Adventure & Outdoors
Pleasure Divers Magnetic Island
Pleasure Divers is Magnetic Island’s longest-running dive centre, with over 25 years of experience delivering exceptional diving and snorkeling adventures. As a locally owned and family-operated business, Pleasure Divers offers a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere for ocean lovers of all skill levels. Situated in Arcadia on the Geoffrey Bay foreshore, the dive centre boasts the region’s only purpose-built dive training pool and is just steps away from some of the island’s best shore diving sites. This ideal location makes learning to dive and exploring the underwater world both easy and stress-free. Pleasure Divers offer a full range of SSI dive training courses, from beginner to professional levels, ensuring divers can build confidence and skills in a safe and supportive environment. Beyond dive training, visitors can expect high quality snorkel and scuba gear rentals, equipment sales and expert advice from the team at Pleasure Divers, providing everything one needs for an unforgettable experience in the water. Whether you're a first-time snorkeler or a seasoned diver seeking a laid-back adventure, Pleasure Divers is here to help you discover the magic of Magnetic Island’s incredible underwater world.
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Pilgrim Magnetic Island
Pilgrim Magnetic Island is one of the premium experience providers on Magnetic Island with two incredible ways to see the island - Pilgrim Sailing on a luxury 58-foot yacht and Pilgrim Adventures on a small fast boat. Pilgrim Sailing offers intimate group lunchtime and sunset cruises and private charters. Sail the breath-taking coastline of Magnetic Island in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. On board, soak in stunning views, a relaxed atmosphere, and the best locally sourced food and wine. Pilgrim Adventures offers the ultimate way to discover the beauty of Magnetic Island for one couple or up to four guests. The private experiences take you off the beaten track to explore the remote parts of the island that most locals don’t see. From snorkelling among colourful coral reefs to a comfortable picnic with a delicious lunch, the knowledgeable skipper will ensure you have everything you need for an immersive Magnetic Island experience. Owner-operators, Paul and Clare Ley bring attention to detail, a personal touch and environmental sustainability to all they do, ensuring every aspect of your experience is one to remember. Experiences are all-inclusive and showcase quality regional produce. The friendly crew ensure your day is the best it can be. They love a chat and to share facts about the reef and Magnetic Island.
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Aquascene Magnetic Island
Multi-Award winning Aquascene Magnetic Island, one of Queensland's signature tour experiences, are renowned for their exceptional tour experiences. Discover special places you won't find on your own and create connections with real people and special places as family owned Aquascene share with you this beautiful Island they have called their home for over 36 years. They offer their guests inclusive, fun, personalised and informative tours exploring the iconic beauty of Magnetic Island, suitable for absolutely everyone! Discover secluded beaches and bays, snorkel fringing coral reefs and meet some local wildlife, above and below the water. Benefit from expert tuition for snorkelling in a safe and comfortable environment from people who understand individual needs. Learn about the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef with 2 Master Reef Guides. Proudly Advanced Eco Accredited. Aquascene's custom designed boats provide plenty of shade and comfort, easy access stairs in and out of the water and a toilet/change room. Tours are suitable for guests who may have mobility or sensory challenges, we believe everyone should have the chance to share the adventures. There are no long travel times, just plenty of fun and relaxation. From the moment you arrive, to the moment you leave you will be looked after by the friendly caring team that Aquascene are renowned for. Arrive as guests and leave as friends. Adventures for everyone!
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Magnetic Island Time Cruises
Island time cruises have been receiving the trip advisor certificate of excellence for several years, thanks to the lovely comments of all their customers, ranking it one of the best things to do in the Townsville region. They provide high quality affordable guided boat tours around Magnetic island with snorkeling and fishing activities and whale watching when it is the season. All quality fishing and snorkelling equipment are supplied on board. They only take small groups for a better experience (up to 8 people). All their tours provide local knowledge about Magnetic island landmarks and its aquatic fauna. The boat has a comfortable shaded deck and toilet/change room.
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Geoffrey Bay Snorkel Trail
Recommended as one of the 10 best snorkelling spots in Queensland, Magnetic Island has developed two snorkel trails for visitors to enjoy, one from Nelly Bay and one from Geoffrey Bay. Before you head to the beach, pick up a swim card from one of the many retail outlets as they have useful information about the coral and fish you can see. When you get to Geoffrey Bay, wrap the swim card on your wrist, walk straight off the beach and follow the numbered white surface floats that outline the trail (and also offer a good spot to take a rest). On a calm day you will see an amazing array of fish species, especially around the Moltke wreck. For stronger swimmers, the WWII aeroplane propeller and engine block (from a CW-22B Curtiss Falcon) is another great place to explore. Do: wear stinger suits between November to April as stingers (marine jellyfish) are around. Do not: stand on coral or hold onto the sub-surface numbered floats. Water clarity is poorer during and after south-east winds and avoid very low or high tides during new or full moon phases.
