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Lose yourself for a day, a week, or forever on Magnetic Island. The contrasting landscape of this World Heritage listed island makes this natural destination truly distinctive. The rocky granite headlands fuse with the 23 bays and beaches studded with magnificent Hoop pine trees, creating a dramatic coastline. Visible from the sea, Mount Cook hovers above the eucalypt woods and green vine forests. The island provides the perfect setting for a unique escape.
Wake up each morning surrounded by the pristine ambience of Magnetic Island. Over two-thirds of the island is protected National Park providing a haven for the native wildlife, including rock wallabies, possums, and over 100 species of birdlife. Magnetic Island is home to Northern Australia’s largest colony of koalas living in the wild. Tropical fish and marine life live in the surrounding coral reefs and tranquil waters.
Escaping to Magnetic Island is easy. Fly, drive or enjoy a rail experience to the Tropics. Then it's just a leisurely 20-minute cruise across the bay from Townsville to the island.
When Captain Cook discovered the island in 1770 he believed that the it had a magnetic force causing interference with his compass. Subsequent tests disproved his theory, but there is no denying the ‘Magnetic’ attraction for visitors who abandon their compasses and lose themselves to this captivating island.
