Chillagoe Caves & Outback 4WD Tour (BTS)

Stop 1: Skybury Coffee Plantation – Morning Tea

Visit Skybury Coffee Plantation for a relaxing morning tea. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee or tea with a light snack such as scones with jam and cream, along with tropical fruits—all while taking in sweeping views from the balcony.

Stop 2: Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park – Guided Tour

Explore the ancient landscapes of Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park with a knowledgeable local ranger guide. Discover fossilised coral reefs dating back 400–420 million years and wander through stunning limestone cave systems—remnants of an ancient inland sea that once mirrored today’s Great Barrier Reef.

Stop 3: Chillagoe Smelter Ruins – Heritage Experience

Step into history at the Chillagoe Smelter Ruins. These towering remnants of early 20th-century copper smelting operations offer a fascinating glimpse into the region’s industrial past.

Stop 4: Lunch at Chillagoe Hotel

Enjoy a classic Aussie pub lunch at the Chillagoe Cockatoo Hotel Motel. Relax, refresh, and soak up the authentic Outback atmosphere. You’ll also have time to browse a local gift shop featuring Chillagoe marble and Aboriginal art.

Stop 5: Balancing Rock – Photo Opportunity

Visit the iconic Balancing Rock for a memorable photo stop at this unique natural formation.

Stop 6: Aboriginal Rock Art & Dreamtime Stories

Gain insight into Indigenous culture as you view ancient Aboriginal rock art and hear captivating Dreamtime stories that bring the landscape to life.

Stop 7: Granite Gorge – Wallaby Encounter

Conclude your adventure at Granite Gorge Nature Park, where you can get up close with friendly rock wallabies and explore the beautiful natural surroundings.

Please note: Itineraries may be adjusted, reordered, or altered on the day due to weather conditions, road access, or safety considerations at the discretion of your Billy Tea Safaris guide.

Departure Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Departs Cairns: Approx 7am

Returns Cairns: Approx 6pm

Includes:

• Naturalist guide 
• Courtesy pick-up and return bus transfers 
• Air-conditioned 4wd vehicles
• Morning tea (coffee/tea/cakes/sausage rolls) in Skybury
• View Aboriginal Rock Art and Balancing Rock
• Delicious Aussie lunch at a genuine outback pub
• Guided tour of Chillagoe caves 
• Chillagoe Smelters 
• Granites Gorge to hand feed the wallabies
• Opportunities to see emus and other native wildlife
• Chance to see tropical Paw Paws, Lychees, Longens or Mangoes if travelling in the right season

Please ensure that you wear closed in footwear for the cave tour. No thongs, shoes with heels or open toes on this tour.

BYO: Sunscreen, bottle of water, camera, cash for any gift shop purchases.