Magnetic Island is a suburb of Townsville and has a population of approximately 3000, many of whom commute daily to Townsville on Sunferries for work or education purposes.  This page is designed to assist current Magnetic Island residents who travel regularly with Sunferries or those interested in living or investing on Magnetic Island.

Ferry Tales

Keep up to date with what's happening on Magnetic Island and with Sunferries with this monthly newsletter aimed at Island residents.  To reduce our impact on the environment, Sunferries is keen to make the transition to supplying this newsletter online.  Sign up now to receive a copy sent to you monthly, or download our latest issue for all the latest news.


Sunferries SMS Emergency Service

Sign up now and receive emergency communications by SMS from Sunferries. The emergency SMS service will enable Sunferries to instantly communicate important service messages to passengers, in particular Island residents through an SMS text. Emergency messages could include such things as cancelled services due to extreme weather/cyclones, additional transfers and lengthy delays. We believe that this service will provide greater communication between the company and you the end users, ultimately minimising disruption to the ferry timetable and ensuring all passengers are aware of any issues that may affect their travel.

To sign up simply enter your first and last name and mobile number. Once you have signed up your mobile number will be stored in a secure database. You will only be contacted through this SMS service for emergencies only. This service will not be used for marketing purposes. For further information please contact Sunferries on 4726 0800 or email us info@sunferries.com.au


SMS Emergency Service



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