Romantic Date Spots and Activities On Magnetic Island

The sun is shining and a cool breeze is blowing. The birds are chirping and the coral reefs are teeming with colourful fish. You’re in a tropical paradise with your special someone. It simply cannot get any better than this. But it does; you’re on Magnetic Island. 

There’s plenty to see and do on this island paradise, whether you’re adventuring solo or with friends and family. But for the lovebirds that come to Magnetic Island to spend some quality time with the island’s unique nature and their significant other, there are plenty of romantic date activities to do. 

Pilgrim’s Clare and Paul have been happily married since 2010, and this year celebrated their 14-year anniversary as well as 14 years of Pilgrim. When it’s time for a date night (or a date day), the couple have a few favourites. 

Clare and Paul's Favourite Date Spots
Clare adores the Stage Door Theatre Restaurant in Arcadia. While it checks off the classic dinner date checklist — a cosy restaurant setting, a three-course meal, and good wine — the main event is a comedy cabaret complete with dazzling costumes, singing and dancing, and a hilarious theatrical performance that will have you laughing all night. The show runs most Friday and Saturday nights (except in the summer months). 

Paul loves going for a breakfast date at Lava Lava in Picnic Bay. The setting with the Moreton Bay figs and the gentle ocean breeze is a lovely place to start the day. His favourite is poached eggs with mushrooms on toast.

Magnetic Island Date Ideas
Early risers may want to enjoy a scenic morning walk and a freshly-brewed cup of coffee. Hawkings Point boasts a remarkable view of the island and is only a 30 minute trek from Picnic Bay. Before or after the walk, stop by Lava Lava along the Picnic Bay esplanade for some coffee (Clare recommends the Banana Smoothie, the Bacon & Egg Roll and the Eggs Benedict.)

Snorkelling is a must-do activity on Magnetic Island and makes for a fun date activity for the adventurous couple. The island has many reef-laden bays to explore, such as Florence Bay, Arthur Bay, and Geoffrey Bay. Even Radical Bay, where we anchor on our lunchtime cruise, has some beautiful reefs tucked away beside the rocks. 

Our Circumnavigate Magnetic Island’s Famous Five adventure makes for another exciting date activity. The adventure takes just the two of you out on our yellow RIB Sandy to secluded beaches all around the island, including a stop on a private beach for a gourmet picnic where you can relax, swim and snorkel, and sip and snack. You will see parts of Magnetic Island that most locals don’t and will get to share the incredible experience with your special person. 
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For a classic dinner date, head down to Picnic Bay or Nelly Bay. Along the esplanade in Picnic Bay couples can find the newly opened restaurant Elsie as well as the Italian restaurant Mama Roma, and you can stop by to the Maggie Island Brewery or the Picnic Bay Hotel for pre-dinner drinks. After dinner, head down to the jetty to catch the sunset or stay for a while longer past twilight to watch the jetty lights illuminate the water pink and blue. An evening in Picnic Bay also calls for a lovely stroll down the beach. In Nelly Bay, book a table at Saltwater, Granite or Boardwalk at Peppers Blue on Blue restaurants and finish the evening with a sunset walk on the Presto Breakwater among dozens of adorable wallabies. 

Of course, there’s nothing quite like watching the sunset on the water. Our popular Sunset Sip and Sail is the perfect setting for a date night. Cuddle up on some bean bags on board our 58-foot yacht Pilgrim and enjoy a locally-sourced cheese platter, organic wine, and a breathtaking view of the sunset over Magnetic Island.