Magnetic Island
WHAT’S ON @ Amaroo & Things To Do
What’s on @ Amaroo
Aquafit on Maggie w/ Helen Taylor
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:30 pm
AQUAFIT
Resistance Based Class
Suitable for all ages
It’s a lot of fun, a great way to keep active, and classes are only $10!
Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga & Sound Bath
Tuesdays
6:30 pm
YOGA & SOUND BATH
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga Practice
Sound Bath Healing
Come join Dominique on Tuesdays after work or a busy day in our function room.
Magnetic Island Canasta Club
Thursdays
1 pm – 5 pm
CANASTA
Easy to learn
Visitors Welcome
A social & fun card game. Approx $5 per person w/ a cup of tea/coffee/water.
Sea School Maritime Training
May 1st – 26th, 2023
Master Class 5
MARITIME TRAINING
Suitable for people working in the maritime industry.
Master on commercial vessels up to 24 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone.
Sensational Girls Mum/Daughter Retreat
May 27th – 28th, 2023
Relax & Reconnect
MUM/DAUGHTER RETREAT
Delicious Food & Pampering
Fun Activities & Competitions
A Getaway for you and your daughter; all taken care of for you – sit back and relax.
Edwina Shaw Relax & Write Retreat
June 2nd – 4th, 2023
Yoga & Writing
RETREAT
Top Class Workshops
Screenwriting Workshop
Feast and have fun, escaping ordinary life and immerse yourself in writing.
JUST COUNTRY CRAFTS RETREAT
October 19th – 22nd
Journey – Cut – Create
RETREAT
A program of classes
Work on your own projects
Enjoy sewing, eating, relaxing and the company of like-minded ladies.
Things To Do
There is a ton of activities for all ages on Magnetic Island! From families, to couples, to young and old..Here’s just a few things you could add to your to do list!
Walking tracks around the island are many and range from easy going to more difficult works. There are some beautiful views from many of the tracks and of course you’ll be able to see some of the island’s wildlife up close and personal. (Get more info)
Boating is a popular activity with some beautiful protected bays to enjoy. We’re just 8 kilometres from Townsville so we’re within easy reach for a fabulous day out on the water. The waters surrounding Magnetic Island have extensive seagrass meadows that attract dugongs.
Because of this, Cleveland Bay and all the waters around Magnetic Island are a declared Dugong Protection Area. Look out for dugongs especially in shallow areas and reduce your boat speed if you see a dugong, turtle or other large marine animal.
Fishing around Magnetic Island and the surrounding marine waters are protected in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Restrictions apply to certain areas of the marine parks surrounding the island. (Check the zoning for more info)
Birdwatching is excellent with over 180 species of birds being recorded on Magnetic Island.
Do you love wildlife? At Amaroo on Mandalay you can hand feed lorikeets and kookaburras. Bird feeding takes place at The Balcony – Lorikeets & Cockatoos at 4pm and Kookaburras at 5.30pm. Our resident rock wallabies love to wander around the resort in the early morning and late afternoons, and even koalas pay us a visit. Around the island there is even more wildlife and if you venture on to or into the water, you may see dugongs and sea turtles.
Snorkelling and scuba diving is a fun activity and the Amaroo Tour Desk can put you in contact with the people who know where to go, as well as organising your gear. Ask about the great Shipwreck Trail!
Please phone our Tour Desk to get more info. Ph: (07) 4778 5200
Magnetic Island Walks
One of the best ways to explore Magnetic Island is on foot. A network of walking tracks allows you to appreciate the island’s natural environment protected within the national park.