Holiday and Tourist information for Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island accommodation on Queensland’s east coast will cater for every need and suit all budgets, for your next holiday. Magnetic Island lies off the major city of Townsville which is far North Queenslands largest city. Townsville is home to the Australian armed forces as well as the James Cook University. Its sporting teams play a big part in the community and the North Queensland Cowboys rugby league team and the Townsville Crocs basketball team both have unbelievably strong following and are highly competitive in the national arena. The scenic beauty of the region attracts many visitors and the local national parks and islands are a tourist paradise There are some excellent tours available to visit the Great Barrier Reef as well as Magnetic Island which lies just offshore. Townsville is also the commercial centre of Far North Queensland and there are numerous shopping centers and plazas to enjoy. The main waterfront esplanade in Townsville is known as the Strand and the council has spent many millions of dollars here to create an enjoyable atmosphere for locals and tourists alike. Beautiful gardens, Aquariums, water parks and swimming pools all make this a great place for the family to spend the day. There is also a multitude of cafes and restaurants to choose from, most with a view out over the bay and Magnetic Island in the distance.

Magnetic Island can be accessed by air from all southern capitals via Townsville airport and then via the regular ferry service. There is also a vehicular ferry if you wish to take your own car to the island The island itself is mostly national park and is home to the largest colony of wild koalas in Australia. Magnetic Island is extremely picturesque with its eucalypts and outcrops of granite boulders. The coastline is indented with many quiet bays and beautiful beaches. Horshoe bay is the most popular and it is complemented with some terrific cafes and restaurants. There are two beautiful new resorts on the island, Peppers Blue on Blue resort and Mantra One Bright Point resort. Both of these resorts are on the water front at the marina and all the apartments overlook the action.

Your next holiday to Townsville and north Queensland, Australia will be enhanced by selecting and booking your Townsville holiday accommodation through this website. If you need any assistance to make your choice, don’t hesitate to contact one of our helpful consultants either by phone or email.