Australian Landscapes: Daintree Rainforest and Chillagoe Caves

Explore Daintree Rainforest and Chillagoe Outback in a 2-day tour. Discover caves, gorges, and more with expert guides. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Daintree Rainforest

Daintree River Cruise Centre - Begin your adventure with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation, leading to the Daintree River Cruise Centre. Delight in a 1-hour Daintree River Cruise accompanied by morning tea. Revel in the unparalleled beauty of the Daintree Rainforest as you learn about Estuarine Crocodiles, mangrove forests, and unique wildlife. This is nature at its finest!

Daintree National Park - Explore the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics of Daintree National Park. Immerse yourself in the rainforest on a guided elevated National Park Boardwalk. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on an enlightening journey through this ancient rainforest, offering insights into the flora and fauna. Enjoy ample opportunities for photography and questions as you search for the elusive, rare, and unique Southern Cassowary and other wildlife species in this habitat.

Daintree Region - Savor a delicious lunch with fellow travelers. Special dietary needs are accommodated; please confirm with the tour operator before your trip.

Daintree - Refresh with a swim in a rainforest stream. Cool off in the crystal-clear fresh waters, away from the crowds, in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest.

Cape Tribulation Beach - Take a leisurely stroll along the beach and boardwalk to the photographers’ platform, offering views of the mountains and coast where the ‘Rainforest meets the Reef.’

Daintree Ice Cream Company - Indulge in homemade exotic ice cream made from locally grown produce. Sample unique flavors like Black Sapote, Wattle Seed, Jackfruit, and Coconut! (Signature ice cream cup included).

Outback and Chillagoe Caves

Skybury Cafe & Roastery - Located in one of Australia’s most diverse and rich food bowls, Skybury Tropical Plantation has been producing the country’s finest coffee and tropical fruit for over 30 years. Enjoy morning tea with coffee, tea, and sweet treats.

Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park - Discover the Chillagoe Caves. Follow your guide through the fossilized remains of ancient coral reefs over 400 million years old. Once an inland sea, these limestone labyrinths are a breathtaking sight.

Chillagoe Smelters - Dive into the history of the Chillagoe copper smelters, with their old chimneys dominating the western horizon. Visit the remnants of the once-mighty smelters and imagine what it was like to work there.

Balancing Rock - Visit Balancing Rock for a classic photo opportunity. Then, explore Aboriginal Rock Art and learn about Dreamtime stories with your guide.

Chillagoe Cockatoo Hotel Motel - Enjoy lunch in the heart of Chillagoe with fellow travelers. Lunch is included, and drinks are at your own expense. We strive to accommodate special dietary requirements; please inform reservations before your trip.

Granite Gorge Nature Park - A privately owned nature park near Mareeba, offering stunning scenery as you navigate massive boulders along the short circuit. Experience striking landscapes and abundant wildlife.

The highlight at Granite Gorge is the rock wallabies. This endangered species is unique to the Mareeba area, and you’ll also encounter other native wildlife.

What's Included
  • Full Day Tour to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
  • Local eco-accredited driver guide
  • All National Park Fees
  • Morning tea on both days
  • Lunch
  • Ice-Cream on the Rainforest Day
  • Full Day Tour to the Outback and Chillagoe Caves with Chillagoe Caves Tour
  • Return transfers (Port Douglas and Beaches additional cost on Outback Day)
What's Not Included
  • Outback Day - Port Douglas transfers (min 2 people, contact reservations after booking to confirm)
Additional Information

Discover two incredible Australian landscapes from Cairns, Beaches and Port Douglas. Over two days you will experience the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, where the rainforest meets the reef and explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback.

This tour is a small personalised tour with custom-built 4WD vehicles. Your naturalist driver-guide has extensive knowledge of flora, fauna, history of the area and aboriginal culture. Your day will be a memory of a lifetime!

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please wear closed-toe shoe and bring a light jacket or sweater
  • The tours do not need to be on consecutive days. Please speak to the tour operator once booked.
  • Please choose your Rainforest Tour as the first day of your booking. Once booked, please contact the tour operator to book your Outback day.
  • For the Outback Tour, a reasonable level of fitness is required, as there are steps and uneven terrain leading into the caves
Cancellation Policy

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

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Josh_n
Aug 27, 2024
Lot of fun! - Tour guide was great and package included everything as described. Learned a lot and saw a lot of great sites, high recommend.
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