Airlie Adventure Tours
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Departure Times
Travel smoothly between Mackay and Airlie Beach via Proserpine!
- Comfortable 2 hour bus journey
- Travel from Airlie Beach to Mackay or vice versa
- Every journey stops in Proserpine with access to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Complimentary bottled water and snacks on board
- Private transfers available
THIS BUS SERVICE IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. Please visit our AIRPORT TRANSFERS & CAR RENTALS page for alternative tours.
This is the most affordable and convenient way to travel between Mackay and Airlie Beach! Airlie Adventure Tours is a family-run business that offers a flexible and easy public transport option for those looking to get around the Whitsundays. Mackay is a beautiful rural town and Airlie Beach is the Gateway to the Whitsundays. This bus transfer allows travellers to swiftly travel between the two towns 7 days a week, with stopovers in Proserpine at the airport and the hospitals.
Features:
- Comfortable, spacious buses
- Buses range from 8-12 seats
- Professional, friendly service
- 2-hour journey from Airlie Beach to Mackay or vice versa
- Multiple convenient stops on the way
- Stops at Whitsunday Coast Airport and downtown Proserpine
- Complimentary bottled water and snacks on board
- Air-conditioned buses with seatbelts for everyone
- Family-run local business
- Private transfers and charters available
Convenient for both tourists and locals alike, Airlie Adventure Tours offers a scenic journey through the Queensland countryside so you can reach your destination quickly and affordably.
- Airlie Beach to Mackay - departs at 6pm, arrives 8pm
- Mackay to Airlie Beach - departs 6am, arrives 8am
Sample Itinerary
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Every departure between Airlie Beach and Mackay stops at Whitsunday Coast Airport and Proserpine on the way. Each bus journey is about 2 hours and includes complimentary bottled water and snacks. Below is the basic timetable for the daily bus routes, including departure points and the various stops made.
Buses from Airlie Beach to Mackay
Departs from Port of Airlie
- The bus will depart Airli...
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Every departure between Airlie Beach and Mackay stops at Whitsunday Coast Airport and Proserpine on the way. Each bus journey is about 2 hours and includes complimentary bottled water and snacks. Below is the basic timetable for the daily bus routes, including departure points and the various stops made.
Buses from Airlie Beach to Mackay
Departs from Port of Airlie
- The bus will depart Airlie Beach at 6pm on Tuesdays - Sundays. Arrives in Mackay at 8pm.
Buses pick up from Port of Airlie, Airlie Lagoon, Coral Sea Marina, Banjo's, Anaconda Cannonvale, Proserpine Hospital, Whitsunday Coast Airport, Bloomsbury BP, and Calen General Store.
Buses drop off at Kuttable Pub, Leap Hotel, Mater Hospital, Mackay Transit Bus Stop, and Base Hospital in Mackay.
Buses from Mackay to Airlie Beach
Departs from 30 Victoria Street, Mackay
- The bus will depart Mackay at 6am on Tuesdays - Sundays. Arrives in Airlie at 8am.
Buses pick up from Base Hospital, Mackay Transit Bus Stop, Hospital, The Leap Hotel, Kuttable Pub, Calen General Store, and Bloomsbury BP.
Buses drop off at Whitsunday Coast Airport, Proserpine Hospital, Anaconda Cannonvale, Banjo's, Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Lagoon, and Port of Airlie.
Private Transfers
Airlie Adventure Tours offers the perfect transport option for groups that are traveling between Airlie Beach and Mackay or Bowen. You can book a private bus transfer for groups of 1-4 people, 5-7 people, or 8-11 people. Water and snacks are complimentary for transfers as well, and you can purchase other drinks and gourmet platters for your group if you wish. Contact us for more ingo about booking a private transfer!
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What To Bring
Just your bus ticket confirmation and your bags (please bring headphones if you will be listening to music to ensure the bus stays quiet and comfortable for all passengers).
What's Included
- 2-hour bus journey
- Comfortable, spacious 8-12-seat bus with air-conditioning and seatbelts
- Professional service
- Complimentary water and snacks
What's Extra
- $15 charge per bag if you have more than one large bag to be stored in the car...
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What To Bring
Just your bus ticket confirmation and your bags (please bring headphones if you will be listening to music to ensure the bus stays quiet and comfortable for all passengers).
What's Included
- 2-hour bus journey
- Comfortable, spacious 8-12-seat bus with air-conditioning and seatbelts
- Professional service
- Complimentary water and snacks
What's Extra
- $15 charge per bag if you have more than one large bag to be stored in the cargo compartment (22kg limit per bag)
- Food platters if you're booking a private transfer
Terms and Conditions
Important Information:
- Child rates apply to anyone ages 12 and under. Children must be traveling with an adult.
- All passengers must wear appropriate clothing at all times (no swimwear)
- No food or drink is to be brought onboard (no glass bottles)
- Drinking alcohol onboard is prohibited
- Passengers are allowed one large bag to be stored in the cargo compartment with a maximum weight of 22kg, plus one small item to store in laps or under the seat
- MWB assumes no responsibility for any bags or customer belongings.
Your Responsibilities:
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time.
Prices/Extra Costs:
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply.
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Travel Risk/Insurance:
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Merchant Fees:
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other:
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
Cancellations made under 24 hours before departure will receive no refund.
All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. Cancellations made 60-30 days prior to travel date forfeit 50% of the RRP.
Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.
Refunds:
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Accountability/Misconduct:
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel/Sailing Whitsundays. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bags can I bring on board?
Each passenger is allowed one large bag to be stored in the cargo compartment under the bus. Each bag must way 22kg or less. You can also keep a smaller bag on your lap or under the seat in front of you.
Can I bring food or drinks on board?
You can't bring any food or drinks on board, unless you have special permission from the driver. Water and snacks are given out complimentary. Alcohol is strictly prohibited and must be stored in your luggage under the bus.
Is there a discount for children?
Children ages 12 and under receive a child rate. Children must be traveling with an adult.
Is there a discount for students?
Yes, you can book the student rate at checkout. You must have a valid student ID to present upon arrival.