Magnetic Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island offshore the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia
About Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island has about 2000 residents spread among four small villages. It is popular with tourists to the region. The villages run up the east coast of the island, with the western part consisting of national park. The villages from south to north arePicnic Bay,Nelly Bay,ArcadiaandHorseshoe Bay. Nelly Bay is in the middle of a large redevelopment involving high-end residential and tourism facilities right on the water. Most budget travellers stay in Arcadia and Horseshoe Bay, which mainly cater to the pub-going and jetskiing tourists.
Top Attractions in Magnetic Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Magnetic Island:
- ★Adrenalin Dive
- ★Adrenalin Jet Ski Tours
- ★Arcadia to Horseshoe Bay
- ★Hawkings Point Walk
- ★Horseshoe Bay to Radical Bay via Balding Bay
- ★Jet Ski Hire
- ★Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks
- ★Nelly Bay to Arcadia
Where to Eat in Magnetic Island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Sirocco
- 🍴Caffe dell' Isola
- 🍴Marlin Bar Tavern
- 🍴Noodies Latin Bar & Cafe
- 🍴Restaurant Le Paradis
- 🍴The Island Tavern
Where to Stay in Magnetic Island
- 🏨Base Magnetic Island
- 🏨Bright Point Elite
- 🏨Bungalow Bay YHA
- 🏨Island Leisure Resort
- 🏨Magnetic International Resort
- 🏨Shambhala Retreat
Magnetic Island Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: