Travelling Around Magnetic Island
Get ready for tropical paradise! If your holiday is booked, your next mission is to plan how you will be travelling around Magnetic Island.
Travelling around Magnetic Island doesn’t need to be tricky and at Magnetic Island Online we know there are plenty of convenient and cost-effective ways to get you out and about exploring this beautiful part of the world.
From four wheels to two legs, whether you prefer to cruise in a car, catch a bus or walk around this beautiful landscape, there’s plenty of options when it comes to travelling around Magnetic Island. Here are many of your options!
Hop on the bus
This public bus service runs regularly from Nelly Bay to various points on the island, including Picnic Bay, Horseshoe Bay and Arcadia. It’s a convenient way to travel between main areas and meets each ferry at Nelly Bay. It’s a hop on hop off service so you can go to multiple places on the island.
Two-wheel options
If you fancy a hit of exercise, you can hire a bike or scooter to get around. Magnetic Island Roaming offers electric scooters and road-registered bikes and Road Runner Scooter Hire are another option to help you cruise around on two wheels.
Grab a taxi
For those looking for an easy travel option, taxi services are available on the island, with taxi ranks in most of the main bays. You can also call or book a taxi through Magnetic Maxi Service, Black and White Cabs and Checker Cabs.
Rent-a-car/Barbie cars
One of the most popular ways to get around Magnetic Island is by hiring a car. Many visitors even choose to rent iconic topless “Barbie” cars—small, open-air vehicles perfect for island cruising. Isle Hire Magnetic Island, M.I. Rentals & Jeeps on Maggie, Best of Magnetic (Car Hire) and Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire are just some of the many care hire places you can check out!
Take a hike
Immerse yourself with nature and put the power of your feet to the test. Magnetic Island is a hiker’s haven, with more than 25 kilometres of scenic walking trails that traverse national parks, bushland and coastline. Some of the most popular walks include the Forts Walk, offering World War II history and koala sightings and the trail from Horseshoe Bay to Balding and Radical Bays.
Whichever option of Magnetic Island travel you choose, the team at Magnetic Island Online is here to help make it a reality. Get in touch with us to find out how.