
Watch marine animals and learn maritime history
Take part in a whale-watching tour departing from Townsville, which offers the option of boarding from Magnetic Island and a choice of morning or sunset departure. Travel across Cleveland Bay toward the Cape Cleveland Lighthouse while guides provide local maritime history. Look for wildlife such as turtles, dolphins, dugongs, and seabirds around Magnetic Island. Observe humpback whales as they swim, breach, and migrate. See the surroundings from the deck, listen to the guide's commentary, and enjoy tea, juice or wine during the tour.