Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

Overview

Available languages

English

11 hours 30 minutes

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The only Outback Full-Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on this full-day tour.

With a naturalist guide, you'll travel by 4WD vehicle through the McAllister Ranges, the Great Dividing Range and the Australian Outback while listening to informative commentary about the region’s wildlife, history and Aboriginal culture. Take a guided tour through the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park with a local ranger, drive near the wetlands to spot Australian native wildlife, see historic mining towns, and enjoy morning tea at the local Skybury Coffee Plantation and lunch at a classic Chillagoe Pub during this small-group tour limited to 19 passengers.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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)

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park Guided Tour with a local ranger

Granite Gorge National Park and see local rock wallabies

Return transfers wtih 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)

What To Expect

Cairns

Pick up by your driver guide from the Cairns area. (Port Douglas and Northern Beaches transfers are available but for an additional cost, please book with reservations before travel)

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns
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Reviews

4.76

186 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

155

Just do it!
Mark S,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fantastic. Pickup was on time. Rowan the driver and guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He tells you about the day up front which was nice. The food stops were great. Then the sights were awesome and feeding the wallabies was simply the best. It’s literally all day but worth it. The cave tour with the park ranger was very unique and he was also very knowledgeable.
Definitely try this tour :)
Louise M,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
it was really good and informative. Our guide Michael was very knowledgable and helpful. I mentioned to him at our first stop that I was vision impaired but would let him know if I needed any assistance and he was super supportive and helpful. Gary the National Parks guide at the caves was also amazing, and I was able to do my own thing without feeling like an invalid or incapable, they were just great. The sights were really interesting, the highlight was definitely the wallabies at granite gorge right at the end of the day in terms of experiences, but also the hike at Balancing Rock was challenging but rewarding. If you are low vision and use a cane with some vision, would definitely recommend this tour.
Tour with kids
Kushan B,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Awesome trip and Mark was a great guide! We traveled with a 3 year old and 6 year old and the tour made things super easy for us. The only thing I would recommend is to bring some entertainment if you plan on doing this with kids as the drive is long between destinations.
Very good tour, our guide...
william f,
Apr 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very good tour, our guide Ro was excellent from driving, to talking about all activities very safe at all times.
Nice one
Mihai I,
Mar 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Trip was a success, guide was witty and knoledgeble, locations we stopped at were awesome... its worth it for sure