Eungella Platypus Tour
Overview
Explore Finch Hatton Gorge and the Pioneer Valley with a local guide.
Learn about the history of the area.
Hike in the Eungella National Park.
Enjoy lunch at a local favourite restaurant.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water Flask for refilling your own water bottle
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Mackay QLD
Australia
We leave from our home base of Mackay Adventure Lodge at 0930am and pick up from most Mackay City Accommodation. Please include a contact phone number (we are also available on WhatsApp) so we can confirm your pickup location and time.
Poco Place
Andergrove QLD 4740, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Come with us to the beautiful Finch Hatton Gorge, part of Eungella (Yung-ga-lah) National Park, Australia's longest continuous stretch of sub-tropical rainforest.
Marvel at the lush flora and volcanic boulders on our hike to a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole where you can take a refreshing dip and take in the spectacular views.
To top off the day, we stop at a Pioneer Valley local favourite for lunch, then head up the range to Eungella for some platypus spotting. Will we be lucky enough? Let us take you to the best spots to have the best chance!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Dietary Requirements - please call or email 48hrs before with any special requirements
- Includes a 30 minute hike each way which has uphill sections and stairs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Eungella Platypus Tour?
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Activity code: C-303877P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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.
- Lunch.
- Bottled water. Flask for refilling your own water bottle.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
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 Eungella Platypus Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Eungella Platypus Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Lunch
- Bottled waterFlask for refilling your own water bottle
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Dietary Requirements - please call or email 48hrs before with any special requirements
- Includes a 30 minute hike each way which has uphill sections and stairs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
