Chillagoe Caves & Outback Day Tour from Cairns
Travel from Cairns into savannah country for a Ranger-guided limestone cave tour, mining history, country pub lunch and a Granite Gorge wallaby visit.
See the landscape change well beyond the coast on Billy Tea Safaris’ full-day Chillagoe tour. The drive crosses rainforest ranges and farming country before reaching the drier woodlands, cattle stations and limestone landscapes of the outback.
Underground formations and outback history
An approximately one-hour Ranger-guided cave tour is the centrepiece of the day. The route involves stairs, ramps, uneven surfaces and low passages, making mobility an important part of deciding whether this tour suits you.
Above ground, visit the Chillagoe Smelter Ruins, Balancing Rock and Wullumba Rock Art Site. Morning tea is at Skybury Coffee Plantation, with a country pub lunch in Chillagoe. The return journey includes Granite Gorge to see the local rock wallabies.
Travel is in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle with a driver guide and up to 20 guests. Expect a long driving day with several walks; sturdy closed-toe shoes are essential.
- Ranger-guided Chillagoe limestone cave tour.
- Rainforest-to-savannah scenery on the drive.
- Smelter ruins, Balancing Rock and rock art.
- Country pub lunch included.
- Granite Gorge rock wallaby visit.
- Return transfers from selected Cairns accommodation.
- Travel in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle.
- Commentary from a Billy Tea Safaris driver guide.
- Morning tea at Skybury Coffee Plantation.
- Approximately 1-hour Ranger-guided limestone cave tour.
- Country pub lunch in Chillagoe.
- Visits to the Chillagoe Smelter Ruins, Balancing Rock and an Aboriginal rock art site.
- Granite Gorge visit to see Mareeba Rock Wallabies.
- National Park and attraction entry fees.
- Cairns City accommodation pickups are between 6:45 am and 7:00 am, returning approximately 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
- Transfers from Northern Beaches and Port Douglas are available for an additional charge.
- The cave tour involves navigating stairs, ladders, steep ramps, uneven ground, and low passages requiring crouching.
- Advise any dietary requirements when booking.
- Bring sturdy closed-toe walking shoes, a hat, sun protection, a water bottle, and a camera.
- Follow your booking confirmation for final meeting arrangements and timings. Advise any participation or dietary requirements before travel.