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( 07-4778 5109;
www.horseshoebayranch.com.au
;
38 Gifford St, Horseshoe Bay; 2hr ride $100)
Gallop dra-
matically into the not-so-crashing surf on this popular bushland-to-beach two-hour tour.
Pony rides for littlies are available too (20 minutes, $20).
KAYAKING
Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks
( 07-4778 5424;
www.seakayak.com.au
;
93 Horseshoe Bay Rd, Horseshoe Bay; tours from $60)
Join an
eco-certified morning or sunset tour, or go it alone on a rented kayak (single/double per
day $75/150).
Providence V
( 0427 882 062;
www.providencesailing.com.au
)
Snorkel, boom-net and simply indulge sailing-off-
into-the-sunset fantasies on Maggie's only tallship. Two-hour sails from $65 per person.
CRUISE
Sleeping
Picnic Bay
Tropical Palms Inn
( 07-4778 5076;
www.tropicalpalmsinn.com.au
; 34 Picnic St; unit from $100; )
With a terrific little
swimming pool right outside your front door, the self-contained motel units here are
bright and comfortable. Reception rents 4WDs (from $75 per day).
MOTEL
$$
Nelly Bay
Base Backpackers
( 1800 242 273;
www.stayatbase.com
; 1 Nelly Bay Rd; camping per person $12, dm $25-30, d with/without bath-
room from $120/70; )
If sleep is a dirty word, then step right up. Base is famous for
wild full-moon parties, but things can get raucous any time, thanks to the infamous on-site
Island Bar. Sleep/food/transport package deals are available.
HOSTEL
$
Shambhala Retreat
RETREAT
$$
( 0448 160 580;
www.shambhala-retreat-magnetic-island.com.au
; 11 Barton St; d from $105; )
Serenity now. This green-powered property consists of three tropical units complete with
