Magnetic Island
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Port
Townsville, Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$239.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Discover the geology, history and wildlife of Magnetic Island, named for its supposed magnetic effect on Captain Cook's ship compass when he sailed past in 1770. It turned out to be a navigation error, but the name stuck.
Travel 20 minutes by fast catamaran ferry across the clear blue waters of Cleveland Bay to Magnetic Island. More than half of the island is reserved as a National Park, which has preserved stunning scenery and habitats for koalas, possums and rock wallabies as well as a variety of birds. Where the headlands meet the sea, secluded beaches have formed -- many of which can only be reached on foot or by boat.
See Magnetic Island's highlights on a guided coach tour, including a photo stop along the way. You'll encounter native wildlife on a guided ranger tour of Bungalow Bay Koala Village, where you can pet a koala or baby crocodile for a souvenir photograph (at your own expense).
Afternoon tea or coffee is served in the alfresco dining area.
Return to the Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal for your transfer back to Townsville.
Notes:
Terrain is uneven. Terrain includes a marine ramp from the pier to the boat, which can be very steep at low tide. Tour duration may vary slightly due to ferry departure times.