Welcome to the Island
World Heritage listed, Magnetic Island
lies right in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. It is within the Tropic of
Capricorn and enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year. It is unique – it is the
only one of the Great Barrier Reef Islands that has a permanent community living on
the Island, hence, holidaying on Magnetic means that you are not completely
surrounded by other visitors, and you can get to meet with the locals!
| The island is 8kms off the Australian mainland coast from
Townsville and there are both frequent passenger ferry and vehicle barge
services every day. The Island is entirely within the World Heritage Great
Barrier Reef Marine Park and 55% is National Park. |
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Our community lives in four distinct
villages, Picnic Bay, Nelly Bay, Arcadia and Horseshoe Bay. While each bay
has a character and attractions of its own, each has gently sloping sandy
beaches, magnificent views either out to the Coral Sea, across to Cape
Cleveland, or back to the sparkling lights of Townsville at night. |
| Each bay has its own shops,
convenience stores, cafés and restaurants. There is a superb supermarket with
an excellent deli section, butchery and fresh fish supplies. The café and restaurant choice covers Mediterranean, Mexican,
Chinese, Australian, Tropical, as well
as superb fish and chips (straight from the Reef) and a range of cafés and light
meals. |
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Check out links to other sites about Magnetic Island:
Have a look at our Maps.
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