Embark on a full-day adventure from Cairns to explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge, and other natural and historic gems of the Australian Outback. Discover the region’s wildlife, history, and Aboriginal culture while enjoying morning tea at a local coffee plantation and lunch at a 100-year-old pub. Limited to 14 people for a personalized experience.
- Billy Tea Safaris - pick up from the Cairns area
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Skybury Cafe & Roastery - 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.
- Chillagoe Smelters - 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.
- Balancing Rock - Visit Balancing Rock for an iconic photo opportunity. Then, see Aboriginal Rock Art and learn about some Dreamtime stories with your guide.
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Post Office Hotel - Enjoy lunch at a true Australian Outback Pub built back at the turn of the century! Burgers, Fish & Chips and Vegetarian meals are available and refreshments at own cost. Mingle with the locals and
leave a handwritten message on the wall of this classic 100-Year-Old Aussie Pub. - Granite Gorge Nature Park - 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.
- Granite Gorge National Park and see Wallabies
- Morning Tea at Skybury Cafe and Roastery
- Return transfers with local driver guide and live commentary
- Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park Tour
- Visit Balancing Rock and see Aboriginal Rock Art
- Lunch at a 100-year-old Aussie pub
- Chillagoe Smelter Ruins
- Port Douglas & Northern Beaches transfers additional cost (contact reservations)
Embark on an exclusive full-day journey into Australia’s Outback from Cairns and Port Douglas! Discover Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge, and more treasures of the Outback, guided by a professional naturalist. Ride through the McAllister Ranges, the Great Dividing Range, and the vast stretches of the Australian Outback in a 4WD, while enriching your knowledge about the area’s fauna, historical chronicles, and Aboriginal traditions. Visit the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, take a drive beside the wetlands to observe Australia’s indigenous wildlife, and explore historical mining towns. Relish morning tea at Skybury Coffee Plantation and enjoy lunch at a Chillagoe Pub that’s over a century old, as part of this small-group tour capped at 14 participants.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please wear closed-toe shoe and bring a light jacket or sweater
- A reasonable level of fitness is required, as there are steps and uneven terrain leading into the caves
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.