Magnetic Island Guide: April to September 2024 Edition

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Radical Bay, Balding Bay 

and Horseshoe Bay 

Photo: @darylcawthorne 

Front Cover Photo: The Forts @thelifeinoz 

• Welcome to Paradise 4 

• An Island of Beautiful Bays 5 

• The Climate9 

• How to Get Here 11 

• An Island of Things to Do 16 

• Cruises/Water Tours/Hire 19 

• Diving & Snorkelling 30 

• Self Guided Snorkel Trails 32 

• Fishing 35 

• Tide Times 36 

• Wildlife/Land Tours 38 

• History & Heritage 42 

• Island Walking Tracks 44 

• Entertainment, Markets, 48 

Events, Sport & Island Art 

• Island Transport 52 

• Dining Guide 63 

• Accommodation 84 

• Weddings & Events 97 

• Shops & Services 100 

• Health & Wellbeing 107 

• Island Services Directory 110 

• Green Guide 113 

• Map of Magnetic Island 116 

• Business Finder Maps 118 

• Business Directory 120 

• Bus Timetable 122 

• Ferry Timetables 123 

We acknowledge the 

Wulgurukaba people as the 

traditional custodians of 

Magnetic Island (Yunbenun). 

We pay our respects to elders 

past and present, and extend 

that respect to all First Nations 

people present today. 

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TRANSPORT 

DINING & BARS 

MAPS & TIMETABLES GREEN GUIDE SHOPS & SERVICES WEDDINGS & EVENTS ACCOMMODATION

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Welcome to Paradise! 

Just 8km from Townsville within the UNESCO 

Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area in 

tropical North Queensland, you’ll find 

Magnetic Island - a very beautiful and special 

place, and a ‘must do’ on your bucket list trips. 

Break free from the resort-style holiday and 

discover the natural beauty and unique landscape 

of what we call ‘Maggie’. Most of the 

island’s 5,184ha land area is protected - 78% 

is National Park or Conservation Park. 

Some of the 

best beaches 

and most 

picturesque 

bays in 

Queensland 

are found 

on Magnetic 

Island 

With 23 stunning 

beaches and bays, 

a wide array of 

wildlife, and a 

small and friendly 

residential population 

of over 2,300, 

you’ll find you’ll 

nestle into “Island 

Time” in no time! 

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. 

The Islands’ towering hoop pines and huge 

granite boulders 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 ideal 

opportunity to see wildlife in its natural habitat 

and also to enjoy the many spectacular views. 

There are many ways of seeing and enjoying 

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 25 

minutes away by Sealink passenger ferry, or 45 

minutes by car ferry (Magnetic Island Ferries). 

With easy accessibility, great weather, accommodation 

ranging from budget to five star, and 

a relaxed atmosphere, everyone can experience 

their ideal and affordable tropical island holiday.

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An Island of Beautiful Bays 

Picnic Bay 

Rocky Bay 

Nelly Bay 

There are more than 23 bays and beaches 

around Magnetic Island, each one has its own 

special appeal. It is not uncommon to have a 

beach to yourself. 

In Picnic Bay there is a specially designed 

swimming enclosure for safe swimming 

during the summer months. It consists of a 

floating net allowing for all tide variations. 

While in Picnic Bay take a stroll along the 

jetty or enjoy just relaxing in the beachfront 

gardens and the free barbecues. The Island’s 

golf course, the National Parks office and the 

Magnetic Museum are also in Picnic Bay. 

A favourite with sun lovers is Rocky Bay. This 

is a secluded beach that can be reached via a 

track from the lookout between Picnic Bay and 

Nelly Bay/Nomads. Even if the tide is high it is 

a good place to explore. 

Nelly Bay is a great place to go for an early 

morning run or a leisurely walk along the 

Presto Breakwater, opposite the ferry terminal. 

You will find a sheltered picnic table and 

toilets at the end of Mandalay Ave overlooking 

the harbour. Along the Esplanade there is a 

children’s playground and a barbecue area. The 

foreshore towards Picnic Bay is good for swimming, 

or snorkelling on the fringing coral reef.

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Radical Bay 


Geoffrey Bay (Arcadia), is a Marine National 

Park Zone, which signifies no fishing or 

collecting. The fish at the old Arcadia ferry 

landing are almost tame. Rock wallabies can 

also be seen feeding * in the same area. 

Alma Bay, (Marine Park Zone) is another popular 

swimming spot. The Arcadian Life Saving 

Club, patrol on weekends and public holidays. 

There are also public amenities such as a barbecues, 

picnic tables, shaded children’s play 

ground, changing areas and toilets. 

Some of the best snorkelling is in Arthur Bay, 

(Marine Park Zone) on the left hand side out 

towards the point. On the right side of the bay, 

some interesting caves protect a large variety 

of reef fish. This bay 

Sheltered 

bays for great 

snorkelling 

& diving 

is included in both 

the National Park and 

the Marine Park. 

Some other good 

swimming spots are 

Florence Bay, Radical 

Bay, Balding Bay and 

Horseshoe Bay. 

*Please refrain from feeding 

wildlife and let them forage 

for their own food. 

Geoffrey Bay 

Alma Bay 

Arthur Bay

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Balding Bay 

Florence Bay 

Radical Bay 

Balding Bay 

Florence Bay (Marine Park Zone) is considered 

to be one of the most beautiful. There is coral 

on the left hand side of the bay along the 

rocks and a coral bomey in the centre of the 

bay. The only inhabitants of this lovely sheltered 

and shady beach are the wildlife. Access 

to Florence Bay is by foot or by boat only. 

Radical Bay (Marine Park Zone) at the end of 

the road is another stunning, peaceful and sheltered 

beach. Access is by foot or by boat only. 

Balding Bay (Marine Park Zone) can be 

reached by sea or by the walking track from 

either Horseshoe Bay or Radical Bay. It is a 

secluded bay and a nice walk in, so take a 

drink or your lunch and plenty of water. Access 

is by foot or by boat only. 

Horseshoe Bay is the largest bay on the 

Island and is ideal for watersports. Almost 

every watercraft imaginable is available for 

hire and from here jet ski and kayak trips 

depart. There is also a safe swimming enclosure 

which is floodlit at night. Normally several 

fishing boats can be seen anchored at the 

eastern end of the bay making ready for their 

trip out to the Great Barrier Reef. 

Also in Horseshoe Bay is the Wildlife Park, 

where the rangers encourage you to interact 

with koalas, crocodiles and pythons, taste 

local bush tucker and take an adventure bush 

walk through native habitats.

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Rocky Bay 


While in the same area, the Horseshoe Bay 

Lagoon Environmental Park and boardwalk, 

is just a few hundred metres from the road. 

Approach quietly and you may see some of 

the many water birds which frequent this 

freshwater lagoon especially after a wet season. 

Horseshoe Bay 

West Point is a remote and quiet area with 

limited accessiblity except by 8km walk from 

Picnic Bay, or 4WD car, and 4WD bus tours. 

Most hire vehicles aren’t allowed access here. 

Five Beach Bay is the north western area of the 

island between Horseshoe Bay and West Point. 

This is the most remote area on Magnetic Island, 

and is only accessable by boat/jet ski tours and 

cruises. (No walking access from other bays). 

Cockle Bay 

If all that sounds too energetic, for the more 

leisurely minded who came to recharge 

their batteries, there is sunbathing, having 

a relaxing massage, smelling the frangipani, 

browsing through the many interesting shops 

and galleries on the Island, birdwatching or 

trying to decide which restaurant to go to next! 

For information on Magnetic Island 

Walking Tracks see pages 44 -47. 

Huntingfield Bay

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Nelly Bay 

Magnetic Island . . . 

where Queensland shines! 

Magnetic Island’s greatest assets are its 

rugged natural beauty, its wildlife, the many 

beautiful beaches, its easy accessibility and 

the climate (320 days of sunshine annually). 

With warm sunny days, and only slight 

maximum temperature variations throughout 

the year, it is swimming season all year round. 

The yearly average maximum temperature is 

28.8 C. and 

the minimum 

Magnetic 

Island’s 

“holiday sun“ 

means more 

rain-free days 

to enjoy your 

holiday 

is 19.7 C. The chart 

on the right shows 

the weather pattern 

more clearly, 

it includes the 

monthly average 

temperatures, 

the daily average 

hours of sunshine 

per month 

and the rainfall. 

These figures 

were compiled 

for Townsville just 

Max 

Temp. 

C 

Min 

Temp. 

C 

Daily 

Hours of 

Sunshine 

Rainfall 

in 

mm 

JAN 31.3 24.2 7.9 276 

FEB 31.0 23.9 7.2 283 

MAR 30.6 22.8 7.4 197 

APR 29.5 20.5 7.8 63 

MAY 27.5 17.6 7.4 37 

JUN 25.5 14.4 8.0 20 

JUL 25.0 13.6 8.4 14 

AUG 25.9 14.7 9.0 17 

SEP 27.6 17.3 9.5 11 

OCT 29.3 20.6 9.8 26 

NOV 30.7 22.8 9.4 56 

DEC 31.4 23.9 8.9 130 

Average yearly rainfall 1129mm 

(Decade based) 

8km away, but because of the sea breeze, the 

Island maximum temperature is about one 

degree cooler than the mainland. 

