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ACTIVITIES & TOURS
Things to do on Magnetic Island

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WATER TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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ADRENALIN SNORKEL & DIVE

Departs: Magnetic Marina
NELLY BAY
PRICE RANGE: $$-$$$

Explore the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) or the SS Yongala on our day trips. Experienced diving and snorkelling provider with a full service dive centre. Day trips and liveaboards. Visiting the Great Barrier Reef plus a wide range of PADI courses. ECO-certified working with conservation groups, and GBRMPA to educate the community and monitor the reef.

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ISLAND TIME CRUISES
- SUNSET CRUISE

Departs: Horseshoe Bay foreshore
HORSESHOE BAY


PRICE RANGE: $$

Sunset Cruise: Take a scenic sunset cruise through stunning Horseshoe Bay, along Orchard Rock and the secluded beaches of Balding and Radical Bays. An entertaining and informative commentary about the Island and its secrets is also included with a glass of bubbles. BYO. Private charter also.

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PILGRIM SAILING

Departs: Magnetic Harbour
NELLY BAY


PRICE RANGE: $$-$$$

One of Magnetic Island's premium experience providers offering all inclusive sailing cruises and rrivate charters on a luxury 58-foot yacht. 
Forget about the real world for a while. Soak in the views of the stunning Magnetic Island coastline while you experience the magic of sailing and enjoy the best locally sourced food and wine. wine.

0424 296 406

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SEALINK PACKAGE TOURS

Breakwater Terminal, Sir Theiss Drive
TOWNSVILLE
 & NELLY BAY TERMINAL

PRICE RANGE: $$ - $$$

Whether you want to relax on a secluded beach, cruise the tropical waters of North Queensland or try one of the many adventure activities on offer on Magnetic Island, we can plan the perfect holiday itinerary for you. We are Magnetic Island specialists and can recommend tours, accommodation, transport and day tour packages for every budget. Choose from our existing range of packages or contact us and let one of our experienced staff customise a holiday for you.

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AQUASCENE MAGNETIC ISLAND

Departs Magnetic Marina
NELLY BAY
PRICE RANGE: $$ - $$$

• Discovery Tour
• Circumnavigation Explorer Tour
• Sunset and Shipwreck Tour

Eco certified and Tourism Award winner. Small personalised tours full of stunning scenery, stories and special places. Our awesome boat was designed to take you to places you never thought possible, which means we get you closer to all the special places we love. Visit us at the Aquascene Shop, right next to Fruit N Scoops and SOS at the IGA roundabout in Nelly Bay.

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GET AROUND BOAT TOURS

Departs: Horseshoe Bay foreshore
HORSESHOE BAY


PRICE RANGE: $$

Great prices! See all of the Island's stunning coastline on a full day tour. Discover stunning beaches you can't access by walking or by car, snorkel over amazing reefs, swim in secret coves, try your luck at fishing, and see a spectacular sunset.

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JET SKI HIRE MAGNETIC ISLAND

Departs: Right of the boat ramp
HORSESHOE BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$

Located right next to the boat ramp in Horseshoe Bay, we're home to the largest hire area on the East Coast of Australia, and we'll teach you everything you need to know about driving one of our Seadoo GTI130 skis. 30 minute or 60 minute hires are available, with or without a Go Pro Hero 10. Book early to reserve your jetski!

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PLEASURE DIVERS

10 Marine Parade
ARCADIA


PRICE RANGE: $$

Boasting the only purpose built dive training pool on Magnetic Island, easy access dive sites and world class instructors, it's a great place to learn to dive, improve your skills or become a dive professional. The number one stop for all your snorkel hire and tour needs.

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ISLAND TIME CRUISES

- DAY CRUISE

Departs: Horseshoe Bay foreshore
HORSESHOE BAY


PRICE RANGE: $$

Day Cruise: Hop on board for a 4 hour tour and discover Magnetic island by sea. Small groups. Snorkel the fringing reefs, walk on stunning secluded beaches and fishing - we'll fillet and bag your catch, and we also always carry soy, wasabi and of course chop sticks onboard for the Sashimi lovers. Private charter also.

0499 996 653

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MAGNETIC ISLAND FISHING CHARTERS

7-10 Pacific Drive
HORSESHOE BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$

Fishing charters, sightseeing and whale watching* tours. Half or full day around Magnetic Island and beyond. Groups of up to 5 people welcome. *Seasonal.

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PRODIVE

43 Sooning St
NELLY BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$ - $$$

The only dive shop on Magnetic Island offering the full diving experience! We offer scuba diving and snorkeling tours to:

  • Great Barrier Reef

  • SS Yongala

  • Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA)

Learn to dive, continue your education or go pro! We have SSI and PADI instructors and are an official SSI Instructor Training Centre!

