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Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
The only Outback Full-Day Tour from Cairns and Port Douglas! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on a full-day tour from Cairns. With a naturalist guide, you'll travel by 4WD vehicle through the McAllister Ranges, the Great Dividing Range and the Australian Outback while listening to informative commentary about the region’s wildlife, history and Aboriginal culture. Tour Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, drive near the wetlands to spot Australian native wildlife, see historic mining towns, and enjoy morning tea at the local Skybury Coffee Plantation and lunch at a 100-year-old Chillagoe Pub during this small-group tour limited to 14 people.
What's Included
- Granite Gorge National Park and see Wallabies
- Morning Tea at Skybury Cafe and Roastery
- Return transfers wtih local driver guide and live commentary
- Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park Tour
- Visit Balancing Rock and see Aboriginal Rock Art
- Lunch at a 100-year-old Aussie pub
- Chillagoe Smelter Ruins
- Port Douglas & Northern Beaches transfers additional cost (contact reservations)
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
06:30 AM
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Billy Tea Safaris
pick up from the Cairns area
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park
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.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Chillagoe Smelters
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Balancing Rock
Visit Balancing Rock for an iconic photo opportunity. Then, see Aboriginal Rock Art and learn about some Dreamtime stories with your guide.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Granite Gorge Nature Park
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- 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
Operated by Billy Tea Bush Safaris
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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