Day 1-CAIRNS - CHILLAGOE
We depart Cairns approx 7am and head west over the coastal range to Kuranda , view the Barron Gorge & head on out to Mareeba and the tablelands. Morning break at a coffee shop where locally grown coffee is sold. We head on west through dry savannah country to Chillagoe. Chillagoe is noted for its limestone caves (over 300 listed) and large deposits of quality Blue and Pink marble. We have a tour of one of the caves. Overnight accommodation is at Chillagoe (L/D) Chillagoe Eco Lodge (Ensuite Accommodation)

Day 2- CHILLAGOE - UNDARRA
We have a tour of the old Copper Smelters and learn some of the history of copper and gold mining in the area. After lunch we turn south through cattle grazing country to Undarra Lava Tubes where we overnight. (B/L/D) Undara Trains Accommodation( Share Facilites)

Day 3- UNDARRA - COBBOLD GORGE
This morning we join a tour of the amazing large lava tubes, millions of years old and leftovers from the volcanic era. We then proceed west through unique western towns of Mt Surprise (gemstone fossicking ) and Georgetown. From Georgetown we head south to Forsyth and west to Cobbold Gorge- an optional sunset tour of the gorge is available. Overnight accommodation at Cobbold Gorge (B/L/D Cobbold Gorge Resort- Cabins (Ensuite )

Day 4-COBBOLD GORGE - INNOTT HOT SPRINGS
We leave Cobbold Gorge today and head east, back tracking to Forsyth, an old gold mining town and then east through the Newcastle Range to Einasleigh and onto the Lynd for lunch. We now head north on a sealed road to Mt Garnett and Innott Hot Springs for the night. Innott Hot Springs was in the past a big tin mining area and the hot springs are recommended for their therapeutic relief to folk who suffer from rheumatic and other discomforting ailments.(B/L/D) Innot Hot Springs Motel (Ensuite)

Day 5- INNOTT HOT SPRINGS - CAIRNS
Leaving Innott Hot Springs we travel onto the Millstream Falls and Ravenshoe (the highest town in Queensland). We are now on the southern end of the Rich Volcanic soils of the Atherton Tablelands. Dairying, maize, sugar cane, mangoes, avocados etc are some of the main farming and produce products within this area. We visit many points of interest , crater lakes etc and return back to your accommodation in Cairns at approx 6.00pm (B/L)

Cost Includes
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • Air conditioned 4wd vehicle
  • Meals as indicated
  • Tours, transfers and admissions as per the itinerary