# Chillagoe Caves

> Limestone karst with caves, marble outcrops and old smelter ruins in the dry savanna west of Mareeba, explored on ranger-guided tours.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-chillagoe-caves/

Limestone karst with caves, marble outcrops and old smelter ruins in the dry savanna west of Mareeba, explored on ranger-guided tours. It lies about three to four hours from Cairns, so plan an overnight stop.

- **Nearest town:** Chillagoe, Queensland
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -17.1500, 144.5200

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–May and October–November. Hot in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Mount Hypipamee Crater](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-mount-hypipamee-crater/) – 107 km
- [Curtain Fig Tree](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-curtain-fig-tree/) – 113 km
- [Mossman Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-mossman-gorge/) – 115 km
- [Malanda Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-malanda-falls/) – 116 km

## FAQs

### Where is Chillagoe Caves?

Chillagoe Caves is in Chillagoe, Queensland, at GPS -17.1500, 144.5200.

### What is there to see near Chillagoe Caves?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mount Hypipamee Crater (107 km), Curtain Fig Tree (113 km), Mossman Gorge (115 km) and Malanda Falls (116 km).

### When is the best time to visit Chillagoe Caves?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–May and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)