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Proserpine History, Shopping & Coffee Discovery Tour

Discover the mainland side of the Whitsundays. Explore the fascinating Proserpine Museum, browse the colourful local boutique Colour Me Crazy, and relax at Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation.

Discover the mainland side of the Whitsundays. Explore the fascinating Proserpine Museum, browse the colourful local boutique Colour Me Crazy, and relax at Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation.

Highlights

  • Visit the historic Proserpine Museum
  • Explore the colourful local boutique Colour Me Crazy
  • Relax at Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation
  • Learn about the Whitsundays history and sugar cane farming
  • Discover Aboriginal history and local culture
  • Meet friendly farm animals at the coffee plantation

Proserpine History, Shopping & Coffee Discovery Tour

Discover the authentic heart of the Whitsundays on this eco-certified small-group mainland experience with the multi-award-winning Airlie Adventure Tours.

Perfect for travellers wanting to experience more than just beaches and islands, this relaxed tour showcases the rich history, local culture, creative spirit, and country hospitality of the Whitsundays mainland.

Travelling through lush tropical farmland and sugar cane country, your eco-certified local guide will share fascinating stories about the history of the Whitsundays region, the development of Proserpine, the local sugar industry, cyclones, pioneer life, and the Aboriginal history of the area, including the connection the local Ngaro people had with the surrounding landscapes and waterways long before European settlement.

The first major stop is the Proserpine Museum, one of the region’s hidden gems. Here, guests can step back in time and discover the fascinating history of the Whitsundays mainland through historic displays, photographs, machinery, stories, and local memorabilia that showcase the development of Proserpine and the surrounding region.

The experience then continues to Colour Me Crazy, a vibrant and creative local art and gift space filled with handmade products, colourful artwork, locally crafted gifts, creative displays, and unique treasures. Guests will have time to browse, meet locals, and enjoy one of the Whitsundays’ most unique boutique experiences.

The tour then concludes with a relaxing visit to the beautiful Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation, set amid tropical countryside and lush farmland. Guests can unwind with locally grown coffee, homemade cakes, café treats, and beautiful rural scenery while enjoying the peaceful country atmosphere.

Itinerary

  • Proserpine Museum
  • Colour Me Crazy
  • Whitsunday Gold
Adult $125.00
Child $89.00 (under 15yo)

What's included

  • Return air-conditioned transport
  • Entry to Proserpine Museum
  • Eco-certified local guide
  • Visit to Colour Me Crazy
  • Visit to Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation
  • Small-group touring

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Available Bookings from 10 Jul to 23 Jul 2026

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  • Child$89.00

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  • Adult$125.00
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  • Adult$125.00
  • Child$89.00

  • Adult$125.00
  • Child$89.00

  • Adult$125.00
  • Child$89.00

  • Adult$125.00
  • Child$89.00
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This award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Their proactive leadership and management ensure the business's focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to create genuine, constantly evolving and sustainable tourism experiences.

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