Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes

Uncover the secrets and treasures of Magnetic Island on our exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Experience the allure of this paradise in the Coral Sea and forge a deep connection with its breathtaking scenery.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nelly Bay - Visit the Nelly Bay Nature reserve for a talk on our local wildlife and to view an interpretive display created by celebrated local artists.
  • Picnic Bay - Picnic Bay, a coastal haven steeped in history and natural beauty.
    Step onto the shores of Picnic Bay accompanied by our knowledgeable guide. Your experience encompasses both…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Landing and/or facility fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This immersive tour invites you to delve deep into the secrets and treasures of this tropical paradise, led by Tim Bee, Izzy’s dad from the Netflix show “Izzy’s Koala World”.
Tim is a long time local who knows the island’s heart and soul. The tour offers a blend of education, fun, and relaxation, creating a memorable experience for all ages. He’s also…

Location
Magnetic Island ferry terminal
Pick up from Courtesy / Taxi Lane in front of Terminal
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lg297
May 12, 2025
Maggie from a locals perspective - Thank you Tim for a fabulous day exploring Maggie. It shows the island from a locals perspective. Tim went above and beyond to make sure we had an informative and very enjoyable day. The highlight meeting koalas at his family’s koala hospital. Thank you
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Victoria_v
Apr 26, 2025
What an incredible tour... - What an incredible tour with Tim who I later found out is a Netflix personality in Izzy’s Koala World. He is a dynamic speaker and gave us an insight into the history and life on Magnetic Island. One of the many highlights on this trip was his campground including a self sustained Izzy’s kitchen and outdoor bathtub surrounded by nature all around. I also loved and enjoyed feeding the koalas being nursed by his wife the veterinarian at the koala hospital. Of course, the many beaches and animals with fantastic vistas were breathtaking. If you are on a cruise ship and only have one day in Townsville, it’s so worth it to grab a SeaLink ferry and head over to Magnetic Island for this tour.
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Angelina_s
Apr 23, 2025
Amazing - We had the most amazing experience seeing things we would never had seen if we went on our own. We were a small group so the tour did feel quite individualised. Would highly recommend
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Steven
Mar 6, 2025
Great day exploring Magnetic island. - This was one of those tours that you rarely choose. A local person who has lived on the island for 30 years and is immersed in the community. He showed us the island in a way that only a local could have. Great sense of humor and made the tour fun and interactive. We also got to see the Koala rescue facility that he runs and fed some injured and sick Koalas. One of the best tours I have been on. Highly recommended.
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J9811cssarahc
Jan 20, 2025
Awesome dayout - The tour was fantastic. Tim the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the island. We saw a few koalas along the way. Tim made us all feel welcome. Was money well spent.
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Hollywe3935om
Oct 27, 2024
Amazing tour! - An absolutely amazing tour. Tim knows this island like the back of his hand - extremely knowledgeable. Myself and my boyfriend loved every second of this tour, we would recommend it to anyone!
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L1592bokatherinen
Oct 20, 2024
Amazing Tour, Great Experience - Amazing Tour - tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and funny! It was a great experience and you really got to see the whole island. Seeing the plantation and Koala Hospital made it a special memory! Massive thank you to Izzy’s Dad!
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Nolab633
Oct 13, 2024
Our great day on Magnetic Island - Our bus driver Tim was amazing. His local knowledge excellent. We saw so much of this beautiful island and took so many great photos.
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Clairb306
Oct 8, 2024
Perfect way to get around the island and experience all that Maggie has to offer - This was not our first trip to Maggie but it was certainly The Best Experience! Our family came to visit from interstate so we decided to book a tour. It was great as it took the pressure off us and we could sit back and enjoy the experience with them. Not only was it a great way to get around the island and experience all the breathtaking views, the tour was very informative and entertaining. Neil is well travelled and educated, and radiates plenty of personality.
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Shell1780
Oct 6, 2024
Wow wow wow what an amazing day a must do - I can't even begin to describe how good this day was with our tour guide Tim. Koalas and rock wallabies and fish so much more magnetic island is a special place we will be back thanks tim
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).