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Island Cottages
New fully equipped 2 bedroom house a block away from Nelly Bay beach on tropical Magnetic Island. Can be rented as a 1 bedroom (2nd bedroom will be locked if booked for 2 pax) or 2 bedroom house. Great central location, less than a minute walk to the beach, grocery store, pharmacy, clinic, playground and bottle shop. Couple minutes to cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, bakery and bank. There is a queen size bed in one room and two singles in the other which zip together to make a queen bed.

Marina View Nelly Bay Magnetic Island
Your home away from home during your stay on Maggie is lovely "Marina View" a studio style apartment with a comfy King Size bed, bathroom with everything you need, coffee Pod machine, toaster & microwave, living area with TV and DVD and a private terrace with sensational views of the marina and our fantastic sunsets. Please note this is a resort studio style unit & the above is the only cooking amenity but you have BBQ’s & restaurant nearby and cafes within walking distance. Relax and enjoy!

Stay on Sooning
The perfect central home to base yourself on Magnetic Island. If you want to be situated close to the arrival marina and shops this is the place for you. Three full bedrooms, a relaxed undercover outdoor area, native front garden offering glimpses of the marina with full WiFi. This property is right next door to Magnetic Island Roaming for bike and moped hire and a Cafe. Aircon in all bedrooms and lounge using solar battery system. No on-site parking, No smoking. Parking Over the Road

The Footbridge Garden Studio
The Footbridge is a one bedroom studio on the doorstep of beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Adult guests, whether your a single or couple , will enjoy a private courtyard and own pool. A queen size bed with attached en suite. Not suitable for infants and children. A brief walk ,160 steps, to great cafes, restaurants, beach, and bush walks. Enjoy beautiful beach side sunsets and the magic of the famous Magnetic island Butterfly park at your back door The Footbridge studio is the perfect getaway.

Cockle Bay Beach House
🏖️ Beachfront Bliss on Cockle Bay, Magnetic Island Unwind in seclusion just steps from the sand at this private beachfront retreat. Enjoy ocean views, peace, and privacy - perfect for couples, families, or solo travellers to relax, reconnect, and soak up nature. Wake to the sound of waves and make the beach your front yard. 🐨 Stay & Support Local Koalas For every night booked, we donate $10 to the Magnetic Island Koala Hospital, helping care for the island’s beautiful koalas. 💛🌿

Luxury 180°Ocean View 2bedroom Unit+Rock wallabies
Absolute waterfront unit few mins walk from Ferry+Bus. Ground floor, fully Air-con 2 bedroom (1xKing +2 King Singles), 2.5 bathrooms. Uninterrupted ocean views from living areas & bedrooms. Patio with a 6-seat table & gate to infinity pool and ocean-facing lawn frequented by rock wallabies. Main bedroom has own patio. Separate laundry with washing machine & clothes dryer. Starlink WiFi. Smart TV in lounge & main bedroom. Additional inflatable KS with linen available on request.

Flip Flops at POME-Granite house
Private family friendly tropical 1-bedroom retreat just 20 mins stroll to the beach. Relax with direct Magna pool access, a private patio, hammock, and lush mountain views. Watch wallabies and birdlife from your door. Sleeps up to 4 with sofa bed & fold-out bed – most suitable for children. Fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, streaming TV, washer, towels & toiletries included. Free bikes, kayaks & beach gear. Close to Forts Walk & transport. Perfect for a peaceful island escape.

Rosalita, Picnic Bay
Relax in a private, brand new, modern, well equipped and spacious guest apartment which caters to your every need. Located at the base of Hawkings Point Lookout and only a 400m stroll to stunning Picnic Bay beach, Cafe, Restaurants, Brewery, historic wharf and hotel. Nearby is Magnetic Island Golf and Country Club. Explore the island bushwalks, bays, snorkelling, fishing and tours. Host has bikes, kayak, SUP and golf clubs to keep you busy. Suitable for couples only.

