Magnetic Island Discovery Flight

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a short ferry ride to heavily forested and wonderfully scenic Magnetic Island, where you will see iconic Australian animals such as koalas. This natural paradise has been known as Magnetic Island since 1770, when Captain James Cook named it for its supposed effect on his ship’s compass. It is still immensely attractive as the majority of Magnetic Island is protected national parkland. During the panoramic drive through the mountainous terrain, you will pass through dense rainforests that provide a safe habitat for wildlife, especially birds such as kookaburras and bush-stone curlews, an ungainly looking ground-dwelling avian species. Following a beachside lunch on Horseshoe Bay, you will be treated to a close-up look at the abundant wildlife at The Koala Park. You can expect to see koalas sleeping in gum trees, brightly colored parrots and all sorts of reptiles and amphibians. You might even get up close to a koala or maybe a wombat.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take the ferry to and from Magnetic Island, most of which is national parkland.
• Enjoy a panoramic drive through the rainforest and along the boulder-strewn coast.
• Encounter iconic Australian animals at The Koala Park.
• Dine on a hearty buffet lunch at the beach that rims Horseshoe Bay.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.