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Magnetic Island Afternoon Tour

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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.
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Ferry tickets to and from Magnetic Island ($36 Adults / $18 Concession)
  • Food and drinks
  • Pickup from Townsville
Departure Point

Magnetic Island ferry terminal, Nelly Bay QLD 4819, Australië In the courtesy vehicle pick up point. Behind the public bus stops.

Return Details

Magnetic Island ferry terminal, Nelly Bay QLD 4819, Australië In the courtesy vehicle pick up point. Behind the public bus stops.

  • 123 Sooning St, Nelly Bay QLD 4819, Australia
    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
  • Nelly Bay Rd, Picnic Bay QLD 4819, Australië
    Admire the breathtaking views over Cleveland Bay as your guide explains the island's geography and its relation to Townsville.
    10 minutes
  • Magnetic Island Country Club, Picnic Bay, Queensland, Australia
    Pass by one of Greg Norman's favourite holes of golf on the planet
  • Cockle Bay Dr, Picnic Bay 4819, Australia
    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 minutes
  • Picnic Bay QLD 4819, Australië
    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 minutes
  • 123 Sooning St, Nelly Bay QLD 4819, Australia
    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 minutes
  • Geoffrey Bay, Queensland, Australia
    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.
    25 minutes
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach, 1 Pacific Dr, Horseshoe Bay QLD 4819, Australië
    Climbing the long steep hill towards Horseshoe Bay you will get some breathtaking views across the island. You will then head down the other side into the old farming precinct before we stop for some 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. 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.
    60 minutes
  • Nelly Bay, Nelly Bay, Queensland, Australia
    Return to the Ferry
    15 minutes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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 canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Tina_P
12 Apr 2023
Brilliant and informative tour, it was such an enjoyable afternoon . Our group had a great time and it was parts of Maggie Island we would not have managed to get to in our short day trip
Wanderer635237
12 Apr 2023
Loved the local knowledge on plants, animals, history etc. stopping at the rock wallabies was my favourite ????
gunningert2023
12 Mar 2023
It was a really nice tour, were you get to see the higligths on the island. A good guide who has alot knowlegde about history, fauna and more. Can recommend the tour. I also liked that we were a small group of people in a small bus.
This tour in Queensland is organized by Magnetic Islands BEST Bus Tours

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