Magnetic Island Tours

Explore the beaches, bays and National parks of Magnetic Island with round-trip transport by catamaran from Townsville. Your flexible ferry tickets can be used any time within a month, so you can spend as long as you want swimming and snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park; hiking through the parklands; or partying at the island resorts.  

Enjoy a relaxing yet activity-filled half-day on Magnetic Island. On board the cruise you’ll learn about the unique biodiversity of this island from your local guides. Snorkeling equipment and stand-up paddle boards are provided so you can fully explore the underwater environment of Magnetic Island’s fringing reef. This is a fun trip for the whole family.

Get a more in-depth experience of Magnetic Island than most visitors on this tour, tailored to day trippers arriving on the morning ferry. See the island's top sights as well as some off-the-beaten-path spots, and learn about local wildlife, birds, history, geology, and folklore before heading back to the terminal in time for the ferry.

Relish the tranquility of the ocean on a lunchtime cruise to Magnetic Island from Nelly Bay. Climb aboard a luxurious sailing yacht and venture to the secluded coves and blissful beaches of Magnetic Island with a professional captain and crew. When your yacht drops anchor, plunge into the inviting waters to enjoy a revitalizing swim while a delicious barbecue lunch is prepared on board.

Many of our Countries native wildlife comes to life during the twilight hours, imagine being able to see Koala's, Wallabies, reptiles and endangered species like the illusive bettong in their natural habitat. Magnetic Island Night Vision Tours will give you an ecological non-intrusive unique experience, guided tour with top of the range night vision goggles to make the most of your twilight journey.

Take in the breathtaking Magnetic Island coastline on a scenic boat ride to a secluded beach, where you will be dropped off by your private boat chauffeur to spend a blissful two hours, often with the beach all to yourselves. Swim, explore, relax, and enjoy a locally sourced picnic served with your choice of drink before completing the circumnavigation of Magnetic Island on the way home. Departures at 8 am include a Breakfast Picnic of fresh fruit served with local organic yoghurt (Mungalli Creek), baguette, croissant & almond croissant served with butter and local Magnetic Island honey and Mimosas of Sparkling Wine and Freshly squeezed orange juice Departures at 10 am and 12 noon include a locally sourced seafood and antipasto grazing platter served with wine or beer of your choice.

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.