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Full Day Outback Tour with our sister company, Billy Tea Safaris

Cairns only Outback in a Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other highlights of Tropical North Queensland on this full-day tour from Cairns.

Departing: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Departs from: approximately 6.30am from Cairns (transfers complimentary), Northern Beaches from 6.45am ($29pp) and Port Douglas from 5.50am ($99pp min. 2 passengers).
Returns: approximately 6pm

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Itinerary:

Your day starts by being met by your local eco-accredited guide for the day. Once all your group have been picked up it's off to the Outback, spotting wildlife along the way!

Skybury Coffee Plantation:
First stop is the picturesque Skybury Coffee Plantation for morning tea. The perfect mid-morning pick-me-up! Sit back and relax with your group as you sip on local coffee and tea and enjoy a delicious sweet treat. Explore the gift shop and historical coffee machinery and take in the breathtaking views.

Chillagoe Caves:
Now that you are caffeinated and happy, we head to the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park where you will be met by a local guide for your Chillagoe Caves tour. Take a step back in time and be inspired by the knowledge of your guide as you learn all about these fossilized remains of the ancient coral reefs some 400 - 420 million years old! 

Chillagoe Smelter Ruins:
Here we delve into the history of the historic Chillagoe Copper Smelters.

Balancing Rock:
Go on a walk through the rock formations to Balancing Rock for an iconic photo opportunity. Balancing Rock is a spectacular limestone outcrop.

Aboriginal Rock Art: 
See Aboriginal Rock Art with your guide.

Lunch: 
Get your Aussie on at a classic Aussie Pub for lunch in the heart of Chillagoe. Enjoy a main meal and cool down with a refreshing drink. Mingle with the locals!

Granite Gorge: 
Explore Granite Gorge Nature Park and get up close to wallabies and see them in their natural habitat.

Pick-up and Return Times:

  • Cairns City accommodation complimentary: pick up between 6.45am – 7am, return 6.30pm - 7pm
  • Southside accommodation complimentary: pick up 6.40am, return 6.30pm - 7pm
  • Northern Beaches accommodation $29 per person: International Coaches will pick you up approximately 6.45am and transfer you to Canopys Edge Bus Stop in Smithfield where you will be picked up by your Billy Tea guide. This is included in your ticket. You will be returned to Canopys Edge Bus Stop in Smithfield approximately 6.30pm where you will be picked up by International Coaches for your return back to the Northern Beaches.
  • Port Douglas accommodation: this is an additional cost of $99 per person (minimum of 2 people). International Coaches will pick you up between 6am - 6.15am and transfer you to the bottom of the Kuranda range where you will be picked up by your Billy Tea guide. Returns between 7pm - 7.30pm.

 

What's included?

  • Small-group day tour in a luxury 4WD travelling off the beaten track down exclusive 4WD backroads
  • Morning tea Skybury Coffee Plantation with local coffee or tea, and a snack
  • Spot kangaroos, emus, wallabies, wedge-tail eagles (wildlife galore!)
  • Visit the Balancing Rock for a photo opportunity
  • See some Aboriginal Rock Art and learn about local Dreamtime stories
  • Visit the Chillagoe Smelter Ruins
  • Explore the famous Chillagoe Caves with a local expert guide who will share stories and the local history of the area
  • Find fossils in ancient limestone casts at Chillagoe
  • Enjoy an Aussie Outback lunch
  • Visit the wallabies at Granite Gorge and see local wildlife
  • Pass through historic mining ghost towns & small outback communities

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera with extra batteries
  • Water bottle
  • Extra cash for cold drinks, souvenirs or an ice-cream

What to wear:

As we are in a tropical environment, wear comfortable clothes and flat closed in shoes - no thongs (flip flops) and no high heels! If you do not have closed in shoes you may not be allowed in the Caves due to safety reasons and the decision of National Parks. In winter you will need to take a light coat.

Itinerary changes:

Please note that itineraries are subject to change, and modification, and some destinations may not be reached at the discretion of the Billy Tea Safaris guide on the day due to weather conditions, road conditions, possible road closures, and the safety of all passengers.

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