MAGNETIC ISLAND 2025

Paddle Trip 2025   

June 16th -21st

About the Island 

Magnetic Island is located 8km off the coast of Townsville. Easily accessible from Townsville airport. Magnetic Island presents a striking landscape of massive granite boulders, towering hoop pines, scenic sandy bays and fringing reefs. The island is noted for its abundant wildlife and varied history. The island has some of the most picturesque spots which can be viewed via a 36-kilometre network of walking tracks. Look for koalas, rock wallabies, possums and a variety of birds. Swim or snorkel in secluded sandy bays and explore diverse reef and fish life.

Video of Magnetic Island 

Paddle Trip

Luke Horder and 5 x time Olympian Clint Robinson will host a paddle experience of a lifetime on beautiful Magnetic Island from Monday 16th June 2025 to Saturday 21st June 2025. Clint has operated many paddle trips on the island and knows the place like the back of his hand. Clint will operate the first 2 days with a high degree of detail in breaking down your paddle stroke with Luke Horder taking the remaining 4 days of ocean downwinds with the end goal to circumnavigate Magnetic Island (30km) either solo, 2 person or 3-person relay team. 

Every morning, simply wake up and we will have your paddle experience ready to go. Luke and Clint will put you in the best spot possible every day to get the most ocean fun. You also have the bonus of the best paddler in the world “Clint Robinson” helping you with your stroke. The logistics are all taken care of and when the paddling fun is done, morning catch ups after paddling could be at either Peppers buffet breakfast or the local cafe called Scallywags, cheap and cheerful and very friendly.

This paddle trip is suited for a type paddler who has had ocean experience and can competently paddle over 10km’s in the ocean in all types of conditions. 

Afternoon Activities 

We will take you on the Forts Walk - a 90-minute return walk to the WWII ruins overlooking the Coral Sea and daily stretches and core workouts are delivered around the paddle sessions.

Some other ideas you could choose are:

- Pilgrim Sailing Sunset Sail

- Aquascene tour of the island departs in the afternoon from Nelly Bay

Evenings

There are a range of restaurants on the island to hang out together as a team with amazing food and wines. 

Flights

Sydney to Townsville Direct Flights. You can fly with Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas. 

Upon arrival, take a taxi to the SeaLink Terminal and take the SeaLink ferry over to Magnetic Island (30mins). Ferry Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.sealinkqld.com.au/magnetic-island 

Accommodation

We will book you in at Peppers Blue, which is a luxurious, family friendly resort. It is elegantly laid out at the water’s edge overlooking the Coral Sea and private marina with a mountainous terrain that provides a picture-perfect backdrop.

https://www.peppers.com.au/blue-on-blue/ 

Costs:

The below rates of accommodation are listed by dates and room type. 

Check in Monday 16th June – Check out Saturday 21st June 2025

Shared room (2 single beds) 5 nights $1,000

If you would like your own room please email us and expect to pay upwards of $350 per night

Other Costs

6 Day Epic Surf ski hire or transport of your private Surf ski from Sydney to Magnetic Island. Olympian level elite coaching on recommendations for your paddle stroke, Daily Ocean drop offs/pick-ups using our 14-seater van and expert coaching out on the water to improve your ocean paddling skills and knowledge. Cost = $1600 per paddler. 

Please do not book flights until we have confirmed your spot!

Please note: flights, transfers, food and beverage, tourist activities are all at your own arrangement and cost.