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With two statewide Tourism Awards and 10 North Queensland Awards, Tropicana uses its unique signature stretch Jeeps to showcase Magnetic Island and Townsville in a very special and totally unique way. Expert driver/guides include (or recently include) Marine Biologists, an Environmental Scientist, a White Water Rafting and Kayaking Instructor, a Geologist, a Zoologist, a professional Cabaret entertainer but most importantly they are all authentic Aussie Characters. Cross training has produced an amazing array of skills amongst the guides and they are all experts at fun.
To miss this is to miss experiencing Tropical North Queensland in all is glory with local guides. Smell the Frangipanis as you sit back in luxury at a relaxed pace that enables you to be amazed by the natural beauty of Townsville and Magnetic Island. Tropicana offers genuine small groups, with a maximum of nine guests per guide, and unforgettable half day and full day tours of Townsville and Magnetic Island. Over the past eight years Tropicana has cultivated a culture of excellence and has earned an enviable reputation for quality and professionally consistent experiences and fantastic customer satisfaction.
Magnetic Island
Queensland 4819 Australia
To make an enquiry or a booking contact:
Phone: 07 4758 1800
Email: info@tropicanatours.com.au
Web: www.tropicanatours.com.au
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· Car park · Public Transport |
· Waiting Area |
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· Off Road Driving · Birdwatching · City Sightseeing |
· Fossicking · Learning/Lessons/Tuition · Animal Viewing |
A must do for all first time visitors and the most informative tour on Magnetic Island. Get an excellent three hour Island Orientation and an understanding of island life, history, geology, flora, fauna and ecology.
Visit all main areas: Nelly, Picnic, Cockle, Geoffrey, Alma, Arcadia and Horseshoe.
Wildlife interaction, bird spotting and photo stops.
Picnic morning tea by the sea.
| Tour Duration: | 3 hours |
| Pickup Available: | Yes. Pick-up from Nelly Bay Terminal and anywhere on Magnetic Island |
Tour Departures:
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Monday | 11:00am | 2:00pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00am | 2:00pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00am | 2:00pm |
| Thursday | 11:00am | 2:00pm |
| Friday | 11:00am | 2:00pm |
| Saturday | 11:00am | 2:00pm |
| Sunday | 11:00am | 2:00pm |
| Tours do not operate on Christmas Day or Good Friday. Need to catch 1015 am Ferry from Breakwater terminal in Townsville to catch Tour on Magnetic Island. Return ferry is 3.00 pm from Magnetic Island. | ||
Tour Departs From:
· Magnetic Island Nelly Bay Harbour Terminal, Magnetic Island
Tour Travels To:
· Picnic Bay
· Nelly Bay
· Cockle Bay
· Alma Bay
· Arcadia Horseshoe Bay
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
Tour includes picnic morning tea by the sea. Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee, fresh fruits and juices, tea and biscuits. The tour also includes Unique Stretch Jeep transport with leather seats; interpreter service (German, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish speaking guides generally available upon request); commentary; meet and greet; toilet visits; host or hostess and pick-up anywhere on Magnetic Island.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 1 Adult | $66.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions. |
| Child aged 0-14 | $33.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions. All year.. |
Get off the beaten track and go where the taxis, buses, scooters and rental cars cannot go. Experience Island Life when you swim, stroll or just laze in a hammock on the (normally inaccessible) best beaches.
Interact with the diverse wildlife, experience sunset over the water with the red hues of the Outback in the distance while having nibblies and drinks.
This trip includes Tropicana's secret signature trip home through the bush at night! This is the experience which makes Tropicana Tours famous! You will love it.
| Tour Duration: | 5 hours |
| Pickup Available: | Yes. From Nelly Bay Terminal and all accommodation houses on Magnetic Island. |
Tour Departures:
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Monday | 2:30pm | 7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 2:30pm | 7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 2:30pm | 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 2:30pm | 7:30pm |
| Friday | 2:30pm | 7:30pm |
| Saturday | 2:30pm | 7:30pm |
| Sunday | 2:30pm | 7:30pm |
| Tours depart daily except for Christmas Day and Good Friday. Need to catch 2.00 pm Ferry from Breakwater terminal in Townsville to catch Tour on Magnetic Island. Return ferry is 7.45 pm from Magnetic Island. | ||
Tour Departs From:
· Magnetic Island Harbour Terminal, Magnetic Island
Tour Travels To:
· Picnic Bay
· Nelly Bay
· Cockle Bay
· Alma Bay
· Arcadia Horseshoe Bay
· Radical Bay
· Florence Bay
· Arthur Bay
· West Point
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
Tour includes picnic morning tea by the sea. Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee, fresh fruits and juices, tea and biscuits. The tour also includes Unique Stretch Jeep transport with leather seats; interpreter service (German, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish speaking guides generally available upon request); commentary; meet and greet; toilet visits; host or hostess and pick-up anywhere on Magnetic Island.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 1 Adult | $132.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions. |
| Child aged 0-14 | $66.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions. All year.. |
A combination of the three hour eco-orientation tour and the five hour Wilderness Adventure with the world famous signature trip home. Sitback on the pure leather seats and enjoy the cool wind in your hair as you take in the breathtaking scenery of Magnetic Island.
