M
Very happy
The tour was a great experience for people wanting to know about the history of the area. The tour guide Cara was a delightful person who made it a wonderful day and experience. Thanks Maria and Carol
Airlie Beach: Small Group Half Day Hinterland Sightseeing Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $78 / person
- Location
- Airlie Beach
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 83 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Airlie Adventure Tours
Description
See the Whitsunday hinterland like a local on this four hour sightseeing bus tour from Airlie Beach. Start at Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation, one of only two or three working coffee farms on Australia's entire east coast. Walk the grounds, learn how the beans are grown and roasted, and taste the result. Next is Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation and Colour Me Crazy which is a famous eclectic store. After this we travel to Conway Beach, where rainforest meets the Coral Sea, your guide runs a turtle habitat talk that families love. Lunch is at George's Diner, a retro 1950s diner at Conway Beach (own expense). Your local guide brings the region's history and wildlife to life throughout, and is consistently the most talked about part of the tour in guest reviews. Small group, eco certified, runs rain or shine with minimal walking. A Best of Queensland Gold Award 2026 winner.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Airlie Beach
From departure on this small group tour your expert local guide will provide commentary on the region's history and landscape.
Stroll along the scenic Coral Sea Boardwalk, taking in beautiful waterfront views across the Coral Sea, marina and tropical Whitsundays coastline.
Pass by the beautiful Cannonvale Beach
Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation
Visit one of only two or three working coffee plantations on Australia's east coast. See how coffee is grown and roasted, and taste the result.
Colour Me Crazy
Experience the wonder of Colour Me Crazy - an incredibly bright store made famous by their collection of brightly coloured eclectic homewares and jewellery. A great place to purchase some souvenirs of your travels
Where the rainforest meets the Coral Sea, with a guided turtle habitat talk.
A retro 1950s diner in the Pioneer Valley, made famous for its milkshakes and burgers - note lunch is at your own expense.
Take in breathtaking panoramic views from The Summit, high above Airlie Beach, with spectacular photo opportunities across the marina, coastline and Whitsundays.
Airlie Beach
Return to Airlie Beach.
What's included
Included
Local guide commentary on the region's history, wildlife and culture
Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
Small group sightseeing tour by air-conditioned bus from Airlie Beach
Visit to Conway Beach, including a guided turtle habitat talk
Visit to Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation on Australia's east coast, with fresh coffee tasting
Not included
Lunch at George's Diner (own expense)
Pickup Locations & Times
Please wait outside your accommodation or at the port for the bus to collect you.
Traveller Ratings
4.9
83 reviews
Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small group tour, air-conditioned bus, minimal walking, runs rain or shine.
- Bring comfortable clothing, sunscreen, a hat, walking shoes, water and a camera.
- Swimwear and a towel are optional, in case conditions allow an opportunistic dip.
- Lunch and alcoholic beverages are at your own expense.
- Please be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
- Pickup available from your accommodation or the port.
- Not wheelchair accessible. Pushchair accessible. Infants must sit on laps.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Airlie Beach: Small Group Half Day Hinterland Sightseeing Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $78 per person for this Airlie Beach experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please wait outside your accommodation or at the port for the bus to collect you. Pickup points include At Marina Shores, Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Not wheelchair accessible. Pushchair accessible. Infants must sit on laps.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Not wheelchair accessible. Pushchair accessible. Infants must sit on laps.
Reviews(83)
L
In-depth Airlie and surrounds
Best on land experience whilst at Airlie Beach. Cara was full of local knowledge and such a friendly easy going person. Great to move away from beach and see life inland
F
Cara the great guide 😊
Well organized tour. Cara the tour guide was on time and excellent guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Cara was very informative and looked after us well. She showed and explained to us the finer details of the places we went. We enjoyed the lunch at George's Diner
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted you thoroughly enjoyed our Sightseeing Bus tour. Cara will be so pleased to hear your kind words about her knowledge and care. We’re also glad you enjoyed lunch at George’s Diner and discovering the hidden gems of our beautiful region. We hope to welcome you back for another Whitsundays adventure soon!
K
Great afternoon visiting out of the way gems
Tour guide Cara was a great host. Lots of information. awareness of her group and their needs. Great to have a conversation with and answered everyone questions.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your day with Cara. She’ll be delighted to hear your kind words about her local knowledge, friendly conversation and the care she showed to everyone in the group. Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another Whitsundays adventure soon!
L
Fantastic Private Day exploring Airlie Beach!
Our group of 27 had an absolutely great day with Airlie Adventure Tours during our Carnival Splendor cruise! We were picked up by our awesome driver/guides in 3 clean, comfortable and state of the art vehicles. We thoroughly enjoyed our visits to Cedar Creek Falls, Conway Beach, Whitsunday Coffee, and lunch at George's Diner! Spitting the wild kangaroos just outside George's was a highlight of the trip! Awesome photo stops and treats along the way! Highly recommend!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! It was a pleasure welcoming your group of 27 from Carnival Splendor. We’re delighted you enjoyed Cedar Creek Falls, Conway Beach, Whitsunday Gold Coffee, lunch at George’s Diner, and the surprise visit from the wild kangaroos! Thank you for your kind words about our guides and vehicles, and for recommending us. We hope to welcome you back to the Whitsundays on your next cruise!
Y
Great tour
Good tour for family with young kids. Beautiful swimming place & knowledgeable friendly guide.
Operator response
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad your family enjoyed the tour and the beautiful swimming spot 😊 It’s great to hear the experience was enjoyable for both adults and young kids, and that your guide helped make the day even better with their friendly and knowledgeable approach. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you again soon! 🌿💦
J
Sightseeing tour
The tour was really good. Got a good but brief overview of the town of Airlie Beach itself, plus a stop in at Cedar Creek Falls which was beautiful. Tour guide was very friendly and happy to accommodate slight changes to the schedule to suit what we wanted to do. All in all an enjoyable day
Operator response
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! We’re really glad you enjoyed the mix of Airlie Beach sightseeing and the visit to beautiful Cedar Creek Falls 😊 It’s great to hear your guide helped make the day relaxed and flexible to suit the group. That’s exactly the kind of experience we aim to create. Hope to welcome you back again sometime!
R
A must do in Airlie
Cara was an excellent tour guide. I highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Cara made your experience so special 😊 We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
F
Snapshot of Airlie Beach
What a great way to see Airlie Beach and surrounds. Cara was a great guide with a lot of local knowledge and very friendly. Would definitely go again with Airlie Adventure Tours.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring Airlie Beach and the surrounding areas. Cara will be so happy to know her local knowledge and friendly approach made your experience even better 😊 We truly appreciate your support and would love to welcome you again on another tour soon!
N
Great for cruise...
Great for cruise passengers small group. Transport comfortable. Great guide Cara had so much information. Airlie sightseeing took us out of the town to see waterfalls and classic cafe. Area is beautiful. Ask about the green ants. Cara was super
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the small group experience and comfortable transport. It’s great to know Cara’s knowledge and enthusiasm made your day even more special—she’ll love hearing this 😊 We’re glad you got to explore beyond town and experience the beauty of the area (and the green ants too!). Hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
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