Driftwood Tours Airlie Beach Whitsundays
If you’re looking to explore the Whitsundays and Airlie Beach beyond the usual tours, you’re in the right place. I started Driftwood Tours to share the hidden side of our stunning region. Waterfalls, bushwalks, wildlife encounters and coastal lookouts that many visitors miss.
After years guiding in Queensland, I wanted to offer something more personal. Small groups, real stories, and a relaxed pace that lets you truly connect with the land. Let’s go exploring!
Our tours
🕒 Duration – 3 hours | 💵 Price $95
👤 Local Tour Guide – Cherene
🕓 Start Time – Varied – Check Booking Calendar
✅ Suitable for cruise ship guests
ℹ️ Explore the best of Airlie Beach with a local guide in just 3 hours on a sightseeing tour to scenic lookouts, hidden gems, and waterfront highlights.
📍Locations Visited – Shute Harbour, Mandalay Point, Hilltop Lookout, Cannonvale Beach, Northerlies Beach Bar & Grill, Coral Sea Marina
🚌 Tour Type: Sightseeing Tour
🕒 Duration – 7 hours | 💵 Price $140
👤 Local Tour Guide – Cherene
🕓 Start Time – Between 9:00 AM
ℹ️ Escape the crowds and discover the Whitsundays’ hidden coastal gems with a full-day beach adventure to Dingo Beach, Froggies, and Cape Gloucester—complete with lunch, stories, and stunning scenery.
📍Locations Visited – Dingo Beach, Froggies Beach, Hydeaway Bay, Cape Gloucester Resort
✅ Lunch available to purchase at Cape Gloucester Resort
🚌 Tour Type: Sightseeing Beach Tour
🕒 Duration – 7 hours | 💵 Price $155
👤 Local Tour Guide – Cherene
🕓 Start Time – Between 3:00–4:00 AM
ℹ️ Witness a magical sunrise on the beach at Cape Hillsborough as kangaroos and wallabies appear at first light, followed by a bushwalk, wildlife insights, and a relaxed beach breakfast.
📍Locations Visited – Departs Airlie Beach To Cape Hillsborough National Park
✅ Unforgettable wildlife encounter at dawn
🦘 Tour Type: Wildlife Sunrise Experience
🕒 Duration – 7–8 hours | 💵 Price $150
👤 Local Tour Guide – Cherene
🕗 Start Time – 8:30 AM
ℹ️ Discover Bowen’s stunning beaches, rich history, and dramatic coastal landscapes with a full-day tour to Horseshoe Bay, Flagstaff Hill, and The Big Mango—complete with stories, sights, and seafood.
📍Locations Visited – Horseshoe Bay, Flagstaff Hill Lookout, Grey’s Bay, The Big Mango, plus more…
✅ Includes stop at Birds Fish Bar (lunch at own cost)
🏖️ Tour Type: Coastal Discovery & History Tour
🕒 Duration – 4.5 hours | 💵 Price $120
👤 Local Tour Guide – Cherene
🕗 Start Time – 8:30 AM (seasonal)
ℹ️ Reconnect with nature on a guided eco-adventure through Conway National Park and Cedar Creek Falls, with rainforest walks, local stories, and a chance to swim beneath a waterfall.
📍Locations Visited – Conway National Park, Cedar Creek Falls
✅ Swim at Whitsundays best waterfalls
🌿 Tour Type: Rainforest Walk & Waterfall Swim
🕒 Duration – 3 hours | 💵 Price $120
👤 Local Tour Guide – Cherene
🕗 Start Time – 9am (seasonal)
ℹ️ Take a guided rainforest bushwalk through the Whitsundays’ lush interior before stepping back in time for lunch at George’s 50s Diner—where nature meets nostalgic charm.
📍Locations Visited – Conway National Park, George’s Diner (Conway Beach)
✅ Nature walk + retro diner experience in one tour
🥾 Tour Type: Bushwalk & Cultural Combo
🕒 Duration – 9 hours | 💵 Price $185
👤 Local Tour Guide – Cherene
🕗 Start Time – 7:00 AM
ℹ️ Venture inland to discover the Whitsundays’ outback side with a full-day heritage trail to Collinsville, featuring lookouts, coal mining history, kangaroo encounters, and a classic country pub lunch.
📍Locations Visited – Horseshoe Bay, Flagstaff Hill, Collinsville, Museum, Scottville Mine, plus more…
✅ Outback history and wildlife encounters
⛰️ Tour Type: Outback Heritage & Culture Tour
🕒 Duration – 4 hours
💵 Price from $650 (up to 11 guests)
👤 Local Tour Guide – Cherene
🕗 Start Time – Flexible
ℹ️ Enjoy a fully private, customisable half-day tour for your group of up to 11 guests, perfect for families or friends wanting to explore the Whitsundays at their own pace
📍Locations Visited – Custom itinerary tailored to your interests
✅ Exclusive small group experience with flexible stops
🚐 Tour Type: Private Custom Tour
🕒 Duration – 8 hours
💵 Price from $850 (up to 11 guests)
👤 Local Tour Guide – Cherene
🕗 Start Time – Flexible
ℹ️ Discover the region your way on a private full-day tour tailored to your group, with personalised itineraries, transport, and exclusive access to local spots.
📍Locations Visited – Custom itinerary tailored to your interests
✅ Private, luxury experience for up to 11 guests
🚐 Tour Type: Full Day Private Custom Tour
Local Guided Experiences
Hi, I’m Cherene Poidevin, founder, guide, and the smiling face behind Driftwood Tours. Welcome! I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.
With over 30 years in outdoor recreation and tourism, I’ve turned a deep love for nature, culture, and storytelling into a career that brings people closer to the heart of the Whitsundays.
I’m a certified Savannah Guide, EcoGuide, and outdoor educator. Whether it’s your first time here or your tenth, I want you to feel welcomed, looked after, and genuinely connected to the landscape and culture. Every tour I lead is tailored, thoughtful, and delivered with passion (and a good dose of fun!).
I invite you to come explore with me, off the beaten track and into the stories and wonders that make the Whitsundays unforgettable. Let’s make some memories together.
Welcome to Driftwood Tours.
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