Experience a unique perspective of Townsville City and surrounds while enjoying the thrill of a helicopter ride!
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Experience a unique perspective of Townsville City and surrounds while enjoying the thrill of a helicopter ride!
Located at the eastern edge of Cleveland Bay, Cape Cleveland is a oft-overlooked natural local beauty, with stunning rocky cliffs, waters teaming with marine life, and a picturesque lighthouse at the tip of the cape.
Fly over the Blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef and land on your own sand island in the middle of the Reef.
Your Adventure starts in Townsville , Flying direct to the outback, landing at Hughenden airport and transferring to your helicopter for your scenic flight over Porcupine Gorge and White Mountains National Parks.
Escape to Magnetic Island: just a six minute flight from Townsville, and enjoy the views from the air conditioned comfort of our luxury Helicopters. The perspective you’ll have of Magnetic Island from up at 1,000ft is unbelievable.
Set sail on this Magnetic Island sailing cruise to explore the secluded bays of the island and dine on a delicious seafood lunch.
Hop aboard a comfortable vessel and head to the Outer Great Barrier Reef for some of the best snorkelling in QLD on this full day tour from Townsville.
See why this area off the coast of North QLD is one of Australia’s best dive sites with a full day diving tour departing from Townsville or Magnetic Island.
Situated in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, the SS Yongala is one of the world’s 10 best wreck dives – book online to go diving here today!
View the jewel in Townsville’s crown, Magnetic Island, from the air on a 30 minute scenic flight that offers spectacular views of its greenery and waters.
This extended 45 minute helicopter flight from Townsville takes you on an airborne journey along the rugged coastline to the Cape Cleveland Lighthouse.
See what all the fuss is about by booking your trip on the Magnetic Island Ferry today and get a dose of fun in the sun in a spectacular reef environment!
The Palm Island Archipelago is a magnificent jewel in the crown of the Great Barrier Reef and its size, undoubtedly best experienced from above. On take-off enjoy an extraordinary vista of Magnetic Island before tracking towards the Coral Sea and the trail of small islands leading to Palm Island’s splendid shores. Circling the island’s rugged coastline see the fringing reefs that make this island one of the most prized assets of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The return flight offers views of Townsville’s city and port districts, the Strand and Castle Hill.
Enjoy the secluded paradise of Magnetic Island, a tropical destination known for its quiet beaches, rugged landscape, and abundant wildlife. Easily accessible via the ferry from the City of Townsville, Magnetic Island is only 20 minutes away with SeaLink, the quickest link to this idyllic tropical location to set the clock to island time.
SeaLink offers up to 17 trips a day to Magnetic Island, the ferry terminal in Townsville is located close to the CBD and The Strand and only 12 minutes from the Townsville Airport. You can easily make a day on Magnetic Island or stay for as long as you want, for the best island experience on the east coast of Australia.
Return tickets are valid for up to 180 days from purchase, so take your time and enjoy snorkel trails, and hiking trails of the Magnetic Island National Park, home to the largest colony of Koala’s in Northern Australia, and a perfect base to explore the GBR.
Rise above the waters of the Coral Sea and take in the scenery of Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island’s east coast including shipwrecks, fringing reefs and stunning sandy bays. Share local history with a scenic flight past Cape Cleveland Lighthouse. Perched high on the wind-beaten cliff face, the lighthouse built in 1879 marks the northern-most point of Cape Cleveland and the entrance to Cleveland Bay. Following the coastline to reveal the wetlands as this flight takes in some of the region’s most spectacular scenery before returning to Townsville with panoramic views of North Queensland’s largest city
Rise above the waters of the Coral Sea and take in the scenery of Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. Watch as rugged cliffs give way to the island’s dense National Park rainforests and blend into the stunning secluded bays that encase this island playground. The return voyage to Townsville encompasses panoramic views of the city, Townsville Port, Castle Hill, the Ross River and the Strand, offering you an exceptional perspective of this diverse region.
Go open-water diving on the SS ‘Yongala’ wreck, considered one of the best dive sites in the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Your day trip to one of the largest and most intact historic shipwrecks includes two dives with a choice of tanks and weights or full equipment. Enjoy lunch and refreshments on board, and make the most of your dive with a certified guide (optional hire). Numbers are limited to 21 to ensure personalized attention on your small-group excursion, departing from Townsville or Magnetic Island.
Take a flight around Hinchinbrook Island and take in Australia’s largest island National Park. Experience many beautiful sights from the air like Palm Island archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. There is also a chance to take in the landmarks of Townsville city.
Enjoy a scenic ride along the Townsville shoreline . Boasting a unique natural environment of palm-fringed and sandy beaches, large granite boulders.
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