Activities on Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island has a host of activities for you to experience
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Being in such a beautiful area of Queensland with perfect weather, there are an abundance of outdoor activities on Magnetic Island. Imagine just chilling out on a beautiful beach without any crowds - you may even have the whole beach to yourself!
Magnetic Island is really about getting out and about and discovering everything for yourself....
Use the free Magnetic Island Guide to navigate one of the many well signposted walking tracks around the island. The Forts Walk in Horseshoe Bay is a must.
- Feed the rock wallabies at the old jetty in Arcadia - you can by pellets to feed them from some local stores
- Feed the lorikeets and take great photos at Bungalow Bay at 4pm every afternoon
- Hire a 4WD and cruise up to West Point to watch the sunset (note to self - take champagne)
- Go fishing at West Point or from the jetty in Picnic Bay - fishing gear is for hire at Nelly Bay Fish n Fuel (contact them on 07 47 785 126)
- There are a myriad of watersports available - with watercraft hire at the beachfront in Horseshoe Bay
- Hire snorkel equipment and snorkel off the beach at Alma, Arthur and Florence Bays.
Or you can just relax and take slip right into 'Island Time' .....just chill out or take part in some of the organised tours the island has to offer.
Organised Tours on Magnetic Island
Visit the KOALAS at Bungalow Bay Koala Village. There three guided tours daily around the Sanctuary with a champagne bush tucker brunch every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. You even have the opportunity to have your photo taken holding a koala! Phone 07 47 785 577
Day tours to the GREAT BARRIER REEF with Sun Sea Cruises depart Magnetic Island every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The full day tour includes morning tea, afternoon tea and a huge buffet lunch. You spend a few hours at the reef, you can do a glass bottom boat tour with a marine biologist and snorkel the reef at your leisure. Phone: 1800 447 333
Day tours to the YONGALA WRECK with Adrenalin Dive. Dive Australia's No 1 Wreck Divesite. To dive the Yongala, you must have completed your open water certificate and have a least 6 dives logged. You cannot snorkel the wreck as it is up to 27 metres deep. This dive is not to be missed!! This dive company also do day trips to WHEELER REEF which is in pristine condition. Phone: 1300 664 600
Guided JETSKI TOURS depart daily from Horseshoe Bay. You can circumnavigate the island on the three hour tour or take in the top end on the one hour tour. Phone: 07 47 581 533
HORSERIDING on the beach with Blueys Horse Ranch. This is a fantastic photo opportunity as you ride your horse through a bush track and then take the horse swimming in the ocean. The rides cater for beginners through to experienced riders. Phone: 07 47 785 109
Guided SEA KAYAKING tours with Magnetic Island Seakayaks. Spot turtles, dugongs and other marine life on this eco accredited tour which departs Horseshoe Bay every morning. They also do evening kayak tours 3 times a week. Phone: 07 47 785 424
Experience a joyride in a SEAPLANE with Red Baron Seaplanes from Horseshoe Bay. This famous plane has featured in the movie The Phantom and is now doing flights around the island. This really is the only way to see the whole island. Phone 07 47 581 556
Guided Tours on Magnetic Island
Guided Island Tours
Tour the island in style in a funky stretch jeep with Tropicana Tours. This tour takes in all the best sites the island has to offer and finishes at West Point to watch the sunset. Phone 07 47 581 800
Guided Bus Tours
This tour is a great introduction to the island, the 3 hour tour takes you around the island with an informative guide. Phone 07 47 785 130
Above The Water
Sailing Trips and Tours
Providence Sailing. Half day snorkelling trips and sunset sailing adventures on board a classic schooner. What a great way to relax for the day. Phone 07 47 785 580
Jazza Sailing Tours Sail around the island while enjoying the tunes from a well known local jazz musician. Phone 07 47 785 530
FISHING TRIPS and half day SNORKELLING AND ISLAND CRUISING leaving daily from Nelly Bay. All equipment is included at a modest price. Phone 07 47 785 952
2 - 4 hour and full day FISHING TRIPS departing from Horseshoe Bay. Phone 07 47 581 837
JETSKI HIRE on the beach in Horseshoe Bay. Phone 07 47 581 100
BOAT HIRE This large boat fits up to 8 people. Phone 07 47 785 909
TINNY (SMALL BOAT) HIRE Phone 07 47 785 076
RENT A YACHT That's right! Rent your very own yacht with Tropicsail - you don't even need a boat licence. Phone 47 724 773
Under The Water
Do your PADI open water, advanced or dive masters course with Pleasure Divers. The prices are reasonable and you dive right off the beach at the front of the diveshop. Phone 1800 797 797
Take in a Show
Go and see a CABARET SHOW. Showing at Alla Capri Stage Door every Friday and Saturday night. The shows are hilarious!! Phone 07 47 785 448
