Magnetic Island Scenic Tour with Guide

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.

Meeting Point

Magnetic Island ferry terminal

Nelly Bay QLD 4819, Australia

In the courtesy vehicle pick up point. Behind the public bus stops.

What's included:

• Local guide

Not included:

• Ferry tickets to and from Magnetic Island ($36 Adults / $18 Concession)
• Food and drinks
• Pickup from Townsville

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Pilgrim Magnetic Island

123 Sooning St, Nelly Bay QLD 4819, Australia

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

Good Ju Ju's Lookout

Nelly Bay Rd, Picnic Bay QLD 4819, Australia

Admire the breathtaking views over Cleveland Bay as your guide explains the island's geography and its relation to Townsville.

10 minutes

Magnetic Island Country Club

2 Hurst St, Picnic Bay, 4819, Queensland

Pass by one of Greg Norman's favourite holes of golf on the planet

Pass by without stopping

Cockle Bay Drive

Cockle Bay Dr, Picnic Bay 4819, Australia

Visit Cockle Bay to learn about the early settlers, the wreck of the SS City of Adelaide and some of our local bush tucker

20 minutes

Picnic Bay Jetty

Picnic Bay QLD 4819, Australia

Visit Cockle Bay and Picnic Bay. Disover the history of the Heritage Listed Picnic Bay Jetty. Take a walk along its length and admire the views towards the mainland.

25 minutes

Pilgrim Magnetic Island

123 Sooning St, Nelly Bay QLD 4819, Australia

Leaving the early settlers behind we retrace our steps back to Nelly Bay. Afterwards, the bus will make its way over Arcadia hill where you will be rewarded with stunning views across Cleveland Bay towards the Coral sea

15 minutes

Geoffrey Bay

Queensland

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.

25 minutes

Horseshoe Bay Beach

Horseshoe Bay Beach, 1 Pacific Dr, Horseshoe Bay QLD 4819, Australia

Climbing the long steep hill towards Horseshoe Bay you will get some breathtaking views across the island. You will then head down the other side into the old farming precinct before we stop for some 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.

You can choose to leave the tour here and stay for dinner in one of the local cafe's or restaurants. Alternatively you can return with the bus to Nelly Bay Ferry terminal or your accommodation.

1 hour

Nelly Bay

Nelly Bay, Queensland

Return to the Ferry

15 minutes