Magnetic Island Backpackers

Backpackers fall in love with Magnetic Island as there is just so much to see and do for them while they are here. No matter what time of year it is, the sun is always shinning, so it makes it the perfect environment to get out and about. Magnetic Island is a world-heritage listed island on the Great Barrier Reef and was inscribed on the World Heritage List in recognition of its stunning natural beauty, a rugged landscape featuring large granite boulders and granite headlands rising to 497 metres at its highest point.

Magnetic Island, is an island that offers something for everyone. The island has an abundance of casual eating places and fine dining venues along with local galleries, attractions and tours. “Maggie”, as the locals affectionately know it, is a colourful and eclectic island where you can retreat and relax or join in the island’s village life. From Picnic Bay through to Horseshoe Bay, the experience is friendly and delightfully tropical. Make your visit as active as you want and with an ideal climate, activities such as tennis or a game of golf, horse riding, sailing and Jet Ski tours can be experienced. There are plenty of attractions, adventure and activities. There are also fantastic cruises to embark on for the day to discover other parts of the island, where you can go snorkelling, tunnel diving, scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef and rock jumping which is all combined in with an amazing lunch and friendly crew who really make the trip worthwhile.

One of the best places that backpackers love to book into for their accommodation while staying on Magnetic Island is Base Magnetic Island. This fantastic establishment offers excellent dorm rooms as well as a stunning swimming pool, tour desk, night activities, entertainment and a great bar where you can join newly made friends for a round of drinks.

Magnetic Island is a place where anything goes! You can spend your days lazing on the sun drenched beaches and have the warm ocean waters lap at your feet or you can enjoy the many attractions and activities that this wonderful island boasts. Young or old it is a destination for all!

Magnetic Island, is a Queensland hot spot and is situated only 8km off shore from Townsville and is accessed via regular 25 minute fast catamaran passenger ferry trips. A barge service carries cars and camper vans to the island if you have your own means of transportation and both ferries arrive on the island at the Nelly Bay Magnetic Harbour ferry terminal which offers access to good public transport. It isn’t necessary to have your own or vehicle as there are plenty of ways in which you can see all of Magnetic Island for yourself. Whether you see it by horseback, on a bicycle or hire a scooter for the day, you can get arrange many different hire options which will all be at your fingertips.

If you are planning to come to Magnetic Island and would like to find out a little more on what is on offer for backpackers, then jump on the phone to speak with one of our friendly crew.