If you are looking for a relaxing getaway, Chillagoe Guesthouse could well be the ideal place for you! The Chillagoe Guesthouse was the original Chillagoe Post Office, it has been extensively renovated in recent times and now offers 6 comfortable motel style rooms as a guesthouse. Choose from twin share with shared facilities, double rooms with either ensuite or shared facilities and if you are traveling with family you can opt for the two bedroom self contained family unit.

Guest facilities include full kitchen, lounge/entertaining area, laundry and a complimentary breakfast hamper for two. The guesthouse is centrally located in town, across the road from the Historic Post Office Hotel. There are 2 Hotels, Grocery Store and a Restaurant where you can have a meal or stock up on food supplies. Mobile telephone reception is excellent via the 3G network and 2 public telephone boxes are located on the nature strip. If you are heading to the Chillagoe Guesthouse from Cairns take the Kuranda Range road to Mareeba then via the “Wheelbarrow Way” to Dimbulah, Petford and then on to Chillagoe. It is about 1 hour and 40 min from Mareeba, the last 30km is unsealed.

“Chillagoe Guesthouse is the perfect place to return too
after exploring the local region each day.”

On arrival in town you will see the ruins of the old smelter, visitors are encouraged to take a self guided tour of the smelter and discover fascinating information on how the pioneers once lived. Chillagoe has many historic sites around town, you will be amazed at how much history has been preserved. Limestone Cave tours are a must do while in Chillagoe; you can join in a guided tour of the 3 caves which operate daily. The area is also rich in small rock art galleries of aboriginal paintings.

The local swimming hole is well used by both the residents and visitors all year round, a shady picnic table is provided and it is a great spot to relax after a day of sight seeing. You can also grab your fishing rod, a picnic lunch and your swimming gear and head out of town on an adventure to Walsh River. The region is world renowned for its birdwatching, plus there are many walking tracks to enjoy; remember to take your camera along for some great photos of the local wildlife and landscape. Just a short walk from the Chillagoe Guesthouse is the Chillagoe visitors information ‘hub‘ where you will be able to find a full list of things to do and see in the region.

To book your accommodation at Chillagoe Guesthouse call 07 4222 1135 or click here to visit the Chillagoe Guesthouse website.