Magnetic Island West Point Sunset Safari: Sunset drinks on Bessie

Sunset, drinks and a hidden beach on Magnetic Island's quieter side

The West Point Sunset Safari is a 2.5-hour guided tour on Magnetic Island that takes you to West Point beach on the island's west coast to watch the sunset over the Coral Sea. You travel in Bessie, a 25-seat air-conditioned bus, with complimentary champagne, wine, beer or juice and a seasonal grazing platter included. Pickup is from either Nelly Bay ferry terminal at 5:15pm or Picnic Bay jetty at 5:25pm, and the tour is led by an accredited guide who speaks English and Dutch.

Step-by-step itinerary

West Point Sunset Safari Experience

• Pickup from Nelly Bay or Picnic Bay
• Ride in air-conditioned all-terrain bus
• Guided tour to West Point beach
• Watch sunset over Coral Sea
• Enjoy complimentary drinks and grazing platter

The experience

How do you spend an evening on Magnetic Island without fighting the crowds? Book the West Point Sunset Safari and let Bessie, the tour's air-conditioned bus, carry you to a part of the island most visitors miss. West Point sits on the quieter west coast, facing the mainland across the Coral Sea: a vantage point that turns the sunset into something worth planning around. The tour runs 2.5 hours total, so you can fit it into an evening without losing the rest of your day.

You'll sit back in a 25-seat vehicle with your guide Tim, who knows the island well enough to point out what matters. The real draw is the moment itself: watching the sky shift from gold to orange to pink as it drops below the horizon, with a drink in hand and a shared platter of seasonal food in front of you. Complimentary champagne, wine, beer or juice comes with the booking, and you can request your preference when you reserve. Beach chairs and blankets are free to use, so you can settle in properly instead of standing at the railing.

Pickup happens at either Nelly Bay ferry terminal at 5:15pm or Picnic Bay jetty at 5:25pm. You choose which one works for where you're staying. Let the operator know your preference and your dietary needs when you book. The tour includes travel time, so the full 2.5 hours covers the drive out, the time at West Point and the return.

What’s included

• Complimentary champagne, wine, beer or soft drink.
• seasonal grazing platter shared with the group.
• air-conditioned 25-seat bus.
• free use of beach chairs and blankets.
• accredited guide.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 16:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (17 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Child (1 to 14 years)

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by MI Ride Discovery Tours

Is this one for you?At 2.5 hours, the tour leaves your evening open before or after. Book the early departure if you want to eat dinner afterward, or the later one if you're coming from elsewhere on the island. The shared platter and drinks work for groups traveling together, though solo travelers and couples book it too.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 14 years).

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.

What's the difference between picking up at Nelly Bay versus Picnic Bay?

Nelly Bay ferry terminal is the main entry point to Magnetic Island. Picnic Bay jetty is on the southern end of the island. Choose whichever is closer to where you're staying. Nelly Bay pickup departs at 5:15pm and Picnic Bay at 5:25pm.

What's included in the grazing platter?

A seasonal grazing platter is included with the tour, shared among the group. You can request your beverage preference (champagne, wine, beer, soft drink or juice) when you book, and let the operator know about any dietary requirements.

Is there a restroom on the bus or at West Point?

There are no restrooms on board Bessie or available at West Point, so plan accordingly before departure.