Airlie Beach: Kangaroos on the beach at sunrise
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6 hours
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Welcome the day in true Aussie style — watching wild kangaroos and wallabies at sunrise by the sea, followed by a classic Drovers Breakfast and optional coffee at a quirky local café at your own expense. Operated by Airlie Adventure Tours and proudly Eco Certified by Ecotourism Australia, this small-group experience blends wildlife, local flavour, and the charm of the Whitsundays.
Departing Airlie Beach before dawn, journey north to a peaceful beach where kangaroos and wallabies gather at first light. Watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea and capture incredible photos as your eco guide shares insights into the habitat and behaviour of the coral reef. Enjoy an Aussie bacon and egg breakfast wrap, and on the way home, a stop at Zarbys retro Cafe for coffee or treats (own expense) before returning to Airlie Beach mid-morning — the perfect Aussie start to your day.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From 1st April 2026, AAT will implement our fuel surcharge policy, as set out in 1.3 of our 'Terms & Conditions', payable at check-in. • Beautiful Bowen, Wild Platypus Encounter, Kangaroos on the Beach, and The Airlie Sightseeing Bus – $5 per person • Cedar Creek Falls / Cedar Creek Express – $3 per person
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cape Hillsborough National Park
It's an early start: We pick guests up from their accommodation from 2:45 am for a 3 am departure from Airlie Beach. This is to ensure we arrive early to watch kangaroos on the beach at sunrise at the stunning Cape Hillsborough National Park. 1.5 hours south of Airlie Beach, the beach at Cape Hillsborough has gained international recognition for its sunrise kangaroos and wallabies experience. Every morning, the kangaroos and wallabies come down to the beach at sunrise to feed on seaweed and mangrove seed pods, and they don’t mind posing for a few photos! The sunrises here are breathtaking; you’ll quickly understand why it has become such a popular spot.
What‘s Included
BYO Water bottle refills
Umbrella's if needed due to rain.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bacon and egg breakfast damper rolls, (drovers Breakfast)
Coffee and/or Tea
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Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An indescribable sunrise with cute kangaroos
Paula H,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience. Our tour guide Cara was very friendly and nice. It's worth getting up at 3:00 am.
Kangaroo spectacular
Annie C,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dee was very informative and passionate about kangaroo and wallaby wildlife and provided us with knowledge. He was very attentive and friendly. Would recommend this trip to anyone who wants a unique Aussie experience!
Well worth the very early alarm
andreag475,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow ! What an experience . So worth the very early alarm call . It’s was amazing to see the kangaroos and wallabies on the beach at sunrise. There is a warden on the beach who lays out treats for the kangaroos . You can get quite close . Once the sun rises you also can see the beauty of the Park and beach area . When we arrived there was not many people , a little later on quite a few more people arrived . We were collected from our hotel at 2.24am, it’s was approx 2 hrs to get there , on the way back we stopped in an ‘ ‘American Diner ‘ for bacon and egg burgers , they were gorgeous. Back at our hotel just after 9am Our driver was Cara , she was lovely and chatty and was giving us information about the area . It was a small group of 6 , just right .
Up close with wildlife
54adriae,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to our guide, D, for a great experience! We saw kangaroos and wallabies close up. D is extremely knowledgeable and I learned many new things about these animals. We also stopped at a beautiful waterfall on the way back where you could take a dip. Park fee and a hot breakfast were included in the price so you don't have to think too much before getting on the bus in the wee hours of the morning.
Wonderful trip
Julia H,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful trip with D. He is super nice, gives any info and makes the trip very entertaining and fun :) The breakfast was delicious and was totally lovingly prepared. The highlight was of course the kangaroos on the beach! Insanely impressive and you have over an hour there. Since we still had a bit of time, he also drove us to a waterfall. Thanks for everything!
It is an early morning,...
Elina B,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is an early morning, but it was worth it. Kangaroos and wallabies are all over the beach and park grounds. D was also knowledgeable about animals and area. It was a great experience through and through!
Worth waking up for
351elinab,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing day!! Surrounded by kangaroos on a beautiful beach with a sunrise backdrop. D was phenomenal! Told us so much about animals and plants of the area. Overall definitely worth waking up early for
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