Title: Things to Do in Arcadia in 2026 | Expedia.com [Arcadia Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Arcadia.dx6351565)[Hotels in Arcadia](https://expedia.com/Arcadia-Hotels.d6351565.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Arcadia](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Arcadia.d6351565.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Arcadia](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Arcadia.d6351565.Car-Rental-Guide)[Arcadia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Arcadia.d6351565.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Arcadia ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Arcadia Types of activities [Arcadia Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Arcadia.dx6351565) ![The favourite of the beaches for us as s family. There’s a playground here and the beach was really pretty. It’s quite protected and has shallow water for the kids to swim in.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997369417/249b620c-e4f3-49b0-8fd6-b53ff2fc7323.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The favourite of the beaches for us as s family. There’s a playground here and the beach was really pretty. It’s quite protected and has shallow water for the kids to swim in.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997369417/249b620c-e4f3-49b0-8fd6-b53ff2fc7323.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Food is decently priced and typical pub grub with big and tasty servings – possibly the best salt & pepper squid we’ve ever had. Combine it with one of the live music or frog racing evenings. Oh, and there’s a swimming pool for those hot muggy days.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532416383/c2bb53a7-1af8-4f8d-a5ee-3c5b72ab8fd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Magnetic Island, FNQ has a lot of great days... beaches and plenty of Sunshine to make any person smile! :) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351565/523f4b54-c8dd-4f9d-a7d4-ca43747cdc8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alma bay - one my most favourite places in the world. You can enjoy swimming with the lifesavers there the majority of the year, and plenty of people like to climb the massive boulders surrounding the bay. Lots of adventure to be had!! And can you believe this was in winter!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997369417/518d2342-930a-4e3d-98a9-639090d23120.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6351565) ## Recommended things to do in Arcadia | Number of things to do | 37 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville](/things-to-do/sealink-magnetic-island-ferry-return-trip-from-townsville.a476809.activity-details): $32 | | Top 5 things to do | [SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville](/things-to-do/sealink-magnetic-island-ferry-return-trip-from-townsville.a476809.activity-details)[Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire](/things-to-do/townsville-sunset-sail-tour.a674162.activity-details)[Magnetic Island: Sunset & Shipwreck Cruise](/things-to-do/magnetic-island-sunset-shipwreck-cruise.a49811271.activity-details)[Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise](/things-to-do/magnetic-island-twilight-sailing-cruise.a674158.activity-details)[Townsville Boat Cruise & Yacht Club Lunch Package Sailing Charter](/things-to-do/townsville-boat-cruise-yacht-club-lunch-package-sailing-charter.a50208690.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville](/things-to-do/sealink-magnetic-island-ferry-return-trip-from-townsville.a476809.activity-details)[Magnetic Island: Sunset & Shipwreck Cruise](/things-to-do/magnetic-island-sunset-shipwreck-cruise.a49811271.activity-details)[Townsville Departure Maggie Discovery Tour including Guide](/things-to-do/townsville-departure-maggie-discovery-tour-including-guide.a51279739.activity-details)[Sunset Cruise on Magnetic Island](/things-to-do/sunset-cruise-on-magnetic-island.a49535800.activity-details)[Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour](/things-to-do/magnetic-island-behind-the-scenes.a47511506.activity-details) | ## What to do in Arcadia --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Arcadia? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Arcadia #### Horseshoe Bay Markets You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Horseshoe Bay Markets during your visit to Arcadia. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Horseshoe-Bay-Markets-Arcadia.d553248621532611199.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Arcadia ![Nelly Bay which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351561/50970d20-bf29-4d98-b89f-d89a6d9aee55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nelly Bay ![Magnetic Island showing general coastal views, jet skiing and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919603117/071771ff-2fd5-4998-b997-6a76901b6ab2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Horseshoe Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Arcadia worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Arcadia? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Arcadia? ### Is three days enough to stay in Arcadia? ### What are some activities to do in Arcadia with kids? > - [SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sealink-magnetic-island-ferry-return-trip-from-townsville.a476809.activity-details) > - [Magnetic Island: Sunset & Shipwreck Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/magnetic-island-sunset-shipwreck-cruise.a49811271.activity-details) > - [Townsville Departure Maggie Discovery Tour including Guide](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/townsville-departure-maggie-discovery-tour-including-guide.a51279739.activity-details) > - [Sunset Cruise on Magnetic Island](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sunset-cruise-on-magnetic-island.a49535800.activity-details) > - [Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/magnetic-island-behind-the-scenes.a47511506.activity-details) ### What to do in Arcadia for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Arcadia? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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