What can I do on Magnetic Island?

Magnetic Island offers bushwalking through national parkland covering 50% of the island, snorkelling at reef-fringed bays, sea kayaking, wild koala spotting (home to one of Australia's largest wild populations), and visiting the historic WWII forts walk. It's a more relaxed alternative to the Whitsundays.

How do I get to Magnetic Island from Townsville?

Magnetic Island is just 20 minutes by ferry from Townsville. Sealink ferries run multiple times daily. Townsville is accessible by air from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, or by bus/train along the East Coast route.

Magnetic Island & Townsville

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About Magnetic Island & Townsville

A wild, rugged island just off Townsville with pristine bays, koala-filled bushland, and world-class snorkelling. Hire a topless car, hike the Forts Walk for panoramic views, and spot wild koalas and rock wallabies.

Top Highlights

Wild koala spotting

Forts Walk

Snorkelling & diving

Horseshoe Bay

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