This full-day tour from Cairns starts with an ascent up the McAlister Ranges. Look out for many different species of bush birds, including emus, wedge-tail eagles, squatter pigeons, and other wildlife like kangaroos and frilled neck lizards. Stop at Skybury Coffee Plantation in Mareeba for morning tea before travelling out to Chillagoe while listening to informative commentary by your guide, who will share information about the region's wildlife, history, and aboriginal culture. Afterward, explore the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park. Travel through historic mining towns and small outback communities before seeing the Chillagoe Smelter Ruins. Visit Balancing Rock for a great photo opportunity and learn about aboriginal rock art. And finally, visit Granite Gorge to see the wallabies. You'll also have lunch at a 100-year-old Aussie Outback pub.