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Beyond the caves, the Chillagoe region offers a look into Australia's 1890s mining history and native wildlife.
Combine your cave tour with above-ground exploration. You can view massive brick chimneys left over from early copper and silver mining. On the drive from Cairns, you can also stop to observe local rock wallabies.
45 minutes
Explore the ruins of a massive 1890s copper, silver, and lead mining operation. The site preserves large brick chimneys and industrial relics from the region's mining boom. Visit during the early morning for clear photographs of the chimneys against the sky.
1 hourRock wallabies
This is a popular stopover on day trips driving between Cairns and Chillagoe. The park is known for its population of wild Mareeba rock wallabies. You can purchase specially formulated wallaby food at the reception to feed the animals up close.
