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Island Family Getaway @ Arcadia BIRD LOVERS ENJOY
Magnetic Reef unit 8 is a fully air conditioned, two bedroom unit with an open kitchen making this the perfect accommodation choice for the family or couple. Take advantage of the large shaded pool and BBQ area, as well as your private balcony overlooking the garden. Comfortable family unit and decorated with local scenery images this unit shows how much the we love the island. Only 5 minutes walk to Alma Bay (400m). We brought this unit because we love the location and our favourite complex!
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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.
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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!
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Idyllic Arcadia Island Girl
My humble island girl is a self contained 1 bed unit tucked two streets back from local favourite ‘Alma Bay’. You will wake to the sounds of wildlife and be surrounded by lush boulder hills. Ideally sleeps 2, but contains a fold out couch too. There is a patio facing the garden to enjoy. Close by: - Alma Bay (4 mins walk) - Walking tracks - Arcadia Store (2 min drive) - IGA and Terminal (5 minute drive) - Arcadia Pub (5 min walk) *this is simple island apartment with everything needed.
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Gremlins Rest, beach shack in Arcadia
Classic two-storey beach shack on Magnetic Island. Seven minutes walk to Alma Bay, great for swimming and snorkelling, and to Arcadia pub. The house backs onto a National Park and visiting wildlife includes the occasional koala. Sea glimpses from the house, and a spectacular sea view at end of the street not to be missed. Take a complete break with no wifi or tv. The island has plenty to offer including bays, beaches, stunning natural beauty, walking tracks, fishing, cafes snd restaurants.
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Magnetic Stay Entire Studio on Magnetic Island
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Magnetic Cabin is a fully air conditioned self contained studio with a kitchenette and a full size ensuite featuring a rain shower. You will find the kitchenette equipped with all necessary cooking equipment, Induction cooker, pots and pans, plates and bowls, utensils, toaster, kettle, microwave etc. There is a private front sitting area outside the cabin with table and chairs overlooking the mountains and a beautiful sunset in the evening.
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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.
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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. 💛🌿
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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 🌴
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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!
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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.
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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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NEW! Luxury beach front apartment in Nelly Bay.
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Cooinda Nelly Bay
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BayBreeze House at Horseshoe Bay
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Villa Cap Vilano Magnetic Island
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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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