Bungalow Bay Koala Village, Magnetic Island, North Queensland

It All Happens At Horseshoe Bay
The Centre of all Magnetic Island, Activities

  • Horseshoe Bay Beach, the islands longest beach, is a leisurely 4 minute walk from Bungalow Bay Koala Village, shaded by a canopy of paperbark trees

    The village on the beach has a mini supermarket, Island Fever sells leisure wear, choice of restaurants, Tavern and Barefoot Bar and Art Gallery.
Horoseshoe Bay Magnetic Island
Beachfront Horseshoe Bay
Horseriding
Horse Riding on the beach
  • Blueys Horse Riding. Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk.
    A Blueys horse ride is a trek through the bush, then onto Horseshoe Bay Beach to unsaddle and experience the sensation of swimming on horseback.

    The horses are well schooled and are suitable for the novice rider to the experienced rider. This is one of the most popular activities on the island. Daily. 9am and 3pm departing from Horseshoe Bay.
  • Adrenaline Jet Ski Tours (Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk)
    Pete and Sharon will take you on a morning self drive guided ski tour circumnavigating Magnetic Island,. This is an exhilarating buzz – not to be missed.
  • Pete is very knowledgeable about marine life and there is lots of sightings of sea turtles, dolphins and sea birds. Ride the latest SeaDoo water craft on 3 hours of adventure. No licence or experience required. Departs from Horseshoe Bay beachfront. Pete and Sharon also run a daily afternoon tour of Horseshoe Bay
Jet Ski Hire
Jet Ski Tours on Maggie
 
Water Sports
Water Sports at Horseshoe Bay
  • Jet Ski Hire: From Horseshoe Bay Beach, hire by the hour or fifteen minutes. No license is required. Suitable for beginners, good friendly instruction.

  • Water Sports: at Horseshoe Bay Beach front. Horseshoe Bay is usually sheltered from strong winds, take your choice of water skiing, kayaks or catamarans. For a great thrilling experience, try a tube ride or a sedate paddle boat ride.

  • Sea Kayaking: Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk.
    Discover Magnetic Island,’s world heritage national and marine parks from the quiet of your kayak from this guided tour. Drift over coral gardens and sea grass beds. Enjoy a tropical breakfast on a secluded beach. Magnetic Island, Sea Kayaks is an Advanced Eco Certified Tour. Steve has 20 years experience teaching kayaking and provides full instructions for beginners. This tour commences at 8am at Horseshoe Bay and returns approx. 12:45pm. Sunset tours are also available.
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking eco tour
  • Jazza Sail: Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk
    Jazza is a 42 foot mono-hulled vessel which only takes 13 lucky passengers. Sail around Magnetic Island, visit secluded beaches and bays. Have some fun and try boom-netting and snorkelling on fringing reefs. You’re welcome to participate in the sailing activities or just relax on the deck. Jazza departs Horseshoe Bay at 10am and returns at 4pm. The days sailing includes morning and afternoon teas, lunch and snorkelling gear.
Sailing the Great Barrier Reef
Sunset Cruise around Five Beach Bay or Radical and Balding Bay.
  • Blue Parrot Sunset Cruise: Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk
    Take in the spectacular natural landscape of Five Beach Bay or Radical and Balding Bay.

    Enjoy a few drinks (BYO), music and delicious cocktail food while sailing at a leisurely pace. Bring your camera for photos of the famous Horseshoe Bay sunset. Cruise is for 2 ½ to 3 hours from 4:30pm Thursday to Monday.
    Departs the boat ramp at Horseshoe Bay.
  • Red Barron Sea Planes. Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk
    This movie star is now gracing the skies above beautiful Magnetic Island,. This historical Grumman Sea-Cat starred in the movie “The Phantom” and is now being cast in a new adventure. It is the only 2 passenger, open cock pit bi-plane on floats in the world. Leaves from Horseshoe Bay Beach.