3102 Magnetic Island 🏝 Stunning Oceanfront Luxury
Wake up to stunning ocean and marina views as ferries pass your balcony—where nature meets adventure. Enjoy hiking, snorkelling, bushwalking, kayaking, golf, lawn bowls or even toad racing. See rock wallabies at your doorstep, soak in sunsets, and unwind with Townsville’s sparkling city lights. Free Wi-Fi & Netflix • 4 pools • Spa • Gym • 2-min walk to shops, cafés & supermarket 🌴 Perfect for couples, solo escapes or a relaxing tropical getaway 🌴

NEW! Dacha on Maggie #2 First Class Luxury
SLEEPS UP TO 13 PEOPLE! This brand new fully air-conditioned, Luxury entertainer has: - 4 bedrooms sleeps up to 8 Adults in King Beds (Hotel Quality). ALL KING BEDS HAVE A ZIPPER AND CAN BE SPLIT ON REQUEST - 1 Bunk Room sleeps up to 4 Dacha on Maggie is designed specifically for Larger groups and Families During the weekends, school holidays, long weekends, Easter, Christmas, NYE the minimum number of the guests for the booking is 6 guests!

The Pineapple Packing Shed
This unique and tranquil getaway is located alongside the butterfly rainforest. Enjoy interacting with the wildlife including koalas and wallabies in their natural environment. Only 300m to pubs, cafes, restaurants, bus, beach and some of the island’s most spectacular bushwalks. Your accommodation is ideally suited for 2. This newly built granny flat is attached to a garage at the rear of the block with its own private entrance.

The Pavilions; Private & Exclusive Island home
The Pavilions is a spectacular home with amazing Coral sea views. It is ideal for people who want privacy or a romantic getaway... Set on an exclusive headland on beautiful Magnetic Island, The Pavilions is an elegant and spacious 'smart' home. the House is beautifully decorated and furnished, with a selection of European mid-century furnishings and Asian art pieces. Sleeps 8, magnificent views, pool, fully equipped kitchen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Magnetic Island located?
Magnetic Island sits off the northeastern coast of Queensland, Australia, near Townsville. The area has beaches, forested hills, and a national park known for local wildlife and walking trails.
When is the best time to visit Magnetic Island?
Visitors often explore Magnetic Island during the drier months between May and October, when temperatures usually range from 58–86°F (14–30°C). The summer season brings warmer weather and higher rainfall, creating lush scenery and a tropical atmosphere.
What are some things to do near Magnetic Island?
Visitors often explore hiking trails, snorkel around coral reefs, or relax at local beaches. The island also has wildlife encounters, including chances to see koalas and diverse birdlife, plus art galleries and outdoor markets.
How is the weather near Magnetic Island?
Magnetic Island has warm temperatures year-round, ranging from 58–90°F (14–32°C). The area sees heavier rainfall during summer months, while winter and spring are generally drier and slightly cooler.
All about Magnetic Island
With gorgeous beaches, fringing coral reefs, and rugged bushland, Magnetic Island is a spectacular pocket of north Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. More than half of the island, located off the coast of Townsville, is a national park. The rest is given over to conservation parks, mangroves, and a handful of settlements.
The villages of Nelly Bay, where the ferry from Townsville docks, and Picnic Bay are at the southern end of the island. Then there’s Horseshoe Bay to the north and the hamlet of West Point to the west. On the coastline between these villages you’ll find scores of secluded beaches and reefs to explore with a snorkel and flippers or dive gear. Offshore you may see sea turtles and dugongs, which are drawn to the meadows of seagrass around the island. In the interior, there’s a network of walking tracks through the hoop pines and eucalyptus forests of Magnetic Island National Park, which is home to koalas, kookaburras, and rock wallabies, among many other native animals.
What are the top things to do in Magnetic Island?
Museum of Underwater Art’s Coral Greenhouse
One of the first two installations of Townsville’s Museum of Underwater Art, this steel sculpture of a greenhouse sits on the ocean floor at a nearby reef, slowly being colonised by sea life. Only five tour operators are licensed by the museum to offer diving trips to the Coral Greenhouse: two of these companies operate from Magnetic Island.
Snorkel trails
At Nelly Bay and Geoffrey Bay, on the eastern coast of the island, you can swim out to coral reefs and follow numbered floats along marked snorkel trails. Grab a waterproof swim card from any shop on the island so you can identify the corals and colourful fish you’ll encounter.
Hiking the national park
There’s a walking track to suit everyone on the island, from a short walk around Horseshoe Lagoon to the Picnic Bay to West Point Trail. The return journey to West Point along the wetlands and grasslands of the western side of the island takes around five hours.
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