Australia · Wildlife

1-Hour Magnetic Island Night Wildlife Tour with Night Vision Goggles

1 Hour Round trip from Bungalow Bay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Observe ringtail and brushtail possums, wallabies, echidnas, owls, and nightjars in their natural habitat
  • 02 Use night vision equipment for a close-up nocturnal wildlife experience with minimal disturbance
  • 03 Marvel at Magnetic Island's bushland under starlight and its rugged natural beauty
  • 04 Learn about the area's Natural, European, and Aboriginal cultural history firsthand
  • 05 Discover the cultural significance of Magnetic Island to its traditional Aboriginal people

Embark on this adventurous tour to observe Magnetic Island's nocturnal animals, such as ringtail and brushtail possums, wallabies, echidnas, owls, and nightjars, in their natural habitat without disturbance from artificial lights. Discover Magnetic Island's relaxed tropical lifestyle, quiet secluded beaches, rugged natural beauty, and abundant wildlife. Also learn about the area's cultural significance to the traditional Aboriginal people.

You will be equipped with a set of night vision goggles to maximize your nocturnal experience and create as little disturbance to the wildlife as possible.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Night Wildlife Walk on Magnetic Island

  • Start your tour at Bungalow Bay and Horseshoe Bay. You will be equipped with a set of night vision goggles to maximize your nocturnal experience and create as little disturbance to the wildlife as possible. Using night vision goggles allows you to get close and personal with the animals. Your guide will take you up the winding path.

  • Along the way, your Australian guide will point out unique wildlife as your eyes adapt to the nocturnal lifestyle of the animals that come alive at night. Marvel at the beauty of the bush under starlight. At certain points of interest, you will hear stories of the area's Natural, European, and Aboriginal cultural history firsthand. Learn about the area's cultural significance to the traditional Aboriginal people who occupied the area now known as Magnetic Island, and discover the true indigenous origins.

Magnetic Island bushland, Bungalow Bay shoreline, Horseshoe Bay nightscape

Where this trip takes you

Magnetic Island bushland, Bungalow Bay shoreline, Horseshoe Bay nightscape

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Night vision headset

  • Handheld IR light

  • Insect repellent

  • Australian tour guide

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible.

  • Not stroller accessible.

  • Not suitable for pets.

  • No public transportation nearby.

  • Infants must not sit on laps.

  • Infant seats are unavailable.

  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers.

  • The minimum participation age for this tour is 12 years.

  • If you like to be in touch with nature and see the night through the local inhabitants' eyes, then this is the tour for you.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bungalow Bay, Australia
Tour start
Bungalow Bay, Australia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 hour finish where they began, in Bungalow Bay.

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