A small group bus tour of Magnetic Island's hidden spots, wildlife and history with Izzy's dad, from the Netflix series Izzy's Koala World.
Days
- About 4.5 hours
Group size
- Small group
Start / finish
- Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal / Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
- Nelly Bay ferry terminal, around 2:30pm
Return
- Nelly Bay ferry terminal, around 2:30pm
Transport
- Tour bus around Magnetic Island; ferry to the island not included
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Picnic Bay and Geoffrey Bay — bay stops
- Horseshoe Bay — an hour of free time for lunch
- Alma Bay — bay stop
- Arthur Bay — short walk up an incline
- Gum plantation — walk on an unmade path
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Reviews
5.0
Based on 38 reviews
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AI summary of 38 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the guide's extensive local knowledge, friendly and humorous demeanour, and the small-group format which allows flexibility and personal attention. The standout feature across reviews is the visit to the family's koala hospital and wildlife rescue, combined with close encounters with animals including rock wallabies, koalas, and various bird species in off-the-beaten-path locations around the island. The most common caveat is that the tour starts on the island rather than at the ferry terminal, requiring visitors to arrange their own ferry crossing beforehand, and several reviewers note wishing they had longer to spend on the island.
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“A enjoyable tour”
A good mix of information, history walks and talk about the environment. I also enjoyed learning about the koala hospital and its work keeping the animals healthy.
“We would have stayed longer”
Tim is a funny, informative local who loves his island and wants to share it. The small group, relaxed five hours and lunch at Horseshoe Bay were great, and the highlight was the koala hospital with two koalas waiting for release. We wish we'd stayed on the island longer.
“Tour bus with an amazing Tour guide”
A small, friendly group that felt like a family. Tim was entertaining and showed us everything on the island, and he looks after the wildlife and koalas with his own little hospital.
“Best Tour Ever!!!!”
Tim was informative and funny and made sure we saw everything and all the animals we had time for. He took us to his magical farm and his koala hospital, we met his daughter Izzy, fed rock wallabies and saw black cockatoos.
“Magical day”
Tim showed us the most beautiful spots and the best of the island. We saw turtles, rock wallabies, koalas and the butterflies, and my daughter and I loved every moment.
“Enjoyable day.”
A great experience with a wonderful guide and lots of interesting places to see.
