Magnetic Island


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Local Events

* Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival
* Brunch and Live Jazz Session
* Glenella Ballroom Dancing
* Hawaiian Fire Show
* Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree


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Tours

* Magnetic Island Bus Service (Scenic Tour)
* Providence V
* Reef Eco Tours
* The Great Green Way Eco Tours and Fire Stick Tours
* Tropicana Guided Adventure Company
Australia Travel Guide > QLD > Townsville > Destinations > Magnetic Island, QLD Australia

Magnetic Island


AddressMagnetic Island
Queensland, Australia

Magnetic Island is the island playground of Townsville featuring prominently in the profile of the city. The island is only 25 minutes from the city centre by regular, fast cat ferries.

Two thirds of Magnetic Island is National Park with secluded but easily accessible bays and golden beaches. The Island has nearly 25 kilometres of walking tracks meandering through the protected national parks which are home to stands of eucalypts, more than 2,500 free-roaming koalas and 166 different species of wildlife.

The island comprises self-contained accommodation as well as backpacker hostels. There are a vast range of activities available including: boat trips around the island, parasailing, Harley Davidson tours, water sports, golf, diving expeditions, jet skiing, great fishing, horse riding, and moke hire are all available.

ActivityAnimal Viewing, Birdwatching, Bushwalking, Camping, Canoeing, Cruising, Fishing - Beach, Fishing - Deep Sea, Golfing, Horseriding, Jet Boating, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Para-Sailing/Para-Flying, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Scuba-Diving, Seakayaking, Self-Guided, Snorkelling, Swimming, Tennis, Water Skiing, Wind Surfing.
ExperienceAdventure, Beach, Caravan and Camping, Cruise, Educational Tourism, Fishing, Flora/Fauna, Island, Marine, Nature based, Nightlife/Clubs/Pubs/Casinos, Rainforest, Reef, Sport, Wildlife.


Accommodation near Magnetic Island
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Magnetic Island International Resort
 
$ 160                             
Summit Motel
 
$ 120                             
Aquarius on the Beach
 
$ 220                             
Peppers Blue on Blue Resort
 
$ 306                             
City Oasis Inn
 
$ 175                             
Jupiters Townsville Hotel And Casino
 
$ 310                             
Mantra One Bright Point
 
$ 540                             
ShoreDrive Motel
 
$ 160                             
Island Leisure Resort
 
$ 155                             
Tropical Palms Inn
 
$ 180                             



 



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