Diving, Sailing & Water
Remote Area Dive
Remote Area Dive is a Veteran owned family business that trains recreational and technical divers. Being Townsville’s only Instructor training centre they hold themselves to high standards when it comes to training and exploring The Great Barrier Reef. So why not pop into the shop and meet their crew at 16 Dean Street before joining them on their next upcoming trip or course.
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Pleasure Divers Magnetic Island
Pleasure Divers Magnetic Island is Magnetic Island's longest running SSI dive center, offering courses and tours from beginner to professional. Pleasure Divers has been in operation for over 20 years. Located on the picturesque Geoffrey Bay foreshore it is your one stop shop for all your snorkeling and diving needs. With great access to the island's best shore dives including the Moltke Shipwreck and offering trips to the outer Great Barrier Reef as well as the world famous SS Yongala shipwreck. Boasting the only purpose built dive training pool on Magnetic Island, easy access dive sites and world class instructors, Pleasure Divers Magnetic Island is a great place to learn to dive, improve your skills or become a dive professional. Magnetic Island's one stop shop for all your snorkeling and diving needs including equipment hire and servicing, snorkel hire for half day, full day or multiple days with family and student discounts.
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Pilgrim Sailing - Magnetic Island
Pilgrim Sailing is one of Magnetic Island's premium experiences provider offering exclusive sailing cruises on a luxury 58-foot yacht. Step on board and forget about the real world for a while. As the yacht sails peacefully along, you soak in the views of the stunning Magnetic Island coastline and enjoy some delicious local food and wine.
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Aquascene Magnetic Island
One of Queensland's Signature Tour Experiences, multi award-winning Aquascene 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 35 years. They offer their guests 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. Your hosts are qualified patrolling lifeguards. Learn about the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef with a "Master Reef Guide". Aquascene's custom designed boat provides plenty of shade and comfort, easy access stairs in and out of the water and a toilet/change room. Suitable for guests who may have mobility challenges. 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.
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Big Mama Sailing
Big Mama Sailing is owned and operated by a small family (Stu, Lisa, Fletcher and boat dog Coco). They offer a personalised and memorable sailing experience for small exclusive groups on a Half Day, Full Day Tour, Sunset Sailing and Private Charters. They operate from both Townsville and Magnetic Island on board their two sailing vessels, Big Mama and Ragamuffin 111. Bring your own alcohol is welcome. Big Mama is a beautiful and well maintained Adams Ketch. They live on board, so they are welcoming you into their home. Big Mama has plenty of deck space to relax in a bean bag, a comfortable inside saloon area or join in the fun and action of sailing and other water activities. Ragamuffin 111 , has a colourful history of racing, well known for her involvement in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. This vessel has been restored and offers a unique experience for small groups, water activities included and Bring Your Own beverages and meals is welcome. Big Mama Sailing offers an unforgettable experience!
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Northern Conquest Charters.
Northern Conquest Charters (NCC) is a Cairns and Townsville based marine tourism operation that caters for all types of fishing experiences. Whether it be trolling the outer reef for dogtooth tuna, casting a popper at giant trevally, enticing a coral trout with a soft plastic or some old fashioned bottom bashing, Northern Conquest Charters staff have the skills to both find the fish and instruct you with these and many other techniques. Other tours include reef and estuary where we take our clients north to the fabulous Palm Island group, plus the Hinchinbrook channel for Barramundi, Mangrove Jacks and Mud Crabs. Included in our extended tours are trips to the Coral Sea, The Iconic Ribbons and Princess Charlotte Bay for extreme sport fishing adventures. Northern Conquest Charters can also diversify, doing shore stopovers at Yanks Landing on Orpheus Island and snorkellng opportunities on the Great Barrier Reef to break up the trip. Spear fishing is also catered for. They are a family owned business who pride ourselves on delivering an incomparable experience to the fishing enthusiast. They operate fishing charters from 1 day to 11 day trips, tailor made for our clients expectations with an emphasis on total commitment to making their experience truly memorable.
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Yongala Dive
Yongala Dive is a PADI Dive Resort offering a full range of Dive Courses, Dive Accommodation and Day Trips to one of the world's top dive sites- the historic S.S. Yongala Wreck. In 1911 it sank without trace in a tragic cyclonic event. All 122 people on board died and a legend was born. It would be another 50 years before the coral encrusted structure was found and today it is one of the world's most renowned dive sites and an adventure from start to finish. Departing daily from the sleepy village of Alva Beach, only 16 kilometres from Ayr and 90 minutes drive south of Townsville, Yongala Dive will take you on an unique adventure - premier diving with a maximum of 12 people, experienced dive staff and a beach launch - getting there is half the adventure!
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Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks
Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks is an eco-friendly way to explore Magnetic Island up close and enjoy our beautiful island paradise. Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks two hour sunset kayaking adventure is great for paddlers that want to beat the heat, spotting turtles around the coral beds in Whitelady bay. A popular tour for paddlers of all fitness levels and we explore many locations that are only accessible by water! Their half-day morning tour is for the more adventurous with the tour taking you around the northern tip of the island to discover the rugged beauty of the coastline in Magnetic Island’s World Heritage National and Marine Park. Free photography is also provided on the tour and is sent to all guests at the end of the paddle.
