Airlie Beach: Small Group Half Day Hinterland Sightseeing Tour

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. Airlie Beach

   From departure on this small group tour your expert local guide will provide commentary on the region's history and landscape.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Stroll along the scenic Coral Sea Boardwalk, taking in beautiful waterfront views across the Coral Sea, marina and tropical Whitsundays coastline.

   · 15 min

3. Pass by the beautiful Cannonvale Beach

   · Non-stop passage

4. 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.

   · 45 min

5. 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

   · 20 min

6. Where the rainforest meets the Coral Sea, with a guided turtle habitat talk.

   · 15 min

7. A retro 1950s diner in the Pioneer Valley, made famous for its milkshakes and burgers - note lunch is at your own expense.

   · 1 h

8. Take in breathtaking panoramic views from The Summit, high above Airlie Beach, with spectacular photo opportunities across the marina, coastline and Whitsundays.

   · 15 min

9. Airlie Beach

   Return to Airlie Beach.

   · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup included.

Please wait outside your accommodation or at the port for the bus to collect you.

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• 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.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

Reviews

Product code: 436915P1

Activity offered by Airlie Adventure Tours via Viator.