Great Barrier Reef and Chillagoe Caves!

Cairns Reef and Outback Tour include two days one day discovering the Great Barrier Reef and one day exploring the Queensland Outback.

We will take you to the Outer Great Barrier Reef on a day to remember with Reef Experience and then out west over the Great Dividing Range to the Queensland Australian outback and Chillagoe Caves.

You can  decide which order to experience this tour mention your preference in our note section when booking


Day One of your Reef and Outback Experience

Reef Experience is the only “Fully Inclusive” Great Barrier Reef Trip departing from Cairns. Inner City Bus transfers, BBQ Bacon and Egg Rolls and fruit platters, Coffee or Tea for breakfast, unlimited snorkelling, a Certified Dive or Introductory Dive (Subject to Medical Conditions), and Government Reef Levies.

Dedicated Crew that will help you to snorkel if you have concerns.

Join the crew aboard “Reef Experience” for an unforgettable 90-minute journey on a fast catamaran to 2 (two) pristine outer Great Barrier Reef locations and explore the spectacular underwater world of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef Inclusions

  • Visit two Outer Barrier Reef locations with unlimited snorkelling!
  • FREE Certified Scuba Dive or Resort Scuba Dive (no-experience necessary) for everyone who is over the age of 12 and medically fit scuba
  • All snorkelling & scuba diving equipment & tuition
  • BBQ breakfast roll & fruit platters lunch prepared fresh at the reef
  • Afternoon wine, cheese & biscuits
  • Tea & Coffee
  • Marine Biology Presentation
  • Transfers to and from the marina if you are staying in the Cairns business area.
  • Departs every day


Great Barrier Reef Itinerary

  • 07:45 Board Reef Experience vessel at the Marlin Jetty, Cairns 08:00
  • Departure Marlin Jetty for the trip to the Great Barrier Reef 08:30
  • Breakfast -BBQ bacon & Egg Rolls 09:30
  • Arrive at our first spectacular reef site 10:30
  • Lunch 13:00
  • Cruise to our second location 15:00
  • Depart the Great Barrier Reef 15:30
  • The glass of wine, tropical fruits, cheese & biscuits 16:30
  • Arrive back in Cairns


Day Two of your Adventure – Chillagoe Caves

Embark on a one-of-a-kind full-day adventure into the Outback from Cairns, exploring the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge, and other captivating highlights of Tropical North Queensland.

Your journey begins with a pick-up by a friendly, accredited guide in a custom-built, air-conditioned 4WD vehicle. After introductions and getting to know your fellow travelers, you’ll ascend the McAllister Ranges, keeping an eye out for native bush birds, including emus, wedge-tailed eagles, squatter pigeons, kangaroos, and frilled-neck lizards. The first stop is at Skybury Coffee Plantation in Mareeba for morning tea.

As you make your way to Chillagoe, your guide will provide fascinating commentary about the region’s wildlife, history, and Aboriginal culture. You’ll explore the Chillagoe-Mungaga Caves National Park with an expert local guide, travel through historic mining towns and quaint outback communities, visit the Chillagoe Smelter Ruins, and stop by Balancing Rock for a stunning photo opportunity. The tour also includes learning about Aboriginal rock art and a visit to Granite Gorge to see the wallabies. Along the way, you’ll enjoy lunch at an authentic Aussie Outback pub.

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Outback & Chillegoe Caves Inclusions

  • Courtesy Pick up and return From Your accommodation between Cairns and Smithfield
  • Custom-built, high clearance air-conditioned 4WD vehicles.
  • Morning Tea at Skybury Coffee Plantation
  • Morning Tea
  • Delicious Aussie Lunch
  • National Park Fees covered for all sites: Chillagoe Smelter Ruins, Aboriginal Rock Art, Balancing Rock, Chillagoe-Mungana Caves

Outback & Chillagoe Caves Itinerary

  • Days of travel for your Outback Day tour are: MONDAY’S – WEDNESDAY’S –FRIDAY’S
  • 0700 Pick-up from your Accommodation
  • 1830 Return to your Accommodation
  • There is no set Itinerary


What to Bring

  • Money for cold drinks and souvenirs
  • Hat, camera, closed in footwear, comfortable clothing, sunscreen and water bottle
  • Please ensure that you wear closed in footwear for the cave tour, please. No Thongs or High Heels on this tour.
  • A reasonable level of fitness is required for this tour as there are steps into the caves.
  • The tour may not operate, or itinerary may change due to the wet season where conditions may close roads and access to the caves.

Your 2-day Reef and Outback Experience does not include Accommodation.

$474
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All Inclusive Day Tour

Best value outer Great Barrier Reef tour! Snorkel, scuba dive & glass bottom boat the Barrier Reef with Cairns' only all inclusive reef tour! Visit two pristine locations and enjoy up to 6 hours in natures paradise - Reef Experience is our NUMBER 1 day trip in Cairns. An unbeatable outer reef tour...

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Chillegoe limestone Caves, North Queensland

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