<ul>
	<li>Cancellations more than 24 prior to departure:&nbsp;No charge</li>
	<li>Cancellations under 24 hours&#39; notice prior to departure:&nbsp;100% fee</li>
	<li>Cancellations on-site or once the journey has commenced: 100% fee</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Lunch at George&rsquo;s Diner</li>
	<li>Coffee, milkshakes and other food or drinks purchased at George&rsquo;s Diner</li>
	<li>Personal purchases such as souvenirs and coffee</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Hats and sunscreen</li>
	<li>Your camera or phone</li>
	<li>Money for gift shops, extra food and drinks</li>
	<li>Appropriate weather clothing</li>
	<li>Swimmers and a towel</li>
	<li>Your sense of humour and adventure</li>
	<li>Remember this is a non-smoking bus</li>
</ul>

Yes, The Whitsundays Mainland Explorer: Small-Group Half-Day Hinterland Tour is family-friendly and ideal for travellers of all ages.

Begin your approximately 5-hour guided tour in Airlie Beach and set off in a comfortable, air-conditioned touring bus with a knowledgeable local guide. Start with the Coral Sea Boardwalk, where you can enjoy an optional walk and take in views across the Coral Sea

Continue through Coral Sea Marina and past Cannonvale Beach, with local commentary along the way, before heading into the Whitsundays hinterland. Visit Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation to learn about locally grown coffee and experience local hospitality, then explore the colourful and quirky Colour Me Crazy

Next, travel through the countryside towards Conway Beach, stopping at George&rsquo;s Diner, a retro 1950s-style American diner. Here, you can purchase lunch, a milkshake or something sweet at your own cost, giving you the freedom to choose what suits you

Finish the experience with a visit to The Summit Lookout, where you can capture panoramic views across Airlie Beach, the Coral Sea and the Whitsundays before returning to Airlie Beach.

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Magnums Airlie Beach

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The Sebel 

Toscana Resort

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<ul>
	<li>Best of Queensland Experiences Gold 2026</li>
	<li>Fully Eco Certified by Ecotourism Australia</li>
	<li>Approximately 5-hour small-group guided tour</li>
	<li>Comfortable air-conditioned touring bus</li>
	<li>Knowledgeable local guide with local commentary</li>
	<li>Optional walk along the Coral Sea Boardwalk</li>
	<li>Visit to Coral Sea Marina and Cannonvale Beach</li>
	<li>Visit to Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation</li>
	<li>Visit to Colour Me Crazy</li>
	<li>Stop at Conway Beach</li>
	<li>George&rsquo;s Diner &ndash; lunch stop at guests&#39; own cost</li>
	<li>Visit to The Summit Lookout for panoramic views across Airlie Beach, the Coral Sea and the Whitsundays</li>
	<li>Guaranteed departure with no minimum passenger requirement</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>All passengers must wear appropriate clothing at all times. Swimwear, offensive T-shirts, and underwear are not permitted to be worn onboard</li>
	<li>No food or drink is to be bought onboard without consent from the driver. We do not allow glass bottles of any kind onboard. A cleaning fee of $65 will be charged for any soiled seat, flooring, or cabin fixtures. This will be charged to your ticket payment method.&nbsp;Any damage to the vehicle will be charged to the passenger via the ticket payment method.&nbsp; This includes but is not limited to seats, flooring, windows, roof lining, doors, and all fixtures and fittings.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Intoxicated people are not permitted to travel for the safety of our drivers and passengers. This is company policy and is not at the discretion of our drivers. All alcohol must be placed in your stowed luggage and is not to be carried on your person.</li>
</ul>

The Whitsundays Mainland Explorer: Small-Group Half-Day Hinterland Tour

This tour includes convenient hotel pick-up - simply select your preferred pick-up location when booking.

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