wotif
Skip to main content

Ultimate Whitsundays Wildlife Experience: Platypus & Kangaroos

By Airlie Adventure Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$525 per adult
See tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Experience two of Australia’s most iconic wildlife encounters on this unforgettable two-day eco adventure from Airlie Beach. Travel to the rainforest mountains of Eungella National Park to search for elusive wild platypus in their natural habitat before continuing to Cape Hillsborough for the famous sunrise beach kangaroo experience.

Watch kangaroos and wallabies gather naturally along the shoreline as the sun rises over the beach in one of Australia’s most photographed wildlife moments. Along the way, enjoy scenic rainforest landscapes, coastal views, authentic local hospitality, overnight accommodation, and small-group eco-certified touring.

Unlike wildlife parks, this experience focuses on observing native Australian animals respectfully in the wild. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, couples, and travellers wanting to experience the real Australia beyond the reef.

Activity location

  • Eungella National Park
    • 80 km west of Mackay
    • QLD 4741, Eungella, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Eungella National Park
    • 80 km west of Mackay
    • QLD 4741, Eungella, Queensland, Australia

Check availability

Eco Wildlife Two-Day Tour – Platypus & Kangaroos

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$525.00 x 1 AdultAU$525.00
Total
Price is AU$525.00
Until Wed, 3 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Day Two breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Evening dinner: Authentic woodfire pizza at Mt Jukes Family Farm with beer & wine.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks and cold drinking water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Day One. Aussie meat pie at the famous Pinnacle Hotel in the Pioneer valley
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wild platypus viewing at Eungella National Park
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 night cabin accommodation, twin share.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Kangaroos at sunrise experience at Cape Hillsborough
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local, eco-certified tour company.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Eungella National Park

  • 3h
Experience one of Australia’s most unique wildlife encounters at Eungella National Park, known as one of the best places in the world to see wild platypus. Nestled high in the rainforest-covered Clarke Range, Eungella offers calm freshwater creeks where these shy and fascinating creatures feed and play. Watch quietly from the viewing platforms as platypus surface, dive, and glide through crystal-clear pools. Your guide shares insights into their behaviour, habitat, and ongoing conservation efforts. Surrounded by lush rainforest, birdlife, and cool mountain air, this is a rare opportunity to observe one of Australia’s most iconic native animals in its natural environment — just a scenic drive from Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Coast.

Cape Hillsborough

  • 2h
It's an early start, 4:30 a.m., to observe kangaroos on the beach during sunrise at the stunning Cape Hillsborough National Park. The beach at Cape Hillsborough is renowned worldwide for its encounters with kangaroos and wallabies at sunrise. Every morning, these animals come down to feed on seaweed and mangrove seed pods, often happily posing for photos. The sunrises here are breathtaking, making it easy to see why this spot has become so popular.

Mount Jukes Family Farm

  • 1h
Mt Jukes Family Farm Enjoy a relaxed evening dinner stop at the beautiful Mt Jukes Family Farm, where guests can unwind in a peaceful rural setting and enjoy delicious traditional wood-fired pizzas made with fresh local ingredients. Surrounded by open farmland and tropical countryside, this authentic farm experience offers the perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy local hospitality, and soak in the atmosphere of regional Queensland.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Eungella National Park
    • 80 km west of Mackay
    • QLD 4741, Eungella, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Eungella National Park
    • 80 km west of Mackay
    • QLD 4741, Eungella, Queensland, Australia

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. We offer one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Eungella your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.