Airlie Beach: Small Group Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter
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.
What's Included
- Platypus viewing at Broken River
- Return transport from Airlie Beach accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- White Wine with Cheese and Nibbles (standard on every departure)
- Eungella National Park entry
- Bottled water and snacks (crisps, popcorn, lollies)
- Guided tour with EcoGuide Certified, Eco Certified guide (Ecotourism Australia accredited)
- Lunch Available to purchase at Pinnacle Family Hotel to suit a range of budgets and dietary requirements
- Accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Personal purchases
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Airlie Beach
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pinnacle Family Hotel
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Eungella Chalet
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Broken River
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sky Window Lookout
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Airlie Beach (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Airlie Beach: Small Group Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter?
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Activity code: C-436915P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- This tour 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.
- Platypus viewing at Broken River.
- Return transport from Airlie Beach accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- White Wine with Cheese and Nibbles (standard on every departure).
- Eungella National Park entry.
- Bottled water and snacks (crisps, popcorn, lollies).
- Guided tour with EcoGuide Certified, Eco Certified guide (Ecotourism Australia accredited).
- Lunch. Available to purchase at Pinnacle Family Hotel to suit a range of budgets and dietary requirements.
- Accommodation.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal purchases.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Airlie Beach: Small Group Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Airlie Beach: Small Group Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Platypus viewing at Broken River
- Return transport from Airlie Beach accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- White Wine with Cheese and Nibbles (standard on every departure)
- Eungella National Park entry
- Bottled water and snacks (crisps, popcorn, lollies)
- Guided tour with EcoGuide Certified, Eco Certified guide (Ecotourism Australia accredited)
- LunchAvailable to purchase at Pinnacle Family Hotel to suit a range of budgets and dietary requirements
- Accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Personal purchases
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