Reflecting the relaxing lifestyle, dress is casual, 

cool and light, with a sweater for winter 

evenings and boating. It doesn’t matter if you 

forget to bring important gear, like swimwear, 

a shady hat or sunscreen, it’s all available here, 

even evening wear - and resort wear makes 

great souvenirs of your island holiday.

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Radical Bay

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How to get here 

Getting to Magnetic Island is easy! 

Located only 8 kilometres from the city centre 

of Queensland’s northern capital Townsville, 

enjoy a 25 minute passenger ferry ride (or 45 

minute car ferry) to where another world awaits. 

By air: The city of Townsville is well serviced 

with many daily flights connecting from cities 

throughout Australia. If you are travelling 

from overseas, you will need to take a 

domestic flight to Townsville (or if your entry 

point is Cairns, you may like to arrive by road, 

an enjoyable five hour drive). 

Townsville airport transfers can be made by 

airport shuttle bus, or taxi. It is only a ten 

minute drive to the city and ferry terminals. 

By rail: One Traveltrain operates through 

Townsville on the coastal route. This is the Spirit 

of Queensland, which operates five times weekly 

between Brisbane and Cairns. The Inlander 

runs twice weekly between Townsville and 

Mt Isa. All services have club car refreshment 

facilities. The railway station is right in the city 

centre and only a ten minute drive from the 

ferry terminals. 

By road: Two of Australia’s major roads 

converge in Townsville. The Bruce Highway 

follows the coast and the Flinders Highway 

TAKING YOUR OWN BOAT TO MAGGIE? 

You can anchor for free in Horseshoe Bay, or short term 

paid moorings are available at the Magnetic Island Marina. 

runs inland through the outback. All major bus 

companies have multiple daily services. The 

bus transit centre is conveniently located at 

the Sealink ‘Breakwater’ ferry terminal. 

Self-drive: Follow the signs to the city centre. 

The Sealink passenger ferry terminal is situated 

on Ross Creek in Sir Leslie Thiess Drive 

near the Casino. The car and passenger ferry 

(Magnetic Island Ferries) is on the opposite 

bank of Ross Creek in Ross Street, South 

Townsville. If arriving from the south, the Port 

Access Road is the easiest route to the car ferry. 

Ferry Services : Sealink (passenger) and 

Magnetic Island Ferries (car & passenger) both 

operate seven days a week. The timetables are 

inside the back cover.

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Alma Bay 

ACTIVITIES 

An Island of things to do 

It is not surprising to find an abundance of 

outdoor activities, both on and off the water, 

when you’re in a naturally beautiful place 

with such good weather. These range from 

an exhilarating tour around the Island, a 

guided bus tour, hiking, or simply stretching 

out in a quiet, picturesque bay. 

There is also a choice of sailing and cruising 

trips. Each one is different, but all offer a 

relaxing day out on the water, and a variety 

of activities such as marine life encounters, 

swimming, snorkelling over coral reefs, 

fishing or just lazing in the sun. 

Almost every kind of watersport activity 

is available or for hire. Learn to scuba dive 

or experience a resort dive. Take a guided 

Top 40 Things To Do! 

Visit us online to find out 

the Top 40 Things To Do 

on Maggie, and for extra 

information to make your 

stay even better. 

Activities 16 - 51 

• Cruises/Water Tours 19 

• Diving & Snorkelling 30 

• Self-Guided Snorkel Trails 32 

• Fishing 35 

• Tide Times 36 

• Wildlife/Land Tours 38 

• History & Heritage 42 

• Walking/Hiking Tracks 44 

• Entertainment, Sport, Markets, 

Annual Events & Island Art 48 

snorkelling, scuba diving, or jet ski tour. 

Diving and snorkelling gear is also available 

for sale and for hire. 

For fishing enthusiasts, there are a wide range of 

possibilities, with a multitude of great shorebased 

spots around the Island, plus a variety 

of offshore fishing trips on offer. An amazing 

range of fishing gear is available on the Island, 

both for sale and hire. 

Visit the wildlife park and hold a koala, crocodile 

or python, take a tour, or explore the many 

walking tracks. 

For all golfing enthusiasts, a round at the 

Country Club in Picnic Bay is a must. It is said 

to be where Greg Norman first played golf. 

You’ll be made very welcome at all the Island 

Clubs including the Bowls Club and the RSL.

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Magnetic Island Harbour

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Photo by Big Mama Sailing

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Cruises 

WHALE WATCHIING TOURS: JULY to SEPT 

Majestic Humpback whales visit our warm tropical waters 

to breed and give birth. Many lucky people have experienced 

this rare sight. The famous white whale Migaloo 

was photographed in these waters. 

One of the most relaxing and enjoyable ways 

to explore the Island is to take a boat cruise 

or sail. 

Many of the bays and beaches are only 

accessible by boat or jet ski and their calm 

waters provide some of the best swimming, 

snorkelling and dive sites around the Island. 

You will often see turtles, dolphins and even 

whales at the right time of the year, while 

sailing, cruising or jet skiing around the Island. 

When anchored in one of the Island’s secluded 

bays, don’t be surprised if fish appear around 

the boat looking for a free handout, or a sea 

eagle or kite are looking for some extra lunch. 

Some of the cruise boats have their own 

wildlife “pets” that always come for a visit. 

The cruise captain’s knowledge of the Island 

ensures that you will see the best spots for 

coral viewing and marine life. They also know 

the best marine wrecks to explore and where 

to drop a line, if you fancy doing a little fishing. 

Most day cruises include lunch served 

while anchored in a quiet bay (and often 

morning and afternoon tea as well). 

All you will need to take is your swimming 

gear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and don’t 

forget your camera. 

It is advisable to book your cruise during 

the early part of your stay as all cruises have 

limited numbers and late bookings may not 

be available. 

Tours around the Island are usually for a 

half day, a full day or are a sunset tour. 

Trips to the outer Barrier Reef or Orpheus 

Island are full day, and some boats are 

available for charter, 

or make regular trips 

to the other secluded 

tropical islands. 

If you are planning a 

party, or if you have a 

group booking, ask 

about the special price. 

Some cruises leave from 

Nelly Bay and others 

from Horseshoe Bay, 

but they all offer a great 

day out on the water! 

So close, 

yet a world 

away from 

the hustle 

and bustle. 

Relax and 

enjoy!

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cover for our 

360 o Cruises! 

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Balding and Radical Bays 

@darylcawthorne 

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Huntingfield Bay 

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Lovers Bay 

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Florence Bay 

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Diving & Snorkelling 

There are many places to dive and snorkel 

around the Island, and apart from viewing the 

coral of the fringing reefs, there are many ship 

wrecks to explore as well. 

The Moltke wreck, a German barque in the 

Geoffrey Bay Marine Park is an excellent dive 

especially at night, with a large variety of coral 

in a concentrated area and teeming with fishlife. 

The wreck is marked by a buoy near the 

old Arcadia jetty. This dive is suitable for 

novice divers. 

The wreck of the Platypus (an old dredge), is in 

Arthur Bay, on the left hand side out towards 

the point in a rocky cove and is encrusted with 

hard corals. 

Most ships were sunk as shelters to moorings 

or jetties, but the Island’s rocks have also 

claimed the schooner Lavina in Rocky Bay. 

The ketch Lallah Rookh was also wrecked on 

Bremner Point, in 1896. 

The City of Adelaide ran regular passenger 

services between destinations including San 

Francisco, Honolulu, Melbourne and Sydney, 

and was wrecked in Cockle Bay in 1942. 

The most famous wreck in this area is of course 

the Yongala off Cape Bowling Green, quoted 

as the best wreck dive in Australia. It sank 

during a cyclone in 1911 with 120 passengers 

on board. It is 90 metres long and lies in about 

30 metres of water. A fantastic variety of coral 

and marine life live in the protected shelter. 

Dive boats visit daily. 

Good places to snorkel on the Island are: 

• Florence Bay: Along the rocks on the left 

or northern side. 

• Arthur Bay: On the left hand or northern 

side out towards the point. 

• Alma Bay: Coral on the left hand side. 

• Geoffrey Bay: Near the old barge ramp/bouys. 

• Nelly Bay: On the fringing reef/trail bouys. 

Snorkelling gear can be hired or purchased 

from the fishing and leisure hire shops. When 

purchasing or hiring your mask ask the supplier’s 

advice to be sure your mask fits properly. 

A fascinating world awaits! 

If you have never snorkelled before, the Island’s 

bays (with their gently sloping beaches and 

weak tidal currents) are an ideal place to learn. 

Guided snorkelling tours are also available. 

For more detailed information on the dive 

spots and courses see the Dive shops, or take 

a boat dive tour.

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Geoffrey Bay 

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Self-guided Snorkel Trails 

Geoffrey Bay 

Snorkel Trail 

Nelly Bay 

Snorkel Trail 

In mid-2012 two Snorkel Trails in Nelly Bay 

and Geoffrey Bay were established by Dr Rick 

Braley and the local tourism group. These selfguided 

trails use surface floats with handles to 

mark out the trails, and sub-surface floats with 

large letters to designate points of interest. 

The Geoffrey Bay Trail is close to the Moltke 

wreck, and a WWII propeller and engine block. 

Water resistant Swim Cards which you attach 

to your wrist, have specific information related 

to each trail. The Cards outline which species of 

fish and coral you are likely to see at each location, 

and specifically at each float that you pass, 

including the 100kg aquacultured giant clams! 

