Things To See & Do on M.I.

Magnetic Island boasts a vibrant local community and is home to around 3000 people.

With such a significant residential presence there is a wide variety of retail shops, accommodation, restaurants, attractions and activities to take full advantage of.

Amongst an eclectic mix of people, the island lends itself to a variety of regular events and celebrations that happen at regular intervals throughout the year, such as the Great Tropical Jazz Festival and Australia's richest Sailing Regatta - Magnetic Island Race Week.  Check out the Calendar of Events to plan your holiday around and make it that much more memorable.

20 Must Things to See & Do while visiting Magnetic Island

1. Take an exhilarating ride around the island with Adrenaline Jet Ski Tours
2. Quietly discover the island with Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks
3. Gallop from the bush to the Coral Sea on horseback with Bluey's Horseshoe Ranch
4. Take in a cabaret dinner at the Stage Door Theatre
5. See the island from the air from the cockpit of the Red Baron Seaplane
6. Have a game of Golf at Magnetic Island Golf Club
7. Take home a piece of amazing art work from Barefoot Art Food Wine
8. Learn about the islands coral gardens and amazing marine life with Reef Eco Tours
9. Hire a ‘Maggie' Moke and see the island at your own pace
10. Have a bush tucker breakfast at Bungalow Bay Koala Village
11. Have a massage to get you in holiday mode with Denise at Massage on Magnetic
12. Take a dive trip to the outer reef or the Yongala ship wreck with Pleasure Divers
13. Visit the many and varied art galleries scattered throughout the island
14. Go fishing off Picnic Bay's iconic jetty
15. Lay on any of the deserted beaches with a good book
16. Have lunch and a frozen margarita at Noodies in Horseshoe Bay
17. Take the Forts Walk to spot a koala, see the World War II ruins and the amazing view of the Coral Sea
18. Snorkel to your fingers and toes go pruney in any number of sheltered bays
19. Have dinner at the Marlin Bar and a jug of cold beer (or several)
20. Take a tour of the island with Tropicana Tours and see the sunset from West Point (champagne in hand of course!)