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Sunrise with the kangaroos and wallabies
4.8
20 Ratings
Cape Hillsborough
Experience sunrise with kangaroos and wallabies at Cape Hillsborough. Join Driftwood Tours for a magical morning of wildlife, scenic walks, and breakfast in nature.
Experience sunrise with kangaroos and wallabies at Cape Hillsborough. Join Driftwood Tours for a magical morning of wildlife, scenic walks, and breakfast in nature.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cape Hillsborough - With an early pickup recline your seat with a blanket and sleep on the 1hr 40min drive south. As the first rays of sunlight touch the shores, watch in awe as Kangaroos and Wallabies emerge from the surrounding forest to greet the day and feed on the beach. Our experienced guides will share insights into the behaviour and…
- Cape Hillsborough - With an early pickup recline your seat with a blanket and sleep on the 1hr 40min drive south. As the first rays of sunlight touch the shores, watch in awe as Kangaroos and Wallabies emerge from the surrounding forest to greet the day and feed on the beach. Our experienced guides will share insights into the behaviour and habitats of these iconic marsupials, providing a deeper understanding of their daily routines and the significance of Cape Hillsborough as their dawn sanctuary. - Cape Hillsborough - After the sunrise spectacle and wildlife encounter, we invite you to unwind with breakfast in the beautiful bush setting. Enjoy a delicious meal as you absorb the tranquillity of the morning, surrounded by the beauty of Cape Hillsborough. - Cape Hillsborough National Park - While Kangaroos and Wallabies take centre stage, Cape Hillsborough offers a rich tapestry of coastal flora and fauna. From unique plant species to bird life, your accredited eco nature guide will provide insights on a bush walk to a spectacular lookout into the diverse ecosystem that thrives in this pristine coastal environment. A world renowned geological wonder scatters the beach and surrounding hills and you enjoy strolling along the fascinating volcanic rocks. - Airlie Beach - After a Sunrise Encounter like no other, sit back and watch the beautiful scenery you missed on the drive down. Cane fields and cattle farming dominate with lush mountains as a scenic backdrop. We have an easy drive back to Airlie Beach where you still can take in more of the Whitsundays.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
Additional Information
Experience a sunrise like no other, where the dawn’s first light brings Kangaroos and Wallabies to the shores of Cape Hillsborough. This magical encounter with nature, wildlife, and the pristine beauty of one of Australia’s most iconic coastal settings is unforgettable. An eco-nature guide will lead a bushwalk through the ancient forest, providing…
Experience a sunrise like no other, where the dawn’s first light brings Kangaroos and Wallabies to the shores of Cape Hillsborough. This magical encounter with nature, wildlife, and the pristine beauty of one of Australia’s most iconic coastal settings is unforgettable. An eco-nature guide will lead a bushwalk through the ancient forest, providing insightful commentary on the surroundings, culminating in a breathtaking lookout over the stunning bay and islands. Ideal for those who love nature, geology, and photography, this tour is a must! (1hr 45 min drive) (3-4am seasonal pickup)
Location
Cape Hillsborough
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(20 Ratings)
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Anabn3910mg
Sep 30, 2025
All around it was pure magic! - I joined the Sunrise with Kangaroos tour with Driftwood and it was honestly unforgettable! From start to finish, everything felt so thoughtfully planned. Cherene picked me up right on time and, to my surprise, she had blankets and neck pillows ready for everyone in the van – such a kind touch, especially when you’re heading out at 3:30 in the morning. The group was small and super friendly, which made the whole experience even more special. Cherene shared so much along the way, as a safari guide, she has this incredible depth of knowledge that kept us all fascinated. You can really feel her passion from the very first “hello.” :) Watching the sunrise with kangaroos all around us was pure magic. It’s one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments that I’ll never forget.
Thank you, Cherene! Your energy, warmth, and love for what you do shine through every detail. This tour was so much more than I expected, and I’d recommend it to absolutely anyone visiting Airlie Beach and surroundings, there's so much more to see!!!
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Y2155bjlucys
Aug 17, 2025
Amazing! - We had a wonderful trip to see the wallaby’s and kangaroos for sunrise and it was amazing such a cool experience and Cherene was a lovely host! We had a lovely bush walk to a viewing point after sunrise and breakfast before heading back to our accommodation! Throughout Cherene was very knowledgeable and accommodating as she even offered to drop us at the airport on the way back! What an amazing trip would deffo recommend to anyone!
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Madeleiner633
Aug 12, 2025
Easy friendly tour - We had a great time on this tour. The guide was very friendly, informative and took us on a lovely scenic walk to see a view point.
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Lauren
Aug 11, 2025
Just book it! - We thoroughly enjoyed our morning, watching the kangaroos and wallabies alongside the sunrise was very special, and we’re so pleased we experienced this with Cherene.
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Barabasnatalia
Jan 3, 2025
Worth it! - That was definitely worth waking up at 3am. We got to see wild kangaroos. They were very friendly & would come really close, so got some amazing pictures & videos.
Then we got a little hike in the rainforest.
That was a lovely morning!
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I503udamandab
Nov 25, 2024
What an Amazing morning! - Wow what a Morning! Cherine was an Amazing Guide! Soo much nowlegde. Humor, she's fantastic!
You could be so close to the kangaroos. This was a once in a lifetime!
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Niki
Nov 19, 2024
Incredibly great tour with Cherene and the Kangaroos - Cherene is an enchanting woman who led the tour full of enthusiasm, knowledge and dedication. It was the best tour ever. From picking up and driving with a neck squirrel and blanket, photo shoot with the kangaroos and walllabies, loving breakfast and lots of knowledge about nature, fauna, flora and wildlife on the bushwalk and the return trip and not to forget their incredibly cool humor. Perfect! An absolute must do! Thank you!
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R3807systefanieb
Oct 24, 2024
Perfect start of the day - Perfect start of the day! Lovely spot to watch the sunrise. And of course with Wallabies an Kangaroos 😊 Cherene is such an enthusiastisch guide, it's so much fun!
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Kimv838
Oct 15, 2024
Amazing trip 100% recommend! - I went on the sunrise trip with Cherene and it was wonderful. We spent time with the wallabies on the beach and did a nice bushwalk to a viewpoint. Cherene js a great guide; upbeat, passionate about nature and super friendly. 100% recommend to take a tour with her. The tours are all done by herself and are small group tours which really makes for e nice personal experience.
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Kristen_m
Jan 29, 2025
Perfect Start to the Day - If you're an early riser (even if you're not), this is the perfect start to your day. The tour lady (I'm so sorry, I forget her name!) is extremely knowledgeable, chipper, and punctual! She pulled up to my hotel right to the minute she was supposed to be there. Had a great, positive attitude and educated us on little things throughout the whole morning. She reminded me a bit of a female Steve Irwin with her excitement. The roos and wallabies were definitely out!! So sweet to see and lots of great photo opportunities. Keep in mind, you are not alone with the roos. There are other tour groups around and you are also kept at some distance to the roos as they eat (understandably). But some do cross over the threshold and come right up to you. We had some great pictures that day. You also make it back to your hotel at an early time ready for another full day! I am not a breakfast eater so cannot comment, but the essentials were there for a sit down meal that needed to be packed. I give 4 stars only which may be as a result of my own beliefs, i truly thought we would be alone on the beach with the roos but lots of other groups. Nothing too huge, but, not as intimate as imagined.
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