Spotlight on Nelly Bay: Things To See & Do

Ottos on the Island

Otto’s on the Island is Magnetic Island’s version of the popular Otto’s Market.

Smugglers Wine Bar

Family owned and run, Smugglers Wine Bar wants to bring fine wine to a casual, relaxed setting where you can sit and enjoy good drop with friends on one of the most amazing islands in Australia.

Ceylon Curry Corner

Enjoy delicious, authentic Sri Lankan Curry made fresh to order at the Ceylon Curry Corner!

Saltwater Magnetic Island

Saltwater Magnetic Island offers modern Australian fusion cuisine, focusing on seafood and quality poultry.

Magnetic Bliss Massage

Magnetic Bliss Massage specialises in Hawaiian relaxation, hot stone, ASMR, and remedial massage.

Boardwalk Restaurant & Bar

The Boardwalk Restaurant & Bar has a deliciously vibrant tropical menu and fine wine selection.

The Coffee Kart

The Coffee Kart serves delicious coffee, tea, and cold drinks with convenience for travelers on the go!

Nelly Bay

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.

Magnetic Jeep Tours

Experience tropical Magnetic Island at its best in the bight yellow unique, iconic and fun 4×4 stretched Jeep.

Aquasearch Lab & Aquarium

See coral reef marine fish, including ‘Nemo’ clownfish and ‘Dory’ the blue tang, hard and soft corals, anemones, sea urchins and tubeworms.

Get Around Island Boat Tours and Hire

See all of Magnetic Island’s stunning coastline on a full day tour with Get Around Island Boat Tours and Hire.

Sunbus Public Bus Service

Sunbus have 29 bus stops conveniently located throughout Magnetic Island, with the service running regularly from one end of the island to the other from morning till night.

Pilgrim Sailing

Pilgrim Sailing offers some amazing ways to do this with lunchtime or sunset cruises, as well as private charters available.

IGA Supermarket

IGA Supermarket is conveniently located opposite the Nelly Bary Ferry Terminal and is open from 6am – 8:30pm Monday – Saturday, and 7am – 8:30pm on Sunday.

Massage on Magnetic

Massage on Magnetic has been treating locals and visitor to Magnetic Island since 2005.

Aquascene

Aquascene run small personalised tours that can cater for a max of 24 guests with the Discovery Tour, Sunset & Shipwrecks tour, and private charter available.

Fruits N Scoops

Fruits N Scoops serves delicious gelato, waffles, crepes, juices, smoothies, coffee and more!

Pro Dive Magnetic Island

Pro Dive is Magnetic Island’s premier SSI and PADI Dive Centre, and is the only dive shop on Magnetic Island with a boat allowing a complete dive experience.

Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week

North Queensland is becoming one of Australia’s premier sailing destinations, with Magnetic Island playing host to Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week.

Magnetic Island Yoga

Magnetic Island Yoga offers a professional, fun and friendly series of yoga lessons throughout the week.

Balance Beauty

Balance Beauty is your relaxation haven within a tropical holiday paradise.

Artspace on Magnetic Island

Looking for art of Magnetic Island to take back with you? Stop by one of Magnetic Island’s favourite gift shops!

Magnetic Island Car Hire

Magnetic Island Car Hire, with Best of Magnetic, offer quality car rentals at the best rates on Magnetic Island. All of our vehicles are air conditioned and have automatic transmission.

Magnetic Island Photography

If your looking for professional and unique wedding photography services on the striking Magnetic Island in Queensland, then you’ve come to the right place!

Gabul Way – Arcadia to Nelly Bay

Gabul Way walkway runs along the main road between the two bays and offers beautiful views over Geoffrey Bay in Arcadia.

Magnetic Maxi Service (Taxi)

Magnetic Maxi Service operate the taxi service on Magnetic Island with station wagon and maxi taxis available.

Thai Again

Thai Again serves authentic Thai cuisine 100% fresh and made to order.

Brasserie & Take Away @ Nelly from Restaurant Le Paradis

Brasserie & Take Away @ Nelly is the home of Pizza in Nelly Bay!

Happy Hands Thai Massage

Trained and accredited at the world famous Wat Po Thai Traditional massage school in Bangkok, Aimee has practiced traditional Thai massage for over 7 years at centres and resorts throughout Thailand.

SOS – Stuffed on Seafood

SOS – Stuffed on Seafood sells delicious fresh seafood, as well as the traditional fish and chips.

Heritage Track – Arcadia to Nelly Bay

This walk runs parallel to the Gabul Way footpath on the main road from Arcadia to Nelly Bay.

Nelly Bay to Arcadia

This is a great walk to spot wildlife such as kookaburras, kangaroos and koalas and there are also seasonal waterfalls and swimming holes during the wet season.

Scallywags Cafe

Scallywags Cafe is a fresh food pop-up cafe in the heart of Nelly Bay and is serving up delicious healthy meals and fair trade coffees in a fun filled, family friendly atmosphere with a theatrical pirate crew.

Man Friday

Man Friday is a Tex-Mex restaurant located in the heart of Nelly Bay.

Foodworks Nelly Bay

Foodworks Supermarket in Nelly Bay is open from 7am – 7pm, 7 days a week.

Up the Garden Path

The menu has an Australian theme with tasty entrees, mains and deserts including vegetarian options and kids menus.

Snorkelling and Diving on Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island has fringing coral reef and many shipwrecks that are abundant in sea life.

Best Bus Tour

With Best Bus Tours you’ll experience Magnetic Island through the eyes of a local, with a relaxed tour of our beautiful Island in air-conditioned comfort.