Base Magnetic Island hostel is one of the best kept secrets of Australia’s Tropical North. Located right on the beach, chill out in the sun by day and groove to funky tunes at the Island Bar by night, home of the ONLY Full Moon party in Australia! Come recharge the batteries and enjoy your own little part of paradise only 20 minutes from Townsville. The Base Crew know the local area and look forward to letting you in on its many secrets. We can’t imagine a better place to stay and play. A range of accommodation including raised secluded campsites and waterfront bungalows. Stunning pool and deck for catching the rays. Closest hostel to the Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal and right on the beach! The Island Bar has something and everything going on, whether it is lying back and sipping dacquiris on a “lazy Tuesday”, grooving to the funky beats of local DJs on a Friday or Saturday or the racuous Ladies Night - where everyone dressed as a lady is treated like a “queen”!As you are on the Ferry coming accross to Magnetic Island. Look Left. You will see the picturesque resort in its own little part of Paradise. FULL MOON DOWN UNDER - The Only Full Moon party in Australia.

Broken River Mountain Resort, in the cool mountain tranquillity of Eungella National Park, is both a retreat from Queensland’s tropical heat and the world’s best location to see platypus in the wild, and it is more than just a unique wildlife experience. With exceptional cuisine from an acclaimed chef, and a choice of lodge or studio accommodation, it offers you a unique high life experience as well. From the spaciousness of your own one or two bedroom lodge to the comfort of a motel-style studio, Broken River Mountain Resort welcomes you for a unique stay close to your platypus neighbours. Eungella is approximately two and half hour drive from Arlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Nestled on the very edge of the Clark Range, the city of Mackay located 80km to the east can be seen beyond the towns dotted along the meandering Pioneer River as it cuts through the flood plains of the Pioneer Valley.  The Chalet is a renowned pit stop for the weary traveler, providing a licensed bar and restaurant along with fantastic Pioneer Valley Views

Come sea kayaking with Paddletrek Kayak Adventures, the most exciting way to see Cape Tribulation and the Daintree coast! Join one of our sea kayaking tours for the ultimate way to explore tropical beaches, fringing reef, mangroves and Marine wildlife. Paddle out into the Great Barrier Reef marine park from where you have spectacular views of the Daintree National Park, the oldest rainforest on Earth. There is so much to discover out on the water but the most exciting is spotting marine wildlife. Every day is different but wild life frequently spotted on our kayak tours include sea turtles, schools of fish, sea eagles, dolphins, dugong, sting rays and the occasional whale passing during migration season (July and August).

Ocean Safari offers an exhilarating ride to snorkel the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation. The half day Great Barrier Reef tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary array of marine life and coral species. After a fast 25 minute ride, you are ready to snorkel two fabulous locations at Mackay and Undine Reefs. On most days, you can snorkel alongside sea turtles, which are found in abundance swimming over reefs full of colourful coral, along with myriads of tropical fish, eagle rays, giant clams and starfish. Often the coastal rainforest of the Daintree can be seen along the mainland beach whilst snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef tour begins at Cape Tribulation beach where you board the vessel bound for the tropical waters. The Ocean Safari vessel takes a maximum of 25 passengers allowing guests to experience tropical paradise and the pleasure of a small group. The vessel is based on the original design of a rescue craft and is a rigid inflatable boat driven by 700hp engines. The experienced Skipper and Eco Host ensure the trip is filled with fun and appreciation of the Great Barrier Reef and the coastal rainforest of the Daintree, two world heritage areas side by side. Magical memories like these sometimes only happen once in a lifetime.