From Cairns: Chillagoe Caves & Outback Day Tour
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48 Hrs Prior
Hotel Pickup
Cairns City
Meals Included
Morning Tea and Lunch
Swap the coast for the outback on this full-day 4WD tour from Cairns with Billy Tea Safaris. Your accredited driver-guide picks you up from your Cairns City accommodation and heads up into the ranges, looking out for wildlife along the way. The first stop is Skybury Cafe & Roastery in Mareeba for morning tea with local coffee or tea and a snack. Then travel on to Chillagoe while your guide shares stories about the region's wildlife, history and Aboriginal culture. The highlight of the day is caving in Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park with a local ranger guide. You will also pass through historic mining towns and small outback communities, see the Chillagoe Smelter ruins and Balancing Rock, learn about Aboriginal rock art and Dreamtime stories at the Wullumba Art Site, and enjoy an Aussie pub lunch in the heart of Chillagoe town. Before heading home, stop at Granite Gorge Nature Park to see the native rock wallabies up close. You are dropped back at your accommodation in the evening, after a full day that shows a very different side of far north Queensland. The tour is open to travellers aged 4 and over.
From Cairns: Chillagoe Caves & Outback Day Tour Price & Options
Itinerary
About 12 h- 6 places
- 1 meal stop
- 06:30
Meeting point
pick up. Cairns City included. Additional costs apply for Port Douglas and Northern Beaches transfers. Approximate times: Cairns City from 6.30am, Northern Beaches from 6.45am & Port Douglas from 5.50am..This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time.
Attraction
Skybury Cafe & Roastery
Morning Tea at Skybury Coffee Plantation. Tea, coffee and light food refreshements included.
Attraction
Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park
Caving with a local ranger guide.
Attraction
Chillagoe smelters
Visit the historic Chillagoe Smelter ruins.
Meal
Lunch
Chillagoe Cockatoo Hotel Motel, Please advise of special dietary requirements.
Highlights
- A full outback day from Cairns in a custom-made 4WD vehicle with an eco-accredited driver-guide
- Go caving in Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park with a local ranger guide
- See the historic Chillagoe Smelter ruins, Balancing Rock and Aboriginal rock art
- Learn about the region's wildlife, history and Aboriginal culture along the way
- Enjoy morning tea at Skybury Cafe & Roastery and an Aussie outback pub lunch in Chillagoe
- Visit Granite Gorge Nature Park to see the native rock wallabies
What's Included
- Round-trip shared transfers from Cairns City accommodation
- English-speaking guide with live commentary on board
- Admission to attractions
- Guided caving tour of the Chillagoe Caves with a local expert guide
- Morning tea at Skybury Coffee Plantation with local coffee or tea and a snack
- Aussie outback pub lunch in Chillagoe
- Visits to the Chillagoe Smelter Ruins, Balancing Rock and Aboriginal rock art with local Dreamtime stories
- Visit to Granite Gorge to see the rock wallabies and local wildlife
- Use of all facilities
What's Not Included
- Round-trip transfers from the Northern Beaches and Port Douglas (extra cost; book directly with the tour operator once your tour is booked)
Not Suitable For
- Children under 4 years
- Wheelchair users: this activity is not wheelchair accessible
- Strollers: this activity is not stroller accessible
Child Adult Policy
- Minimum age: 4 years; children under 4 cannot join this tour
- Child ticket: ages 4-16
- Adult ticket: ages 17 and over
- Children aged 4-16 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Pickup Time Drop Off Time
- Pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Cairns City from about 6:30 AM
- Enter your hotel name and address when you book; the operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
- This is a shared transfer, so pick-up may be a little earlier or later; please be ready 15 minutes before your pick-up time
- Northern Beaches (from about 6:45 AM) and Port Douglas (from about 5:50 AM) pick-ups cost extra and are booked directly with the operator after you book
- Drop-off back at your own accommodation in Cairns City at about 6:00 PM; times vary by accommodation
Things To Know
- There is no room to store luggage or large bags on this tour; please leave them at your accommodation or in your vehicle
- The departure time on your voucher is for reference only; please follow the confirmation email from Billy Tea Safaris for the confirmed departure time
- Please reconfirm your tour and any special dietary requirements at least 48 hours before travel with the operator on +61 7 4032 0077 or info@billytea.com.au
- The menu may change with the season and the availability of ingredients
- The schedule may change depending on traffic and weather conditions
- Latecomers and no-shows cannot be refunded
- Tickets are limited and sold on a first come, first served basis
How To Redeem
- Present your mobile voucher
- The voucher is valid only on the date you booked
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 48 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
- Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.
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