Magnetic Island Tour Maggie Comprehensive

4.9 (397 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation

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397 reviews

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Allied Rock Wallaby - Geoffrey Bay — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Picnic Bay Jetty — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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 5 hour 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. We finish with an hours free time in Horseshoe bay for lunch you.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Magnetic Island Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Free Hotel Pick up /Drop off on Magnetic island
Included: Free Bottled Water for guests
Included: Snacks: Light morning tea of baked goods and fruit

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Hotel / Accommodation pick-up from Townsville
Not included: Entrance fees: Aquasearch Aquarium (optional)
Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Return Ferry Tickets to and from Magnetic Island

Itinerary

Nelly Bay

5 min

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.
Stop 2

15 min

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.
Stop 3

15 min

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

20 min

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.
Stop 5

one hour

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.
Aquasearch

20 min Admission not included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Bus will be in the courtesy vehicle pick up point at the Nelly Bay Terminal. This is behind the public bus stops.

End point

Bus will be in the courtesy vehicle pick up point at the Nelly Bay Terminal. This is behind the public bus stops.

Pickup points

Arcadia Village Motel
Amaroo Rainforest Resort Magnetic Island
Nomads
Island Leisure Resort
Island Palms Resort
Tropical Palms Resort & 4WD Hire
CStay

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot pick-up passengers from addreses in Townsville, we do not have vehicles or staff in Townsville.

Pickups begin 30 minutes prior depending on location. Bus will meet you at recption of your accomodation

Using your ticket

Tour departs from the Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal located on Magnetic Island

Island Pickup available. Contact for details. Pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.