Magnetic Island Afternoon Tour
Magnetic Island Afternoon Tour
A mature and highly-regarded local guide will provide friendly, entertaining commentary on hundreds of topics covering birds and wildlife, trees, geology, history and folklore on your tour of the scenic roads and byways of the beautiful Magnetic Island. Departing Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal you'll visit all the major sights, including one or two secret spots some locals don't even know about.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Magnetic Island Marina
After a brief introduction you will make your way through Nelly Bay to the western side of the island. On the way you’ll get some background facts on the island and an introduction to the geography and fauna.
5 minutesGood Ju Ju's Lookout
Admire the breathtaking views over Cleveland Bay as your guide explains the island's geography and its relation to Townsville.
10 minutesMagnetic Island Country Club
Pass by one of Greg Norman's favourite holes of golf on the planet
Cockle Bay Drive
Visit Cockle Bay to learn about the early settlers, the wreck of the SS City of Adelaide and some of our local bush tucker
20 minutesPicnic Bay Jetty
Visit Cockle Bay and Picnic Bay. Disover the history of the Heritage Listed Picnic Bay Jetty. Take a walk along its length and admire the views towards the mainland.
25 minutesMagnetic Island Marina
Leaving the early settlers behind we retrace our steps back to Nelly Bay. Afterwards, the bus will make its way over Arcadia hill where you will be rewarded with stunning views across Cleveland Bay towards the Coral sea
15 minutesGeoffrey Bay
Geoffrey Bay is also an opportunity to get out of the bus and get up close and personal with our incredible rock formations.
25 minutesHorseshoe Bay Beach
You can choose to leave the tour here and stay for dinner in one of the local cafe's or restaurants. Alternatively you can return with the bus to Nelly Bay Ferry terminal or your accommodation.
1 hourNelly Bay
Return to the Ferry
15 minutesIncluded
- Local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Ferry tickets to and from Magnetic Island ($36 Adults / $18 Concession)
- Food and drinks
- Pickup from Townsville
Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.