Bungalow Bay Koala Village, Magnetic Island, North Queensland

Magnetic Island, Activities

Rent a mini moke

Self-drive.

Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk.

Four-wheel drive Suzuki sports gives you access island beaches – Arthur Bay, Florence Bay and Radical as well as out to West Point for magnificent sunsets.

World famous mini mokes are a soft top car without sides to enjoy the breezes are also available.

Adrenaline Dive.

Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk.
Adrenaline Dive provides Magnetic Island,’s most experienced SS Yongala day trip. The SS Yongala shipwreck is a national historic site and lies within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The artifacts, marine life and variety of corals that cover the wreck are spectacular. It’s a dive experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. Adrenaline Dive visits the SS Yongala three days per week.

Adrenaline Dive also do dive tours of Wheeler Reef three days per week. Wheeler Reef is one of the best examples of marine bio diversity in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and is in pristine condition. The average visibility is 30 metres. This is a great trip for snorkelling as well as diving. If you haven’t dived before – that’s not a problem. Their experienced divers will show you how.

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.

Blueys horse riding on the beach

Sunsea Cruises to the Outer Barrier Reef.

Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk.
Sunsea Cruises have an experienced team who offer friendly service and show you John Brewer Reef with an amazing array of tropical marine life and coral. There is unlimited snorkelling, including equipment, glass bottom boat tours, and presentations by marine biologists, tropical buffet lunch (including fresh prawns) morning and afternoon teas. This cruise is great for families as with a big catamaran, there is plenty of room to move around. Departs from Magnetic Harbour 4 day’s pr week.

Learn to Dive:

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Pleasure Divers operate a PADI 5 star ID Centre at Arcadia on Magnetic Island,. The open water course is a 3 day course commencing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For those guests whose English is not their first language, courses are made easy with multi-lingual manuals. There is free pick up from Bungalow Bay Koala Village.

Reef Eco Tours.

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You can discover Magnetic Island,’s best reefs with local marine biologist – Dr. Andy Lewis. With Andy as your guide, you will be able to identify fishes, corals and invertebrates. The 3 hour tour includes 1 ½ of snorkelling through superb coral gardens. This is an ideal tour for novice snorkellers. Price includes hire of all snorkel gear and lycra suit (summer) or wetsuit (winter). There are discounts for groups and families.

Providence V.

Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk.
Providence V is a 62 foot gaff rigged family owned top sail classic schooner perfect for adventure sailing in a bygone era. She runs day and evening sails around the granite – bouldered , magnificent beaches of Magnetic Island,. Join us for a gourmet picnic on one of the 23 secluded bays or an evening cruise for a barbecue off West Point.

Adrenaline jet ski tour circumnavigation

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:

From Horseshoe Bay Beach, hire by the hour or fifteen minutes. No license is required. Suitable for beginners, good friendly instruction.

Magnetic – Palm Island’s Rent a Yacht.

Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk.
Yachts, catamarans and motor cruisers. Bare boat and skippered charters. Discover 14 islands, 40 beaches and 42 anchorages at your own pace.

Eco stretched jeep tour

Tropicanna Tours. Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk. This is the fun tour of Magnetic Island, completely relaxed with a small group of people. Tropicanna Tours has won heaps of awards. The remote area adventure tour gets off the beaten track into areas only accessible by 4 wheel drive. It’s not only fun, but an informative tour with a bonus of wildlife spotting. There is a choice of full day or half day tours.

Push Bike Hire: Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk. . This business is conducted by our neighbour and a selection of bikes are located next to our swimming pool. You can either book for a day or 24 hours. Includes helmet (wearing of helmets is compulsory in Australia), keyed lock and basket for snorkel gear Electric Bike Hire Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk. This is a new concept for Maggie. These electric bikes have serious hill climbing power enabling you to visit all the bays. 25km range.

Island bike hire

Magnetic Island, bus tour

Magnetic Island, Bus Tour Book at Bungalow Bay Koala Village Tour Desk. This tour is conducted in a mini bus with ample opportunity to get out and explore the various bays on the island. This is a great introduction to the island as the informative driver / guide gives you a general overview covering history, wildlife and habitats. This 3 hour tour includes morning or afternoon tea at an island café. YHA 10% discount. Magnetic Island, Day Bus Pass Visit all the villages and bays of Magnetic Island,. Get on and off the bus whenever you want. Regular service coincides with ferry arrivals and departures

Magnetic Island, Golf Club Take the public bus to Picnic Bay and enjoy a round of golf at Magnetic Island, Country Club. The views are great and the course is home to all sorts of wildlife including koalas. When you finish your game, you can enjoy a beer and meet the locals. Package includes hire of clubs, pull buggy, balls and tees. Dress etiquette – shoes are to be worn and no singlets. Open 8am daily.

Backpacker golf rates available

4 minute walk from Backpacker hostel

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

 

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.

Water sports Horseshoe Bay beachfront

Sea kayaking, Magnetic Island,

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.

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.

Red Barron Sea Planes.

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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.

Blue Parrot Sunset Cruise:

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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.