Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes

Uncover the secrets and treasures of Magnetic Island on our exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Experience the allure of this paradise in the Coral Sea and forge a deep connection with its breathtaking scenery.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nelly Bay - Visit the Nelly Bay Nature reserve for a talk on our local wildlife and to view an interpretive display created by celebrated local artists.
  • Picnic Bay - Picnic Bay, a coastal haven steeped in history and natural beauty.
    Step onto the shores of Picnic Bay accompanied by our knowledgeable guide. Your experience encompasses both…
What's Included
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Bottled water
  • Landing and/or facility fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Additional Information

This immersive tour invites you to delve deep into the secrets and treasures of this tropical paradise, led by Tim Bee, Izzy’s dad from the Netflix show “Izzy’s Koala World”.
Tim is a long time local who knows the island’s heart and soul. The tour offers a blend of education, fun, and relaxation, creating a memorable experience for all ages. He’s also…

Location
Magnetic Island ferry terminal
Pick up from Courtesy / Taxi Lane in front of Terminal
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tour495856
Dec 30, 2025
Fabulous, informative for all ages - Tim was awesome. Accommodating and made the rainy wet season day super enjoyable nonetheless. We had a 4 month old and two sassy teenagers and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Great facts and knowledge with a combination of lived experience made for a fun filled tour. Recommend to anyone looking to do Maggie and see all the beaches and hot spots. We even got to meet some Koala and felt very privileged for the up close and personal experience
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543karend
Dec 27, 2025
Great way to experience Magnetic Island for the first time . - This was a lovely way to see Magnetic Island and learn lots for when we comeback and do it ourselves next time . Tim was a fabulous host . Thankyou for going out of your way way to pick us up when we were running late … oops . Make sure you catch the ferry over from Townsville to arrive in time lol
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Vprov
Dec 10, 2025
Wonderful tour of Magnetic Island - Unbelievable experience to be able to enjoy nature and learn about this beautiful island from an knowledgeable and enthusiastic local.
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Emilie
Dec 8, 2025
Amazing guided tour with Tim - Such a fantastic tour! My friend and I went with Tim around the island. He was super friendly and knew so much about the island and the native wildlife and vegetation. We saw a lot of different places around the island and a lot of native wildlife. We saw sharks, fed Wallaby’s, saw a lot of birds, small reef fish, and of course koalas! Such an amazing tour and tour guide!☺️ Thank you Tim!
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316leonk
Dec 7, 2025
10/10 would do it again! - Magnetic Island is a beautiful island and Tim is a fantastic guide! He knows (almost) everything about the island and is excited to convey that to others. Too bad we could only stay on this island for one day.
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Kevin_a
Nov 27, 2025
Great look at the island.... - Great look at the island. Tim was an excellent guide. Bring a swim suit because you may have some time at one of the bays.
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Elaine_g
Nov 27, 2025
Best tour with a local. - Easy to take the ferry from Townsville to meet the tour. Great to visit the highlights with an Island native, Izzy’s Dad! The best was going to their koala hospital and feed the rescue koalas!
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Keca66
Oct 9, 2025
An amazing insight into Magnetic Island with a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. - The tour with Tim is definitely off the beaten track. From the pick up at the ferry terminal to delivery back in time for the 3pm ferry we loved every minute. Tim is clearly passionate about his home island and the wildlife that lives there and it seems most people know him as well. From finding and feeding Rock Wallabies, to getting the history of old ferry terminals, rock formations to the highlight of seeing his Koala Hospital, this trip was informative to the extreme. You can also tell he is immensely proud of his daughter Izzy and his wife for the work they put in at the Koala Hospital. At Horseshoe bay we had just the right amount of time for lunch and as we drove past the strip of restaurants we got the run down and critique summary for them all to help our choices. All in all a highly recommended trip to see exactly what it says "behind the scenes". No tour coaches here, just a friendly 16 seater!
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Justiny840
Oct 5, 2025
Fantastic family experience - The tour was a wonderful experience for the family. Kids were so excited about seeing koalas, rock wallabies and seeing Izzy (tick, tick and tick). Tim is such a friendly and knowledgeable guide, with a few dad jokes thrown in. Highly recommended!
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Deborah_b
Aug 29, 2025
Great Tour - This was an informative tour with a local guide with a wealth of knowledge. Fun filled with beautiful scenery.
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From $79
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).