Things to do on New Year's Eve in Townsville (Updated 2026)

Townsville, Australia
Magnetic Island Round-Trip Ferry From Townsville
Special Offer
Special Offer

Enjoy the secluded paradise of Magnetic Island, a tropical destination known for its quiet beaches, rugged landscape, and abundant wildlife. Easily accessible via the ferry...

20 minutesFree Cancellation
20 minutesFree Cancellation
20 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (140)
$34.60
$33.60

Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive
Special Offer
Special Offer

A mature and highly-regarded local guide will provide friendly, entertaining commentary on hundreds of topics covering birds and wildlife, trees, geology, history and folklore on...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (386)
$70.75
$69.75

Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island
Special Offer
Special Offer

Join a professional crew aboard a custom-built vessel for snorkeling, an introductory diving with an experienced instructor, or two certified dives in the UNESCO-listed Great...

10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (93)
$278.77
$277.77

Magnetic Island Tour Behind the Scenes
Special Offer
Special Offer

This immersive tour invites you to delve deep into the secrets and treasures of this tropical paradise, led by Tim Bee, Izzy’s dad from the...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (47)
$81.37
$80.37

Great Barrier Reef and MOUA Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island
Special Offer
Special Offer

As the first of its kind in the Southern hemisphere, MOUA will act to highlight reef conservation, restoration, and education on a global scale. The...

10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (38)
$278.77
$277.77

Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy a small-group sunset sailing cruise for a maximum of 6 people departing from Townsville yacht club. Set sail for a 1.5-hours sunset sail, sit back...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (23)
$81.37
$80.37

Magnetic Island Jet Ski Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy a scenic ride around beautiful Magnetic Island. Boasting a unique natural environment of palm-fringed and sandy beaches, large granite boulders, and fringing coral reef....

2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
5.0 (12)
$254.78
$253.78

Scuba Dive the S.S. Yongala Wreck on the Great Barrier Reef.
Special Offer
Special Offer

Dive one of the world's top wreck dive sites with a small, experienced team passionate about sharing the incredible SS Yongala. Departing from Townsville, our...

10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (28)
$353.06
$352.06

Magnetic Island Private Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Experience the beauty and charm of Magnetic Island with our 5-hour private tour, designed for groups of up to eight. This fully customizable tour lets...

1 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
$509.43
$508.43

Townsville Boat Cruise & Yacht Club Lunch Package Sailing Charter
Special Offer
Special Offer

Enjoy a 2 hour Townsville Morning or Lunchtime Sail Boat Cruise & Yacht Club Lunch. see the beautiful views of magnetic island and castle hill....

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
$133.73
$132.73

Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise Townsville and Magnetic Island
Special Offer
Special Offer

Prepare to be spellbound as we set sail into the vast expanse of the ocean, seeking out majestic humpback whales on their annual migration journey....

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (12)
$116.49
$115.49

Magnetic Island Express Jet Ski Tour
Special Offer
Special Offer

Discover the best of Magnetic Island on this flexible 70-minute guided jet ski adventure. Boasting a unique natural environment of sandy beaches, with fringing reefs...

1 hour 10 minutes
1 hour 10 minutes
1 hour 10 minutes
5.0 (2)
$165.56
$164.56

Magnetic Island Snorkel Jet Ski Tour
Special Offer
Special Offer

Our Snorkeling Jet Ski Tour offers an unparalleled adventure that sets us apart as Townsville's top aquatic experience. Imagine gliding on the latest model Seadoo...

2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
5.0 (4)
$235.61
$234.61

45-Minute Cape Cleveland Scenic Helicopter Flight from Townsville
Special Offer
Special Offer

Rise above the waters of the Coral Sea and take in the scenery of Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island’s east coast including shipwrecks, fringing reefs...

45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
$477.27
$476.27

90-Minute Hinchinbrook Island Scenic Helicopter Flight
Special Offer
Special Offer

Take a flight around Hinchinbrook Island and take in Australia's largest island National Park. Experience many beautiful sights from the air like Palm Island archipelago...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (2)
$915.72
$914.72

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

Top10Adventures® wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Top10Adventures® over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.