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Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive
Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive is one of Townsville's longest established dive training and marine tourism operators. They specialise in providing snorkelling and diving trips as well as training of divers. Join them today and dive the spectacular SS Yongala Wreck, or snorkel and dive the Great Barrier Reef. The SS Yongala Wreck is one of Australia's best dive sites! The Yongala Wreck is a national historical wreck that lies within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The wreck begins at 16 m below the surface and sits on a sandy bottom at 30 m. The artefacts, marine life and variety of corals that cover the wreck are spectacular. This is a must-do dive for all certified divers! Or visit the pristine Reefs located on the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef with their friendly and professional crew. Both snorkelers and divers will be exhilarated witnessing the spectacular marine life that our reefs have to offer whilst being immersed in tropical crystal clear water. As the first of its kind in the Southern hemisphere, MOUA will act to highlight reef conservation, restoration, and education on a global scale. The site located on John Brewer Reef is rich in history, with a strong connection to our indigenous culture and marine tourism. The Coral Greenhouse – is a bucket list trip no one should miss!
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Get Around Island Boat Tours and Hire
Get Around Island Boat Tours and Hire offers customised boat tours around Magnetic Islands many beaches, snorkelling, sightseeing and fish feeding around reefs. They can accommodate up to eight people on the fully shaded boat, which is also wheelchair friendly. Whale watching in season is very exciting. Snorkelling and fishing gear is provided on all tours. Boat hire is another popular option for those who have a boat licence and experience.
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Horseshoe Bay Water Sports
Horseshoe Bay Water Sports is an adventure tourism business that offers adventure activities in Water Sports. Horseshoe Bay Water Sports has been operating for approximately 40 years and is iconic and very popular with families and friends on Magnetic Island. Tourists from all over Australia and overseas international tourists love the activities that we provide in a fun safe manner. They offer ski boat ski biscuit tube rides and Hobie 14ft catamaran sailing hire. Ski biscuit tube rides are approximately 10 minutes long with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 4 people per ride. An observer/spotter can sit in a ski boat to observe ski biscuit riders for free and take photos and videos of the riders for great family and friends memories. Horseshoe Bay Water Sports also offers Hobie Wave 14ft catamaran sailing hire to experienced sailors with up to 4 people in the smooth waters of beautiful Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island.
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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 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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Magnetic Jet Ski Tours
The original (three hours) circumnavigation of Magnetic Island. Established in 1996, Magnetic Jet is Australia's first self drive tour company. Tours are designed to showcase the incredible, rugged beauty "Maggie" has to offer. Cruise the entire island coastline, riding luxury personal watercraft, (maximum, two average size people per ski), comfort/safety is paramount, opportunity to swap as drivers, if sharing. The scenery, breathtaking; the rock formations will amaze; the experience, exhilarating. All equipment supplied, instruction/tuition by local tour guide with over 20 years’ experience, chance wildlife encounters (including whales July - September). Top End Tour (2 hours); view the North East and North West aspects of Magnetic Island, approximately one-third of coastline). Enjoy stunning scenery of Five Beach Bay, Balding and Radical Bays, Orchard Rocks, Turtle nesting grounds and the thrill of offshore action. Perfect for day trippers with limited time; couples with younger families or larger groups. Family owned and operated, taking pride in their commitment to quality, affordable tourism. A privilege to share this amazing experience with people from all over the world, for the past 22 years, preferring the personal touch, talking directly to customers. Tours daily, weather pending, Families welcome - minimum age 10. Advance phone bookings highly recommended.
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Nautilus Aviation - Townsville
Nautilus Aviation is a privately owned and operated, proven helicopter specialist with over 25 years of flying experience and has grown to become one of Australia’s premier helicopter operators. Today their network of base spans Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Darwin and Torres Strait (Horn Island). Nautilus Aviation has built an outstanding reputation based on the quality and diversity of its fleet of helicopters and our commitment to the safety of all passengers and personnel at all times. Nautilus Aviation pride itself on their customer service from the delivery of commercial air work, pilot training and chartered flights all while working in partnership with a number of top tourism operators to deliver leisure experiences over some of the iconic natural landscapes of Northern Australia.
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Pro Dive Magnetic Island
Welcome to Pro Dive Magnetic Island, the only dive shop on Magnetic Island with a boat, offering the full dive experience. Dive and Snorkel Trips: Join them for a snorkel or dive trip to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, dive the Number One Shipwreck in Australia the SS Yongala or experience the magic of the Museum of Underwater Art at John Brewer Reef. Dive Courses: Learn to dive, continue your education or go pro! They have both SSI and PADI instructors and are an official SSI Instructor Training Centre! Sea School International – Marine Training: As the North Queensland representative of Sea School International they also offer a range of recreational and commercial boat courses.
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The Beach Club Magnetic Island
The Beach Club Magnetic Island is the most romantic and exclusive way to experience Magnetic Island's famously secluded bays and beaches. Combining the epitome of beach relaxation and top-quality picnic indulgence, this private chauffeured boat transfer to a stunning remote beach in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park will have you in paradise in no time!
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