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Outback and Chillagoe Caves Tour
The only full-day outback tour from Cairns! Includes Chillagoe Caves, Aboriginal Rock Art, Granite Gorge, Wallabies, Skybury Cafe, Outback Pub and more!
Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other highlights of Tropical North Queensland on this full-day tour from Cairns.
Your day begins with a pick-up by your friendly accredited guide in a custom-built air-conditioned 4WD vehicle. After introductions and getting to know your fellow passengers for the day, we'll ascend the McAllister Ranges looking for many different species of bush birds, including emus, wedge-tail eagles, squatter pigeons, kangaroos and frilled neck lizards along the way to your first stop at Skybury Coffee Plantation in Mareeba for morning tea.
Travel out to Chillagoe while listening to the informative commentary by your guide who will share information about the region's wildlife, history, and aboriginal culture. Explore the Chillagoe-Mungaga Caves National Park with an expert local guide, travel through historic mining towns and small outback communities, see the Chillagoe Smelter Ruins, visit Balancing Rock for an amazing photo opportunity, see and learn about aboriginal rock art and visit Granite Gorge to see the wallabies. You'll also be treated to lunch at an Aussie Outback pub.
- Transfers from Cairns
- Small-group day tour in a luxury 4WD
- Morning tea Skybury Coffee Plantation with local coffee or tea, and a snack
- Aussie Outback pub lunch in Chillagoe
- Guided National Parks Chillagoe Cave tour
- National Park Fees
- Entry/Admission to Granite Gorge
What to bring:
Hat, sunscreen, camera with extra batteries, water bottle, extra cash for cold drinks, souvenirs or ice cream.
What to wear:
As we are in a tropical environment, wear comfortable clothes and flat closed shoes. No thongs (flip flops) and no high heels. If you do not have closed-in shoes you may not be allowed in the Caves due to safety reasons and the decision of National Parks. In winter you will need to take a light coat.
Conditions:
Child rates apply for 4-16 years. Infants 0-3 years travel free of charge. Family rates apply for 2 adults and 2 children 4-16 years. Billy Tea Safaris will provide Baby Seats or Booster Seats please advise upon booking, all children up to the age of 7 years. Please note: itineraries may be changed, operate in a different order or some destinations may not be reached at the discretion of Billy Tea Safaris guide on the day due to weather, possible road closures and for the safety of all passengers. For more information on booking changes and other options contact our Reservations team via email: info@billytea.com.au or phone: 07 4032 0077. All dietary requirements must be notified at the time of reservation. We can cater for vegetarians and most other requirements, within reason if they are medical. Please note you are touring to a remote location and having lunch at an outback pub, so there is not a big selection. You will need to be reasonably fit as there are stairs, and some uneven ground and will take an hour to walk through the cave system at a slow pace. There are a few confined spaces you will need to go through during the cave tour. If you do not like really confined spaces, please notify the local guide. children are welcome on this tour. Prams and strollers are not permitted into the caves, so the children will need to be able to walk or you will need to carry them. The cave tour will take at least an hour and there are stairs and uneven ground. (Please note this is a 12-hour day so take this into consideration when taking children on this tour - booster seats provided). Unfortunately due to the narrow passages, steps and elevated platforms of the Chillagoe Caves, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair or walking disabilities.
Not included:
Port Douglas transfers for the Outback Tour are an additional cost (min. 2 people). Northern Beaches transfers for the Outback Tour are an additional cost.
Northern Beaches accommodation: this is an additional cost of $29pp. International Coaches will pick you up at approximately 06:45 and transfer you to Canopys Edge Bus Stop in Smithfield where you will be picked up by your Billy Tea guide. This is included in your ticket. You will be returned to Canopys Edge Bus Stop in Smithfield at approximately 18:30 where you will be picked up by International Coaches for your return back to the Northern Beaches.
Port Douglas accommodation: this is an additional cost of $99pp (minimum of 2 people). International Coaches will pick you up between 06:00 - 06:15 and transfer you to the bottom of the Kuranda range where you will be picked up by your Billy Tea guide. Returns between 19:00 - 19:30.
