Airlie Adventure Tours

13/06/2026

We love any tour that visits this amazing shop, that’s just celebrated 30 years!

09/06/2026

👀 Did you see it?

One moment it’s gliding effortlessly through the water… the next it’s diving beneath the surface in search of food.

The platypus is one of Australia’s most fascinating and elusive animals, and Broken River in Eungella National Park is one of the best places in the country to see them in the wild.

Watching a platypus swim, dive and forage in its natural habitat is a truly unforgettable experience and one of the reasons our Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter Eco Tour is so popular.

No zoos. No enclosures. Just a genuine wildlife encounter in one of Queensland’s most beautiful rainforest environments.

📍 Broken River, Eungella National Park
🦆 Wild Platypus
🌿 Eco-Certified Tour
🚐 Departing Airlie Beach

Because some of Australia’s greatest wildlife experiences happen beyond the reef.

08/06/2026

Learn all about the Aussie Bush with our certified Eco Guides.

08/06/2026

Some of our amazing new photos.

07/06/2026

How close do we get to the platypus? Well not this close, we zoomed in. But pretty close.

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

Just a quick tease from the amazing photos taken this week by our amazing French Photographer, Julien Labouro. If you are looking for beautiful photos, Julien is your man!

06/06/2026

Happy cruise ship day!
AAT welcomes all the passengers from Carnival Encounter spending the day in Airlie Beach.

06/06/2026

Happy customers and reviews like this are exactly why we love what we do. ❤️

06/06/2026

Welcome to Broken River, at Eungella National Park.

🦆✨ Why is Eungella so Special? ✨🦆

Perched high above the Pioneer Valley, Eungella is one of Queensland’s most remarkable natural treasures. The name Eungella comes from the local Aboriginal language and is commonly translated as “Land of the Clouds”—and once you’ve visited, you’ll understand why.

Rising over 1,200 metres above sea level, Eungella National Park protects Australia’s longest stretch of subtropical rainforest, with misty mountain peaks, ancient forests, spectacular lookouts, and crystal-clear streams creating a landscape unlike anywhere else in Queensland.

But what truly makes Eungella famous is its wildlife.

This is one of the best places in Australia to see the elusive platypus in the wild. These incredible egg-laying mammals have been swimming the waterways of Eungella for millions of years and remain one of the world’s most fascinating animals.

On our Eungella Wild Platypus Encounter, you’ll travel through the beautiful Pioneer Valley, enjoy stunning mountain scenery, explore ancient rainforest, and search for wild platypus at Broken River with one of our experienced local guides.

Along the way, you’ll discover hidden local history, breathtaking lookouts, and some of the most beautiful landscapes in regional Queensland. Oh, and did we mention we stop at the 135 yo Pinnacle Pub for an Aussie meat Pie?

It’s not just a tour—it’s a journey into one of Australia’s most unique and special places.

🌿 Land of the Clouds
🦆 Wild Platypus
🌳 Ancient Rainforest
🏞️ Spectacular Lookouts
☕ Small Groups & Local Guides

Join Airlie Adventure Tours and discover why Eungella captures the hearts of everyone who visits. Use the code: Platypus20 at checkout when you book via our website and save 20%

Book here at www.airlieadventureoturs.com.au