Tennis Courts at Nelly Bay Public school in Mandalay Street , few minutes from our units and  Magnetic Island Recreational Camp Picnic Bay.  All have very low hourly charges. Book with Steve Jenkins tel 47 785 903.

Golf - Magnetic Island Country Club, Picnic Bay.   The unique 9 hole golf course where Greg Norman first played golf. Visitors always welcome. 18 holes $16, 9 holes $11. Juniors $2.20 (9 holes) Hire clubs available. Also buggies and carts. Course open dawn to dusk daily. Fully licensed. Poker Machines. Clubhouse open from 8 am daily. Phone: 47 785 188   FAX 47 581 189. 

Bowling - Magnetic Island Bowls Club, 18 Marine Parade Arcadia - visitors welcome. Tel. 47 785 290. Secretary G. Stennett , tel. 47 785 539. Fax 47 785 209.

Horse Riding - Bluey's Horseshoe Ranch, 38 Gifford Street Horseshoe Bay.  Enjoy the scenic beauty of Horseshoe Bay, it's wildlife, beach, lagoon and hinterland. 1 hour bush ride, 2 hour beach rides and experience the sensation of swimming on horseback. Fantastic Half day ride.  Children's pony rides.      19 years of successful operation. Bookings essential. Phone: 47 785 109

Bush Walking - Sunbird Ecour  Affordable prices for a fun and informative discovery of beautiful Magnetic Island. Experienced local guides.   Tour includes transport and tropical refreshments.  *Nature walks for kids & families.    Discover Magneic Island off the beaten track. Telephone: 1800 678 478.      Island Walks,  With some 22km of walking tracks and many hilltop lookouts there are excellent opportunities to explore and discover the eucalyptus forest, rainforest gullies, mangroves, rugged hills and shorelines of Magnetic Island . All distances and and approximate times are one way.  Nelly Bay to Arcadia 6km, 2hours.  Arcadia to Horseshoe Bay  3km, 1hour.  Picnic Bay to West Point 8km, 2.5hrs.   Horseshoe Bay Road to Arthur Bay  2km,  30m.   Horseshoe Bay Road to The Forts  2km, 1 1/2 hours return.  Horseshoe Bay Lagoon  730m.   Horseshoe Bay to Balding Bay 3km, 45min. and Radical Bay 3km, 45min.  It is a good idea to take drinking water with you on the longer walks and to the uninhabited Bays. Camping is not permitted in the National Park.

Koala Spotting Best time to spot them is in the late afternoon when they begin to stir. One of the best places to find them is on the track up to the "forts". There are about 250 koalas on Magnetic Island.  If you don't manage to see one in the wild then go to the Koala Park Oasis and Sanctuary in Horseshoe Bay. There you will be able to see, take photographs and maybe even " cuddle" one of the koalas.

Tropicana Tours - Enjoy touring the less accessible places of the island like West Point, Western end of Horseshoe Bay, Radical, Florence and Arthur Bay. Visit World Heritage Magnetic Island National Park. View  nature in the wild - effortlessly. Tropicana Tour staff go out of their way to personalise your trip. This tour was featured on " Lonely Planet " Discovery Channel, "The Great Outdoors " Seven Network and the CBC TV Canada. Telephone: (07) 47 581 800. FAX (07) 47 581 200. Visit WEB site: http://www.tropicanatours.com.au

Magnetic Motorcycle Adventures - Shop 3 in the 1st Arcade Picnic Bay Mall. Harley Tours, tours can be arranged to suit you.  Road Runner Scooter Hire, see the island by scooter or trail bike. Tel. 47 785 222.

Bike Hire Kiosk at the jetty end of the Picnic Bay Mall.  Great way to explore the island.  Long nad short term bike hire available. Open 7 days. Tel.: (07) 47 785 411

Aquasearch Aquarium - 6-10 Elena Street, Nelly Bay. On bus route. Open 9am - 5pm daily.    Meet consultant in Tropical Aquaculture Dr Rick Braley. See  13+ year old giant clams. * Solar animals & living biofilters. * Marine fish , anemones. Its educational and relaxing.  $ 3.00  (12 - adults) $2.00 (3 - 11). Groups: Please call Rick or Nell for appointment. Phone/Fax (07) 47 785 096.

Magnetic Island Outdoor Movies - Sports & Recreation Club Horseshoe Bay Road Horseshoe Bay Every Friday night from 7.30pm. All the latest releases . Club has fully licensed bar, BBQ and kiosk. Take a pillow and blanket, lay  under the stars and watch a movie. Phone: 47 785 641

Toad Races - Picnic Bay Hotel , Tuesday 7.30pm. Arcadia Resort Hotel Wednesday 7.30pm. Unique to Magnetic Island mad world of sport.  Great family fun watching Bufonidaes (cane toads) hopping to the line. Buy a toad in the auction and win $$$$.

Late Bar - The Shed, 7 nights a week, 8 till late, Picnic Bay Hotel.

Video Jukebox - Wednesday, Friday and Saturday till late. Arcadia Resort Hotel.

Family Night - Friday, 6.30pm Magnetic Island Country Golf Club, Picnic Bay

Junior Pool, Darts and Table Tennis Competition - Saturday Nights 7.00 pm at Magnetic Island Mini Golf at Nelly Bay.

Live Entertainment - Regulary held at hotels and some restaurants.

RSL Games  Night - Friday Night RSL Hall, Arcadia. Darts, bowls, bar open. Members and guests welcome.

Magnetic Festival - June .

Great Tropical Jazz Party - October .

For Marine Activities, Yachts, Sailing, Sea Kayak, Island Cruising, Fishing Trips, Jet Ski Tours and Diving see our dedicated pages.

A MUST IN TOWNSVILLE

Great Barrier Reef Aquarium - The Worlds Only Living Coral Reef Aquarium. At the Reef HQ ( The World's best living reef experience., 2 - 68 Flinders Street East, Townsville. ( 3 mins. walk from the Ferry ) Open 9am - 5pm, 364 days a year. Stay underwater all day. Underwater Discovery Tunnel , Live Coral Reef, Touch Pool, Reef Alive Dive Show, Sea Turtle Centre, Shark and Predator Feeding Show. Phone (07) 47 500 800. Web: http://www.reefHQ.org.au

Imax Dome Theatre with its 180 degree dome screen. The ultimate experience in sight and sound. Prepare yourself for an unbelievable journey on the biggest and most powerful film format in the world. Surround yourself with a 21 meter dome that will take you places you have never been and envelop you in journeys of entertainment and inspiration. Open 7 days, 7 shows daily every hour on the hour. Imax Dome Theatre is at the Reef HQ, as is the Aquarium. For full details on current movies and times telephone: 4721 1481

Museum of Tropical Queensland - 70 - 102 Flinders Street East, Townsville. ( Next to Reef HQ and IMAX Dome Theatre. You will see historical treasures from the "Pandora" - the ship that chased the "Bounty" mutineers - as well as other riches of North Queensland. HMS "Pandora" struck the Great Barrier Reef on August 28, 1791. There were 14 prisoner on board, crew of the Bounty, captured in Tahiti. As the boat began to sink, there were scenes of desperation and panic. Open every day 9am - 5pm. Closed on Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day Morning ( April 25). Infoline: (07) 4726 0606. WEB: http://www.mtq.qld.gov.au

NOT A MUST IN TOWNSWILLE - but could be lot of fun - Jupiter Casino.

  Prices are subject to change. On booking please request details on activities that interest you.