Townsville, withoutadoubt, Australia's best kept secret

Magnetic Island, is located off the north east coast of Townsville approximately 8 km or 20 minute by fast cat-ferry ride.

Magnetic Island has the unique distinction of being a suburb of the City of Townsville. The permanent population of the four towns that service the island - Picnic Bay, Nelly Bay, Arcadia and Horseshoe Bay - are usually around 2,500 and would be, after the Great Barrier Reef, the most visited national park in North Queensland.

Sitemap Magnetic Island boasts a wide range of water sport activities,
a 9 hole golf course, a variety of restaurants,
23kms of National Park Walking Tracks, so its easy to find one to suit your level of fitness, chemist, video shop, boutiques, gift shops, bank, post office, cafe's, taverns, medical centre and much more.

Accommodation - Attractions - Restaurants - Supermarkets - Transfers

 
Magnetic Island offers 23 beaches and bays with tropical, golden, coral sands; many are readily accessible by road or track, with some providing for absolute privacy. On top of all this, Magnetic Island has the honor of being the sunniest island on the North Queensland coast, with in excess of 300 days of sunshine each year giving you more time to experience its beauty, activities and relaxation. Click for Townsville, Queensland Forecast
Townsville's current weather conditions ;-)