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"The Moltke" Dive Site (Attraction)
Pacific Ocean, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia

"The Moltke" is a wreck dive accessible from the shore on Magnetic Island. The old cargo Boat has been here for over 70 years. The structure is fairly broken up providing many corners and holes for marine life to hide in. Batfish, Grouper, Squirrelfish, Butterflyfish and Damselfish make this home. Crayfish and Nudibranchs can often also be found. ...


Arcadia at Magnetic Island (Attraction)
Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia

Arcadia is the smallest of the four main bays around Magnetic Island. Arcadia surrounds two of the Island's prominent bays; Alma Bay and Geoffrey Bay. Geoffrey Bay is a Marine National Park Zone, which signifies no fishing or collecting, but is great for exploring during low tide. The old barge jetty, which is situated on the left side, is a great spot for feeding rock wallabies at dusk. Alm ...


Fishing at Magnetic Island (Attraction)
Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia

Magnetic Island fishing just has to be seen to be believed. A catch is virtually guaranteed, and what a catch it can be; 22 pound Coral Trout and 44 pound Spanish Mackerel are among the trophies happy fishermen have taken home. From the beaches, rocky points and inshore waters, you can also catch species such as bream, flathead, whiting, queen fish and trevally. Fresh bait is best, using prawns ...


Horseshoe Bay (Attraction)
Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia

Horseshoe Bay is the largest bay on Magnetic Island. Ideal for watersports, almost every watercraft imaginable is available for hire as well as being a departure point for sailing, cruising, fishing and kayak trips. Here too, you can experience swimming on horseback. There is also a new safe swimming enclosure. Normally several fishing boats can be seen anchored at the eastern end of the bay m ...


Live Entertainment at Magnetic Island (Attraction)
Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia

Live music and evening entertainment is plentiful on Magnetic Island with terrific local talent ranging from rock to reggae. Down at Maggies Beachhouse on a Sunday afternoon between 5.00 p.m. and 8.00p.m., you can relax and listen to the laid back 'Island style' tunes or if rock is more your scene, then head down the Arcadia's Island tavern on a Friday or Saturday night. Also 8.00 p.m. ever ...


Magnetic Island National Park (Attraction)
Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia

Magnetic Island National Park presents a striking landscape of massive granite boulders, towering hoop pines, scenic sandy bays and fringing reefs. The island is easily accessible from Townsville and is noted for its abundant wildlife and varied history. Explore Magnetic Island's most picturesque spots via a 36 kilometre network of walking tracks. Look for koalas, rock-wallabies, possums and a var ...


Magnetic Island Walking Tracks (Attraction)
Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia

For an opportunity to see Magnetic Island's wildlife and enjoy spectacular views, why not take the time and traverse through the Island's six main walking tracks. Choose walks that range from 30 minutes to two and a half hours to complete. There are wonderful sights to be seen no matter which track you choose! ...


Nelly Bay (Attraction)
Nelly Bay, Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia

Nelly Bay is Magnetic Island's main residential bay. It is the first point of access to the island, as both the passenger and car ferries terminate here. Most transport facilities, from bicycles to car hire, are available for collection near the terminal. Tour operators also meet with corresponding ferries here. The local bus services and taxi rank are conveniently located just outside the termin ...


Picnic Bay (Attraction)
Picnic Bay, Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia

Picnic Bay is located at the south end of Magnetic Island. There are a number of shops and restaurants situated throughout the Picnic Bay Mall, as well as a selection of accommodation, including hostels and hotels. You can also hire bikes, cars and scooters to get around the island. Situated in the middle of the bay is the old jetty, which is no longer used, but a great spot for fishing. Towards t ...


Stage Door Theatre Restaurant (Attraction)
5 Hayles Avenue, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia

Stage Door Theatre Restaurant is the most unique entertainment venue in North Queensland. Every Friday and Saturday night professional entertainers Bernadette Smith and Phill Stephens play to a packed house in their hilarious comedy cabaret dinner shows. Stage Door Theatre Restaurant combines beautiful live singing, glamorous costumes and orchestral backing tracks with tongue in cheek impersona ...


Wreck Diving at Magnetic Island (Attraction)
Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island, Queensland 4819, Australia

Located within the waters of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Magnetic Island has a wealth of interesting dive sites, whether diving from the shore or a boat. Some of the best places to dive on the Island are found in Geoffrey, Alma, Arthur and Florence Bays, also off Bright Point and the reef in Nelly Bay. Also there are many exciting wrecks to explore located just metres ...



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* Ingham Attractions* Innisfail Attractions
* Lucinda Attractions* Magnetic Island Attractions
* Mission Beach Attractions* Nelly Bay Attractions : Magnetic Island
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