Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

Name: Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns
Brand: Viator
Price: 172.57 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (231 reviews)

4.7(231)11 hr 30 minEnglishBook 1 day aheadCairns & the Tropical North, Australia

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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.

Included

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

Not included

Port Douglas & Northern Beaches transfers additional cost (book with reservations before travel)
Southside accommodation - please make your way to the tour operator's office to join tour.

What you'll do

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 and Southside accommodation - please make your way to the tour operator's office to join tour.)
10 min
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 min
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
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 min
Visit Balancing Rock for an iconic photo opportunity
Then, see Aboriginal Rock Art and learn about some Dreamtime stories with your guide.
1 hour
Enjoy lunch at a true Australian Outback Pub for lunch in the heart of Chillagoe town
Please advise of any special dietary requirements before travel.
1 hour
A privately owned nature park near Mareeba with stunning scenery as you walk alo
ng 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 hour

Meeting and pickup

50 locations

Pickup details

Port Douglas & Northern Beaches transfers incur an additional cost (once booked, please book with reservations before travel). Southside accommodation - please make your way to the tour operator's office to join the tour.

Meeting points50

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Mercure Cairns
15 Florence Street, Corner of Florence and Lake St, Cairns, Australia
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Mantra Trilogy Cairns
101 105 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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Coral Tree Inn
166-172 Grafton St, Cairns, Australia
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209 - 217 Abbott Street, Cairns, Australia
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Bay Village Tropical Retreat
Cnr Lake & Gatton Sts, Cairns, Australia
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Crystalbrook Bailey
163 Abbott St, Cairns, Australia
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Tyrconnel Historic Goldmine
Spence ST., Cairns, Australia
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Cairns Queenslander Hotel and Apartments
267 Lake St, cnr of Lake & Charles Street, Cairns, Australia
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Crystalbrook Riley
131 -141 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, Australia
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Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut
23-51 Anderson Rd, Cairns, Australia
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Aspect Central Motel
209-211 Sheridan St, corner Sheriden & Grove, Cairns, Australia
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The Benson Hotel
50 Grafton Street, Cairns, Australia
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Mantra Esplanade Cairns
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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Pullman Cairns International
17 Abbott St, Cairns, Australia
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Cairns Sheridan Hotel
295 Sheridan St, Cairns, Australia
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Pacific Hotel Cairns
43 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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Heritage Cairns Hotel
8 Minnie Street, Cairns, Australia
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Oaks Cairns Hotel
59-63 Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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Royal Palm Villas
184 McLeod St, Cairns, Australia
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Reef Palms
41-47 Digger St, Corner McKenzie Street, Cairns, Australia
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Cairns Holiday Lodge
259 Sheridan St, Cairns, Australia
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The Lakes Cairns
2 Greenslopes St, Cairns, Australia
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
18-26 Cannon St, Manunda, Cairns, Australia
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BreakFree Royal Harbour Cairns
60 Abbott Street, Cairns, Australia
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Hotel Tropiq
179 Sheridan St, Cairns, Australia
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Coral Towers Holiday Suites
255 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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Freedom Cairns
Shop 1 7 Shields St, Cairns, Australia
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Reef Gateway Apartments
239 Lake St, Cairns, Australia
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Il Centro Apartment Hotel
26 - 30 Sheridan St, Cairns, Australia
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Jack & Newell Holiday Apartments
27-29 Wharf Street, Cairns, Australia
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Waterfront Terraces
233 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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Cairns City Motel
169 Lake St, Cairns, Australia
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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Pier Point Rd, Cairns, Australia
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Oasis Inn
276 Sheridan St, Parking Lot entrance is on McKenzie Street, Cairns, Australia
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Palm Royale Cairns
7-11 Chester Ct, Cairns, Australia
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Cairns Plaza Hotel
145 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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Motel Nomad
314 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, Australia
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Balinese Motel
215 Lake St, Cairns, Australia
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South Cairns Resort
702 - 704 Bruce Hwy, Cairns, Australia
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Tropical Queenslander Cairns Holiday Studio & Apartment
287 Lake St, Cairns, Australia
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 The Esplanade, Entrance through Lake Street, Cairns, Australia
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Cairns Reef Apartment & Motel
670-678 Bruce Hwy, Cairns, Australia
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Cairns Aquarius
107 The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
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Hotel Lake Central
139 Lake St, Cairns, Australia
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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
122 Lake Street, Cairns, Australia
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Cairns Motor Inn
187 Sheridan St, Cairns, Australia
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Cairns City Sheridan
157 Sheridan St, Cairns, Australia
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Cascade Gardens
175 Lake St, Cairns, Australia
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Cairns City Palms
199 Sheridan St, Cairns, Australia
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

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)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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