Things to do in Mackay Region, Queensland: The Best Tours

*Moderate Fitness, River Stream to cross On this one-day tour, you will enjoy two (2) magical fresh water swimming holes and waterfalls, hidden in a serene rain forest, surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain ranges, there is an abundance of colourful volcanic rock pools. We spend most of the day in the pristine Eungella National Park known as the “Land of the Clouds” by local Aboriginal tribes, experiencing two of our largest Waterfalls and Swimming holes - Aurelien Waterfall & Wheel of Fire Waterfall. Guests can relax, swim, explore the surrounds and for the elusive Platypus. We often see and hear a variety of birds, including the Eungella Honey Eater, found only in this national park! The walks have an abundance of fascinating trees, plants, berries, mushrooms, fungi and all the different shapes and colours on this tour. Optional extra: Enjoy a glide through the rain forest canopy with Forest Flying Get your cameras ready from some of the most beautiful places in the world!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch can be purchased at one of our stops along the way and enjoyed at the waterfalls - or bring your own picnic lunch !

Is staying dry your choice? Then this is the LAND tour for you. Personalised private guided tour where YOU CHOOSE what you want to do, to suit yourself at your pace. An Australian experience ideal for everyone, it leaves a lasting memory. Choose your pick-up time from 7.30am with a coffee/tea/juice to start your day and we’ll discuss your chosen places and others you might not know about but would be interested in. Tour the Pioneer Valley with walks in the rainforest to waterfalls. Visit lookouts that give stunning views of the Valley. Or if cane season on (crush) find a cane harvester or cane train in motion Learn about the platypus with fun facts and practical pointers while you watch them play and feed in their natural habitat. Visit Melba House and learn about Dame Nelly Melba. Whale watch from Lamberts Beach lookout (seasonal) If there is anything you wish to see or do, just ask!

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Beverages (non alcoholic), Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities, No infants seats (can be fitted if supplied), Alcoholic Beverages

Rainforest  Scuba offers you a WORLDS 1st chance of a lifetime to dive in the RAINFOREST'S crystal clear freshwater and if you're one of the lucky ones a chance of being in the water at the same time as a PLATYPUS.  One could nibble your hand or you might just watch them feed in their natural world. Explore the underwater world with an amazing array of different aquatic life including turtles, nesting eel-tail catfish and many more interesting and beautiful creatures which you would normally never see. Learn about the platypus and other aquatic animals living in the billabong with an education of show and tell session, knowing this experience is suitable for certified divers. The only dive shop in the world that can offer you this amazing experience to dive in rainforest waters fed from waterfalls.  Voted #1 Queensland #3 Australia 2015/2016 Australian bucket list. Gold tourism awards 2015, 2016 & 2017

Inclusions: 30-minute platypus education, 30 show & tell or aquatic life, Refreshments (bring own water bottle for refills), All necessary equipment, Private Instructor/guide, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

This activity allows you to be involved in the world of brewing. The sights, smells and tastes of fresh Bright Beer.

Inclusions: Use of brewing facilities, Membership to the Beer Hunters Club

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Bottles for your brew

This tour showcases some of Australia’s best rainforest, wildlife in the wild, Whitsunday Islands and the # 1 beach in the world, Whitehaven Beach. Highlights Eungella Rainforest Walk Best place to view a north Queensland Platypus Spotlighting nocturnal animals in the rainforest Sleep in Australia’s largest rainforest Commentary on the culture of the Australian Aboriginal Showcasing beautiful Airlie Beach Cedar Creek Waterfalls Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation Hydeaway Bay Day 3 options Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach Tour Cruise to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Snorkelling

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Restroom on board

This tour showcases some of real outback experience. We head inland to some of the remote townships Queensland has to offer. We explore the history of the region from Dinosaurs, Gems to Cowboys and all that is inbetween. Enjoy the comforts of a medium size boutique bus and small passengers numbers and a tour guide with a yarn of his own. We use small buses which makes a good personalized tour.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

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