Getting to Chillagoe
Self Drive
From Cairns take the Kuranda Range road to Mareeba then via the "Wheelbarrow Way" to ----> Mutchilba ----> Dimbulah ----> Petford ----> Almaden and then on to ----> Chillagoe. It is about 1 hour and 40 min from Mareeba.
Take care as the last 15km is unsealed, be aware of wildlife & cattle crossing and road conditions.
Highway Map | Chillagoe Town Map | RACQ Road Conditions Report
Bus Service
Bus service Monday & Friday :-
Chillagoe -->>> Mareeba Departs 7:30am | Mareeba -->>> Chillagoe Departs 1:00pm
Bus service Wednesday :-
Chillagoe -->>> Mareeba Departs 7:30am | Mareeba -->>> Chillagoe Departs 11:30pm
Picking up from the Savannahlander in Almaden 1:30pm, and departing for Almaden Thursday 7:15am
One way Adult $38 - Child $19 - Pensioner Discounts Apply
Bookings Email Chillagoe Bus Service or Phone (07) 4094 7155, the Bus 0414 947 155
Train - The Savannahlander
The Savannahlander departs on its four day adventure from Cairns Station on Wednesday mornings at 6.30am. While the rest of Cairns is only just stirring into life, the train quietly slips out through the Northern Suburbs of Cairns, Freshwater and Redlynch, where it then begins its ascent of the famous Kuranda Range. Stops are made at Stoney Creek, Barron Falls and Kuranda. We then follow the Barron River around to Mareeba for a short stop and on to Mutchilba for a morning tea stop. Via Dimbulah we arrive at the first day's destination at 1.00pm, Almaden where lunch is available and most passengers will transfer over to Chillagoe by coach for an afternoon of touring the caves and their overnight accommodation.
Contact Savannahlander on (07) 4053 6848 or use our Contact Form
Download Savannahlander Brochure | Go to Savannahlander Website
Air Charter
Air transfers are available by charter from "Reefwatch Air Tours" The flight from Cairns International Airport is approximately 25 minutes. Why not drop in from above and spend more time around Chillagoe attractions, a perfect way to arrive ready to explore the town. You also get an amazing perspective of the dramatic changes in landscape as you leave the coast and head westward.
Contact Reefwatch Air Tours on 1300 074 811 or use our Contact Form
Cairns to Chillagoe Air Charter | Chillagoe via Undara Charter Tour