Things to See and Do

Adrenalin Jet SKI Tours

Guided jet ski tours depart daily from Horseshoe Bay. You can circumnavigate the island on the three-hour tour or take in the shorter Norther side on a 90minute tour.

Arcadia Hotel Pub

Part of the Arcadia Hotel complex the bistro offers budget pub style meals. The Island Tavern is part of a larger complex called the Arcadia Hotel. Right on the waterfront, great atmosphere, great food, and cane toad races.

Barefoot Art Wine Food

Casual, gourmet fare. This restaurant combines everything for a fantastic dining experience. Great food accompanied by an extensive wine list that will please even the most discerning palette. Visit the upstairs art gallery to browse through the work of talented local artists.

Boardwalk @ Peppers

Modern Australian Cuisine Set on the ocean front in the Nelly Bay Marina, this brand new restaurant is part of the Peppers Blue Resort and is a highly recommended.

Bungalow Bay Koala Village

Visit the KOALAS at Bungalow Bay Koala Village. There three guided tours daily around the Sanctuary with a champagne bush tucker brunch every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. You even have the opportunity to have your photo taken holding a koala!

Endota Spa

Visit Endota day spa Magnetic Island and enjoy heavenly all-australian organic body treatments, facials and massage, and nurturing Australian organic skincare. Situated at Peppers Blue on Blue Resort just a few minute walk away.

Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks

Guided sea kayaking tours with Magnetic Island Seakayaks. Spot turtles, dugongs and other marine life on this eco accredited tour which departs Horseshoe Bay every morning.

Man Friday

Mexican & Australian – famous for its great service and friendly staff. Try mouthwatering beef, nacho chips and chicken fajitas, a great place to take your own drinks.

Marlin Bar & Bistro

Casual beach side bar & bistro in Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island. Great food, amazing sunsets and icy cold beer and cocktails all year round.

Noodies on the Beach

Great Mexican food and cocktails. Receive a free sombrero with every jug of margarita. Inexpensive and a fun night. Also open for lunch.

Pleasure Divers

Do your PADI open water, advanced or dive masters course with Pleasure Divers. The prices are reasonable and you dive right off the beach at the front of the diveshop.

Restaurant le Paradis

Traditional French Cuisine. Enjoy the taste of France with an authentic French chef, offering a set 3 course menu when dining before 6pm and out by 7pm. A la carte dining is lovely however the portions are small.

RnR Restaurant & Bar

Oceanfront Dining located next to the Picnic Bay Hotel to overlook the jetty, this restaurant offers upmarket pub style food and has a good wine list to match. Australian menu offers locally-sourced seafood and daily specials

Stage Door Theatre Restaurant

Go and see a CABARET SHOW. Showing at Stage Door Theatre every Friday and Saturday night. The shows are hilarious!

Tropicana Tours

Tour the island in style in a funky stretch jeep with Tropicana Tours. This tour takes in all the best sites the island has to offer and finishes at West Point to watch the sunset.

Yongala Wreck with Adrenaline Dive

Day tours to the Yongala Wreck with Adrenalin Dive. Dive Australia’s No 1 Wreck Dive site. This dive is not to be missed!This dive company also do day trips to wheeler reef which is in pristine condition.