Book — from A$519
Hop off the bus in Mackay. Wild platypus, sunrise wallabies and a wakeboard session — bed, brekkie and transfers all sorted.
Book now — from A$519Filmed on tour — this is actually it.
Tip: there's no public transport to the sunrise — this is the way to see it. Book ahead or you might miss out.
"Looking for a hidden gem along the east coast? Look no further. Jumping in a beautiful waterfall, waking up with wallabies and having a go at the wakeboarding park next to the lodge!"
"It might seem like a simple tour, but it has honestly been one of my favourites. No hassle, only fun 🩷"
"Best guide we have had on our east coast travels — she took us to some amazing places. Loved it!"
"We had the best time on our platypus day trip and the sunrise wallaby tour. Would highly, highly recommend adding this as a stop to your trip!"
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Tell us your Greyhound or Premier service — we meet you at Mackay station on arrival and drop you back for your onward bus. Transfers both ways are included.
First-timers welcome — coaching included. You'll start on a kneeboard, and boards and lifejackets are all part of it.
Yes — the sunrise tour has no public-transport alternative and seats each departure are limited, so lock it in before you're on the bus.
The package is dorm-based; private-room upgrades are available at checkout, subject to availability.
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Most east-coast itineraries roll straight past Mackay — and straight past the single best place on Earth to see a wild platypus, plus the famous Cape Hillsborough kangaroo and wallaby sunrise. The Sandy Hop packs both into a 2-day stopover with a wakeboard session, two nights at the lodge and free bus-station transfers, so hopping off costs you nothing but the fare you were already paying.