Magnetic Island is a dream destination for nature and wildlife lovers, and it’s home to some of Australia’s most adorable animals, rock-wallabies! These small, friendly marsupials are a star attraction, and you can easily spot them around the rocky shores of Geoffrey Bay.

Seeing these wallabies against the stunning backdrop of the island was absolutely enchanting. Each encounter felt like a unique gift from nature, blending the thrill of discovery with the joy of watching these animals in their natural habitat.

While they’re curious and may approach you, remember to respect their wild nature. It’s fine to feed them certain foods, which you can buy from the ferry terminal, but they often get plenty of food from other visitors, so it’s not necessary. I even noticed packets of food left around and saw other visitors giving their spare food away to people as they left. 

Just remember, while it's tempting to get close, it's important not to pet them and to keep a respectful distance. Grab your hiking boots and camera, and get ready for a rock-hopping adventure, you never know when a wallaby might pop up to make your day even more special!