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Two people standing by a river in a forested area. 1
A person holding a plate with snacks by a body of water. 2
A person handing a bottle to another person. 3
Two people standing in a grassy area with trees and a bridge in the background. 4
A person using binoculars in a forested area with a wooden walkway. 5

Airlie Beach: Small Group Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter

By Airlie Adventure Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿4,598 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

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 6pm.

Airlie Adventure Tours holds the 2026 Best of Queensland Experiences Gold Award.

Activity location

  • Airlie Beach
    • Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Airlie Beach
    • Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

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Airlie Beach: Small Group Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter

  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
฿4,597.52 x 1 Adult฿4,597.52
Total
Price is ฿4,597.52
Until Sun, 26 Jul
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Finch Hatton Township stop
  • Inclusions
    Platypus viewing at Broken River
  • Inclusions
    Eungella Sky Window viewpoint stop
  • Inclusions
    Return transport from Airlie Beach accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour with EcoGuide Certified, Eco Certified guide (Ecotourism Australia accredited)
  • Inclusions
    White Wine with Cheese and Nibbles (standard on every departure)
  • Inclusions
    Eungella National Park entry
  • Inclusions
    Pinnacle Family Hotel pie lunch
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water and snacks (crisps, popcorn, lollies)
  • Exclusions
    Accommodation
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance
  • Exclusions
    Personal purchases
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers 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, sun cream, 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 transport. 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.

Activity itinerary

Airlie Beach

  • 10m
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.

Pinnacle Family Hotel

  • 1h
Our first stop, here you’ll experience the world-famous Pinnacle Pie!

Finch Hatton (Pass by)

View the township and learn about its history.

Eungella Chalet

  • 30m
A quick stop in with a short walk to a hidden gem where you will get to experience a unique part nature.

Broken River

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Now the important part, here we will head to the viewing platform at Broken River. Completely wild platypuses move through the creek below. Sightings are very common but cannot be guaranteed.

Sky Window Lookout

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
A lookout over the Pioneer Valley and surrounding ranges.

Airlie Beach (Pass by)

White Wine with Cheese and nibbles is served on the return journey. Arrives back in Airlie Beach at approximately 6:00 pm.

Location

Activity location

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    Airlie Beach
    • Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Airlie Beach
    • Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

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