Magnetic Island Maggie Comprehensive 5-Hour Tour from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal with Local Guide and Horseshoe Bay Lunch
by Magnetic Island Tours
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The Magnetic Island Maggie Comprehensive 5-Hour Tour starts at Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal where participants meet a local guide who provides commentary on the island’s birds, wildlife, trees, geology, history, and folklore. The tour begins by traveling from Nelly Bay toward the western side of the island, offering an overview of the island’s geography and fauna. The first stop is at the heritage-listed Picnic Bay School and Butler Hut, which functions as a museum with permanent displays and annual exhibitions about the island’s history, along with a shop selling locally made crafts and publications. This stop lasts about fifteen minutes and is closed on Tuesdays and between Australia Day and Easter. Next, there is an optional fifteen-minute visit to a historic site that was saved from demolition, where participants can learn about its story and enjoy the surroundings. The tour then continues to Geoffrey Bay for about twenty minutes, where visitors can look for the Allied Rock Wallabies found only in Northern Queensland and explore nearby rock formations. After Geoffrey Bay, the bus climbs a steep hill toward Horseshoe Bay, passing through an old farming area and providing wide views across the island. At Horseshoe Bay, there is one hour of free time for lunch, with various food options available. During winter, the tour includes a visit to the Butterfly Forest for a short bush walk when butterflies are present. In summer, a safe swimming enclosure is open at Horseshoe Bay for those who bring swimwear. After lunch, the tour proceeds through the back of Arcadia and along Hayles Avenue, making a brief stop at Aquasearch Aquarium, where visitors can see marine life including giant clams; an entry fee is payable on site. The tour concludes back at Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal in time for the 3 pm ferry to Townsville. The tour includes the services of a local guide, bottled water, snacks, and hotel pick-up and drop-off on Magnetic Island. Lunch, entrance fees, and transport from Townsville are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nelly Bay
The tour starts at Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal where the local guide meets the group. The guide provides an introduction to Magnetic Island’s geography and wildlife while traveling through Nelly Bay towards the island’s western side.
5 min
Picnic Bay Heritage Museum
This stop lasts about 15 minutes at a museum housed in the heritage-listed Picnic Bay School and historic Butler Hut. The museum displays island history through permanent and annual exhibitions and offers locally made crafts and publications. It is closed on Tuesdays and from Australia Day to Easter.
15 min
Optional Historic Site
A 15-minute optional stop to learn the story of a historic site saved from demolition while viewing the surrounding area.
15 min
Geoffrey Bay
A 20-minute visit to Geoffrey Bay gives the chance to see the Allied Rock Wallabies, a species unique to northern Queensland. Passengers can also explore local rock formations on foot.
20 min
Horseshoe Bay
After climbing a steep hill with island views, the bus reaches Horseshoe Bay. Passengers have one hour of free time here to purchase lunch. In winter, the tour includes a short bush walk in the Butterfly Forest nearby. Horseshoe Bay has a safe swimming enclosure open in summer for swimmers.
60 min
Aquasearch
On the return trip, there is a 20-minute stop at Aquasearch Aquarium on Hayles Avenue in Arcadia. Entry costs $3 cash. Visitors can see marine life including giant clams and tropical fish. The bus then returns to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal before the 3 pm ferry departs for Townsville.
20 min
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Magnetic Island Maggie Comprehensive 5-Hour Tour from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal with Local Guide and Horseshoe Bay Lunch
by Magnetic Island Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$200Overview
The Magnetic Island Maggie Comprehensive 5-Hour Tour starts at Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal where participants meet a local guide who provides commentary on the island’s birds, wildlife, trees, geology, history, and folklore. The tour begins by traveling from Nelly Bay toward the western side of the island, offering an overview of the island’s geography and fauna. The first stop is at the heritage-listed Picnic Bay School and Butler Hut, which functions as a museum with permanent displays and annual exhibitions about the island’s history, along with a shop selling locally made crafts and publications. This stop lasts about fifteen minutes and is closed on Tuesdays and between Australia Day and Easter. Next, there is an optional fifteen-minute visit to a historic site that was saved from demolition, where participants can learn about its story and enjoy the surroundings. The tour then continues to Geoffrey Bay for about twenty minutes, where visitors can look for the Allied Rock Wallabies found only in Northern Queensland and explore nearby rock formations. After Geoffrey Bay, the bus climbs a steep hill toward Horseshoe Bay, passing through an old farming area and providing wide views across the island. At Horseshoe Bay, there is one hour of free time for lunch, with various food options available. During winter, the tour includes a visit to the Butterfly Forest for a short bush walk when butterflies are present. In summer, a safe swimming enclosure is open at Horseshoe Bay for those who bring swimwear. After lunch, the tour proceeds through the back of Arcadia and along Hayles Avenue, making a brief stop at Aquasearch Aquarium, where visitors can see marine life including giant clams; an entry fee is payable on site. The tour concludes back at Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal in time for the 3 pm ferry to Townsville. The tour includes the services of a local guide, bottled water, snacks, and hotel pick-up and drop-off on Magnetic Island. Lunch, entrance fees, and transport from Townsville are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nelly Bay
The tour starts at Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal where the local guide meets the group. The guide provides an introduction to Magnetic Island’s geography and wildlife while traveling through Nelly Bay towards the island’s western side.
5 min
Picnic Bay Heritage Museum
This stop lasts about 15 minutes at a museum housed in the heritage-listed Picnic Bay School and historic Butler Hut. The museum displays island history through permanent and annual exhibitions and offers locally made crafts and publications. It is closed on Tuesdays and from Australia Day to Easter.
15 min
Optional Historic Site
A 15-minute optional stop to learn the story of a historic site saved from demolition while viewing the surrounding area.
15 min
Geoffrey Bay
A 20-minute visit to Geoffrey Bay gives the chance to see the Allied Rock Wallabies, a species unique to northern Queensland. Passengers can also explore local rock formations on foot.
20 min
Horseshoe Bay
After climbing a steep hill with island views, the bus reaches Horseshoe Bay. Passengers have one hour of free time here to purchase lunch. In winter, the tour includes a short bush walk in the Butterfly Forest nearby. Horseshoe Bay has a safe swimming enclosure open in summer for swimmers.
60 min
Aquasearch
On the return trip, there is a 20-minute stop at Aquasearch Aquarium on Hayles Avenue in Arcadia. Entry costs $3 cash. Visitors can see marine life including giant clams and tropical fish. The bus then returns to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal before the 3 pm ferry departs for Townsville.
20 min
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.