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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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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Frank
Aug 27, 2025
An unforgettable lifetime experience! - This was an AMAZING tour of a beautiful island. The shuttle held 18-20, and we stopped so many more places than the huge 50-60 people excursion buses did. It was a personal tour by a 40+ year island resident who knew every corner (and nearly every resident) of Magnetic Island. I booked directly through their website. For a similar tour, with fewer stops and less personal, my fellow cruise passengers bought a ship excursion for 3x as much! We fed wallabies, koalas, saw many off-the-path places. BEST tour I took on entire cruise! 100% recommend. Book early via website!
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Lisa
Aug 24, 2025
Excellent tour - Tim was amazing as a tour guide and we had a fantastic day. My daughter loved hearing about the koala hospital and how Tim’s family care for the koala’s. A great insight into Magnetic Island and highly recommended!
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Usflyer
Aug 24, 2025
Excellent Company & Guide for Maggie Intro - Excellent tour provided by Tim, who had an excellent sense of humor and answered everyone's questions. We really felt like we had a great overview of everything on the island after this 4.5 hour (inclusive of 1 hour lunch on your own) trip. Even though it is listed on every communication, we still had people not understand that the tour starts ON Magnetic Island and you have to arrange your own ferry transport. Instead of the fort walk, Tim took us to his ranch and his Koala hospital, both of which were excellent and a great surprise. Highly recommended!
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Con_c
Aug 12, 2025
This was a fantastic... - This was a fantastic tour. I got to feed rock wallabies and koalas. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny.
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D3796fzjuliew
Aug 11, 2025
Relaxed and informative day tour. - An informative and fun day. A small group tour which was made interesting and enjoyable by our guide, Tim. Great interaction with the wildlife on the island and his knowledge of the diverse plant life enhanced the tour. The spectacular scenery and wonderful bays and beaches make for a great day. Saw a lot at a relaxed pace.
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Clairesp2619pi
Aug 4, 2025
An amazing experience - What a totally amazing day on Maggie with Tim. We were made to feel like we were having a day out with friends. Tim was a mine of information and fun and we were blown away by the sights and experiences he shared with our small group.
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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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Elging
Aug 23, 2025
Tim…a quintessential Aussie Bloke - Tim gave a great commentary during the Tour. He’s obviously very proud of his daughter Izzy. They are both doing an admirable work with Koalas.
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).