Excursion Magnetic island tour at Townsville

Visit Magnetic Island accompanied by local guide who will share their knowledge and introduce you to the island's history, colorful characters and get you up close and personal with Australian native wildlife.

Townsville

Depart the pier for a brief transfer to the Breakwater Ferry Terminal to embark the ferry across the blue waters of Cleveland Bay to visit Magnetic Island. There you will discover the geology, history and wildlife of the area with your guide.

Magnetic Island

The stunning landscapes of this World Heritage listed island make this natural destination truly distinctive and attractive to the eco-conscious traveler. The rocky granite headlands endemic to the area provide a basis to an array of eco-systems that merge with the 23 bays and beaches surrounding its coastline. Although Captain Cook never even landed on Magnetic Island while sailing past on June 7th, 1770, it was the famous incident, recorded in his journal, where the ship's magnetic compass 'would not travis well when near it' that gave the island its name. He then named it 'Magnetical Island or Headland' as he wasn't even sure if it was an island or a peninsula.

Filled with eucalyptus woodlands and rocky foreshores, Magnetic Island is a haven for uniquely Australian wildlife, boasting Northern Australia’s largest colony of koalas living in the wild. On tour, you’ll discover the highlights of the island on a guided bus tour, enjoying photo stops along the way before arriving at Selina Wildlife Park.

Selina Wildlife Park

Join a ranger from Selina Wildlife Park to learn about, and engage with, a variety of Australian native wildlife within the koala park.  Take a break at the end for lunch.

Horseshoe Bay

Finally, you’ll enjoy a relaxing lunch overlooking the beach before taking advantage of some free time at Horseshoe Bay prior to heading back to the mainland.

Embark the ferry for the 30 minute return ride, returning to the dock for the short transfer to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion: Magnetic Island, Selina Wildlife Park, Horseshoe Bay

Note

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking, approximately 60 minutes of leisurely walking on mostly gravel and hard-packed dirt pathways and is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or guests who utilise a wheelchair. Comfortable clothing and walking shoes as well as sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are recommended. Space is extremely limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. The ferry transfer is a public scheduled ferry transfer / also tour duration may alter to fit in with the public scheduled ferry time. Please note that this tour is mainly guided by the driver and may not have a seperate guide escorting the tour.