Magnetic Island Private Tour: 5 hours, fully customizable

You build the itinerary, not the other way around.

A 5-hour private tour of Magnetic Island for groups up to eight, fully customizable around wildlife, history, beaches and lookouts. English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle included. You work with the guide to shape the day. Ferry tickets to the island are purchased separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private 5-hour Magnetic Island tour

• Meet guide and group
• Customize your tour plan
• Explore Forts Walk and spot koalas
• Visit Koala Hospital
• Discover island history at Picnic Bay
• Relax on secluded beaches
• Enjoy scenic lookouts

The experience

Five hours is enough to hit the things that matter to you without the pace of a fixed schedule. You might spend the morning at the Forts Walk spotting koalas, then move to a secluded beach, then finish at a lookout with views across the strait. Or skip the wildlife entirely and focus on the WWII heritage sites. The guide works from your preferences, not a printed itinerary, so the day stays flexible if you want to linger somewhere or change course.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and holds up to eight, so families or small groups travel together without splitting up. Bottled water is included. Pickup is arranged as part of the booking, which matters if you're staying elsewhere on the island or arriving by ferry without a rental car. The guide speaks English and knows the island well enough to explain what you're seeing: the history, the wildlife behavior, why certain lookouts matter.

Ferry tickets to and from Magnetic Island are not included and must be booked separately through Sealink or Magnetic Island Ferries. That's the one thing to arrange outside this tour. Everything else (the guide, the vehicle, the route) is yours to shape.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup.
• landing and facility fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and ThursdayDeparts at 10:05

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteAU$ 42

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Magnetic Island Tours

Is this one for you?Pickup is included, so you don't need a car or have to arrange your own transport from where you're staying. The guide handles that. The fully customizable format means you're not locked into a set schedule or a list of stops chosen for other travelers. You shape the day around what interests you most.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I choose what we do on the tour, or is the itinerary set?

The itinerary is fully customizable. You work with your guide before or at the start of the tour to decide whether to focus on wildlife spotting at the Forts Walk, visit the Koala Hospital, explore WWII heritage sites, relax on hidden beaches, or take in views from scenic lookouts. The 5-hour window lets you do several things or go deeper into one.

What is the Forts Walk and what will we see there?

The Forts Walk is a trek through the island where you can spot koalas in their natural habitat. It's one of the popular options on the tour, though you can choose to skip it and do something else instead.

Do I need to book ferry tickets separately, or are they included?

Ferry tickets to and from Magnetic Island are not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately through Sealink or Magnetic Island Ferries. Your guide can advise on timing, but the ferry booking is your responsibility.

How many people can fit in the vehicle, and what if we're traveling with young children?

The air-conditioned vehicle holds up to eight guests. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are welcome.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included. Bottled water is provided, but you'll need to arrange meals separately or bring your own snacks.