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| Things To Do In Chillagoe |
Explore the beautiful limestone caves. These are unique as they are above ground cave systems. There are guided tours offered by National Parks to 3 caves - the Donna, Royal Arch & Trezkin Caves. For the more adventurous, "extreme" caving is offered by the Chillagoe Caving Club.
Marble is a major resource for Chillagoe & a tour to some of the marble pits will show you how it is mined & have you marvelling at the range of colours to be found.
The Smelters are relics from the copper mining boom days of Chillagoe. The chimney stacks are the local landmarks & provide some stunning photo opportunities, especially at sunset. National Parks have a signposted drive around the site giving plenty of information & photos of the mining history.
Birdwatching is a favourite pastime as a large variety of savannah dwelling & waterfowl species inhabit the area. The Black Cockatoo is the local "emblem". Many migratory birds also pass through.
Pioneer settlement sites can be discovered as you drive around the Chillagoe area. The old bank vault, post office, cemeteries & hospital sites are but a few.
Cool swimming holes are plentiful. Many are enchanted by the beauty of clear water & sandy banks overhung by magnificent weeping melaleucas.
Balancing Rock is an interesting formation to visit & the short walk offers some great views of the expansive savannah country.
Fossils discovered on surrounding properties can be viewed at The Hub Tourist Information Centre. The entire area was once the ancient barrier reef & this is the origin of the limestone formations, cave systems & fossils that can now be enjoyed by visitors.
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