The cards also show you how to find the 

Moltke wreck, giant clams, fish, and the WWII 

aeroplane propeller with some accuracy. 

Your $5 donation for the use of these cards 

supports the ongoing costs of insurance 

and maintenance of the trails. 

These cards can be recycled after use by 

leaving them in the drop box at the start of 

each trail. 

VISIT AQUASEARCH AQUARIUM 

Snorkel Trail founder Dr Rick Braley’s Aquasearch Aquarium in 

Nelly Bay offers educational tours. Book at aquasearch.net.au 

Pick up your handy Swim Card from 

these participating retail outlets: 

Nelly Bay 

• Aquasearch Aquarium: 6-10 Elena St 

• Sealink: Nelly Bay Terminal 

• Nomads: 1 Nelly Bay Rd 

• FNF Outdoor Adventure: 36 Mandalay Ave 

• Island Palms: 13 The Esplanade 

• Island Living: 4 Mandalay Ave 

• MI Post Office: 98 Sooning St 

• Pro Dive: 43 Sooning St 

Arcadia 

• Arcadia Newsagency: 7 Marine Pde 

• Pleasure Divers: 10 Marine Pde 

Horseshoe Bay 

• Horseshoe Bay Store: 7 Pacific Dr 

Picnic Bay 

• Magnetic Museum: Granite St 

Townsville 

• Magnetic Island Ferries: Ross St Sth Townsville 

• Sealink: Breakwater Terminal Townsville

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Picnic Bay 

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Horseshoe Bay 

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Fishing 

Fishing in Queensland waters offers the recreational 

angler a variety of fishing unequalled 

anywhere in Australia. 

Whether you throw a line in off the rocks, 

fish the rich waters off Magnetic Island, or 

take a trip out to the Great Barrier Reef, the 

local fishing is 

The fishing is 

rewarding! 

Try a line off 

the rocks (or 

the jetty) in 

the rich waters 

of Magnetic 

Island, or take 

a trip out to the 

Great Barrier 

Reef. 

rewarding, providing 

fighting 

fish for sport and 

also excellent 

eating fish. 

From the beaches, 

rocky points and 

inshore waters 

you will catch 

species such as 

bream, flathead, 

whiting, queen 

fish, mackerel and 

trevally to name a 

few. Fresh bait is 

best, try prawns, 

pilchards, squid 

or herrings. 

Fishing tackle and bait can be purchased on 

the Island. There are boat ramps in Picnic Bay, 

Nelly Bay Harbour and Horseshoe Bay. 

Some of the best fishing spots are Middle 

Reef, West Point, Orchard Rocks, Horseshoe 

Bay, the harbour breakwater in Nelly Bay 

and in Picnic Bay, the jetty and rocks near 

the Surf Club. 

Local fishing trips can be booked for a few 

hours or more, with a professional fishing 

guide who knows the “right spots”, so good 

results are assured. 

Booking agents on the Island are only too 

happy to arrange a fishing trip for you, locally, 

or out to the Great Barrier Reef where coral 

trout, sweet lip, red emperor, gold spot cod 

and many other varieties of reef fish await. 

For “what’s on the bite” and the best spots 

ask your friendly fishing tackle shop. 

PLEASE NOTE! 

Fishing is NOT allowed in Geoffrey, 

Alma, Florence, Gowrie, Radical and 

Balding Bays or the Five Beach Bay area. 

These are Marine National Park Green 

Zones and YOU WILL GET FINED. For more 

information visit: gbrmpa.gov.au

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Tide Times 

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Cockle Bay to West Point 

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Horseshoe Bay Lagoon (Wet season) 

Photo by Gary Nolan 

Photo by Beat Lehmann

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The Forts 

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Our History & Heritage 

The story of Magnetic Island began 275 million 

years ago when molten granite was pushed to 

the earth’s surface with volcanic force. Over time 

the overlying volcanic rocks weathered away. 

The underlying granite mass has decomposed 

along fracture lines, creating today’s extraordinary 

landscape of rounded domes and 

boulders (tors), many of which are larger than 

a house and spectacularly perched. 

Today, a shallow sea separates the Island from 

the mainland. However, before the sea level 

rose 7,500 years ago, Magnetic Island was 

connected to the mainland between Cape 

Pallarenda and Kissing Point. 

The Aboriginal Traditional Custodians of 

Magnetic Island (Yunbenun), the Wulgurukaba 

‘canoe people’, have ancient and ongoing connections 

to the Island and nearby mainland. 

Cockle Bay was a popular camping spot. The 

mangrove system sheltered mud crabs and 

grew oysters, the hunting in the bush behind 

the bay was plentiful. You could walk from the 

mainland across the salt pans to Pallarenda 

and then swim across the channel and reef 

flats at low tide. Yunbenun is scattered with 

Aboriginal artefacts and rock art, yet these 

sacred sites remain hidden to preserve them. 

Magnetic Island was named by Lt James Cook 

on 6th June 1770 as ‘Magnetical’ Island when 

he believed the magnetic compass on his ship 

the Endeavour was affected by the Island. 

Since this magnetic pull was first noticed, 

people have tried to uncover why it happened, 

by exploring the island with various 

instruments. However, there’s still no real 

conclusion as to why Magnetic Island was/is 

so magnetic. 

During the 1800s Magnetic Island became a 

popular picnic area and by the late 1890s the 

first resort was established in Picnic Bay. 

In 1875 Magnetic Island was set aside as a 

quarantine station, although buildings were 

not constructed at West Point until 1885. Coral, 

granite and timber (hoop pine) were collected 

as building materials for Townsville. Even 

substantial quantities of gold were mined in 

1886. During WWII a signal station and coastal 

battery (The Forts) were built on Magnetic 

Island for controlling shipping and defence of 

the harbour. 

For more information on our history and 

heritage, including stories of the Wulgurukaba 

visit magneticislandguide.com.au/history

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Tom Thumb (Sails Rock) 

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The Forts 

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ROLLINGSTONE 

BAY 

Lovers LOVERS Bay 

MAUD Maud BAY 

BAY 

Bay 

Huntingfield 

HUNTINGFIELD 

Norris 

Joyce NORRIS 

Bay BAY Wilson JOYCE 

WILSON 

BAY Bay 

Bay BAY 

Bay BAY 

HORSESHOE 

BAY 

BALDING Balding BAY Bay 

RADICAL Radical BAYBay 

8k 

WEST 

WEST 

MAGNETIC ISLAND 

POINT 

NATIONAL PARK PARK 

Island Walking Tracks 

12k 

MOUNT Mt. Cook COOK 

YOUNG 

CONSERVATION 

BAY 

PARK 

497 metres 

497 

metres 

1 

Conservation Park Zone extends to the mainland 

BOLGER 

WUMBU The Forts Walk 

BAY 

4km (Allow 2hrs return) Grade 3 

FERRY 

Starting at ARRIVAL the Forts Junction, the track winds 

POINT 

its way along the ridge with good views above 

Arthur and Florence Bays. Keep an eye out in 

UNSEALED ROAD 

WALKING TRACK 

PICNIC 

LOOKOUT 

BAY 

NATIONAL PARK BOUNDRY 

the canopy for koalas, but please GIVE THEM 

4k Km FROM NELLY BAY 

MANGROVES 

Townsville 

COCKLE Cockle BAY Bay 4k 

ROOM, USE REEF YOUR ZOOM. 8kms Selfies with koalas are 

Conse rvation Park Zone 

Marine National Park Zone 

NOBBY HEADLAND Nobby 

(No take zone) 

Headland 

the leading cause of abandoned baby koalas. 

On the way up, there are two World War II gun 

emplacements, one either side of the track. Some 

of the “rocks” are actually false, being the remains 

of the camouflaging over the emplacements. 

Only the tell-tale wire netting give them away. 

At the top there are two buildings. One is the 

Observation Tower where there is an uninterrupted 

view up and down the coast on one side, 

and the Townsville Harbour on the other. You’ll 

experience a 360 degree panoramic view from 

the other building (the Command Post), which is 

still in use for navigation lights. 

Looking inland, the track from Nelly Bay to 

Arcadia can be faintly seen snaking across the 

distant ridge. Below is Horseshoe Bay Lagoon, 

and the large flat area which was once pineapple 

farms. Looking across Horseshoe Bay the large 

island is Palm Island, one of the many, including 

Orpheus Island, in the Palm Island Group. You 

can continue on to picturesque Florence Bay to 

swim or snorkel, or return to The Forts Junction. 

Clinic 

12k 12K 

12K DISTANCE (KM) FROM NELLY BAY 

FERRY 

ARRIVAL MANGROVES 

POINT 

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7k 

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ARCADIA 2k ALMA Alma Bay BAY 

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Arcadia BAY Bay 

and Horseshoe 

Bright Point 

Bay 

NELLY BAY 

NELLY 

BAY 

Rocky Bay 

HORSESHOE 

BAY 

Passenger 

HAWKINGS POINT Ferry 

Hawkings 

Point 

‘No walk’ zone 

The 

THE Forts FORTS 

WEST 

POINT 

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CONSERVATION PARK ZONE 

(Extends from West Point & Hawkings Point to the mainland) 

UNSEALED ROAD 

WALKING MARINE NATIONAL TRACKPARK ZONE (No take zone/No fishing) 

LOOKOUT 

SNORKEL TRAIL 


Km SHIPWRECK FROM NELLY BAY 

MANGROVES 

PUBLIC TOILETS 

REEF 

FUEL 


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BOLGER 

LOOKOUT 

BAY 

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Arthur ARTHUR Bay 

BAY 

Gowrie 

Bay 

FLORENCE Florence 

BAY Bay 

ROLLINGSTONE 

BAY 

Townsville 

8kms 

MAUD 

BAY 

Huntingfield 

HUNTINGFIELD 

NORRIS Norris 

Joyce 

Bay BAY Wilson JOYCE BAY 

WILSON Bay 

Bay BAY 

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PARK 

2 YIDA Horseshoe Bay - Forts Junction 

4.6km (2 hrs) Grade 4 


497 metres 

497 

metres 

COCKLE Cockle BAYBay 

BACON BAY 

NOBBY HEADLAND 

See page 116 for your detailed trail map. 

