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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please wait in your accommodations lobby for the driver.
Itinerary
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1Airlie Beach
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Our first stop, here you’ll experience the world-famous Pinnacle Pie!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
View the township and learn about its history.
Admission ticket free -
3
A quick stop in with a short walk to a hidden gem where you will get to experience a unique part nature.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Broken River
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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
A lookout over the Pioneer Valley and surrounding ranges.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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.
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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
- Not recommended for travelers 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, sunscreen, 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 transportation. 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.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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