If you’re like us, you need a holiday! It’s time to Plan Your Visit to Magnetic Island, taking the time to design an itinerary that suits your interests, travel style, and budget.
To help you get started, this article provides a guide on key things to consider when you plan your visit to Magnetic Island, including travel facilities, accommodation types, and activities.
Getting to Magnetic Island
Fortunately, Magnetic Island is well connected to the mainland, with two main transport facilities allowing easy, affordable, and fun access.
Plane – While you can’t fly directly to Magnetic Island, there are plenty of flights to the nearby mainland airport of Townsville, including from Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, Cairns, and Brisbane. From there, the connecting Breakwater Terminal is an 8km drive, with plenty of taxi and rental car services nearby. Because of COVID-19 and how it is impacting travel to the area, always check any travel restrictions at the time of booking.
Ferry – Magnetic Island is serviced by two ferry companies – Sealink Queensland’s Sealink Passenger Ferry, which runs up to 18 times a day and takes only 20 minutes, and Magnetic Island Ferries’ Car Ferry, which operates up to 8 times a day and takes roughly 40 minutes.
Accommodation on Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island boasts a wealth of different styles of accommodation to meet all kinds of travellers. All are fantastically located in or around the towns of Magnetic Island, along with its major sightseeing highlights. Accommodation styles include hotels, bed & breakfasts, holiday homes, backpacker hostels, and camping. Ranging from the pinnacle of luxury to dirt cheap, you’re bound to find something within your budget!
Most importantly, before booking, be sure to check out reviews of any accommodation facilities you are considering for your stay.
Activities on Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is a traveller’s paradise! Despite its modest size, there is weeks of sightseeing potential and an almost boundless array of highlights. For example, we love:
- Bush walking: With 25km of bush tracks, you’ll be able to walk for days! Many of these tracks are connected with beaches, lookouts, historical sites, and more.
- Fishing: Magnetic Island offers dozens of renowned fishing spots, ranging from beach, rocks, jetty, and more.
- Diving: Located within the Great Barrier Reef, the warm waters of Magnetic Island are teeming with tropical sea life tantalising divers of all levels, including the renowned sites of Shipwreck Trail and Yongala Wreck.
- Swimming: With pleasant weather all year round, Magnetic Island is the ultimate swimming destination. Places like Florence Bay, Rocky Bay, and Radical Bay are some of the island’s most popular and attractive beaches for both swimming and snorkelling. Just be aware of stinger season (generally over summer) and stay safe!
The Magnetic Island Online directory has everything you need to plan your visit to Magnetic Island. Check it out to get the most out of your long-awaited holiday!