At the eastern end of the Horseshoe Bay foreshore 

the track climbs up and along a ridge. 

Turn left down to Balding Bay or continue along 

the ridge (which is about the same distance) 

to Radical Bay. The road leads from Radical Bay 

back to The Forts Junction. 

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Lovers LOVERS Bay WHITE ROCK 

Maud BAY 

Bay 

PICNIC 

BAY 

4k 4K 

Nobby 

Headland 

4 

Doctor Clinic 

6 

8K 

WHITE LADY 

BAY 

HORSESHOE 

HORSESHOE 

BAY 

BAY 

0 

0K 

3b 7k 

NELLY BAY 

NELLY 

BAY 

ROCKY Rocky BAY Bay 

6k 6K 

HSB LAGOON 

5k 5K 

ARCADIA 

ARCADIA 

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THE POINT 

3 

Passenger 

HAWKINGS Ferry POINT 

Hawkings 

CAR & PASSENGER FERRIES 

Point 8km to Townsville 

2k 2K 

The 

THE FORTS Forts 

4k 4K 

8k 8K 

7K 7k 

ALMA Alma Bay BAY 

GEOFFREY Geoffrey BAY Bay 

Bright BRIGHT Point POINT 

Car & 

Passenger 

Ferry 



GOWRIE Gowrie 

Bay BAY 


BAY Bay 

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2b Searchlight Tower Track from Radical 

Bay Road 540m (10 min) Grade 3 

This track is located along the Radical Bay Road. 

The start of the track, marked by a National Parks 

sign, is between Arthur Bay and Florence Bay. 

Remnants of the World War II searchlight tower 

still exist today overlooking Florence Bay. 

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2 

3 

GAWRU Forts to Horseshoe Bay 

2.3km (50 min) Grade 3 

Beginning at The Forts Junction, cross the road 

to the bus stop where you’ll see the track to 

Horseshoe Bay. Continue along this track until it 

meets the road at the bottom of the descent into 

Horseshoe Bay. Please DO NOT walk along the 

road from The Forts Junction, it is a ‘no walk’ zone, 

with no verge on the roadside, and very dangerous! 

3b Horseshoe Bay Lagoon 560m (10 min) G2 

Horseshoe Bay Lagoon is a popular area for bird 

watching. The track begins on Horseshoe Bay 

Road, about 200m from the beach, and leads to 

a lagoon where a number of waterbirds can be 

seen. Magpie geese nest in the bulkuru sedges, 

and the melaleuca woodland is ideal habitat for a 

number of woodland species. Best time Nov-June. 

4 

GUBUL Nelly Bay to Arcadia 

6.3km (1hr 40min) OR Nelly Bay to 

The Forts Junction 6.4 km (2hrs 20 min) G4 

This track starts at the end of Mandalay Avenue 

and passes through a cool patch of rainforest 

alongside Gustav Creek before a steady climb to 

the saddle of the ridge, with Nelly Bay on one side 

and Horseshoe Bay on the other. Many birds and 

wildlife can be seen, (and bush orchids at the right 

time year). To this point and back is a 45 minute 

walk. For a longer walk continue along the ridge 

through open eucalypt forest to an excellent view of 

Horseshoe Bay. A little further on the track divides, 

(left to The Forts Junction and later, left again to the 

Sphinx lookout), or continue on to Arcadia. When 

the track reaches the bitumen road, just a short

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Hawkings Point 

@mumpacktravel 

ACTIVITIES 

ROLLINGSTONE 

BAY 

Lovers LOVERS Bay 

MAUD Maud BAY 

BAY 

Bay 

Huntingfield 

HUNTINGFIELD 

Norris 

Joyce NORRIS 

Bay BAY Wilson JOYCE 

WILSON 

BAY Bay 

Bay BAY 

Bay BAY 

HORSESHOE 

BAY 



8k 

WEST 


POINT 


Island Walking Tracks 

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YOUNG 

CONSERVATION 

BAY 

PARK 

497 metres 

497 

metres 

FERRY 

ARRIVAL 

POINT 

WEST 

distance up to the left is Alma Bay Lookout, the 

BOLGER 

BAY 

view is well worth that little extra effort. This is a 

great walk to take lunch and admire the view. 


5 BALBAMU Arcadia to Nelly Bay 

2km (40 mins) Grade 3 

UNSEALED ROAD 

WALKING TRACK 

PICNIC 

LOOKOUT 

BAY 

The Nelly Bay NATIONAL PARK end BOUNDRY of the walkway starts near the 

4k Km FROM NELLY BAY 

MANGROVES 

Townsville 

Cockle Bay 

ferry terminal and follows the main road 

COCKLE BAYup 4k 

over 

REEF 

8kms 


Bright Point Marine headland National Park Zone and down into NOBBY Arcadia. 

HEADLAND Nobby 


Headland 

Gabul Way is the elevated walkway which provides 

a safe and wonderfully scenic link between two 

of the Island’s busiest bays. There are several lookouts 

to pause and enjoy the fabulous views over 

Geoffrey Bay as you make your way to Alma Bay. 

5b Heritage Track to Bright Point 500m (15 m) G3 

This track parallels Gabul Way on other side of 

the main road, (further up the hill) and is part of 

the hundred year old original footpath that connected 

the two bays before there was a road, the 

only other option in those days was by boat. The 

track starts some way up the hill at the Nelly Bay 

end and is marked by signs at either end, and has 

some great views over Geoffrey Bay. It finishes as 

Gabul Way meets the beach, near the first hous 

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YANGUGAN Nelly Bay to Picnic Bay 

4km (1hr 30 min) Grade 4 

From the ferry terminal, walk through the heart 

of Nelly Bay, then along the foreshore, up a step 

hill with magnificent views of Cleveland Bay, 

Rocky Bay, Picnic Bay and beyond, into Picnic Bay. 

Clinic 

12k 12K 

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FERRY 

ARRIVAL MANGROVES 

POINT 

REEF 

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7k 

6k 

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JUNCTION6k 

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ARCADIA 2k ALMA Alma Bay BAY 

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Arcadia BAY Bay 

and Horseshoe 

Bright Point 

Bay 

NELLY BAY 

NELLY 

BAY 

Rocky Bay 

HORSESHOE 

BAY 

Passenger 

HAWKINGS POINT Ferry 

Hawkings 

Point 

‘No walk’ zone 

The 

THE Forts FORTS 

WEST 

POINT 

Car & 

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FERRY Passenger ARRIVAL POINT YOUNG 

Ferry 

0 

1 2 BAY 3 

UNSEALED 0 ROAD/LIMITED 1 Kilometres 2 ACCESS 3 

CONSERVATION PARK ZONE 

(Extends from West Point & Hawkings Point to the mainland) 

UNSEALED ROAD 

WALKING MARINE NATIONAL TRACKPARK ZONE (No take zone/No fishing) 

LOOKOUT 

SNORKEL TRAIL 


Km SHIPWRECK FROM NELLY BAY 

MANGROVES 


REEF 

FUEL 


Marine BOAT RAMP National Park Zone 



© magneticislandguide.com.au 

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BOLGER 

LOOKOUT 

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BAY 

Gowrie 

Bay 


BAY Bay 

ROLLINGSTONE 

BAY 

Townsville 

8kms 

MAUD 

BAY 

Huntingfield 

HUNTINGFIELD 

NORRIS Norris 

Joyce 

Bay BAY Wilson JOYCE BAY 

WILSON Bay 

Bay BAY 

Bay BAY 



CONSERVATION 

PARK 


497 metres 

497 

metres 

COCKLE Cockle BAYBay 

BACON BAY 

NOBBY HEADLAND 

See page 116 for your detailed trail map. 

