Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns
The only Outback Full-Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on this full-day tour.
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. Take a guided tour through the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park with a local ranger, 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 classic Chillagoe Pub during this small-group tour limited to 19 passengers.
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Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns
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What's included in Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cairns
Pick up by your driver guide from the Cairns area. (Port Douglas and Northern Beaches transfers are available but for an additional cost, please book with reservations before travel)
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park Guided Tour with a local ranger
- Granite Gorge National Park and see local rock wallabies
- Return transfers wtih local driver guide and live commentary
- Morning Tea at Skybury Cafe and Roastery with tea, coffee and sweet treats
- Visit the Chillagoe Smelter Ruins
- Visit Balancing Rock and see Aboriginal Rock Art
- Lunch at a classic Aussie pub in Chillagoe
- Port Douglas & Northern Beaches transfers additional cost (book with reservations before travel)
- 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 in the cooler months (June - August)
- A reasonable level of fitness is required, as there are steps and uneven terrain leading into the caves
- Port Douglas & Northern Beaches transfers additional cost (once booked, please book with reservations before travel)
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Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Port Douglas & Northern Beaches transfers additional cost (once booked, please book with reservations before travel)
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Please reconfirm your tour at least 24 hours prior to travel to confirm your pick up location and any special dietary requirements directly with the tour operator: PH: +61740320077. Please note that you will need to be reasonably fit as there are stairs, some uneven ground and will take an hour to walk through the cave system at a slow pace.
