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Paradise beaches, wildlife
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If you haven't your own transport, getting around the island by public transport bus can be very slow
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ettiewyn Says: You can walk to Hawkings Point from Picnic Bay, it is a walk of ca. 1km. It is quiet demanding, as the walk is a little steep at some stages, but it is absolutely worth it as the view is stunning. The walk leads you through a rocky area with beautiful rainforest. I recommend...
Horseshoe Bay - Beach & Shopping
ettiewyn Says: Horseshoe Bay is located on the northshore of the island. You can find eveything here: shops, hotels, hostels, cafés and restaurants, and a very long and nice beach, in fact the island's longest beach. The atmosphere is very relaxed, which makes it a beautiful spot. You can...
ettiewyn Says: If you walk east of the beach, you can find a nice little walking track, Radical Bay and Balding Bay, leading to two smaller beaches with interesting bunkers and other remnants from World War Two. I didn't go that far and didn't see those, but even the beginning of the walks...
ettiewyn Says: Alma Bay in Arcadia is a very small beach. I didn't like it that much because it is so small, but I think it is very nice for children as it is much sheltered. There is a nice picnic lawn and a playground. There are als shops, cafés and restaurants.You can reach Alma Bay by...
Hold a Koala, Croc and Snake !
Openseas Says: If you want to hold and cuddle a Koala then just visit Bungalow Bay Koala Village located at 40 Horseshoe Bay. This is a fab place to take the kids or if you have never experienced holding a Koala or snake, then hop into the Koala Village. Its very touristy but well worth a...
Openseas Says: This island would be fabulous to sail around as most of the island is inaccessible by car. I would imagine you would get to see the BEST of the island by sailing around it.Jazz Sailing Tours operate a days journey around the island. - Ph: 4758 1887ORBlue Parrot Sunset Cruise...
Openseas Says: You happen to enjoy a little fishing there are some excellent fishing tours available on Magnetic Island.Please not fishing is not ALLOWED in Floence, Alma, Geoffrey, Radical or Balding Bays as these beaches are classified as Marine National Parks.For getting the best advice...
Openseas Says: There are so many wonderful snorkeling and diving spots on Magnetic Island, you could say your in snorkel ling heaven ! The most popular spot being at Geoffrey Bay, for diving fans one can seek out the wreck of Moltke which sank in the 1900's. It's located approx 100metres...
MAN Fridays, Magnetic Island: Appaling and unacceptable customer service!
tjarvis89 Says: We recently had my Grandfather's 70th Birthday onMagnetic Island, Townsville, Queensland. We booked on the Thursdayafternoon for dinner on the Friday Night for 35 people. When wearrived at this outdoor dining place which has plastic chairs andtable not wooden ones like in...
Openseas Says: Pepper Blue is located in Nelly Bay at the marina. It's a new development which has just opened and is in early days. There is an excellent restaurant which overlooks the marina and water. If you are looking for something special or an intimate evening out then this...
ettiewyn Says: It is easy to go to Magnetic Island by ferry. They start early in the morning and go until late at night, you can check the times here: http://www.sunferries.com.au/magnetic_island_ferry/ferry_timetable.phpThe trip takes about 20 minutes.One adult return ticket is 29AUD, a...
ettiewyn Says: The four main places of Magnetic Island are all served by sunbus: Picnic Bay, Nelly Bay (Ferry Terminal), Arcadia/Alma Bay and Horseshoe Bay. So if you come here without a car, you will still be able to explore a lot of the island, as all these places feature beautiful...
From Townsville Airport to Magnetic Island
Openseas Says: Townsville Airport is located a short distance of 5km away.The best and fast way to get to the passenger ferry terminal is by taxi. This should only cost approx AUD$20.00. or you can catch the airport transit shuttle bus which stops off at all the major hotels.
By Passenger ferry from Townsville
Openseas Says: The passenger Sunferries ferry departs from Townsville to Magnetic Island (nelly Bay Wharf)on a regular daily basis. For timetables check the website. www.sunferries.com.au The trip takes approx 20minutes. Ferries depart from Flinders Street Townsville.Magnetic Island Bus...
Openseas Says: The car ferry leaves departs from Ross Street South Townsville approx 5mins from Jupiter Casino. The ferry has an easy ramp to drive onto and a small cafe for purchasing coffee or snacks whilst travelling over to Magnetic Island. Tickets can be purchased at the terminal or...
Openseas Says: • Stingers - Box Jellyfish or Irukandji. - Stinger season is between October to May. • Found in Northern Queensland, Northern Territory, and Northern Western Australia.PLEASE READ ALL LIFE-SAVING SIGNS AND WARNINGS>. The Irukandji (Carukua barnesi) inhabits Northern...
Openseas Says: A large comfortable spacious enclosed stinger net can be located at Horseshoe Bay. Please take notice of the signs and warnings which are available on the beach.You are very safe swimming in between the stinger net. You can also hire a stinger suit if one opts to swim...
Openseas Says: The problem with hiring a moke on Magnetic Island you cannot go down any of the dirt roads, which restricts your limitation of seeing the best of the island.Its great fun if you just want to have a little exploration and see the sights but visiting the more remote parts of...
Shnazzystacey Says: While visiting Horseshoe Bay on the island we took a short beach walk to find a trailer set up on the beach, looked like it had been there a long time. The next day we went back to find a group of people standing around this area watching as birds dove down to the ground and...
Openseas Says: Magnetic Island has just about something for everyone regarding sports activities. See "Things to Do" for additional information. Most sporting equipment can be hired on Magnetic Island at Coral Sea Sports in Nelly Bay.
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We stayed at Summer Haze, which is self-catering accommodation in Gifford Street, Horseshoe Bay. The two-bedroom house was large and roomy with a very large...
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Q: I am planning on taking my Honeymoon on Magnetic Island in March. My future Husband and I are both very keen on water activities...
A: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/goodhealthintnq/topics/jellyfish.asp is the Queensland government site on stingers. I'd rent a place to stay with a swimming pool.
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Magnetic Island is located just 10 kilometres off Townsville, on the Queensland eastern coast. The car ferry or passenger ferry departs from Townsville regularly and arrives on Magnetic Island at...
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Magnetic Island - You Must Visit Here
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Magnetic Island is the perfect island escape off the Townsville shore. It has beautiful beaches, great rainforest walks and lookouts, nice villages with shops and cafés, swimming and watersports - and...
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Magnetic Island, off Townsville
If you only have a limited amount of time to spend in the Townsville region (as we did) but still want to see a tropical island, Magnetic Island is an excellent choice. There are very regular...
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Great beaches wich you can have all to yourself :-) You`ve got some excellent bushwalks and you might see a koala when your lucky! Snorkeling is also not to bad in this area! Its only 8km. from...
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