6b Hawkings Point 1.2km (30 mins) Grade 4 

This is one of the easiest and shortest walks with 

an exceptional view. The track begins at the end 

of Picnic Street in Picnic Bay and winds its way 

up to the top of a huge granite boulder. If you 

face towards Townsville and across Cleveland 

Bay, to your left is Cape Cleveland. On the 

horizon topped with an antennae is Mt Stuart, 

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Lovers LOVERS Bay WHITE ROCK 

Maud BAY 

Bay 

PICNIC 

BAY 

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Nobby 

Headland 

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4 

Doctor Clinic 

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WHITE LADY 

BAY 

HORSESHOE 

HORSESHOE 

BAY 

BAY 

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0 

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NELLY BAY 

NELLY 

BAY 

ROCKY Rocky BAY Bay 

6k 6K 

HSB LAGOON 

5k 5K 

ARCADIA 

ARCADIA 

5 

THE POINT 

3 

Passenger 

HAWKINGS Ferry POINT 

Hawkings 

CAR & PASSENGER FERRIES 

Point 8km to Townsville 

2k 2K 

The 

THE FORTS Forts 

4k 4K 

8k 8K 

7K 7k 

ALMA Alma Bay BAY 

GEOFFREY Geoffrey BAY Bay 

Bright BRIGHT Point POINT 

Car & 

Passenger 

Ferry 



GOWRIE Gowrie 

Bay BAY 


BAY Bay 

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6k 


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WHITFIELD 

COVE 

BREMNER POINT 

ORCHARD 

ROCKS 

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2 

2b 

Take plenty of drinking 

water (see page 43) and sun 

protection with you on the 

longer walks, especially 

to the uninhabited bays 

the highest peak in the area. The Casino and the 

Entertainment Centre are in the foreground with 

the city centre behind, and above The Strand 

towers Castle Hill. Continuing along the coast to 

your right is Kissing Point, then Pallarenda (the 

closest point to the mainland). 

Now to the other side of the lookout there is a 

great view of Rocky Bay just below, then along 

Nelly Bay beach to the harbour and on to Geoffrey 

Bay with Arcadia in the distance. Looking towards 

the centre of the Island you will find Mt Cook, at 

497 metres, it’s the highest peak on the Island. 

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BURUNGAR Picnic Bay To West Point 

9.5km (3hrs 30min) Grade 2 

Following the road past the golf course, this 

walk is along the bush track that links the bays 

on the western side of the Island. This area is 

very different to the rest of the Island. The track 

passes alongside tidal wetlands, mangroves and 

saltwater swamps, over four freshwater creeks 

(after rain), through savannah grasslands and 

paperbark trees. Take sturdy footwear, lots of 

drinking water, and a can of insect repellant, but 

your reward will be seeing the animals and the 

birds of the wetlands. At the end of the walk you 

will be on West Point beach the closest point to 

the mainland. Note: Access on this road may be 

limited in wet season (Dec-April). 

+ 

Arcadia Nature Trail Map Grade 1 

Visit arcadiacoastcare.com.au to download 

an easy walk with many hidden gems!

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ACTIVITIES 

Entertainment & Sport 

Annual Events/Shows 

Many of the Island’s restaurants and bars feature 

live music or laid-back afternoon sessions. 

Live Music & Entertainment 

• Arcadia Village Hotel, Arcadia. (Every weekend) 

• Selina’s, Horseshoe Bay. (Every weekend) 

• Peppers Blue On Blue, Nelly Bay. 

• Nomads, and Amaroo On Mandalay, Nelly Bay. 

• Sandi’s On Magnetic, Horseshoe Bay. 

• Stage Door Theatre Restaurant, Arcadia. 

Poker Machines 

• Arcadia Village Hotel, Arcadia. 

• Picnic Bay Hotel, Picnic Bay. 

Lawn Bowls - Tuesday names in by 1pm. 

Friday triples names in by 1pm. Social Bowls by 

arrangement. Bowls Club, Arcadia. Ph: 4778 5290 

Golf - Magnetic Island Country Club 

Hurst St, Picnic Bay. Phone 4778 5188. 

Skate Park, Tennis & Basketball Court - 

Horseshoe Bay Rec Oval (Bskball also Arcadia). 

Island Markets 

Friday RSL Markets - Hayles Avenue, Arcadia, 

5pm to 8pm includes food and bar. 

Magnetic Island Markets - Horseshoe Bay 

beachfront every Sunday between 9am to 2pm. 

Markets run from Easter and late January. 

• Bay To Base: 27 April 2024 

• Mother’s Day Classic: 12 May 2024 

• Afrekete Festival: 7 - 9 June 2024 

• NTI Townsville 500 (TSV): 5 -7 July 2024 

• Aus. Fest.of Chamber Music: 26 July - 4 Aug 

• Townsville Uke Festival: August 2024 

• 2024 World Triathlon Multisports 

Championships (TSV): 15 - 25 August 2024 

• Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week & 

Father’s Day Fiesta: 29 Aug - 4 Sept 2024 

• NAFA (Northern Aus. Festival of Arts TSV): 

26 Sept - 13 October 2024 

• Subtropics Festival: 27 - 29 Sept 2024 

• Magnetic Island Music Festival: Sept/Oct TBA 

• Oktoberfest: October 2024 (Various dates) 

• Island Life Halloween Party: Sat 26 Oct 2024 

• New Year’s Eve on Magnetic Island 

Visit the What’s On Magnetic 

Island Facebook page for the 

latest information > 

Island Art 

The Island has an unusually large number of 

talented people working in a variety of artistic 

fields. Galleries, markets and shops display and 

sell paintings, pottery, sculpture, printed silk, 

handcrafted fashions and jewellery all influenced 

by the vibrant tropical colours.

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Photo by Matt Whitton 

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What’s On 


For the 

latest info on 

Magnetic Island 

events, live 

music, markets 

entertainment, 

exhibitions, 

workshops and 

more, visit our 

Facebook page: 

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TRANSPORT 

Gabul Way 

@InnesBellesi 

Island Transport 

There are many ways of getting around the 

20+ kilometres of scenic Magnetic Island roads. 

Hire a modern, air-conditioned sedan or hatch 

and cruise the Island in comfort. Lightweight, 

fuel efficient, low emission vehicles are the 

latest addition to the range of vehicles available 

on the Island. 

Four wheel drives are the way to go if you wish 

to experience the Island’s tranquil, more out of 

the way beaches and bays. 

Please be 

aware of 

wildlife and 

drive carefully 

as you explore 

the Island’s 

twenty plus 

kilometres of 

scenic roads 

NB: Check for road 

conditions during 

wet season Dec-April. 

Scooters are a great, 

fun option, and you just 

need a car license. 

Trail bikes are a more 

adventurous option for 

those with a motorcycle 

license who also 

enjoy exploring the 

Island’s more remote 

beauty spots. 

Bicycles are available for hire if you are fit 

and keen to take on the Island’s hills and 

headlands. 

The local bus service meets every ferry and 

their very convenient, Island-wide timetable 

is near the back of this guide. Ticket options 

include one way trips, as well as all day and 

multi-day passes. 

Booked hire vehicles are available also. 

Guided tours of the Island can be done 

by tour bus complete with a commentary. 

You can also circumnavigate the Island on 

the water by jetski, or with a wide variety of 

boating and fishing tours. NB: You can only 

access the Five Beach Bay area at the northern 

part of the Island by boat. 

Top 40 Things To Do! 

Visit us online to find out 

the Top 40 Things To Do 

on Maggie, and for extra 

information to make your 

stay even better.

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TRANSPORT

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Geoffrey Bay 

TRANSPORT

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TRANSPORT

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TRANSPORT 

Arcadia to The Forts 

Photo by Terese Gill

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TRANSPORT

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Nelly Bay 

@photobohemian 

TRANSPORT

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TRANSPORT

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Gabul Way 

TRANSPORT

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DINING & BARS

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Dining Guide 

BREAKFAST /LUNCH 

TAKE AWAY/SNACKS 

EVE: LICENSED (L) or BYO (B) 

PAGE No. 

Adele’s Cafe H/Bay 0498 630 900 81 

Arcadia Bakehouse Arcadia 4758 1116 76 

Arcadia Store & Fuel Arcadia 4778 5387 101 

Arcadia Village Hotel Arcadia 4778 5888 L 67 

Aqua In Arcadia Arcadia 4778 5029 B 82 

Baked on Maggie Arcadia 4758 1860 L 81 

Balian Foodvan Arcadia Facebook msg B 83 

Barefoot Art Food Wine H/Bay 4758 1170 L 75 

Brkfast. w/ Koalas H/Bay 4778 5577 39 

Ceylon Curry Corner Nelly 0423 331 354 B 79 

Fruit N Scoops Nelly 4778 5144 73 

Granite Bar Nelly 4758 1071 L 83 

HSB Fish & Chips H/Bay 4778 5500 79 

Lava Lava Picnic Facebook msg 65 

Mamma Roma Picnic 0481 798 366 B/L65 

Maggie Is. Brewery Picnic Facebook msg L 64 

Mag. Is. RSL Arcadia 0458 236 410 L 82 

Marlin Bar H/Bay 4758 1588 L 71 

Nelly Bay Cafe Nelly 0416 795 138 83 

Noodies On The Beach H/Bay 4778 5786 L 79 

Peppers Boardwalk Nelly 4758 2419 L 77 

Picnic Bay Hotel Picnic 4778 5166 L 71 

Restaurant Elise Picnic 0474 800 306 L 65 

Saltwater Nelly 0414 352 762 B 81 

Sandi’s On Magnetic H/Bay 4758 1673 L 69 

Scallywags Cafe Nelly 0458 492 452 77 

Stage Door Theatre Arcadia 4727 9797 L 50 

Stuffed on Seafood Nelly 4758 1222 L 65 +72 

Sunset Grazing Boxes Nelly 4758 1222 73 

The Coffee Kart Nelly 0478 892 992 83 

Up The Garden Path Nelly 4778 5200 L 75 

Tantalise your taste buds 

One of the most enjoyable parts of being on 

holiday is dining out. 

