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Full Day Chillagoe & Outback Tour

Explore the outback on this incredible full day tour from Cairns!

Explore the outback on this incredible full day tour from Cairns!

Highlights

  • The only full day Outback Tour from Cairns
  • Explore the famous Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and more!
  • Spot kangaroos, emus, wallabies and the local wildlife throughout the day
  • Learn the history and culture of the outback from your experienced, local guide
  • Great photo opportunities with gorgeous views and sights!

Discover the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and the Tropical North Queensland outback on this full day tour!

Departing from Cairns, get to know the others in your tour as you ascent the McAllister Ranges in a custom built, air conditionals 4WD vehicle, spotting different species of bush birds, including emus, wedge-tail eagles, squatter pigeons, kangaroos and frilled neck lizard as you travel to the first stop at Skybury Coffee Plantation in Mareeba for morning tea.

Your tour continues as you travel to Chillagoe, with the guide providing informative commentary about the region’s wildlife, history and aboriginal culture. Explore the Chillagoe-Mungaga Caves National Park with your local guide, which is a highlight of the tour! You will go on an immersive caving experience with head torches, learning all about how the caves were formed and the history of the area from your local ranger guide. Then, as we make our way through the historic mining towns and small outback communities, we stop to visit the historic Chillagoe Smelter Ruins and the Balancing Rock for photo opportunities. Learn about aboriginal rock art and hear about some Dreamtime stories from your guide. Lunch is at a classic Aussie pub in the heart of Chillagoe Town. Finally, your last stop is Granite Gorge to see the wallabies.

Enjoy this full day tour of the Tropical North Queensland outback, filled with history, culture, and amazing wildlife!

Itinerary

  • Courtesy pick-up and drop off from Cairns (pick-up from Northern Beaches and Port Douglas at additional cost)
  • Skybury Coffee Plantation for Morning Tea
  • Private local ranger-guided Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park Tour - Chillagoe caving experience!
  • Visit the historic Chillagoe Smelter Ruins
  • Visit Balancing Rock and see Aboriginal Rock Art
  • Lunch at a classic Aussie pub in Chillaoge
  • Visit Granite Gorge to see the wallabies
Adult $229.00
Child $179.00 (4-16 years old)
Infant $0.00 (0-3 years old)

What's included

  • Transfers from Cairns included (Port Douglas and Northern Beaches additional costs apply)
  • Morning tea Skybury Coffee Plantation with local coffee or tea, and a snack
  • Visit the Balancing Rock for a photo opportunity
  • See some Aboriginal Rock Art and learn about local Dreamtime stories
  • Visit the Chillagoe Smelter Ruins
  • Explore the famous Chillagoe Caves with a local expert guide who will share stories and local history of the area
  • Enjoy an Aussie Outback pub lunch in Chillagoe
  • Visit the wallabies at Granite Gorge and see local wildlife

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 1 days

Location

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • If you are booking with children, please indicate if you require a Baby Seat or Booster Seat when proceeding through checkout.

    Transfers: Please provide a pick-up location upon booking.

    Cairns transfers are complimentary at no additional cost

    Port Douglas transfers for the Outback Tour are an additional cost (min. 2 people) - $99 AUD per person

    Northern Beaches transfers for the Outback Tour are an additional cost - $29 AUD per person

    Cancellations:

    Please be aware there is a 24-hour cancellation policy of 100% cancellation fee. No exceptions.

    If you fail to show there is also a 100% cancellation fee applies. No exceptions.

Available Bookings from 24 Dec to 6 Jan 2025

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  • Adult$229.00
  • Child$179.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$229.00
  • Child$179.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$229.00
  • Child$179.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$229.00
  • Child$179.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$229.00
  • Child$179.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$229.00
  • Child$179.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$229.00
  • Child$179.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$229.00
  • Child$179.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$229.00
  • Child$179.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$229.00
  • Child$179.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$229.00
  • Child$179.00
  • Infant Free
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