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Experience the Magic of a West Point Sunset
Watch the sky transform with spectacular colours and cloud-scapes at West Point, offering panoramic views over the Coral Sea and mainland Australia. 🌅 Along the way, enjoy koala spotting, a scenic photo stop, and nocturnal wildlife spotting on your return journey.
Relax and Unwind in Paradise
Settle into a comfortable beach chair and feel the sea breeze. Unwind with complimentary drinks—including champagne, beer, wine, cider, or fruit juice—while sharing a delicious, seasonal charcuterie-style grazing platter. 🥂
Your Sunset Experience Includes
- Complimentary champagne, beer, wine, cider, or juice at West Point (no BYO, please).
- A seasonal, shared grazing platter. 🧀
- Comfortable picnic blankets and beach chairs.
What to Bring
- A good sense of humour.
- Beach attire and comfortable clothing.
- Sunglasses and insect repellent.
Supporting Local Wildlife
We are proud to donate a percentage of every West Coast Eco Adventure Tour to support the Magnetic Island Wildlife Rescue (MIWR).
Fitness and Accessibility
This tour offers a relaxing wander rather than an active adventure. Enjoy a low-impact stroll along the beach at West Point. A drop-down step on the bus makes boarding easy and accessible.
Dietary Requirements
We are happy to cater for your special dietary requirements. If you have nut or food allergies, please let us know when booking so we can prepare your seasonal platter accordingly.
Tour Times
Times may vary due to seasonal weather (sunset times), so please check your confirmation email for details.
- April to November: Departs Nelly Bay ferry terminal (Magnetic Island) at 4:30pm, returns at 7:15pm.
- December to March: Departs Nelly Bay ferry terminal (Magnetic Island) at 5:00pm, returns at 7:45pm.
Pricing
- Adult (16+): $125 per person
- Child (Under 16): $88 per person
- Infants: Free
Getting There
By ferry from Townsville:
Catch the 3:50pm (April-Nov) or 4:30pm (Nov-April) SeaLink passenger ferry from the Breakwater Terminal, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Townsville (or the 3:00pm April-Nov or 4:00pm Nov-April Magnetic Island Ferries car barge from Ross Street, South Townsville).
By bus on Magnetic Island:
- From the Horseshoe Bay beachfront, catch the bus at 3:58pm (April-Nov) or 4:43pm (Nov-April) to the Nelly Bay ferry terminal.
- From the Picnic Bay beachfront, catch the bus at 3:55pm (April-Nov) or 4:40pm (Nov-April) to the Nelly Bay ferry terminal.
Getting Home
By ferry to Townsville:
Catch the 8:00pm SeaLink ferry from the Nelly Bay terminal on Magnetic Island to Townsville.
By bus on Magnetic Island:
Catch the 8:00pm Kinetic bus from the Nelly Bay ferry terminal through to Horseshoe Bay, or please let us know if you would like to be dropped off in Picnic Bay on your return trip.
Dining on Magnetic Island
Why not dine on Maggie after your sunset tour? Simply pre-book your dinner in Picnic Bay or Nelly Bay, and catch a later bus and/or ferry home!
Important Information
- To allow for preparation time, bookings close 2 hours prior to the departure time of each tour.
- There is no access to toilets on this remote tour. Your tour guide will take you to facilities before the tour starts and once the tour ends.
- This tour is weather dependent, particularly during the wet season (between December and March).
- Please read our cancellation, indemnity and privacy policies before booking.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
No Shows and Cancellations
Please read our full cancellation, indemnity and privacy policy before booking your tour.
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We saw so many beautiful sights and really enjoyed the morning. It was awesome to see such a different side of the island and learn about different things from plants, animals and history.
Morning tea was delicious with lots of options to chose from
The food and drinks were excellent and beautifully presented, which made the experience even more special. The kids absolutely loved the disco on the way home and were entertained from start to finish.
Tim also kindly dropped us right to our door on the way home as it was on his route, which saved us a walk and was very much appreciated. It’s those thoughtful touches that really make a difference.
A fantastic experience all round and a great way to support a local business. Thank you, Tim!
I’d definitely repeat the tour!
The generous platter and drinks Tim provided were fresh and delicious, and Tim put no pressure on us to depart before we were ready, despite there being only two of us. No hesitation here in recommending MI Ride to anyone wanting to learn more about Magnetic Island and have a lovely experience whilst doing so!
Thanks so much for the tour Tim; it was a real pleasure to meet and spend time with you.
A relaxing trip for couples to enjoy a romantic sunset evening out, with a bit extra!
A great way to combine a trip to West Point with a sunset walk along the beach, a light dinner, and an education in a little of Maggie Island’s ecology.
Tim was an excellent guide, safe driver, super friendly whilst also giving us space to explore.
We saw a wild Koala, possum and birds. We learned about some of the history of the Island, the plants and wildlife.
This is a MUST-DO activity for adults if you’re visiting Magnetic Island!!!
His knowledge of fauna and flora, his engagement with an audience and his hospitality was first rate! I highly recommend MI Ride to everyone.
Tim was knowledgeable and informative; I learnt a lot about the flora and fauna of Magnetic Island and the effort that Islanders make towards conservation.
Anyone visiting 'Maggie' should take this tour!
We saw 5 koalas and Tim takes the time to tell us all about the things he knows. Thanks Tim, you are amazing!!
The tour ended with a lovely picnic on West Point Beach.
Highly recommend
We got to Westpoint just before sunset and Tim set up a beautiful picnic table with nibbles and drinks for us. Needless to say the sunset was magnificent.
We really enjoyed the tour
Well worth the experience
The drinks and platter was superb and thank you to Sara for making the delicious pesto.
Would definitely recommend this trip. You may even see some turtles poking their heads out of the water during sunset. A lovely relaxing setting.
The whole experience was really enjoyable and relaxing.
We would do this again !
A very positive experience we would highly recommend.
Chris and Juan






































































