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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please wait outside your accommodation or at the port for the bus to collect you.
Itinerary
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Airlie Beach (Pass by)
From departure on this small group tour your expert local guide will provide commentary on the region's history and landscape.
Admission ticket free -
1
Stroll along the scenic Coral Sea Boardwalk, taking in beautiful waterfront views across the Coral Sea, marina and tropical Whitsundays coastline.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by the beautiful Cannonvale Beach
Admission ticket free -
2Whitsunday 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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Colour 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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Where the rainforest meets the Coral Sea, with a guided turtle habitat talk.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A retro 1950s diner in the Pioneer Valley, made famous for its milkshakes and burgers - note lunch is at your own expense.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6
Take in breathtaking panoramic views from The Summit, high above Airlie Beach, with spectacular photo opportunities across the marina, coastline and Whitsundays.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Airlie Beach (Pass by)
Return to Airlie Beach.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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.
Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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