Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Free Hotel Pick up /Drop off on Magnetic island

Free Bottled Water for guests

Light morning tea of baked goods and fruit

Ferry transfers to and from Magnetic Island.

Lunch

Aquasearch Aquarium entrance fees (AUD3 cash only for over 5's)

Hotel / Accommodation pick-up from Townsville

What To Expect

Nelly Bay

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•Admission Not Applicable

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.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive

Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

363 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

338

Our tour guide Tim was...
Suzanne A,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Tim was very friendly and informative. Got a real feeling of the island and loved the visit to Tim’s property, a real slice of heaven. The highlight for us was feeding the rock wallabies.
Relaxed Tour
Carolyn D,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00
You get to see the whole island and learn a lot about it. A lovely morning tea is provided in an a beautiful setting. The bus driver is very knowledgeable and happy to have a chat. Very relaxed tour.
An excellent trip
Sportingdavis,
Nov 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Neil was an excellent guide- very interesting, very knowledgeable, a great sense of humour and very willing to tweak the schedule to suit everyone’s needs. We saw rock wallabies and a koala with a joey in her pouch. A must do trip.
Amazing experience!
Sabrina S,
Oct 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Was a amazing day, we saw koalas and wallabys, a few beautiful beaches and lookouts and the guide Tim was really good!
Had a wonderful trip....
Kerry W,
Aug 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Had a wonderful trip. Neil was so knowledgeable about the island and it’s history We left the tour at Horseshoe Bay as the girls wanted to swim and spend time on the beach. Neil was helpful in explaining how we could get back to the Sealink Terminal. Nothing was too much trouble for him. A great tour - highly recommend