Australia · TOWNSVILLE TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 townsville tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Magnetic Island’s five-hour snorkel and paddle tour, with reef guides, secluded bays, morning tea, wildlife, costs, and practical tips.
“Everything about this trip is just amazing. This is my 3rd time and it never disappoints! The island is beautiful, Adam is a local full of knowledge.”
Explore Magnetic Island in five hours with local guides, wallabies, koalas, beaches, history, morning tea, and flexible small-group transport.
“Finding about local secrets & seeing most of the bays! Rock wallabies & photo opportunities were great!”
Review of Magnetic Island’s 5-hour Snorkel Discovery Tour, with reef stops, secluded beaches, local history, morning tea, and practical tips.
“Every aspect was outstanding! Brilliantly organised, so well equipped. All needs catered for. We saw so much of magnificent Maggie above, on and below the ocean!! And learnt so much about it as well, Everyone really enjoyed it all!”
Review of Magnetic Island’s Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise, with sunset views, local cheese, unlimited drinks, pricing, logistics, and tips.
“Great trip with attentive staff and excellent food and wine! The sunset view was beautiful ! My husband and I had a great time.”
Sail from Nelly Bay to quiet Magnetic Island coves, swim, enjoy a prawn and antipasto lunch, and relax with drinks aboard a small yacht.
“We had a wonderful time spending time together, they food was amazing with a variety to choose from. The ocean was clear, the breeze was cool, the sun was warm and the company were very friendly. A great day out on the infamous Magnetic Island.”
Circumnavigate Magnetic Island by boat with reef snorkeling, secluded bays, paddleboards, morning tea, and expert marine guides.
“It was an amazing experience, even with the cloudy weather. The view from the boat is an amazing way to discover the beauty of Maggie island. Highly recommend it!”
Review of the Magnetic Island ferry from Townsville, including fares, schedules, island transport, beaches, wildlife, and booking tips.
“Perfect! Quick trip & on time :) could sit outside or inside. Staff were friendly and had no issues at all!”
Review the Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island, with snorkeling, scuba options, meals, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Had a fantastic day today on the reef, everything was great, the staff were amazing, so helpful, encouraging and so happy, brilliant experience 10/10”
Review the Townsville and Magnetic Island MOUA reef snorkel trip, with practical details on snorkeling, lunch, crew, price, and reef sights.
“I have an overwhelming fear of open water and I ALMOST missed the opportunity of swimming in the barrier reef due to my fear but thankfully the tour guide was very kind, patient and came out with me until I felt comfortable! I have sadly forgotten his name but I am so extremely grateful. Thanks to him I have the most amazing memories and got over my fear! The whole trip was amazing, beautiful & the lunch was incredible! Cannot thank the whole team enough for this bucket list moment!😊 absolutely worth the money!”
Review the Aquascene Magnetic Island sunset and shipwreck cruise, with live music, local history, pricing, access, and booking tips.
“Seeing Magnetic Island from this perspective and hearing all the great stories made me love the island even more”
Cruise Magnetic Island for four hours of snorkeling, fishing, beaches, wildlife, and local stories with a small group of up to eight.
“1st fish wins “the hat”. Eagle nest and kites swooping. Ocean side view of island up close and personalised visit to every inlet and bay - choosing best snorkelling conditions. Drew is so entertaining and knowledgeable. Equipment in good order and cute brown paper bag Read more”
Explore Magnetic Island’s wild west coast by off-road bus, with koalas, rare ecosystems, history, views, morning tea, and an expert guide.
“Very informative and interesting tour, lovely views and great guide! Also, lots of wildlife to spot, including koalas 🐨”
Review of Magnetic Island Behind the Scenes, a five-hour local tour with koalas, rock wallabies, beaches, history, and practical tips.
“This was an informative tour with a local guide with a wealth of knowledge. Fun filled with beautiful scenery.”
Review the West Point Sunset Safari on Magnetic Island, with sunset views, drinks, grazing platters, guide Tim, transport, value, and practical tips.
“We had such a great time on this tour and would highly recommend it. Tim was just so knowledgeable about the island, it's history, and ecology. The sunset was spectacular and everything it was advertised to be. Didn't expect the lovely tablRead more”
Review the SS Yongala wreck trip from Townsville, with two scuba descents, marine life, costs, tips, requirements, and honest drawbacks.
“Very poor organization, equipment, guidance. We are 2 Aowd Advanced Divers and we barely experienced such a poor trip - too bad, because the Yongala is an amazing dive spot. Hectic on the boat, briefing while loud engine running, no cuRead more”
Reef days, coast roads, wine country and the red centre.
