Magnetic Island Guide Winter 2022

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Welcome to Paradise
Just 8km from Townsville in Tropical North
Queensland, you’ll find Magnetic Island
- a very beautiful and a very special place.
The Island has a unique blend of national park,
23 beaches and bays, and a small residential
population of over 2,000, all within World
Heritage Marine Park.
Some of the
best beaches
and most
picturesque
bays in
Queensland
are found
on Magnetic
Island
Some of the best
beaches and most
picturesque bays
in Queensland
are found on the
Island, with the
more secluded
ones only accessible
by walking
track or by boat.
With an average
of 320, fine sunny
days annually,
it’s the perfect
climate to enjoy.
More than half
the Island is
national park.
Its huge granite
boulders and towering hoop pines dominate
the mountainous skyline. The rugged natural
beauty is a haven for wildlife such as koalas,
rock wallabies, possums and a wide variety of
tropical bird life.
The 25km of walking tracks provide an opportunity
to see wildlife in its natural habitat and
also to enjoy the many spectacular views.
The Island lifestyle is relaxed and friendly. You
can choose to do as little or as much as you
like. Relax, you’re on “Island time”.
There are many ways of seeing and
enjoying the Magnetic Island and the North
Queensland region. Take a day trip from the
Island and discover the Great Barrier Reef, the
Outback (with its historic gold mines) or the
wet tropics rainforest.
The city facilities of Townsville, are just 20
minutes away by Sealink passenger ferry, or 45
minutes by car ferry (Magnetic Island Ferries).
With easy accessibility, great weather, accommodation
that ranges from budget to five
star, and a relaxed atmosphere, everyone can
experience their ideal and affordable tropical
island holiday.