Things to Do in Townsville & Magnetic Island
8 activities and experiences for backpackers.
All (8)Culture (1)Nature (1)Tours (1)Water Sports (5)
Culture
Join the full moon party at Base Backpackers
Join the full moon party at Base Backpackers (June-October)
Free
Nature
Walk the Forts Walk on Magnetic Island
Walk the Forts Walk on Magnetic Island (2.8 km return, free) -- WWII fortifications and the best wild koala spotting on the east coast
Free
Tours
Visit Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville
Visit Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville -- the world's largest living coral reef aquarium ($32 AUD)
from $32 AUD
Water Sports
Rent a Mokeand drive around the island, stopping at beaches
Rent a Moke (open-top jeep) and drive around the island, stopping at beaches
Free
Sea kayak around Magnetic Island
Sea kayak around Magnetic Island ($69 AUD half day)
from $69 AUD
Snorkel at Geoffrey Bay, Arthur Bay, or Florence Bay on Magnetic Island
Snorkel at Geoffrey Bay, Arthur Bay, or Florence Bay on Magnetic Island (bring your own gear or hire on the island)
Free
Swim at Alma Bay
Swim at Alma Bay -- calm, sheltered, and beautiful
Free
Walk The Strand in Townsville at sunset
Walk The Strand in Townsville at sunset -- 2 km waterfront promenade with free rock pool and water park
Free