Outback & Chillagoe Day Trip

Visit the remnants of the ancient coral reef that stretched across the Australian outback millions of years ago on our Outback & Chillagoe Day Trip. You'll explore some of the country's most striking spots during this excursion.

Outback & Chillagoe Day Trip

Between 6:45 and 7 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Cairns and travel in an air-conditioned minibus to explore the Australian Outback.

The first stop will be at a local coffee shop for a coffee or tea. Following this, we will visit the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves to see limestone labyrinths and the fossilized remains of a coral reef from 400 million years ago.

Next, we will proceed to the Chillagoe smelter ruins to learn about the local copper smelting history and view the old chimneys in the landscape.

For lunch, we will stop at one of Australia's oldest pubs, operating for over 100 years, where you can choose from various dishes including burgers and local specialties.

After lunch, we will continue to the Aboriginal Art Rock to view impressive rock paintings. On the way, we will stop at Equilibrium Rock for photos.

The last stop will be Granite Gorge Nature Park, where you can meet wallabies and enjoy the scenic surroundings. After our day trip, we will return to your hotel in Cairns, arriving between 6:45 pm and 7 pm.