World Heritage Listed Magnetic Island, & Bungalow Bay Koala Village,

Mini moke car adventure – 60 kilometers of roads

Magnetic Island, is a world-heritage listed island on the Great Barrier Reef and was inscribed on the World Heritage List in recognition of its stunning natural beauty, a rugged landscape featuring large granite boulders and granite headlands rising to 497 metres at its highest point .

Giant hoop pines are common on the rocky outcrops. Maggie features 23 beaches and bays and with pristine coral and granite sand, the tropical waters are crystal clear. Fringing reef featuring colourful tropical fish and vibrant coloured coral can be experienced just off the beach in bays such as Florence and Arthur.

 

Local Kookaburra

The island is a bushwalkers paradise with over 20 km. of walking tracks and many lookouts. More than two thirds of the island is National Park and home to northern Australia’s largest koala colony. Rock wallabies are commonly seen on steep slopes in the early morning. Along the beaches, gulls, terns, sand pipers and dotterels can be seen, while osprey, brahminy kites and white-bellied sea eagles soar the skies.

 

Spot a Koala in the wild

The island, 11km at its widest with a coastline of 40km, was named by Captain James Cook in 1770 when he believed the magnetical compass on his ship “Endeavour” was being affected by the land mass.

“Maggie”, as the locals affectionately know it, is a colourful and eclectic island where you can retreat and relax or join in the island’s village life. From Picnic Bay through to Horseshoe Bay, the experience is friendly and delightfully tropical.

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Magnetic Island,’s 2500 residents are dispersed through 4 villages and with the local population, facilities are provided, such as mainland power and water, supermarkets, banks and ATM’s, churches, post office and medical care.

Magnetic Island, is an island that offers something for everyone. The island has an abundance of casual eating places and fine dining venues along with local galleries, attractions and tours.

 

The Forts Walk – Horseshoe Bay

Make your visit as active as you want and with an ideal climate, activities such as tennis or a game of golf, horse riding, sailing, jet ski tours can be experienced. There are plenty of attractions, adventure and activities.

Magnetic Island, is a Queensland hot spot and is situated only 8km. off shore from Townsville and is accessed via regular 25 minute fast catamaran passenger ferry trip. A barge service carries cars and camper vans to the island. Both ferries arrive on the island at the Nelly Bay Magnetic Harbour ferry terminal which offers access to good public transport.