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Airlie Beach: Small Group Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter
(5) Reviews
Airlie Beach
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Be waiting outside your accommodation at 9:45am for a 9:55am pick up.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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....
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Finch Hatton Township stop
Platypus viewing at Broken River
Eungella Sky Window viewpoint stop
Return transport from Airlie Beach accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Guided tour with EcoGuide Certified, Eco Certified guide (Ecotourism Australia accredited)
White Wine with Cheese and Nibbles (standard on every departure)
Eungella National Park entry
Pinnacle Family Hotel pie lunch
Bottled water and snacks (crisps, popcorn, lollies)
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal purchases
Gratuities
Airlie Beach: Small Group Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter
(5) Reviews
Airlie Beach
About
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....
Highlights
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Finch Hatton Township stop
Platypus viewing at Broken River
Eungella Sky Window viewpoint stop
Return transport from Airlie Beach accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Guided tour with EcoGuide Certified, Eco Certified guide (Ecotourism Australia accredited)
White Wine with Cheese and Nibbles (standard on every departure)
Eungella National Park entry
Pinnacle Family Hotel pie lunch
Bottled water and snacks (crisps, popcorn, lollies)
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal purchases
Gratuities
Itinerary
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Airlie 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
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Pinnacle Family Hotel
Our first stop, here you’ll experience the world-famous Pinnacle Pie!
1 hour
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View the township and learn about its history.
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A quick stop in with a short walk to a hidden gem where you will get to experience a unique part nature.
30 minutes
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Broken 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 and 30 minutes
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A lookout over the Pioneer Valley and surrounding ranges.
30 minutes
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Airlie Beach
White Wine with Cheese and nibbles is served on the return journey. Arrives back in Airlie Beach at approximately 6:00 pm.
