Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park
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Tourism Tropical North Qld
Tourism Tropical North Qld
Tourism Tropical North Qld
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Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park
Highlights
Explore ancient limestone caves and learn about the fascinating history of Chillagoe! This park is full of cool caves, jagged rocks, and even Aboriginal rock art. You can join a ranger-guided tour to see beautiful cave formations or take a self-guided walk to Balancing Rock. Don't miss the Chillagoe Smelters to learn about the area's mining history!
Fun fact: The limestone towers here are over 400 million years old—older than the dinosaurs!
Things to do
- Walks
- Bird watching
More info & what's here
- Carpark
- Family-friendly
- Lookouts
- Interpretive centre
- Public toilets
What You Need To know
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for up to date information on the current conditions. Ensure to check for any updates relating to any warnings that may be issued for the area, and check for the opening and closing times.
- Tropical North Queensland is crocodile country. Be croc-wise, particularly around water.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
- Leave nothing but footprints. Take nothing but memories.
Photo credits: Tourism Tropical North Qld
Location
Getting to Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park
Address: Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, Queensland
Email: qpws@des.qld.gov.au
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