Whether dining in a softly lit restaurant, or 

eating take-away on the beach while watching 

the lights of Townsville, there is nothing quite 

like a balmy, tropical island night. 

The choice and variety on the Island is surprising, 

ranging from fine dining to casual, at 

award winning restaurants, in air-conditioned 

comfort or al fresco under the stars. 

The local cuisine includes Mediterranean, 

Italian, Mexican, English, International, Thai 

and Australian. 

With the abundance of local seafood, high 

quality Australian meat and exotic tropical 

fruits, a light refreshing style of food has 

developed that suits the climate. Innovative 

and creative menus have a distinctive North 

Queensland style and taste. The wide variety 

of restaurants, cafes, bistros, coffee shops, 

takeaways and gourmet delicatessens cater 

for all tastes and all budgets. There are some 

wonderful taste sensations to tantalise your 

taste buds, so indulge - you are on holidays! 

NOTE: Most eateries are licensed or BYO, 

(Bring Your Own alcohol) and also close 

their kitchens by 8pm, so remember to 

order early and stay to enjoy your meal! 

DINING & BARS

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Horseshoe Bay 

DINING & BARS

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DINING & BARS 

MAP 

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68 

DINING & BARS

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DINING & BARS

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DINING & BARS

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MAP 

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DINING & BARS 

MAP 

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Alma Bay 

@arcadiabeachapartments4 

DINING & BARS 

MAP 

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DINING & BARS 

MAP 

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Curlew Flats to Sphinx Lookout 

DINING & BARS

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DINING & BARS

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DINING & BARS 

Nelly Bay Harbour 

@rach-rebecca 

MAP 

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DINING & BARS

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West Point 

Photo by Beat Lehmann 

DINING & BARS

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Nelly Bay 

@InnesBellesi 

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Balding Bay 

DINING & BARS 

MAP 

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An Island of many 

accommodation options 

ACCOMMODATION 

There is a wide variety of accommodation to 

suit everyone’s needs on Magnetic Island. 

Whether you are on your own, a family or a 

whole bus load, on a budget or looking for 

luxury, you will find “just the place”. 

From luxury 

waterfront 

resorts and 

apartments, 

to backpacker 

resorts and 

B&B’s, you’re 

never far 

from the 

beach 

There are hotels, 

luxury resorts and 

apartments, selfcontained 

holiday 

units, bed 

and breakfasts, 

holiday houses, 

backpacker 

resorts and 

some camping 

facilities. 

Wherever you 

choose, you will 

be most welcome, 

and you’re 

only a short walk 

from the beach!

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ACCOMMODATION 

Horseshoe Bay Lagoon 

Photo by Andrew Rankin

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ACCOMMODATION 

MAP 

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Arthur Bay 

ACCOMMODATION

89 

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ACCOMMODATION

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Radical Bay 

ACCOMMODATION 

Hawkings Point Track 

@ms_t_le

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MAP 

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ACCOMMODATION 

MAP 

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Horseshoe Nelly Bay 

ACCOMMODATION

93 

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Balding Bay 

ACCOMMODATION

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ACCOMMODATION 

Picnic Bay 

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An Island wedding, special event or group getaway 

The Island is the perfect place for a wedding, 

a special event, or a group getaway, not only 

because of its’ natural beauty, but also because 

everything you need is right here. 

Whether you’re looking for a formal wedding 

service with a huge marquee and all the trimmings, 

a function room at a luxury resort, a 

tropical garden setting, or a quiet place on the 

beach at sunset for your group, it can all be 

arranged for your 

perfect day. 

Magnetic 

Island’s 

natural 

beauty is 

the perfect 

setting for 

a wonderful 

wedding to 

remember 

for the rest 

of your 

lives 

It’s all here, great 

venues, tropical 

gardens, resident 

celebrants, 

experienced 

people to take 

care of everything 

including 

hairdressing and 

beauty salon 

requirements, 

photographers, 

caterers, musicians 

and group 

transport. 

Your guests have a wide range of accommodation 

to choose from, a beautiful island to 

explore and a host of activities to make their 

stay and your wedding or event a wonderful 

and special memory to share. 

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SHOPS & SERVICES 

Shops & Services 

Almost anything can be purchased on 

the Island. There are shops in all four main 

residential bays (Nelly Bay, Horseshoe Bay, 

Arcadia and Picnic Bay) including men and 

women’s fashion, top brand surf wear and 

accessories, hair and beauty salons, newsagent, 

supermarkets, dive shops, chemist souvenir 

and gift shops, hardware store, fishing 

and boating needs, real estate agents, coffee 

shops, general stores, bank, craft shop, galleries 

and a post office. Many shops have 

locally produced items for sales. 

Enjoy a 

tranquil Island 

retreat, with 

all the services 

you could 

wish for 

As well as shops, 

the Island also 

offers a wide 

range of services 

such as information, 

booking and 

internet access. 

For total relaxation 

and wellbeing, 

a spa, 

masseuses and 

natural therapies 

are available. 

For health and 

fitness there are 

Shopping & Services 100 -110 

• Newsagent, Pharmacy & Supermarket 

• Clothing, Co-Working & Homewares 

Health & Wellbeing 107 & 109 

• Hair & Beauty 

• Massage & Wellbeing 

• Yoga, Physio & Gym 

Island Services Directory 110 

• Emergency Contacts 

• Marine Stinger Information 

• Bank & Agencies 

• Baby Sitting & Child Care 

• Churches, Clubs & Organisations 

• General Information 

• Freight 

organised training sessions and yoga classes, 

all available in such a beautiful, healthy, and 

pollution-free environment. 

Medical facilities available include an outpatients 

clinic and a medical practice as well 

as a well stocked pharmacy.

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REF 

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SHOPS & SERVICES

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Picnic Bay 

@arcadiabeachpapartments 4 

SHOPS & SERVICES

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Florence Bay to The Forts 

SHOPS & SERVICES

105 

SHOPS & SERVICES

106 


Photo by Townsville Enterprise

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Near Arthur Bay 

#meaganganglesmann 

SHOPS & SERVICES

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Horseshoe Bay 

Photo: Gary Nolan

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Island Services Directory 


SHOPPING 

Shopping Hours: Most shops are open 6 days a week. 

Dining: Most restaurants close their kitchens at 8pm so 

please place your meal orders by 7.30pm. 

Post Office Hours: MI Post Office, Nelly Bay. 

Mon to Fri: 9am - 5pm Sat: 9am - 12 noon 

Mail closing times: 3.00pm 

Mobile Library: 4727 8310 

Mobile Coverage: Telstra and Optus cover in all populated 

bays. Other providers have patchy coverage. 

Directory Assistance: 1223 

Translating & Interpreting Service: 1800 131 450 

BANK & AGENCIES 

Qld Country Bank - Sooning St, Nelly Bay. 

Multiple Bank Agents (Over 70) 

- Magnetic Island Post Office, Nelly Bay. 

ATM - Qld Country Bank (24hr) Nelly Bay, IGA Breezeway 

Nelly Bay, Picnic Bay Hotel, Horseshoe Bay Store, and 

Foodworks Nelly Bay (in store). 

EFTPOS Facilities - Available throughout the Island. 

CHURCHES 

Anglican Church - Endeavour Road, Arcadia 

Service: 5pm Saturday. Ph: 4778 5628 

Fellowship from 4.30pm 

Catholic Church - Cook Road, Arcadia 

Service: 5.15pm Saturday. Ph: 4758 1072 

Uniting Church - Turnbridge St. Nelly Bay 

Service: 9am Sunday. Ph: 4758 1578 

CHILD CARE 

Magnetic Island Childcare Centre. Ph: 4758 1168 

CHILD/BABY SITTERS 

Visit whatsonmagneticisland.com.au for details. 

COMMUNITY GROUPS & CLUBS 

Arcadia Surf Life Saving Club: 4778 5315 

Bowls Club: 4778 5290 

Golf Club: 4778 5188 

Lions Club: 0427 785 468 

Men’s Shed: 0403 574 500 

RSL Sub Branch (Arcadia): 4758 1233 

Rotary Club: 4758 1345 

Musos’ Club: (Facebook) Magnetic Island Musos’ Club 

Senior Citizens: 4758 1506 

FREE DRINKING WATER (Bottle refills) 

Visit zerowastemi.org.au/water-refill-stations 

INTERNET ACCESS 

Free WiFi is located at the Arcadia Village Hotel. 

Most accommodation also offer free WiFi. 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS 

Ambulance: 000 Enquiries: 4778 5225 

Doctor: 4778 5614 

Fire: 000 

Police: 000 Enquiries: 4778 5270 

Rescue Services: 4778 5270 

Injured wildlife: 0457 634 732 

RACQ: 131 111 

Road Report: 4775 3600 

Poison Info Centre: 131 126 (24hr) 

Vet: 4778 5977 

LOCAL NEWS 

Visit magneticcommunitynews.com 

PARKS 

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Services: 4778 5378 

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: www2.gbrmpa.gov.au 

WEATHER 

bom.gov.au (General weather and warnings) 

bom.gov.au/marine (Reports for boating and fishing) 

ROAD SPEED LIMITS! 

Main road: 60kph (HSB to Picnic Bay) Side roads: 50kph 

School zone (Check signs for hours) & West Point Rd: 40kph 

NOTE! There are police on patrol on the Island so 

drive carefully, and DON’T drink and drive. 

