Airlie Beach Small Group Half Day Hinterland Sightseeing Tour
Highlights & inclusions
What you can expect
Go beyond the reef, beyond the islands, and explore the mainland.
Discover another side of the Whitsundays on the Whitsundays Mainland Explorer, a five-hour small-group adventure from Airlie Beach with a Best of Queensland Experiences Gold Winner 2026 and a fully Eco Certified local operator.
Travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide as you explore the coastline, hinterland and local businesses. Walk the Coral Sea Boardwalk, visit Coral Sea Marina, pass Cannonvale Beach, discover Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation and explore the colourful Colour Me Crazy.
Continue to Conway Beach and retro George’s Diner, where you can buy lunch, before finishing at The Summit Lookout for panoramic views across Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays.
Location
What you need to know
- Your seat on the bus.
- Bottled water refills
- If you don't want to buy your lunch at George's Diner, please feel free to bring your own.
- Coral Sea Boardwalk – Start your adventure with an optional walk along the waterfront, taking in beautiful views across the Coral Sea.
- Coral Sea Marina – Explore one of the Whitsundays’ premier marinas and enjoy the tropical waterfront atmosphere.
- Cannonvale Beach – Enjoy a scenic drive past this relaxed local beach and coastline.
- Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation – Visit a local coffee plantation and discover another side of the Whitsunday hinterland.
- Colour Me Crazy – Explore this colourful and quirky local business packed with unique finds.
- Conway Beach – Discover this peaceful coastal community and beautiful stretch of mainland beach.
- George’s Diner – Step back in time at this retro-inspired diner, with lunch available to purchase.
- The Summit Lookout – Finish with panoramic views across Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays, with plenty of opportunities for photos.
- This experience is eight hours in duration.
- This experience includes return transfers from your Airlie Beach accommodation. Please advise your address at the time of booking.
- We will collect guests from their accommodation.
- Hats and sunscreen
- Your camera or phone
- Money for your lunch at the Diner, gift shops, and drinks
- Appropriate weather clothing
- Your sense of humour and adventure
- Please note that this bus is non-smoking
- Full payment is required at the time of booking unless otherwise stated.
- A temporary fuel surcharge of $5 per person may apply when diesel prices exceed $2.50 per litre and is payable at check-in.
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure are eligible for a full refund.
- Cancellations within 24 hours of departure and no-shows are non-refundable.
- Cruise ship passengers are not eligible for a refund if disembarkation is prevented within the 24-hour cancellation period; travel insurance claims should be made instead.
- Booking changes must be requested at least 24 hours before departure and are subject to availability.
- Tours may be cancelled due to weather, safety concerns, or other unforeseen circumstances, with the option to reschedule or receive a refund.
- Some tours require minimum passenger numbers and may be rescheduled or refunded if minimum numbers are not met.
- Participants must be in suitable health and advise the operator of any relevant medical conditions before the tour.
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- Disruptive or unsafe behaviour may result in removal from the tour without a refund.
- Customers are responsible for their personal belongings during the tour.
- Airlie Adventure Tours strongly recommends purchasing travel insurance.
- Private tour cancellations more than 7 days before departure incur no cancellation fee apart from pre-committed expenses.
- Private tour cancellations within 7 days incur a 25% cancellation fee plus any pre-committed expenses.
- Private tour cancellations within
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present it on the day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking; however, it is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information, including contact details, is included on your tour voucher
Recent reviews
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Lucky Couples Tour around Arlie Beach and surroundings
Amazing tour from start to finish with D our amazing guide, who took us on a journey to some special and secret spots around Arlie beach and surroundings. We had loads of laughs and filled with local knowledge, we learnt heaps also as well as have a good time. D our host was an amazing human who cared about his clients and treated us like friends instantly which made it a pleasure to spend the time with and share stories. Would much recommend the tour to all who live a good laugh, love to learn a little history and feel good doing it. Thanks D.
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