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Maggie Comprehensive Tour

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Discover Magnetic Island like never before, through the eyes of a true local!

Hop aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned bus and enjoy a relaxed tour as your local guide brings the island to life. Dive into its rich history, stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, intriguing folklore, and uncover hidden gems known only to the locals.

The Maggie Comprehensive Tour is a 5-hour fully guided experience, starting at Nelly Bay ferry terminal and concluding at Horseshoe Bay, with stops at the island’s main attractions along the way. At the tour’s end, you can either return to the ferry terminal by bus or stay at Horseshoe Bay, where you can wind down and have lunch while enjoying the scenic waterfront views, go for a swim or take a stroll along the beach.

This tour combines over 40 years of local expertise, offering a truly unique insight into life on ‘Maggie’, designed to leave you with unforgettable memories and a deeper connection to the island.

Highlights & Inclusions

  • Fully guided 5-hour tour
  • Visit Magnetic Island's key attractions
  • Morning tea - fresh fruit and baked goods
  • Bottled water on the bus
  • Travel in a comfortable, A/C bus
  • Benefit from the expertise of a friendly, local tour guide
  • Small-group - up to 16 guests

Tour Details

  • PassengerPrice
    Adult$100
    Senior$90
    Child (5-14 years)$49.50

    Optional extra: add on return ferry tickets.

    Please note:
    • 10% surcharge applies on Queensland Public holidays.
    • Prices are "from', subject to availability and seasonal variations.
  • Nelly Bay Terminal
    All guests on-board, ready to explore!
    Nelly Bay to Picnic Bay
    Stunning views at Rocky Bay lookout.
    Picnic Bay
    Local history at Jetty & museum.
    Picnic Bay to Arcadia Bay
    Panoramic coastlines along Arcadia Hill.
    Geoffrey Bay
    Spot the local rock wallaby!
    Horseshoe Bay
    Lunch break - time to swim, eat & relax.
    Nelly Bay Terminal
    Tour wrap-up back at the ferry terminal, or stay and disover more!

    Please note: itinerary is subject to change depending on weather and season.

    MI map
  • Departure time: 9.15am*
    Return time: 2.30pm*
    Location: Nelly Bay Terminal, Magnetic Island.
    *If you are travelling from Townsville, please catch the 8.45am SeaLink ferry.
    After the tour, if you travel straight back to Townsville, you can catch the 3.00pm SeaLink ferry.
  • What to bring
    • Hat
    • Sunglasses
    • A sense of adventure
    • $3 cash for entry to Aquasearch Aquarium

    Activity level
    Low. Limited walking on and off the bus. Except during butterfly season when the tour takes a 250m bush walk on mostly flat terrain.

    Wheelchair Accessibility
    This tour can offer a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Please get in touch to confirm its availability.

    • Please check tour operator's website regard its specific terms and conditions including cancellations, availability, pricing and other matters.

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