Cairns Outback Full-Day Tour Adventure

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.

What's 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)

What to expect:

Duration: 11 hours, 30 minutes

Cairns

Cairns, Queensland

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)

10 minutes

Skybury Cafe & Roastery

136 Ivicevic Rd, Paddys Green QLD 4880, Australia

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

Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park

3 Hours From Cairns, , Chillagoe, 4871, Queensland

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

Chillagoe Smelters

Chillagoe, Queensland

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

Balancing Rock

near Chillagoe Cattle Station, Chillagoe, 4871, Queensland

Visit Balancing Rock for an iconic photo opportunity. Then, see Aboriginal Rock Art and learn about some Dreamtime stories with your guide.

1 hour

Chillagoe Cockatoo Hotel Motel

2 Tower St, Chillagoe QLD 4871, Australia

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

Granite Gorge Nature Park

332 Paglietta Rd, , Mareeba, 4880, Queensland

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 hour