Airlie Beach: Small Group Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter
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8 giờ 30 phút
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The Clarke Ranges rise steeply behind the coast, and at their peak sits Eungella National Park, home to the longest continuous stretch of subtropical rainforest in Australia and one of the country's most reliable spots to see wild platypus.
This eco-certified small-group day tour departs Airlie Beach at 10am and climbs through the Pioneer Valley, stopping for a famous Pinnacle Pie at the Pinnacle Family Hotel before continuing on to Broken River, where completely wild platypus move through the creek.
Your guide holds EcoGuide Certification from Ecotourism Australia, positioning the group at the viewing platform and talking you through what you're seeing. Platypus sightings here are common.
On the way home you'll stop at the Eungella Sky Window for cheese and wine, then head back through the Pioneer Valley and along the coast, returning to Airlie Beach around 4pm.
Airlie Adventure Tours holds the 2026 Best of Queensland Experiences Gold Award.
Thông tin khác
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Be waiting outside your accommodation at 9:45am for a 9:55am pick up.
The drive from Airlie Beach to the Pinnacle Family Hotel is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. The route includes further driving between stops. Plan for a day with time in the vehicle.
Eungella National Park sits at approximately 1,000 metres above sea level. Significantly cooler and wetter than Airlie Beach. A light jacket is essential, even in summer.
What to bring: light jacket (essential), comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera or phone.
Platypus sightings are very common at Broken River but cannot be guaranteed. Wildlife is completely wild. Follow your guide's instructions.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Not wheelchair accessible. Near public transportation. Infants must sit on laps. Maximum 10 travellers per departure.
This tour requires a minimum of 4 guests to operate. If your departure does not meet the minimum, the operator will contact you to discuss alternative dates or a full refund.
No flash photography, no feeding animals, no loud noise near the viewing platform.
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Airlie Beach
Hotel collections begin prior to the tour starting at 10am. Be waiting outside your accommodation 10 minutes before the confirmed departure time. The drive to the Pinnacle Family Hotel takes approximately 2 hours through the Pioneer Valley.
Our first stop, here you’ll experience the world-famous Pinnacle Pie!
Tùy chọn
Airlie Beach: Small Group Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter
Pickup included
Bao gồm
Finch Hatton Township stop
Platypus viewing at Broken River
Eungella Sky Window viewpoint stop
Return transport from Airlie Beach accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Guided tour with EcoGuide Certified, Eco Certified guide (Ecotourism Australia accredited)
White Wine with Cheese and Nibbles (standard on every departure)
Eungella National Park entry
Pinnacle Family Hotel pie lunch
Bottled water and snacks (crisps, popcorn, lollies)
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal purchases
Gratuities
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Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Đánh giá
5 đánh giá
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Fabulous day trip to encounter the Platypus !
L9233PDstephanief,4 thg 6, 2026
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5.00Fantastic day trip to observe the Platypus! What a great moment to share with these amazing endemic creatures. Our guide Cara was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. All went very well and the road on the way to the National Park is also enjoyable to discover the beautiful landscapes of the countryside with wonderful views on the valley. Thanks again to Cara and D’Artagnan for all! It is definitively worths it !
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mortisha62,11 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00A great tour, lovely informative guide Cara, we got to see the many different scenery’s on our way to view the platypus in their natural habitat. Stoping to have a delicious pie, mushy peas chips and gravy lunch at the Pinnacle Hotel, it was delicious. The highlight was seeing the platypus …. I recommend this tour
A fantastic experience
scottpA9299IA,11 thg 5, 2026
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5.00Had a wonderful day. The pie for lunch was very nice and a great size meal. The guide was very knowledgeable, helpful and patient. We were able to spend plenty of time watching 2 platypus in different locations.
Beautiful day in non-salty air :)
428desireek,2 thg 4, 2026
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5.00This is a wonderful change of scene to the water/reef related activity that are usually associated with Airlie Beach: our knowledgeable, energetic, fun and caring guide Cara drove us through the beautiful hinterland and up through the rainforest to Eungella National Park, where we actually spotted a platypus! Along the way we learned about local history and flora and fauna. We stopped for fantastic homemade pies for lunch, enjoyed views of the lush hinterland valleys from an old chalet, visited a bat colony and hiked through the rainforest. Thanks for the lovely day, Cara! Treating us with your home made muffins and Easter eggs was very special!
An unforgettable experience in Eungella National Park!
Guia96,5 thg 1, 2026
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5.00The platypus-spotting tour was absolutely amazing. We were lucky enough to see a platypus, which was truly special. We also enjoyed a beautiful walk with Cara, our guide, who was fantastic and shared so much interesting information about the rainforest and its incredible wonders. Besides the platypus, we spotted wildlife such as a kookaburra, many turtles, and bats. Cara also stopped so we could take photos of the stunning national park from a breathtaking lookout point. We also had time for a short stop to pick some delicious, juicy mangoes, which was a lovely surprise. To top it all off, we enjoyed sausages just like at a real Australian BBQ. A wonderful, well-organized tour for everybody that I would highly recommend!
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