Airlie Beach: Small Group Half Day Hinterland Sightseeing Tour
Overview
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
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- Small group sightseeing tour by air-conditioned bus from Airlie Beach
- Visit to Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation on Australia's east coast, with fresh coffee tasting
- Visit to Conway Beach, including a guided turtle habitat talk
- Local guide commentary on the region's history, wildlife and culture
- Lunch at George's Diner (own expense)
Meeting and Pickup
Please wait outside your accommodation or at the port for the bus to collect you.
What To Expect
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Airlie Beach (pass by)
Airlie Beach Pathway Lookout
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Colour Me Crazy
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Conway Beach
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
George’s Diner
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Airlie Summit
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-436915P1
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Average 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 84 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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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.
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
- Small group sightseeing tour by air-conditioned bus from Airlie Beach.
- Visit to Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation on Australia's east coast, with fresh coffee tasting.
- Visit to Conway Beach, including a guided turtle habitat talk.
- Local guide commentary on the region's history, wildlife and culture.
- Lunch at George's Diner (own expense).
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 Half Day Hinterland Sightseeing Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Airlie Beach: Small Group Half Day Hinterland Sightseeing Tour 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
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- Small group sightseeing tour by air-conditioned bus from Airlie Beach
- Visit to Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation on Australia's east coast, with fresh coffee tasting
- Visit to Conway Beach, including a guided turtle habitat talk
- Local guide commentary on the region's history, wildlife and culture
- Lunch at George's Diner (own expense)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
