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