We usually recommend that you wait and book your tours through reception. We can try and predict the best weather day for your activity.
Here's a brief idea of some things to do on 'Maggie' - besides chilling out!:
- Markets
- World famous toad races
- Horse riding
- Golf and bowls clubs
- Magnetic Island's BEST Bus Tour
- Island fringe coral snorkeling trips
- Jet-ski circumnavigation of the Island
- Sea kayaking
- Stage Door Theatre Restaurant
- Sailing trip (May to September)
- Dive trips to the S. S. Yongala site
- History museum
- Aquarium
- Great bush and beach walks including our most popular walk to The Forts
- Beautiful scenery – it’s a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty of nature and put the demands of busy lives in perspective, including our 23 beaches and bays.
You'll also find the Friday Night Markets at the RSL and Hotel Arcadia and additional markets during island events and festivals.
(*Some seasonal variations occur. See the list of dates on the notice board at the bottom of each stairwell. Markets often can also close in January and recommence in March - just ask us).
Circumnavigate Magnetic Island. Bay hop, fish feed, snorkel and fish. Full day and half day options are available. Snack, snorkeling/fishing gear/stinger suits included. Excellent local guide/operator.
Exclusive to Island Palms' guests - get picked up from our Reception and Neil or Colin will share their excellent island knowledge with you. Travel in their bus in air-conditioned comfort. A great tour to pre-book and possibly do on your first day after check-in. Operates daily subject to load.
Gabul Way links Nelly Bay near the IGA roundabout (near the ferry terminal) to Geoffrey Bay and Alma Bay (Arcadia). This walk has some excellent views across Cleveland Bay and is easily accessible. Hotel Arcadia is also at the end of your journey if you need some sustenance after your walk.
Just turn up any time between 9:30am-4:30 daily at 6-10 Eleena St, Nelly Bay. It's a 20-25minute walk from Island Palms Resort. See hundreds of 'Nemos' and feel the amazing texture of a living giant clam mantel while inquisitive clown fish nibble your fingers. Kids big and small love it!!
What else is on Magnetic Island?
If you need more information on what to do while you visit the island check out whatsonmagneticisland.com.au It's our local event website that also has lots of handy information that will make your stay a real adventure! You can also download the 'Top Things To Do' list and check out the Annual Events page to make sure you don't miss out on the Magnetic Island Bay Dayz Festival (Sept-Oct) and other excellent island festivities.
Going to Townsville for the day?
Get your tickets for the award winning Reef HQ before you go - an easy 10 minute walk from the Breakwater ferry terminal.
Strand Water Park - most of you with children spy it on your taxi ride from the airport to the ferry! Just remember it’s closed every Tuesday and Wednesday (but open daily during Qld and NSW school holidays).

What else is on Magnetic Island?
If you need more information on what to do while you visit the island check out whatsonmagneticisland.com.au It's our local event website that also has lots of handy information that will make your stay a real adventure! You can also download the 'Top Things To Do' list and check out the Annual Events page to make sure you don't miss out on the Magnetic Island Bay Dayz Festival (Sept-Oct) and other excellent island festivities.

Going to Townsville for the day?
Get your tickets for the award winning Reef HQ before you go - an easy 10 minute walk from the Breakwater ferry terminal.
Strand Water Park - most of you with children spy it on your taxi ride from the airport to the ferry! Just remember it’s closed every Tuesday and Wednesday (but open daily during Qld and NSW school holidays).