About this tour
A 6-hour coastal tour from Airlie Beach exploring Bowen's lesser-known bays and historical sites across one of Queensland's most scenic drives. Small groups of ten travel with a local guide who shares genuine knowledge of the region's geography, culture, and past. The day culminates in fresh prawns and sparkling wine at a secluded beach. Eco-certified and built around authentic discovery rather than standard tourist stops.
Highlights
- Pristine, sheltered bays with crystalline water ideal for swimming
- Fresh local prawns and cheese board with Yellowglen at a remote bay
- Bowen's colonial history, pre-dating Brisbane by decades
- Filming locations from Baz Luhrmann's Australia film
- Small-group access with genuine local knowledge, not rehearsed commentary
What to expect
You'll drive a scenic coastal route discovering bays most visitors never reach, each with distinct character and calm water. Your guide stops at key historical landmarks and shares stories grounded in local experience — the kind you won't find in guidebooks. Midway through, you'll settle at one of the coast's finest vantage points for prawns, cheese, and bubbly. The pace is relaxed, built around swimming and exploring rather than rushing between points. Expect to get in the water if conditions suit you, though bring your own towel and stinger suit if needed.
Good to know
Groups cap at ten people. Bring a towel and stinger suit if planning to swim. Lunch isn't provided beyond the prawn and cheese tasting. Water bottle refills and travel snacks are included. Strollers and prams work fine on this tour. Public transport is accessible nearby if you need it.
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