Want To Relax? Our Recommendations For The Best Massage & Wellness Providers On The Island

The Sage Room The Sage Room is a health and wellness boutique located on the beachfront of Horseshoe Bay that stocks locally made, hand crafted, high vibrational, natural & medicinal products. Visit Website Magnetic Island Day Spa & Retreats Experience a unique experience for your group whilst visiting Magnetic Island Visit Website Kate Kearns Massage Read more…

Where to Eat & Drink on Magnetic Island

Ottos on the Island Otto’s on the Island is Magnetic Island’s version of the popular Otto’s Market.With a little German flare enjoy delicious treats, deli delights and great coffee. Visit Website Smugglers Wine Bar Family owned and run, Smugglers Wine Bar wants to bring fine wine to a casual, relaxed setting where you can sit Read more…

Magnetic Island History

INDIGENOUS HISTORY   Yunbenun, as Magnetic Island was known by the island’s traditional inhabitants, had a transient population well before Europeans explored the area. They were known to have seasonal camps at a number of bays and traveled between the island and mainland using canoes. Shell middens, stone tools and art sites are some of the Read more…

Magnetic Island Weather – When’s The Best Time To Come

Magnetic Island Weather   Magnetic Island has a stable, warm and mostly sunny tropical climate. Average day maximum temperatures range from a very comfortable 25°C in July to a warm 32°C in December. Average night minimum temperatures range from a low of around 14°C in July to 24°C in January. Rainfall occurs predominantly from January to Read more…

How to get to Magnetic Island

Travel to Magnetic Island   To travel to Magnetic Island you must first travel to the mainland city of Townsville. Known as the capital of North Queensland, Townsville is a vibrant tropical city of 180,000 residents and is located only 10 kilometres from Magnetic Island. The transport options to reach Townsville from anywhere in Australia are Read more…

Make the Most of Magnetic Island’s Bays & Beaches

1) Nelly Bay Nelly Bay is the main hub of Magnetic Island and home to many Island residents. Nelly Bay beachfront is a great place to go for an early morning run or leisurely walk. There is a children’s playground and public BBQs and picnic tables. There is a Snorkel Trail that starts approximately 100 Read more…