About Activity
Discover two incredible Australian landscapes from Cairns, Beaches and Port Douglas. Over two days you will experience the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, where the rainforest meets the reef and explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback.
This tour is a small personalised tour with custom-built 4WD vehicles. Your naturalist driver-guide has extensive knowledge of flora, fauna, history of the area and aboriginal culture. Your day will be a memory of a lifetime!
Includes
- Full Day Tour to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
- Local eco-accredited driver guide
- All National Park Fees
- Morning tea on both days
- Ice-Cream on the Rainforest Day
- Full Day Tour to the Outback and Chillagoe Caves with Chillagoe Caves Tour
- Return transfers (Port Douglas and Beaches additional cost on Outback Day)
Excludes
- Outback Day - Port Douglas transfers (min 2 people, contact reservations after booking to confirm)
- Southside accommodation transfers - please make your own way to tour operators office to join tour
Day 1
Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included Enjoy light refreshments before a 1 Hour Daintree River Cruise. Relax and enjoy the splendour only the Daintree Rainforest can offer as you learn and try to spot Estuarine Crocodiles in the wild and see mangrove forests and endemic wildlife, this is nature at its best!
Stop At: Mount Alexandra Lookout Address: Cape Tribulation Rd Cape Tribulation QLD 4873 Australia Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included We make our way up over the Alexandra Range and pause for a panoramic view of World Heritage, Wet Tropics, and Tropical Rainforest merging with the azure colours of the Coral Sea.
Stop At: Daintree National Park Address: Between 80km and 150km north of Cairns Cape Tribulation 4873 Australia Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included Experience the rainforest intimately on one of our guided elevated National Park Boardwalks. Your experienced guide will take you on a wonderful journey through this ancient rainforest whilst giving you an interpretation of flora and fauna, and you will have ample time for photographs and questions as we search for the elusive, rare and totally unique Southern Cassowary and other wildlife species within this particular habitat.
Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included Lunch and a swim - including tea/coffee and a seasonal fruit platter is served in a beautiful rainforest setting with opportunity for an invigorating rainforest swim including chance sightings of jungle perch, saw-shelled turtles and the dazzling electric-blue Ulysses butterfly.
Stop At: Cape Tribulation Beach Address: Cape Tribulation Australia Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included Stroll along the beach and boardwalk to the photographers' platform overlooking the mountains and coast where the 'Rainforest meets the Reef.'
Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included The day concludes with a delicious tropical fruit ice cream made from 100% locally sourced ingredients (Signature ice cream cup included).
Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included Cable ferry crossing back over the Daintree River before returning to your accommodation late afternoon.
Day 2
Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included The heart of one of Australia’s most diverse and richest food
bowls Skybury Tropical Plantation has grown the country’s best coffee and tropical fruit for the past 30 years. Enjoy morning tea, with coffee, tea and sweet treats.
Address: Chillagoe Australia Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included Travel through historic mining towns, small outback communities and classic Outback Railway Stations, preserved in time providing perfect outback photo opportunities.
Stop At: Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park Address: 3 Hours From Cairns Chillagoe 4871 Australia Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included Explore the Chillagoe Caves. Follow your guide through the fossilized remains of the ancient coral reefs over 400 million years old. Once an inland sea, these limestone labyrinths are a spectacular sight to see.
Stop At: Chillagoe Smelters Address: Chillagoe Australia Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included Here we delve into the history of the Chillagoe copper smelters, whose old chimneys dominate the western horizon. We visit the remains of the once-mighty smelters to ponder what it was like working there.
Address: near Chillagoe Cattle Station Chillagoe 4871 Australia Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included Visit Balancing Rock for an iconic photo opportunity. Then, see Aboriginal Rock Art and learn about some Dreamtime stories with your guide.
Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included Enjoy lunch in the heart of Chillagoe with your fellow travellers. Lunch is included and drinks are at your own cost. We do our best to cater for special dietary requirements, please notify reservations prior to travel.
Stop At: Granite Gorge Nature Park Address: 332 Paglietta Rd Mareeba 4880 Australia Admission Ticket: Tickets are not included A privately owned nature park near Mareeba with stunning scenery as you walk along the short circuit navigating massive boulders. Striking scenery and wildlife galore.
The big drawcard at Granite Gorge is the rock wallabies. This colony is an endangered species that is unique to the Mareeba area. Plus, you’ll see other native wildlife.
Specialized infant seats are available Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking Please wear closed-toe shoe and bring a light jacket or sweater The tours do not need to be on consecutive days. Please speak to the tour operator once booked. Please choose your Rainforest Tour as the first day of your booking. Once booked, please contact the tour operator to book your Outback day. For the Outback Tour, a reasonable level of fitness is required, as there are steps and uneven terrain leading into the caves Operated by Billy Tea Safaris For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
guides are excellentDreamer62156565848
Apr 29, 2026, 10:33:10 PM the first tour want to the Outback. The guide was Rohan, he was great. Knowledgable.
the tou was long, because the distances are far away. Luinch was good, Fish and chips. Our guide stopped at a golf course to see a mob of Red Kangaroos ( over 80 with Joeys)learned a lot.
The second day went to the rainforest. good trip. saw Crocks, cassowaries and many different birds. lunch very good. swimming was fun. long day worth the time.
great option to see Northern Queensland, AustraliaCARRIE_R
The tour is great. I would caution people that are prone to motion sickness to take something in advance of trip. The road is a series of curves. Unfortunately I did not take anything the first day and was sick. We saw a lot of scenery and I would do this trip again. Our guides Andy and AJ were very knowledgeable .
Billy Tea Safaris amazing 2 day package of history and information about Daintree rainforest and Chillagoe area. Skybury Cafe and Roastery offered great start for the (Chillagoe) day with fresh fruits and coffee. Both of our guides were great, with all the information you could wish for... Just great!
Great way to see North Queenslandgwendolynl314
We did the 2 day Chillagoe and Daintree tours - both were great! We saw so many fascinating plants and animals, it made our trip really special. Both of our guides were so knowledgeable, we really enjoyed learning a lot about what makes North Queensland such a unique place. We would definitely recommend Billy Tea Safaris to anyone visiting FNQ who would like to experience everything the area has to offer!
Aug 27, 2024, 10:20:47 PM Tour guide was great and package included everything as described. Learned a lot and saw a lot of great sites, high recommend.
