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Tropicana Guided Adventure Company Tours



Three Hour Orientation Eco Tour


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 INFORMATION

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/DatesDepartsReturns
Monday11:00am 2:00pm
Tuesday11:00am 2:00pm
Wednesday11:00am 2:00pm
Thursday11:00am 2:00pm
Friday11:00am 2:00pm
Saturday11:00am 2:00pm
Sunday11:00am 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
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Nelly Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Cockle Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Alma Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Arcadia Horseshoe Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland



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 TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $66.00 Tour - All Meals, All admissions
Child aged 0-14$33.00 Tour - All Meals, All admissions
All year.

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Five Hour Remote Area Adventure


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 INFORMATION

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/DatesDepartsReturns
Monday2:30pm 7:30pm
Tuesday2:30pm 7:30pm
Wednesday2:30pm 7:30pm
Thursday2:30pm 7:30pm
Friday2:30pm 7:30pm
Saturday2:30pm 7:30pm
Sunday2:30pm 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
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Nelly Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Cockle Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Alma Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Arcadia Horseshoe Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Radical Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Florence Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Arthur Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • West Point
    Magnetic Island, Queensland



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 TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $132.00 Tour - All Meals, All admissions
Child aged 0-14$66.00 Tour - All Meals, All admissions
All year.

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Seven Days In One All Day Adventure of Magnetic Island


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 INFORMATION

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/DatesDepartsReturns
Monday11:00am 7:30pm
Tuesday11:00am 7:30pm
Wednesday11:00am 7:30pm
Thursday11:00am 7:30pm
Friday11:00am 7:30pm
Saturday11:00am 7:30pm
Sunday11:00am 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
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Nelly Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Cockle Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Alma Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Arcadia Horseshoe Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Radical Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Florence Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland



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 TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $198.00 Tour - All Meals, All admissions
Child aged 0-14$99.00 Tour - All Meals, All admissions
All year.

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Townsville Tropicana Tour


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 INFORMATION

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/DatesDepartsReturns
Monday9:30am 1:30pm
Tuesday9:30am 1:30pm
Wednesday9:30am 1:30pm
Thursday9:30am 1:30pm
Friday9:30am 1:30pm
Saturday9:30am 1:30pm
Sunday9:30am 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
    Townsville, Queensland
  • The Strand
    Townsville, Queensland
  • Castle Hill
    Townsville, Queensland
  • Pallarenda Conservation Park
    Townsville, Queensland
  • Quarantine Station
    Townsville, Queensland
  • Palmer Street Botanical Gardens
    Townsville, Queensland



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 TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $99.00 Tour - All Meals, All admissions
Child aged 0-14$49.00 Tour - All Meals, All admissions
All year.

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Townsville and Magnetic Island in One Day


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 INFORMATION

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/DatesDepartsReturns
Monday9:30am 8:05pm
Tuesday9:30am 8:05pm
Wednesday9:30am 8:05pm
Thursday9:30am 8:05pm
Friday9:30am 8:05pm
Saturday9:30am 8:05pm
Sunday9:30am 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
    Townsville, Queensland
  • Arcadia Horseshoe Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Radical Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Florence Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • The Strand
    Townsville, Queensland
  • Castle Hill
    Townsville, Queensland
  • Pallarenda Conservation Park
    Townsville, Queensland
  • Palmer Street Botanical Gardens
    Townsville, Queensland
  • Quarantine Station
    Townsville, Queensland
  • Picnic Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Nelly Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Cockle Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland
  • Alma Bay
    Magnetic Island, Queensland



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 TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $235.00 Tour - All Meals, All admissions
Child aged 0-14$99.00 Tour - All Meals, All admissions
All year.

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* All rates quoted are a guide only. This operator may have specials throughout the year. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please make an enquiry. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.

Rate Information:

All Tours include: National Park Fees. Townsville and Magnetic Island in One Day tour also includes: Ferry, morning and afternoon tea, Lunch.