One of Queensland's best-kept secrets: sunrise with the wallabies on Casuarina Beach at Cape Hillsborough, the most picturesque time to see them on the beach.
Days
- 5 hours, sunrise
Group size
- Small group, max 23
Start / finish
- Mackay / Mackay
- Mackay, around 9 to 10am
Return
- Mackay, around 9 to 10am
Transport
- 23-seat air-conditioned bus from Mackay CBD hotels
Meals
- Light breakfast with tea, coffee and juice
Route
Included experiences
- Casuarina Beach, Cape Hillsborough — wallabies and kangaroos at sunrise
- Cape Hillsborough National Park — talk with the ranger
- Lookout — guided hike where the rainforest meets the sea
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 45 reviews
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AI summary of 45 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the early morning experience of seeing wallabies and kangaroos on the beach at sunrise, which they describe as unique and unforgettable, along with the included walks to scenic lookouts and light breakfast afterwards. The guides' knowledge, friendliness and photography assistance stand out most prominently across reviews, with travellers appreciating their informative commentary about local wildlife, plants and history. The main caveat mentioned occasionally is that cloudy or dark weather can affect sunrise photography quality, though this does not diminish the overall wildlife viewing experience.
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“Love!”
I've done tours all over the world and never met a guide as enthusiastic as Michelle. She'd stop the car to photograph a new bird, lizard or set of footprints, wove her own stories into the facts, and made it feel like touring with a friend. The wallabies were lovely too.
“Kangaroos and Wallabies at the beach at dawn”
We met at 3am and after an hour's drive the animals were already on the beach; we watched them until they left after 5am. Then we walked to the national park lookouts and had breakfast at 7am. Thanks to our lovely guide Michelle.
“Fab tour!”
Easy booking, efficient pick-up and a knowledgeable guide. Thanks Reuben, we had an awesome time.
“Magic time with kangaroos”
Nathan knew so much about Australian wildlife and answered everything we asked. Seeing the kangaroos on the beach was magic.
“Early morning Tour is worth it.”
Michelle is knowledgeable and a great communicator. It was cloudy and dark for photos, but the wallabies and kangaroos still came, the short hike to the lookout was lovely and a light breakfast was provided.
“The Sunrise Tour was fantastic! Michelle was super kind…”
Perfectly organised and special. Michelle was warm and welcoming, shared interesting facts in a fun way, and kept offering to take photos.
