2-Day Great Barrier Reef & Chillagoe Caves Tour from Cairns

Explore Tropical North Queensland by boat and guided 4WD on a shared tour that connects two contrasting landscapes. Venture beneath the water and underground, with Aboriginal rock art and remnants of the region's mining past adding another layer to your journey.

• Explore the outer reef with unlimited snorkelling
• Enjoy an Aussie outback lunch in a 100-year-old pub
• Look for wallabies at Granite Gorge and other local wildlife

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Pickup

   Cairns City pickup is included, starting around 6:30am. Shared pickups start around 6:45am in the Northern Beaches and 5:50am in Port Douglas; these transfers cost extra and are not included in the listed price. Pickup times are approximate and may run early or late.

2. Reef Fleet Terminal

   Alternatively, make your own way to Reef Fleet Terminal. Check in between 7:15am and 7:45am for the 8am boat departure.

3. Great Barrier Reef

   Explore the outer Great Barrier Reef on a full-day guided cruise aboard Evolution, with 5 hours of reef time across 2 exclusive outer reef locations.

4. Lunch

   Enjoy lunch during your reef day.

5. Second reef location

   Arrive at the second reef location aboard Evolution. Snorkel and relax on the boat.

6. Day 2: Chillagoe Caves & Outback Tour

   Start with morning tea at Skybury Cafe & Roastery at Skybury Coffee Plantation, with tea, coffee and light refreshments included. Continue your guided tour to Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park and the Chillagoe smelters.

7. Lunch in Chillagoe

   Stop for lunch at Chillagoe Cockatoo Hotel Motel.

8. Outback stops

   Explore Balancing Rock, Wullumba Art Site and Granite Gorge Nature Park on a guided tour.

9. Return

   Return at 6pm with the included shuttle.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide and attraction admission
• Snorkelling equipment and lycra sun-suit hire
• Reef-day barbecue lunch
• Morning tea, tea, coffee, mini muffins and snacks
• A glass of wine
• Child or booster seats for children up to age 7 on the 4WD day

Important details

• Ages 4+ only. Children aged 4–16 require an accompanying paying adult.
• Requires fitness for considerable walking and stairs.
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Do not feed marine or wild animals, walk on coral, or damage the ecosystem.
• Your pickup time is assigned in advance. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.