• Cairns - Guests will be picked up by their driver guide from the Cairns area. Transfers from Port Douglas and Northern Beaches are available at an extra cost; please book with reservations prior to travel. For those staying in Southside accommodations, please proceed to the tour operator’s office to join the tour.
• Skybury Cafe & Roastery - Located in the heart of one of Australia’s most diverse and abundant food regions, Skybury Tropical Plantation has been producing the nation’s finest coffee and tropical fruits for over 30 years. Enjoy a delightful morning tea with coffee, tea, and sweet treats.
• Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park - Discover the Chillagoe Caves. Accompany your guide through the fossilized remnants of ancient coral reefs that are over 400 million years old. These limestone formations, once part of an inland sea, offer a breathtaking view.
• Chillagoe Smelters - Explore the history of the Chillagoe copper smelters, with their towering chimneys marking the western skyline. Visit the remnants of these once-powerful smelters and imagine the working conditions of the past.
• Balancing Rock - Visit Balancing Rock for a classic photo opportunity. Additionally, view Aboriginal Rock Art and learn about Dreamtime stories with your guide.
• Chillagoe Cockatoo Hotel Motel - Relish a meal at a genuine Australian Outback Pub located in the heart of Chillagoe town. Please inform us of any dietary requirements before traveling.
• Granite Gorge Nature Park - This privately owned nature park near Mareeba offers breathtaking scenery as you walk along the short circuit, navigating massive boulders. The park is rich in stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife.

The main attraction at Granite Gorge is the rock wallabies, an endangered species unique to the Mareeba area. Additionally, visitors will encounter other native wildlife.

• Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park Guided Tour with a local ranger
• Granite Gorge National Park and see local rock wallabies
• Return transfers with 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

• Port Douglas & Northern Beaches transfers additional cost (book with reservations before travel)
• Southside accommodation - please make your way to the tour operator’s office to join tour.

Experience the ultimate Outback Full-Day Tour! Discover the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge, and other treasures of the Australian Outback on this comprehensive day trip.

Accompanied by a naturalist guide, journey in a 4WD vehicle through the McAllister Ranges, the Great Dividing Range, and the Australian Outback, all while enjoying insightful commentary about the area’s wildlife, history, and Aboriginal culture. Join a local ranger for a guided tour of the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, drive near wetlands to observe native Australian wildlife, explore historic mining towns, and savor morning tea at the Skybury Coffee Plantation and lunch at a traditional Chillagoe Pub. This small-group tour is limited to 19 passengers for a more personalized experience.

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Please wear closed-toe shoe and bring a light jacket or sweater in the cooler months (June - August)
• A reasonable level of fitness is required, as there are steps and uneven terrain leading into the caves
• Port Douglas & Northern Beaches transfers additional cost (once booked, please book with reservations before travel)

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