Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive

  • Magnetic Island
  • 5 Hours

Overview

Discover Magnetic Island beyond the typical tourist experience with this comprehensive tour designed for day trippers and island guests alike. Explore both popular attractions and hidden gems while gaining insights into the island’s fascinating wildlife, rich history, unique geology, and captivating local folklore.

The tour includes a relaxing hour-long stop at picturesque Horseshoe Bay, where you can enjoy lunch at your own expense before returning in time to catch the afternoon ferry departure. This thoughtfully paced itinerary ensures you experience the authentic character of Magnetic Island while accommodating ferry schedules for mainland visitors.

  • Get insights into local culture, history, and wildlife from your guide
  • Includes Magentic Island ferry terminal or accommodation transfers
  • Bottled water is provided so don’t worry about hauling it around
  • An easy way to experience the island’s best in one day

 


What’s Included

  • Local guide
  • Bottled water

    Free Bottled Water for guests

  • Free Hotel Pick up /Drop off on Magnetic island
  • Snacks

    Light morning tea of baked goods and fruit

 


Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Magnetic Island ferry terminal
    Nelly Bay QLD 4819, Australia

Start time: 9:15 am

 


Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers

 


Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Itinerary

1

Nelly Bay

After boarding the bus at Nelly Bay terminal you will meet your friendly local guide who will escort you throughout the day. Our guides are all locals, with a depth of knowledge about life on the island. 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 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Magnetic Island History and Craft Centre

Closed Tuesdays and between Australia Day to Easter. Set in the heritage listed Picnic Bay School and historic Butler Hut, the centre operates a museum and sells locally made craft and historical publications. The museum shows island history through permanent displays and varying annual exhibitions.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Picnic Bay Jetty

Optional stop where we will discover its story and how it was saved from demolition, and take in the beautiful surrounds

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Geoffrey Bay

No visit to the Maggie would be complete without a stop at Geoffrey Bay to see if you can find some of our extremely cute Allied Rock Wallabies. These wallabies are found only in Northern Queensland between Townsville and the Burdekin River. Geoffrey Bay is also an opportunity to get out of the bus and get up close and personal with our incredible rock formations.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Horseshoe Bay Beach

As the bus climbs the long steep hill towards Horseshoe Bay you will get breathtaking views across the island. You will then head down the other side into the old farming precinct before we stop for an hour’s free time in Horseshoe Bay where a variety of food is available. During the winter when the butterflies are around we will definitely visit the Butterfly forest for a short bush walk. Its an experience not to be missed and great balm for the soul. Horseshoe Bay also offers year round swimming with a safe swimming enclosure in place during the summer months. An excellent place to cool off if you bring your swimmers.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

6

Aquasearch

After lunch you will return to the Ferry, giving you the chance to catch those incredible views once more. This time though we will head through the back of Arcadia, along pretty Hayles avenue with a short stop at Aquasearch Aquarium ($3 entry fee, cash only) where we will try and find Nemo and Dory and chat about our Giant Clams, before heading back to the Ferry Terminal in time to meet the 3pm depature to Townsville.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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