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LAND TOURS & ACTIVITIES

GUIDED TOURS

Guided Tours
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MAGNETIC ISLAND TOURS

Departs: Ferry Terminal

NELLY BAY

PRICE RANGE: $$

Our local guides will take you on a journey to discover Magnetic Island's stories by air conditioned bus. Experience first-hand why so many have been drawn to her charms. This tour departs in the morning, and includes one hour free time at Horseshoe Bay for lunch, and return you to the ferry terminal.

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MI RIDE
- MAGNETIC ISLAND DISCOVERY TOURS (4WD)

Various pick up locations

NELLY BAY & PICNIC BAY
PRICE RANGE: $$

Take a ride on the wild side! If you haven't visited the west coast you haven't experienced all of Magnetic Island! It's so different to the rest of Maggie that these are not-to-be-missed tours. So sit back and relax in 'Bessie' our comfortable 4WD, air conditioned, bus with Tim your fun tour guide.
• West Point Sunset Safari
2.5 hour with a complimentary drink and shared seasonal platter.
• West Coast Eco Adventure
3 hour
morning tour with tea/coffee/juice and sweet treats!
Extra tours starting 2024!
Visit our website for more information and to book.

‭0413 517 651‬

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ROAMER WILDLIFE TOURS

40 Horseshoe Bay Road

HORSESHOE BAY
PRICE RANGE: $$

Learn and get up close and personal with our unique native Australian wildlife. Daily tours conducted with onsite rangers offer local stories and a personal experience. Two tours depart daily at 10:30am and 12:30pm. We also do a breakfast with the koalas! Eco Accredited.

TOWNSVILLE HELICOPTERS

Townsville Helicopters has a range of scenic flights and experiences to suit everyone's taste and budget. Explore Tropical North Queensland's best features and soak it all up from the sky.

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Choose from the Townsville City, Magnetic Island or Cape Cleveland Scenic Flights, 9 Islands Scenic Experience, Tropical Escapes, Fishing Tours, or direct transfer to Magnetic Island.

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ACTIVITIES

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MAGNETIC ISLAND COUNTRY (GOLF) CLUB

Cnr Yule & Hirst Streets

PICNIC BAY
PRICE RANGE: $$

The Golf Club is set in a back drop of rugged hills strewn with boulders and lush vegetation, and backs onto National Park. Open 7 days a week.

Hire clubs, electric cart and pull buggies. Function facilities and a full bar is available. Check with the Clubhouse for weekly events.

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SEALINK PACKAGE TOURS

Breakwater Terminal, Sir Theiss Drive

TOWNSVILLE
PRICE RANGE: $-$$

Whether you want to relax on a secluded beach, cruise the tropical waters of North Queensland or try one of the many adventure activities on offer on Magnetic Island, we can plan the perfect holiday itinerary for you. We are Magnetic Island specialists and can recommend tours, accommodation, transport and day tour packages for every budget. Choose from our existing range of packages or contact us and let one of our experienced staff customise a holiday for you.

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MAGNETIC MUSEUM & CRAFT SHOP

11-15 Granite Street

PICNIC BAY
PRICE RANGE: $0

OPEN: Easter to January 26th 10am-2pm

CLOSED: Tuesdays & Wednesdays

The heritage-listed Picnic Bay Schoolhouse, on the grounds, is used as a Craft Centre, selling quality local craft and historical publications. The Museum itself is housed in the historic Butler Hut, named after the original pioneering family of the island.

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PETER LAWSON FINE ART
STUDIO & GALLERY

16 Marine Parade

ARCADIA

OPEN: Times vary, please call us.

Peter Lawson is principally a painter of Australian outback scenes, island landscapes and historical subjects in oil and watercolour. He has exhibited around the world, and has illustrated several books, including a book of poems by his great uncle, Henry Lawson.

Afrekete Cuban Festival
Magnetic Island Edition
Friday 23 - Sunday 25 May 2025

Afrekete the annual Afro-Cuban dance, music and culture festival returns to Magnetic Island in May 2025 and they'd love you to be a part of it.

 

From the official Friday Opening Ceremony and Welcome Party, through to the Sunday Closing Ceremony. Includes all dance and drumming workshops on Saturday and Sunday, PLUS a social dance night on Friday, and Cuban band and DJs on Saturday night. As always, it's an amazing taste of the real Cuba in North Queensland!

 

At: Amaroo On Mandalay

Tickets: BOOK NOW!

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From hiking trails, the best snorkelling and sunset spots, to entertainment and free activities, discover the Top 40 Things To Do on Magnetic Island!

TIDE TIMES

Whether you're wanting low tides for snorkeling or finding shipwrecks, or the best tide times to throw a line off the jetty, your boat or the foreshore, view the 2024 Tide Times.

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