Magnetic Island

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Getting here

Passenger ferry - 20-minute from Townsville
Car ferry - 40-minute from Townsville
Helicopter from Townsville

Highlights

Northern Australia's largest colony of koalas
Military history on Forts Walk
Insta-famous SS Adelaide
Cruise in a topless car

Tropical island paradise

Boasting a unique natural environment of palm-fringed beaches, large granite boulders, hoop pines, sandy beaches and fringing coral reefs, Magnetic Island is an island paradise of endless sunshine, koalas, hiking trails, topless cars, snorkelling adventures, and more!

Tropical island paradise

SeaLink North Queensland passenger ferry

SeaLink North Queensland are an award winning passenger ferry service providing the quickest link to Magnetic Island (20 minutes) with 17 daily return services between Townsville and Magnetic Island. Cruise over in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy a relaxing drink at the bar.