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Window. Platypus are often seen in the Broken River particularly during the period May
to August. A platypus viewing platform has been constructed close to the bridge.
Eungella has over 20 kilometres of walking tracks.
Finch Hatton Gorge
Located on the way to Eungella has rainforest walks and swimming is possible at Araluen
and Wheel of Fire waterfalls. Forest flying is a great way to see this park; you can get
harnessed to a cable suspended 25m above the ground and glide over the rainforest.
Orchid House and Queens Park
The Orchid House is in Queen's Park a park that covers six hectares with a very old
Banyan Fig and Royal Palm. The Orchid House is circular in design with 3000 orchids
some more than 50 years old.
Slade Point Reserve
A 73 hectare reserve with walking circuits. Enter from Pacific Esplanade at Lamberts
Beach.
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is eight kilometres from Townsville. It is one of the largest islands in the
Great Barrier Reef and 70% of it is national park. Captain Cook named the island when
he sailed past on 6th June 1770 as his compass would not work well. Magnetic Island has
16 beaches and lots of accommodation from cheap to resort style. There are more than
22km of walking tracks on the island, as well as an aquarium, a koala sanctuary and a
pottery. Magnetic Island is divided into four sections Picnic Bay, Nelly Bay, Arcadia and
Horseshoe Bay.
The passenger ferry arrives at the new ferry terminal in Nelly Bay. The passenger ferry
operates from two points on the city side of the river. The terminal is in Flinders Street .
There is a second pick-up point closer to the mouth of the river, on the breakwater along
the road to the Casino.The crossing takes 25mins. There is a bus service on the island that
meets the ferry and can take you on a tour or just drop you at one of the locations. There
is also a taxi service , moke rentals and scooter hire. You can take your car on the ferry
but is often not necessary due to the good transport services provided on the island.
Picnic Bay
This is Magnetic Island's largest town and is located south of the island. This area is
resort like and has shops, cafes and is the residential area of the island. The beach here is
the safest one to swim in on the island as it has a stinger free enclosure.
Nelly Bay
This is the first place you see when you arrive as the ferry docks here. It is here you can
book tours, hire equipment and get maps and tourist information about the island.
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