Must-do experiences
Magnetic Island: Full Island Tour with Wildlife & Local GuideStep onto Magnetic Island for a laid-back day tour with a local guide, wallaby encounters, historic stops, and lunch at Horseshoe Bay. Includes pickup & morning tea.
- 399 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 5h
- Tue–Sat
- 09:15
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive Central SectionSnorkel or dive the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef from Townsville with a professional crew, reef ecology talks and lunch included.
- 105 reviews
- 4.67★
- Duration
- 10h
- Tue, Thu and Sun
- 07:00
Magnetic Island Round-Trip Ferry From Townsville: 20 Minutes20-minute ferry from Townsville to Magnetic Island with SeaLink, up to 17 daily departures and return tickets valid six months: walk off the boat.
- 168 reviews
- 4.56★
- Duration
- 20m
- start times · Every day
- 17
Recommended (7)
Magnetic Island Tour: Wildlife, Heritage & Local Guide
- 60 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 5h
Great Barrier Reef snorkel dive Townsville Museum Underwater Art
- 46 reviews
- 4.43★
- Duration
- 10h
Scuba Dive the S.S. Yongala Wreck: Great Barrier Reef
- 40 reviews
- 4.20★
- Duration
- 10h
Townsville Sunset Sail: Small-Group Cruise from Yacht Club
- 27 reviews
- 4.67★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Snorkeling Magnetic Island from Townsville: Reef & Marine Life
- 17 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 6h
Snorkeling Magnetic Island from Townsville: Reef & Coastal Walks
- 11 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 4h–4h 30m
Townsville Boat Cruise with Yacht Club Lunch: 2-Hour Sail
- 7 reviews
- 4.43★
- Duration
- 2h
More options (3)
Magnetic Island Private Tour: 5 hours, fully customizableFive-hour private tour of Magnetic Island for up to eight guests with English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and pickup included.
- 5 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h–5h
- Every day except Wednesday and Thursday
- 10:05
90-Minute Hinchinbrook Island Scenic Helicopter FlightFly over Hinchinbrook Island and the Great Barrier Reef on a 90-minute scenic helicopter tour from Townsville with expert commentary guiding your journey.
- 2 reviews
- 4.50★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Palm Island Helicopter Flight: 60-Minute Scenic TourFly from Townsville over Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef fringing reefs to Palm Island on a 60-minute helicopter tour with live commentary.
- Duration
- 1h
Townsville at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05
- Most booked: Magnetic Island: Full Island Tour with Wildlife & Local Guide, AU$ 100 (5h, 4.93★ · 399).
- Top rated: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive Central Section, AU$ 394 (10h, 4.67★ · 105).
- Best value: Magnetic Island Round-Trip Ferry From Townsville: 20 Minutes, AU$ 49 (20m, 4.56★ · 168).
Of the 13 experiences: 13 with free cancellation, 11 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup and 9 bookable last-minute.