Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Airlie Beach and Queensland, with day trips to Mackay.
Charter coach rental in Airlie Beach
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia.
Coach hire with driver in Airlie Beach
Charter a coach in Airlie Beach for tour groups, conferences, concerts, sports fixtures, school trips and incentive travel. Full-size coaches carry roughly 45 to 57 passengers (approximate), midi coaches about 25 to 35.
Popular coach day trips from Airlie Beach: Mackay (≈110 km), Townsville (≈230 km), Rockhampton (≈390 km) and Gladstone (≈475 km).
Cruise port bus services in Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is a cruise port, so we also arrange cruise shore excursion buses in Airlie Beach: a coach or minibus with driver waiting at the cruise terminal or pier, a guided or self-planned sightseeing loop, and a return in good time before all-aboard. For turnaround days we organise Airlie Beach cruise terminal transfers between the ship, hotels, the railway station and Cairns International Airport (CNS).
Coach hire in Airlie Beach for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Airlie Beach, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Cairns International Airport (CNS) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Airlie Beach through Australia, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Airlie Beach
Coach hire near Airlie Beach
- Coach hire in Mackay ≈110 km
- Coach hire in Townsville ≈230 km
- Coach hire in Rockhampton ≈390 km
- Coach hire in Gladstone ≈475 km
- Coach hire in Cairns ≈485 km
- Coach hire in Port Douglas ≈545 km
- Coach hire in Bundaberg ≈635 km
- Coach hire in Hervey Bay ≈695 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Australia.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Airlie Beach?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Airlie Beach?
Yes. Coach day trips from Airlie Beach to Mackay, Townsville and Rockhampton are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Airlie Beach cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Airlie Beach.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Airlie Beach, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.