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Hawkings Point Track
Starting at the eastern end of Picnic Street in Picnic Bay, follow a track that will lead you to the saddle between Rocky Bay and Picnic Bay. Here, you will have a decent view over Rocky Bay. From here, you can even scramble down to Rocky Bay. Otherwise, the track then winds to the top of a large boulder, offering views over toward Picnic, Nelly, and Geoffrey Bays and back toward Townsville. This is Hawkings Point Lookout. One of the best places to watch sunrise and sunset on Magnetic Island.
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Magnetic Island Fishing Charters
Magnetic Island Fishing Charters is a family run business that offers private boutique fishing and sightseeing charters around Magnetic Island and beyond up to 50 nautical miles out to sea. Including charters to the Great Barrier Reef, shoals, wrecks and reef flats. With sports game fishing trolling for pelagic fish like Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, Marlin and plenty more species. Also chasing Red Emperor, Nannygai and Coral Trout species. Sightseeing Charters around Magnetic Island exploring the landscape and bays only accessible from the sea including waterfalls that lead to beach foreshore. Whale watching charters in season for a unbelievable experience watching these giants play in the ocean. All charters inshore are up to five people maximum, offshore up to four people maximum on board their vessel C/Level with rods, reels, eskies, ice, bait supplied. All safety equipment on board and Captain will ensure a safe fun experience for all guests. Their vessel is a custom built six metre Bonito centre console cabin with positive level floatation with a Mercury Sea Pro150hp outboard. It has a full walk around deck and toilet on board. Vessel is commercial surveyed and registered with AMSA with SMS and Risk Management Systems in place for safe boating. Captain/Crew are all certified and trained to uphold the safety standards set by AMSA and their own SMS and Risk Management System.
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Magnetic Island Jet Skis
Explore Magnetic Island (Maggie) on a thrilling Jet Ski Adventure from Horseshoe Bay. Choose from exploring secluded beaches, circumnavigating the island, or enjoying open water freedom. Experience the thrill of driving your jet ski while getting close to Maggie’s rugged coastline, hidden coves, and rocky outcrops. Short on time but still want an incredible adventure? The Five Beach Bay Jet Ski Adventure is a 90-minute ride through nine breathtaking bays, eight accessible only by sea. This tour takes you to Five Beach Bays, a pristine stretch of untouched coastline. For the ultimate experience, the Full Island Jet Ski Adventure takes you on a 3-hour journey around the entire island. Accompanied by one of our local guides, you’ll cover all 23 bays and beaches, with plenty of stops to swim, snack, and chat about our beautiful island home. This is the best way to experience Maggie’s full coastal beauty. Prefer to ride at your own pace? Their Supervised Jet Ski Hires offer 30- and 60-minute sessions in Australia’s largest unguided jet ski area. Priced per jet ski, there’s plenty of flexibility for beach swaps and plenty of space for an exhilarating ride. They’re proudly ECO-certified through Ecotourism Australia, meaning your adventure supports sustainable practices and high-quality nature-based tourism experiences. Join in for an unforgettable jet ski adventure on Magnetic Island!
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Magnetic Island National Park
Boulderous granite headlands and towering hoop pines stand sentinel over tranquil sandy bays on this rugged, mountainous island covered with open eucalypt woodlands and surrounded by coral reefs. Most of the island is protected as national park and features a network of walking tracks allowing you to explore the islands most scenic spots. The island is easily accessible from Townsville and is noted for its abundant wildlife and varied history. Look for koalas, rock-wallabies, possums and a variety of birds. Swim or snorkel in secluded sandy bays and explore diverse reef and fish life. Discover the island's rich cultural heritage. Learn about the Wulgurukaba Aboriginal people's strong connections to Yunbenun (Magnetic Island). Visit historic sites linked to World War II.
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Nelly Bay Snorkel Trail
Recommended as one of the 10 best snorkelling spots in Queensland, Magnetic Island has developed two snorkel trails for visitors to enjoy, one from Nelly Bay and one from Geoffrey Bay. Before you head to the beach, pick up a swim card from one of the many retail outlets as they have useful information about the coral and fish you can see. When you get to Nelly Bay, wrap the swim card on your wrist, walk straight off the beach and follow the numbered yellow surface floats that outline the trail (and also offer a good spot to take a rest). On a calm day you will see an amazing array of fish species, and the giant clams that can get up to a metre long planted by scientist Dr. Rick Braley who runs Aquasearch on Magnetic Island. Do: wear stinger suits between November to April as stingers (marine jellyfish) are around. Do not: stand on coral or hold onto the sub-surface numbered floats. Water clarity is poorer during and after south-east winds and avoid very low or high tides during new or full moon phases.
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Searchlight Tower Track
Starting on Radical Bay Road between Arthur Bay and Florence Bay, this track follows the ridge to the historical Searchlight Tower where you can climb to the top and be rewarded with views out to the ocean. There is also a picnic table under a shade tree, and so consider bringing a lunch to enjoy.
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