MARINE STINGERS 

Swimming in tropical waters from 

October to April should be done with 

care. Although most marine stingers 

cause discomfort the box jelly fish is 

considered the most severe. Stinger resistant 

enclosures are located at Picnic Bay and Horseshoe 

Bay. Alma Bay is patrolled by lifesavers on the 

weekends. Protective lycra suits are available for hire 

(and also provide sun protection). 

If a sting occurs do not rub, pour liberally with 

vinegar, be prepared to give respiratory resuscitation 

and call the ambulance on 000. A life threatening 

sting is rare.

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GREEN GUIDE

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Eco-savvy Holiday Tips 

Turn off your air conditioner when you 

leave your accommodation. It’ll only take 

5 minutes to cool down once you return. 

Having a party? Rinse and recycle your 

10c return bottles and donate to one of our 

local volunteer organisations: Zero Waste 

Magnetic Island, MIFCO, Wallaby Refuge and 

MINT. Visit zerowastemi.org.au/where-torecycle 

for drop off locations and 10c container 

return details, or ask your host/agent for details. 

Refill your water bottle for FREE, or take 

your coffee away in your own cup. 

Take care when driving! Our wildlife can 

pop up at a moment’s notice any time of the 

day or night. Keep an eye out for slow moving 

animals like koalas, echidnas and curlews. 

Be a wildlife warrior! Call 0457 634 732 if 

you see an injured animal/bird on the road, or 

contact Magnetic Island Network for Turtles via 

Facebook if you see injured turtles on the beach. 

Love beach combing? Take an extra bag and 

hunt for plastics and other marine debris. 

Get your hands dirty helping the National 

Park Volunteers remove weeds from our 

National Park. For information contact Carolyn 

Dixon at dixonbailey@icloud.com 

Visit the Vinnies Op Shop in Nelly Bay for 

clothing, books and other handy items. 

Dispose of your rubbish in the bin (recycle if 

possible), and not at the beach or in the bush. 

And lastly, please don’t drive on the beach. 

Turtles and birds nest in the sand dunes. Thanks :) 

GREEN GUIDE

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The Forts Walk 

Feeding rock wallabies 

and wildlife 

GREEN GUIDE 

Although feeding wallabies is often advertised, 

we would prefer the wallabies and other 

wildlife on the island to forage for their own 

food. If you have the ‘need to feed’, we ask that 

you feed rock wallabies ONLY the proper food 

to avoid possible life threatening illnesses. 

YES 

Carrots 

Sweet potatoes 

Rock melon 

Apples 

Paw paw 

Wallaby pellets 

NO 

X Avocado, lettuce 

X Bread 

X Cabbage, broccoli, 

brussell sprouts or 

cauliflower 

X Guava 

X Meats and potato 

Photo by Tim Hempstead

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GREEN GUIDE

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Scale 

0 

Five Beach Bay 

1 2 3 4km 

Maud Bay 

Norris Bay 

Huntingfield 

Joyce Bay 

Bay Wilson Bay 

Rollingstone 

Bay 

Lovers Bay 

White Rock 

8k 

West 

Point 

12k 

Young Bay 

Bolger Bay 


National Park 

Mount Cook 

(493m) 

To Picnic Bay 

4 

Drive 

Sooning Street 

6 

Ferry terminal 

inset map 

Arcadia Road 

5 

To Arcadia 

7 

Doctor 

Sooning Street 

Harbour 

Shops 

To Horseshoe 

Bay 

Forts Junction 

inset map 

3 

1 

MAPS & TIMETABLES 

Ferry 

terminal 

Inset Legend 

Pathway 

Scale 

0 

Road 

25 50m 

Pedestrian area 

Pedestrian refuge 

Map not 

to scale 

4 

Parking 

General store 

Bus stop 

Horseshoe Bay Road 

To Arcadia 

2 

Disabled parking 

Scooter parking 

Bike racks 

Radical Bay Road 

Cockle Bay 

Nobby Head 

4k 

Picnic 

Bay

117 

White Lady Bay 

Horseshoe Bay 

4 

6k 

3b 

5k 

Forts Junction (see inset) 

Arcadia 

3 

The 

Forts 

1 

2k 

Balding Bay 

2 

4k 

8k 

6k 

Curlew 

Flats 

7k 

Radical Bay 

Orchard Rocks 

2b 

Alma Bay 

Gowrie Bay 

Florence Bay 

Searchlight Tower 

lookout 

Sphinx lookout 

Whitfield Cove 

Arthur Bay 

Legend 

National park 

Conservation 

park 

Other lands 

Marine park 

Beach 

Mangroves 

Reef 

National Park 

walking track 

Pathway 

Sealed road 

Unsealed road 

Mountain 

Shipwrecks 

Koalas 

WWII heritage 

6 

0k 

5b 5 

Bremner Point & Rock Wallabies 

Nelly Bay 

Geoffrey Bay 

Bright Point 

Ferry terminal/Nelly Bay Harbour (see inset ) 

