Adrenalin Dive offers 2-dive day trips to the Yongala departing Townsville and Magnetic Island. The base price is $179, equipment hire $35. Divers must have at least 6 logged dives, and divers with less than 15 logged dives will need to pay $30 for a guided dive. PADI certification courses are available via the Pro Dive Townsville liveaboard, see the Townsville article for details.
The island’s largest bay and a hub for watersports, dining, and sunset watching. It has a stinger net during summer and calm waters ideal for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
A secluded, palm-fringed beach accessible by walking track or 4WD (if permitted). Known for its pristine setting and excellent snorkelling.
A beautiful, less crowded beach with crystal-clear water and vibrant coral close to shore—ideal for snorkelling on calm days.
Located in Arcadia, this patrolled beach is popular for families and swimming, with BBQ areas, toilets, and grassy picnic zones.
Once the main arrival point for ferries, this quiet beach features a long jetty popular for fishing, plus a historic pub and calm swimming waters.