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Magnetic Island

Transfer

Discount available when booking made through Defence Holidays - call 07 4725 3842 or email - admin@defenceholidaysnq.com.au

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Mangetic Island Ferries

$210 - $234

Travel with your car and 5 people, or simple walk on as a passenger.
Both passenger and car ferry services operate approximately every 2 hours for a 40 minute trip to the island making it simple to visit Magnetic Island.

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Sealink Queensland

$34

Return ferry transfer from Townsville to Magnetic IslandJust 20 minutes across the crystal blue waters of Cleveland Bay from Townsville is Magnetic Island - a playground for locals and visitors alike.Travel Time: 20 minute ferry transfer    

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Sealink Queensland

$130.00

Package Includes: Ferry Transfers with Sealink, Car Hire, Drink per person.
Vehicles range from sman fun cars to 4WDS


Day Tours

Discount available when booking made through Defence Holidays - call 07 4725 3842 or email - admin@defenceholidaysnq.com.au

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Stagedoor Theatre Resturant

$89.00

The Greatest Little Show on Earth! Stage Door Theatre Restaurant has been wowing audiences since 2005 with beautiful live singing, hilarious comedy and tongue in cheek impersonations.
Throw in a delicious three course meal, great service and a fully stocked bar and you have The Best night out in North Queensland!…if not the world! It’s a slice of Vegas in the tropics! 

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Bungalow Bay: Breakfast With the Koalas

$42.00

Enjoy a gourmet buffet breakfast of reef fish with lemon myrtle, bacon and eggs, sausages, bushfire jaffles, french toast, fluffy pancakes with rosella jam and native honeycomb, plus much more delicious food!
Plenty of lovely juices, tea, coffee & smoothies!
Enjoy an amazing breakfast while getting to meet a crocodile, a python, our beautiful koalas and lots of other
Australian wildlife!!     Available - Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 8:30 until 10am 

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Magnetic Island Eco Day Tripper

$65.00

23 Secluded bays and beaches + Koala Sancuary Tour Return Ferry with SEALINK 2 hour guided Koala Sanctuary tours. Hold a crocodile, wrap a python around you and cuddle a koala Rock Wallaby food to feed the locals  Lorikeet feeding at 4:30pmThe ultimate package to make the most of a day on the beautiful Magnetic Island. Perfect for those who are short on time!   

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Aquascene Discovery Tour

$110

Our Discovery Tour is a combination of snorkelling and exploring beautiful Magnetic Island.
Activities, wildlife interactions, stories and history all in the one tour.  

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Aquascene Sunset

$85.00

Our Sunset & Shipwreck tour is a 2 hour scenic tour focusing on the coastal area between Nelly Bay and Cockle Bay on Magnetic Island. Our destination is the "City of Adelaide" shipwreck where her story will be shared as you enjoy the sunset. 

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Pilgram Sailing

$95.00

Set sail with us and enjoy sundowners & a cheese platter as you watch the sun set over Magnetic Island. 


 Our #Sip&Sail Sunset cruises are available most evenings from early April until mid October departing from Magnetic Island Marina, Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island. 

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Big Mama

Varies

BIG MAMA, is our beautiful 18 m (60 foot) sailing yacht(ketch rigged) & we live on board.We are owner/operators and our names are Stu, Lisa, Fletcher and our small dog, Coco.
We invite you into our home and offer a unique and memorable sailing experience for up to 12 guests on our day sails and up to 4-5 guests on our overnight sails.   

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Casual fare sailing: Magnetic island morning sail

$99.00

Our sunset sail is 2 and a half hours long and will take you out into the beautiful bays of magnetic island, and see the Beautiful scenery of Magnetic island.
Length: 2.5 hrs
Tour Style: morning sail
Group Size: 6 people maximum
Departs location: Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
Ends location: Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
Meals: scones / biscuits

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Pro Dive Magnetic Island GB Reef Snorkel

$199.00

Check-in @ Pro Dive 7:30am,
Departs Magnetic Island Marina at 8am
Approx. 1hr to the reef
Snorkel Briefing
Snorkel Site 1
11am surface interval - Morning Tea is served
Snorkel site 2
Approx. 1hr back to Magnetic Island Arrives back to Magnetic Island Marina at 2pm 


Information on Magnetic Island

Book direct with operator and ask for possible Defence discount

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Magnetic Island Horseriding

Our tours run twice daily at 8:30am and 2:30pm from the ranch with a quick introduction and some basic riding instructions to get you started, and then the fun begins!

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Butterfly Rainforest Walk, Horseshoe Bay

Filled with thousands of Blue Monarch Butterflies, this little walk is magical. Visit mid afternoon from April to September.

The entrance is situated right beside Bungalow Bay on Horseshoe Bay Road.

Horseshoe Bay Water sports

Horseshoe Bay beach offers:

• Jet Skiing
• Kayaking
• Kneeboarding

• Fishing onshore
• Boat ramp
• Moorings
• Wakeboarding
• Waterskiing

• Tube rides
• Swimming: Stinger net and lifeguard on duty

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Nelly Bay Snorkel Trail

Information Only
The trail starts approximately 100m off the beach near Base Backpackers and turns left from the beach to follow the reef closest to shore. Follow these five yellow surface floats (SF) that outline the trail and offer flotation for snorkelers to rest.

The Nelly Bay Trail offers easy access from the beach and a great swim for beginners. There is a great selection of corals at Nelly Bay including Lettuce Coral, Cauliflower Coral, Boulder Coral and Staghorn Coral.

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Waterfalls

  • Endeavour Falls, Arcadia - there is a lower and upper waterfall
  • Endeavour Creek Waterhole, western end of Horseshoe Bay
  • Cockle Bay or 'Dog Shed Waterhole', West Point
  • Gastav Creek, Mandalay Avenue Nelly Bay
  • Huntingfield Bay waterfalls are only accessible by boat


Have fun, but please be aware that after a heavy rain these watercourses can be quite dangerous and can swell quickly due to their catchment area. 

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Walking Trails

  • Forts Walk - 4km round trip, approx 2hrs
  • Sails Rock, Picnic Bay - 1km return, 30min
  • Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Environmental Park - 200m return, 15min
  • Nelly Bay to Arcadia via the Sphinx Lookout - 5km one way, 2.5hrs 
  • Gabul Way - Nelly Bay to Arcadia - 1.5km return, 30min
  • Hawkings Point track - 1.2km, 60min
  • Butterfly Forest Walk - 200m return, 15min

All rates are full price, Defence discount available. Rates are subject to change at time of booking.



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Defence Holidays NQ

Cocos Holiday Apartments bookings can be made by  using the below link or by calling 07 4725 3842. (must confirm eligibility to obtain Defence rates)

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