4WD & Sand Dune Tours Townsville

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MI Ride Discovery Tours - 4WD and sand dune tours in Townsville

MI Ride Discovery Tours (Nelly Bay)5.0 (54)

From $125pp

Off-road bus tours head out along the remote West Point track, stopping for koalas, mangroves, creek crossings and wide island views.

Choosing a Day on the Dunes

Magnetic Island's west coast is the rough side of the island, reached on unsealed tracks rather than the sealed roads between the bays. A 4WD bus tour lets a group see that side without anyone needing to handle the vehicle, and private charters turn it into a hens, bucks or work outing.

What to work out with the operator:

Price and format: small-group tours from $125 per person, or a private charter for the whole group.
Group size: charters take groups of up to 60, enough for a big work outing.
Ferry timing: tours run on the island, so confirm when to arrive at Nelly Bay and when the tour finishes.
Age suitability: kids are welcome, which suits family celebrations.

Because the tour does the touring, the group is free to spend the rest of the day at a beach or a long lunch in one of the bays. The tour fits well into an island weekend;hens party plans and team building ideas cover the rest.

Catch an early ferry so the tour, lunch and a swim all fit before the last ferry back.
Book a lunch spot near the bays for after the tour, or ask whether the operator can include one.
Staying overnight on the island takes the pressure off the return crossing.
Wet season rain can make tracks rough or closed, so ask what happens to a booking after storms.

Comfort on a bush track

Bring hats, water and sunscreen; the west coast has little shade.
Closed shoes help at lookout stops.
Guests prone to motion sickness should sit near the front.

Common Questions Before Hitting the Sand

What does a 4WD tour on Maggie cost?

Small-group tours start from $125 per person, and private charters are quoted for the group.

Can a large work group do a 4WD tour?

Yes, private charters take groups of up to 60.

Do we need to bring our own vehicle across on the ferry?

No. The tours use the operator's own 4WD buses, so guests cross on the passenger ferry to Nelly Bay.

Is a 4WD tour suitable for kids?

Kids are welcome on the tours. Ask about seats for younger children when you book.

Does the wet season affect island 4WD tours?

It can. Heavy rain and storms make tracks rough, so ask about cancellation and rebooking terms.