QPWS Lookout 

Snorkelling 

Surf lifesaving 

patrol 

Information 

Toilets 

Drinking water 

Rocky 

Bay 

6b 

Hawkings 

Point 

Walking Routes Legend 

Key destination sites 

1 WUMBU Forts Walk - Florence Bay 

2 YIDA Forts Junction - Horseshoe Bay 

3 GAWRA Forts Junction - Horseshoe Bay 

4 GUBUL Forts Junction - Nelly Bay - Arcadia 

5 

6 

7 

2k 

BALBAMU Arcadia - Nelly Bay 

YANGUGAN Nelly Bay - Picnic Bay 

BURUNGAR Picnic Bay - West Point 

Distance from ferry terminal 

Non-QPWS lookout 

Bus stop 

Ferry terminal 

Parking 

Commercial 

centre/dining 

Boat ramps 

Fuel 

MAPS & TIMETABLES

SWENSEN ST 

YULE ST 

PIRIE ST 

PARKER ST 

DOLPHIN CRT 

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< To Pollard St 

Carpark & Beach 

HORSESHOE BAY 

LEGEND 

To Westpoint > 

APJOHN ST 

UNSEALED ROAD 

WALLABY 

WAY 

DINING/TAKE AWAY 

LOOKOUT 

STINGER NETS 

35 

HURST ST 

HOBBS ST 

ESPLANADE 

JETTY 

PANDANUS DRV 

SANDALS BLVD 

TIRAMULLA 

GRANITE ST 

BIRT ST 

PICNIC ST 

PACIFIC DRIVE 

HENRY LAWSON ST 

RINTOUL 

CORICA CRS 

GIFFORD ST 

WIDDOWSON CRT 

WANSFELL ST 

BARBARRA ST 

HSB 

LAGOON 

CARLSON CRT 

McELLIGOTT 

< To The Forts, 

Arcadia, Alma, Nelly 

and Picnic Bays 

MAGNETIC ST 

PIETRO ST 

SNORKEL TRAIL 

SHIPWRECK 

HORSESHOE BAY RD 


FUEL 

40 

37 

39 38 36 

BOAT RAMP 

4 3 

1 

2 

5 

BUTLER ST 

HEATH ST 

APJOHN ST 

DENT ST 

BAYSIDE CRT 

HSB 

REC 

OVAL 

SOMERSET ST 

NAUTILUS 

To Balding, > 

Radical, 

Florence & 

Arthur Bays 

YORK CRT 

BOND CRT 

To JADYN & 

OLIVIA CRTS > 

BAY VISTA CRT 

SOMERSET CRT 

WEST 

POINT 

12K 

6 

PICNIC BAY 

NELLY BAY RD 

ROCKY 

BAY 

HAWKINGS POINT 

Business 

Finder 


NATIONAL PARK 

Horseshoe Bay 

1. Adele’s Cafe 

2. Marlin Bar 

3. Island Time Cruises 

4. Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks 

5. Marguerite’s On Magnetic 

6. Selina’s Interactive 

Wildlife Park 

MOUNT COOK 

497 metres 

NELLY 

BAY 

PICNIC 

BAY 

4K 

8K 

Doctor 

HORSESHOE 

BAY 

ARCADIA 

0K 

6K 

5K 

2K 

THE FORTS 

4K 

8K 

6K 

ALMA BAY 

GEOFFREY BAY 

N 

Picnic Bay 

35. Magnetic Island Country 

(Golf) Club 

36. Massage On Magnetic 

37. Magnetic Museum 

& Craft Centre 

38. Maggie Island Brewery 

39. Picnic Bay Hotel 

40. Tropical Palms Resort 

& 4WD Hire 

7K

ARMAND WAY 

Arcadia 

7. Magnetic Island RSL Hall 

8. Stage Door Theatre 

Restaurant 

9. Arcadia Village Hotel 

10. Arcadia Village Motel 

11. Pleasure Divers 

12. Peter Lawson Fine Art 

13. Balian Food Van 

14. Arcadia Beach Car Hire 

& Guest House 

15. Arcadia Bakehouse 

16. Baked On Maggie 

Bar & Grill 

17. Arcadia Store & Fuel 

18. Aqua In Arcadia 

ARCADIA 

17 

16 

< To Nelly Bay 

18 

McCABE 

MIRIMAR CRES 

MIRABEL 

HAYLES AVE 

BRIGHT 

7 

MARINE PARADE 

McCABE 

HORDERN 

ENDEAVOUR RD 

8 

APPIAN 

RHEUBEN TRC 

COOK RD 

9 

HAYLES AVE 

12 

13 11 

14 

15 

GEOFFREY BAY 

OLYMPUS CRES 

ARMAND WAY 

HORSESHOE BAY RD 

To Horseshoe Bay > 

10 

ALMA BAY 

BREMNER 

POINT 

119 

Nelly Bay 

19. Fruits N Scoops 

20. Stuffed on Seafood (SOS) 

21. Grand Mercure Apartments 

22. The Coffee Kart 

23. 360 Cruises 

24. Scallywags Cafe 

25. Ray White Townsville 

26. Jan Malkin Gallery 

27. Amaroo On Mandalay 

& Up The Garden Path 

Restaurant 

28. Magnetic Island Gym 

29. Island Palms Resort 

30. ProDive 

31. Jungle Club 

32. Performance Physio 

33. Magnetic Island Day Spa 

& Retreats 

34. Ceylon Curry Corner 

HIDEAWAY 

ESTATE 

WHEATON 

COLETON 

NERITA 

CRES 

TRANA 

MANDALAY AVE 

ELENA ST 

GUSTAV CRT 

BOWERMAN CRT 

28 

33 

34 

YATES ST 

TURNBRIDGE 

KELLY ST 

COMPASS CRES 

SEXTANT 

SERENE PLC 

LILAC ST 

NERITA 

CRT 

OPALIA CRT 

< To 

Picnic 

Bay 

27 

BARTON ST 

THE GROVE 

MANGO PARKWAY 

NELLY BAY RD 

MURRAY ST 

WARBOYS ST 

30 

31 

32 

JEAN ST 

DOROTHY ST 

LINTERN 

CLARKE 

THE ESPLANADE 

GRACE ST 

BOTTIGER 

SOONING ST 

SHAW 

25 

WINIFRED 

COLEEN 

OSBORNE 

ROBSON 

THE COVE 

TERRACE PLC 

29 

26 

NELLY BAY 

KIRK ST 

24 

23 

20 

22 

MAGNETIC 

HARBOUR 

To Geoffery Bay, 

Arcadia, Alma Bay & 

Horseshoe Bay > 

BOULDER CRT 

19 

GABUL WAY 

21 

MAPS & TIMETABLES

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Business Directory 

Business 


Activities 

360 Island Cruises 360islandcruises.com.au 

PAGE 

Back cov. 

Adrenalin Dive 4724 0600 33 

Afrekete Festival 0432 509 519 49 

Aquascene Charters 0460 312 585 20 

Big Mama Sailing 0437 206 360 33 

Get Around Boat Tours 4778 5909 27 

Island Time Cruises 0499 996 653 22 & 23 

Jan Malkin Gallery 0417 782 228 49 

Jet Ski Hire Magnetic Island 4758 1100 29 

Magnetic Island Country (Golf) Club 4778 5188 17 

Magnetic Island Fishing Charters 4758 1336 27 

Magnetic Island Roaming 0499 084 838 40 

Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks 0431 071 327 33 

Magnetic Island Tours 0435 580 292 38 

Magnetic Jet 0488 941 556 29 

Magnetic Museum & Craft Shop 4778 5606 43 

MI Ride Discovery Tours 0413 517 651 41 & 99 

Peter Lawson Fine Art 0418 727 534 49 

Pilgrim Sailing 0424 296406 25 

Pleasure Divers 4778 5788 31 

ProDive 4778 5506 31 

Selina Interactive Wildlife Tours 0475 219 295 39 

What’s On Magnetic Island 51 

whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au52 

Shops & Services 

Arcadia Store & Fuel 4778 5387 101 

Arcadia Newsagency 4778 5302 105 

Batuta Gallery 0468 424 709 49 

Jan Malkin Gallery 0417 782 228 49 

Jungle Club: Co-working Space, Beauty Salon, Coffee 

Cart, Homewares Store, Clothing Store, Physiotherapy 

and Creative Studios 

@jungleclub_103 

Island Living Centre 0468 321 261 49 

MI Fauna Care Organisation 0457 634 732 115 

Magnetic Museum & Craft Shop 4778 5606 43 

Magnetic Island Pharmacy 4778 5375 105 

Magnetic Island Transport 4778 5334 111 

Oasis Auto Marine 0400 119 677 105 

Peter Lawson Fine Art 0418 727 534 49 

Tide Times - 36 

Zero Waste Magnetic Island zerowastemi.org.au113 & 115 

Restaurants, Cafes & Take Away PAGE 

Adele’s Cafe 0498 630 900 81 

Arcadia Bakehouse 4758 1116 76 

Arcadia Store & Fuel 4778 5387 101 

Arcadia Village Hotel 4778 5888 67 

Aqua In Arcadia 4778 5029 82 

Baked On Maggie Bar & Grill 4758 1860 81 

Balian Food Van Facebook Msg 83 

Barefoot Art Food Wine 4758 1170 75 

Breakfast w Koalas (Selina) 0475 219 295 39 

Ceylon Curry Corner 0423 331 354 79 

Fruits N Scoops 4758 1444 73 

Granite Bar 4758 1071 83 

Horseshoe Bay Fish & Chips 4778 5500 79 

Lava Lava Facebook Msg 65 

Mamma Roma 0481 798 366 65 

Maggie Island Brewery @maggieislandbrewery 64 

Magnetic Island RSL 0458 236 410 82 

Marlin Bar 4758 1588 71 

Nelly Bay Cafe 0416 795 138 83 

Noodies On The Beach 4778 5786 79 

Peppers Boardwalk Restaurant 4758 2400 77 

Picnic Bay Hotel 4778 5166 71 

Restaurant Elise 0474 800 306 65 

Saltwater Magnetic Island 0414 352 762 81 

Sandi’s On Magnetic 4758 1673 69 

Scallywag’s Cafe 0458 492 452 77 

Stage Door Theatre Restaurant 4727 9797 50 

Sunset Grazing Boxes 4758 1222 73 

Stuffed on Seafood (SOS) 4758 1222 65 & 72 

The Coffee Kart 0478 892 992 83 

Up The Garden Path (Amaroo) 4778 5200 75 

Weddings 

Amaroo on Mandalay 

4778 520097 

Beat Lehmann Photography 0428 269 99299 

MI Country (Golf) Club Functions 4778 5188 99 

MI Ride 4WD Bus Charters 0413 517 651 99 

Lynda Ross (Celebrant) 0412 963 983 99

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Transport 

Arcadia Beach Guest House & Car Hire 4778 5668 

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59 

Best of Magnetic Car Rental 4778 5955 51 

Kinetic (Public Bus Service & Charter) 4771 9800 59 & 122 

Magnetic Island Ferries 4796 9300 12 & 123 

Magnetic Island Roaming 0499 084 838 40 

Magnetic Island Tours/Charters 0435 580 292 38 

Magnetic Maxi Service 0432 207 186 121 

MI Rentals & Jeeps on Maggie 0408 498 367 55 

MI Ride 4WD Bus Charters 0413 517 651 99 

Road Runner Scooter Hire 4778 5222 57 

Sealink Ferry Service 1300 624 443 14 & 123 

Tropical Palms 4WD Hire 4778 5076 61 

Townsville Airport Shuttle 0478 160 036 11 

Accommodation 

Amaroo On Mandalay 4778 5200 85 

Arcadia Beach Guest House 4778 5668 83 

Best of Magnetic 4778 5955 79 

Grand Mercure Apartments 4758 2100 89 

Island Palms Resort 4778 5571 89 

PAGE 

Maggie’s Beachfront Apartments 4778 5955 79 

Marguerite’s on Magnetic 0429 954 457 89 

Pure Magnetic 4778 5955 79 

Ray White Townsville 4750 4000 81 

Shambhala Retreat 0448 160 580 89 

Tropical Palms Resort 4778 5076 83 

True North B&B 0400 564 430 85 

Health, Beauty & Wellbeing 

Balance Beauty 4454 1101 107 

Hair By The Bay 0431 599 134 64 

Magnetic Bliss 0416 272 806 109 

Magnetic Island Day Spa & Retreats 0438 988 408 107 

Magnetic Island Gym 0403 063 377 109 

Magnetic Island Yoga magneticislandyoga.com.au 109 

Massage on Magnetic 0409 164 113 107 

Performance Physio Group 4722 3888 109 

Shine Your Light Bright 0410 664 801 109 

Utter Pure Indulgence 0499 702 492 109 

MAPS & TIMETABLES

122 

Bus Timetable 

Picnic Bay to Horseshoe Bay 

Visit translink.com.au for the latest timetable 

Horseshoe Bay to Picnic Bay 


Effective from 

September 2022

Ferry Timetables 

NOTE! Timetables may be subject to change. Check with 

the operators if you have connecting travel arrangements. 

MAGNETIC MAXI SERVICE 

Call us on 

0432 207 186 

123 

CAR & PASSENGER FERRY 

PASSENGER FERRY 

Visit our website for more info! 

magneticislandferries.com.au 

07 4796 9300 

Departs from Ross Street 

South Townsville 

*Indicates services that may not operate on Public 

Holidays. See website for public holiday and 

special event timetables. Timetable subject to change. 

BOOK ONLINE AND SAVE 

For the latest 

timetable visit 

sealink.com.au 

CALL 1300 624 443 

Departs from the Breakwater Terminal 

Sir Theiss Drive, Townsville 

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