Activities in North Coast
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Adrenalin Dive
Day trips to the Yongala (from $220) and Wheeler Reef (from $280), both including two dives. Also offers snorkelling (from $180) on Wheeler Reef as well as live-aboard trips, and dive certification courses.
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Ocean Dive
Ocean Dive sells dive paraphernalia. Apart from the Great Barrier Reef, the big attraction for divers is the stunning and spooky Yongala shipwreck. There are several dive companies, most offering Yongala options, but you need to have an open-water certificate to see it. Dive companies are only as good as their staff, who change frequently in this business. Ask other travellers for current recommendations
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Bush Tucker Gourmet Breakfast
The Bush Tucker Gourmet Breakfast with the koalas at ecocertified Bungalow Bay Koala Village lets you try guava champagne and breakfast in the company of some friendly native birds and creatures. If you’re not an early riser, there are animal petting and photo opportunities during the day (10am, noon and 2.30pm).
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Mountain Bike tours
Mountain Bike tours gives you the opportunity to meander through the Licuala and Tam O'Shanter state forests (round trip takes about two hours). The folk at the Mission Beach Information Station at Wongaling Shopping Centre can offer directions for the self-guided loop tour.
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Tobruk Pool
The Strand-side Tobruk Pool is a bright and lively swimming complex, buoyed by its history as the training spot for the 1952 and 1964 Australian Olympic swim teams. The B&W photo exhibition and other human fish memorabilia are worth a look.
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Woodstock Trail Rides
Situated 43km south of Townsville, this huge property has full- and half-day horse-riding trips as well as cattle musters for aspiring cowboys and girls. Transfers for full-day rides and cattle musters are included from Townsville. Bookings essential.
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Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway
This is a 2.5km treetop walk that was built following the path Cyclone Larry took through Wooroonooran National Park. It takes around 45 minutes to walk around, and includes a 100-step tower 37m above ground.
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Big Pig Shindig
A Big Pig Shindig involves a hunt for a feral pig and then a pork chop lunch and is probably one of the most unlikely tours you'll ever encounter. We're assured it's environmentally friendly.
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Coral Sea Skydivers
Those curious to know Townsville from top to bottom can try a tandem dive, landing in the middle of the sandy Strand.
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Tropical Island Mission Beach Boat Charters
Tropical Island Mission Beach Boat Charters can dump you on an island with a picnic hamper and camping equipment, as well as arrange QPWS camping permits.
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Quick Cat
Quick Cat operates day cruises to the outer reef, including a 45-minute stop at Dunk Island, snorkelling, lunch and a glass-bottom boat jaunt.
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Jump the Beach
Mission Beach is one of the most popular spots in Queensland to skydive; Jump the Beach uses the sand of Mission Beach to cushion your landing.
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Calypso Dive
Experienced divers can join trips to the Lady Bowen wreck. Calypso also offers reef dives and PADI open-water courses ($625). Alternatively, you can snorkel the reef ($169).
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Rock pool
The Rock pool is an enormous artificial swimming pool with stinger free enclosure surrounded by lawns and sandy beaches.
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Remote Area Dive
Runs day trips (from $220) to Orpheus and Pelorus islands. Also live-aboard trips and dive courses.
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Sunferries
Operates day trips to the Great Barrier Reef. A certified or introductory dive costs an additional around A$70.
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Reef Ecotours
Family-friendly one-hour snorkelling tours guided by a marine biologist.
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Pleasure Divers
Teaches all PADI courses and offers reef, wreck and island dives.
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Magnetic Island Country Club
Hit balls around the nine-hole golf course at the Magnetic Island Country Club.
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Magnetic Island Bike Hire
For something different hire an electric bike from Magnetic Island Bike Hire.
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SunSea Dive
Day trips to John Brewer reef leave on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Pro Dive
Three-night live-aboard departing every Tuesday and Friday night.
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