Tim your local tour guide, is an ecologist and zoologist who guarantees you a fun and inspiring tour. Explore the wonders of Magnetic Island's west coast, including wildlife, koala and conservation hot spots, history and World Heritage highlights, and everything in between. Complimentary tea, coffee and treats included!
We will take a slow bus trip along the West Point road as we explore mangroves, forests, waterfalls, creeks, as well as historic and cultural sites. Some points of interest will vary according to tides and weather, (i.e., mangroves at high or low tide, and waterfalls in or out of wet season).


FITNESS LEVEL & ACCESSIBILITY
A little low impact walking will be done during the tour, and may include 2 to 3 short walks through the mangroves, the salt mashes, along creek lines and along the beach at West Point. All walks will be short and easy in nature. This tour offers a more a relaxing wander rather than an active adventure. 

We have a drop down step to the bus that also makes accessibility easier.



TOUR INCLUDES
Tea, coffee or juice and sweet treats and/or fruit.
Picnic rugs and chairs for your West Point stop.

ALLERGIES: So that we can cater for your special dietary requirements, if you have nut or food allergies please let us know by return email or text your name and the details to Tim on ‭0413 517 651‬ as soon as you receive your confirmation email.
WHAT TO BRING A good sense of humour.
Comfortable clothing, hat and sunglasses.
Water bottle.
Insect repellent during summer.


TOUR TIMES
Times may vary due to seasonal weather, so please check your confirmation email for details.

DEPARTING FROM the Nelly Bay ferry terminal
Departs Nelly Bay: 8.15am
Returns Nelly Bay: 11.45am

( Click here for Nelly Bay dining options before your 1.35pm ferry back to Townsville) .


PRICES
Adult (16+): $99 per person
Child (Under 16): $69 per person
Infants: Free


GETTING THERE

By ferry from Townsville: Catch the 7.45am Sealink ferry from the Townsville Breakwater terminal on Thiess Drive.

By bus on Magnetic Island: Catch the 8.03am Kinetic bus from the Horseshoe Bay beachfront through to the Nelly Bay terminal.
Please call or text us with your booking reference number on ‭0413 517 651‬ if you would like to be picked up in Picnic Bay , en-route to West Point.


GETTING HOME

By ferry to Townsville: Catch the 12.15pm or 1.35pm Sealink ferry from the Nelly Bay terminal.
By bus on Magnetic Island: Catch the 12.15pm Kinetic bus from the Nelly Bay ferry terminal through to Horseshoe Bay.
PLEASE NOTE:

To allow for preparation time, bookings close at 8pm the night prior to the departure time of each tour.

There is no access to toilets on this remote tour. Tim your tour guide will take you to facilities before the tour starts and once the tour ends.

This tour is weather dependent, particularly during the wet season (between December and March).
Please read our Cancellation, Indemnity and privacy policies before booking.


NO SHOWS & CANCELLATIONS
Please read our full cancellation, indemnity and privacy policy before booking your tour.

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  • person Age: All Ages
  • people Group Size: Min 1 Max 11

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