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Beach Sunrise with the Wallabies
Highlights
- Experience breathtaking sunrises at Cape Hillsborough while observing wallabies and kangaroos feeding along the shore.
- Join a knowledgeable local guide for an intimate adventure in a small group setting, enhancing your connection to nature.
- Relax in an air-conditioned bus as you explore the stunning landscapes where rainforest meets the sea.
- Capture the beauty of wild animals in their natural habitat, with sightings varying daily for a unique experience.
The most picturesque time to see the wallabies and kangaroos on the beach at Cape Hillsborough is at sunrise.
This fully guided tour is with a friendly and knowledgeable Mackay local guide.
Arrive at the national park at dawn to catch a glimpse of the wallabies and kangaroos that come to the shoreline to feed on mangrove seed pods washed up by the tide. Spend time on the beach and take in all the beauty of the sunrise.
The 11-seater air-conditioned bus allows a comfortable adventure in a small group environment as we take you to explore the Cape Hillsborough National Park, where the rainforest meets the sea.
Departs: Sep – Mar 4 am / Apr – Aug 5 am
Returns: Approx 9.30 am/ 10.30 am
Please note: The wallabies and kangaroos at Cape Hillsborough are wild animals and are free to come and go as they wish, the number of animals on the beach varies day by day.
Tour details
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Available from 17 February 2025 to 2 February 2026
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Mackay Adventure Tours and Transfers
Mackay Adventure Tours &Transfers takes you off the beaten track to experience authentic nature-based tours of the Mackay region. Seeking out adventure everywhere they go, the tours are great for those young and young at heart!
From Mackay, they offer all year round. Experience a beach sunrise with the wallabies and kangaroos in Cape Hillsborough National Park, go swimming at Finch Hatton Gorge or choose one of the Adventure Packages for a bit of everything!
Transport is in air-conditioned comfort.
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- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Mackay Tourism
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