| Tour Duration: | 8 hours |
| Pickup Available: | Yes. Pick-up from Nelly Bay terminal and Magnetic Island Accommodation. |
Tour Departures:
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Monday | 11:00am | 7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00am | 7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00am | 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 11:00am | 7:30pm |
| Friday | 11:00am | 7:30pm |
| Saturday | 11:00am | 7:30pm |
| Sunday | 11:00am | 7:30pm |
| Tours operate daily except for Christmas Day and Good Friday. Need to catch 1015 am Ferry from Breakwater terminal in Townsville to catch Tour on Magnetic Island. Return ferry is 7.45 pm from Magnetic Island. | ||
Tour Departs From:
· Accommodation Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island
Tour Travels To:
· Picnic Bay
· Nelly Bay
· Cockle Bay
· Alma Bay
· Arcadia Horseshoe Bay
· Radical Bay
· Florence Bay
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
Tour includes picnic morning tea by the sea and lunch at a tropical cafe or restaurant. Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee, fresh fruits and juices, tea and biscuits. The tour also includes Unique Stretch Jeep transport with leather seats; interpreter service (German, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish speaking guides generally available upon request); commentary; meet and greet; toilet visits; host or hostess and pick-up anywhere on Magnetic Island.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 1 Adult | $198.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions. |
| Child aged 0-14 | $99.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions. All year.. |
Townsville is the undisputed Capital of North Queensland. A beautiful vibrant city with a robust economy. Tour this city in style, the Tropicana stretch Jeep way. The only place in the world to use these uniquely modified Jeeps suited for the North Queensland climate. Sit back on the pure leather seats and enjoy the cool wind in your hair as you take in the breathtaking scenery of the Townsville beach front.
| Tour Duration: | 4 hours |
| Pickup Available: | Yes. Pick-up from Townsville Central Business District and Ferry Terminal |
Tour Departures:
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Monday | 9:30am | 1:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am | 1:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am | 1:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am | 1:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am | 1:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am | 1:30pm |
| Sunday | 9:30am | 1:30pm |
| Tours operate daily except for Christmas Day and Good Friday. | ||
Tour Departs From:
· Townsville Central Business District Accommodation and Ferry Terminal, Townsville
Tour Travels To:
· Townsville Central Business District
· The Strand
· Castle Hill
· Pallarenda Conservation Park
· Quarantine Station
· Palmer Street Botanical Gardens
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
Tour includes fish and chip lunch by the sea. Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee, fresh fruits and juices, tea and biscuits. The tour also includes Unique Stretch Jeep transport with leather seats; interpreter service (German, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish speaking guides generally available upon request); commentary; meet and greet; toilet visits; host or hostess and pick-up anywhere on Magnetic Island.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 1 Adult | $99.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions. |
| Child aged 0-14 | $49.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions. All year.. |
Whether in North Queensland for a short or long stay, you must see this beautiful part of the country in all its shining glory. The only way to get the most of your valuable time is to let Tropicana Guided Adventure Company showcase Townsville and Magnetic Island in One Day. Sit back on the luxurious leather seats and enjoy the cool wind in your hair as you take in the breathtaking scenery of Townsville and Magnetic Island.
| Tour Duration: | 10 hours |
| Pickup Available: | Yes. Pickup from Townsville Central Business District and Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. |
Tour Departures:
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Monday | 9:30am | 8:05pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am | 8:05pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am | 8:05pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am | 8:05pm |
| Friday | 9:30am | 8:05pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am | 8:05pm |
| Sunday | 9:30am | 8:05pm |
| Tours operate daily except for Christmas Day and Good Friday. | ||
Tour Departs From:
· Townsville Central Business District Accommodation and Breakwater Ferry Terminal., Townsville
Tour Travels To:
· Townsville Central Business District
· Arcadia Horseshoe Bay
· Radical Bay
· Florence Bay
· The Strand
· Castle Hill
· Pallarenda Conservation Park
· Palmer Street Botanical Gardens
· Quarantine Station
· Picnic Bay
· Nelly Bay
· Cockle Bay
· Alma Bay
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
Tour includes fish and chip lunch by the sea. Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee, fresh fruits and juices, tea and biscuits. The tour also includes return ferry fairs; Unique Stretch Jeep transport with leather seats; interpreter service (German, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish speaking guides generally available upon request); commentary; meet and greet; toilet visits; host or hostess and pick-up anywhere on Magnetic Island.
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 1 Adult | $235.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions. |
| Child aged 0-14 | $99.00 | Tour - All Meals, All admissions. All year.. |
* Any rates quoted are a guide only, please note that conditions may apply. This operator may have specials throughout the year. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.
Children: Children are welcome. Child safety seats are provided.
Disabled: There is access for guests with a disability. Tours are wheelchair friendly.
Miscellaneous:
In the event of cancellation by guest fees are charged as follows: Between 48 and 24 hours prior to departure 50 per cent of the fare is charged. Within 24 hours prior to departure 100 per cent of the fare is charged.
Package the Ferry and Tropicana Tour and save 25 percent on the ferry fare.
Ferry from Townsville and wait near Taxi rank at Magnetic Harbour Terminal.
All Tours include: National Park Fees. Townsville and Magnetic Island in One Day tour also includes: Ferry, morning and afternoon tea, Lunch.
