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 also 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, where we'll hop on an air-conditioned minibus and start exploring the vast Australian Outback.

Our first stop will be at a local coffee shop for a cup of coffee or tea. We'll then head to the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves, where we will find limestone labyrinths and the fossilized remains of an ancient coral reef that occupied this area 400 million years ago.

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

Following this, we'll go to one of Australia's oldest pubs for lunch, offering a variety of dishes such as burgers and local specialties.

After lunch, we will continue to the Aboriginal Art Rock to view impressive rock paintings, stopping at Equilibrium Rock for photos en route.

The final stop will be the Granite Gorge Nature Park, where you can meet wallabies and admire the scenery.

We will conclude our tour back at your hotel in Cairns, arriving between 6:45 pm and 7 pm.