From Cairns: Chillagoe Caves & Outback Day Tour

Ride a 4WD vehicle into
the outback of Far North Queensland

Your naturalist guide picks you up from your accommodation in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle. Climb the McAllister Ranges and head west past Mareeba to your first stop, Skybury Coffee Plantation. Spend about 45 minutes enjoying tea, coffee, and a light morning tea snack while taking in the scenery, with time for a walk or a browse in the gift shop.

Continue past historic towns and mineral-rich rolling hills until the towering limestone karsts around Chillagoe come into view. Along the way, your guide shares insights into the area's wildlife, history, and Aboriginal culture.

Explore the caves of Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park

The highlight of the day is a cave exploration of Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park with an expert local guide (about 1 hour). Discover limestone caves formed from a 400-million-year-old ancient reef while listening to your guide's commentary.

See the smelter ruins and Aboriginal rock art

Explore the ruins of the once-mighty Chillagoe copper smelters and imagine what it was like to work there, then enjoy an Australian pub lunch in the heart of Chillagoe (about 1 hour). After lunch, take photos at Balancing Rock and learn about the Aboriginal rock art at the Wullumba Art Site.

Meet rock wallabies at Granite Gorge Nature Park

On the way back, stop at Granite Gorge Nature Park for about 45 minutes of free time. See the wild rock wallabies and other wildlife that live in the area up close, then descend the range back to Cairns.

※ Wildlife lives in its natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.