Website Links
We are sure you will find the Discover Townsvile website useful when planning your trip to Magnetic Island via Townsville and North Queensland.
We hope that the following information and links will help make your stay even more relaxing and take the worry out of planning a holiday.
This is just a taste of what is on offer at Magnetic Island.
Discover Magnetic Island's beauty by bus.
will help you to explore the island with a three hour island tour.Your tour is fully guided including morning or afternoon tea, feed the Rock Wallabies, fish feeding, photo stops and walks. Highly recommened for the new comers to the island.
Bookings for this tour are essential. Follow the link to book online.
So want to know all the latest and what's happening while you’re holidaying on Magnetic Island. Then let the
fill you in.
Ferry Information
The Fast Cat Ferry takes about 20 minutes to get to Magnetic Island from Townsville.
You can pre-book your ferry tickets with GoDo. Just click on the link below.
Adults $29.00 return
Children $15.50 return
Pensioners (with Goverment cards) $15.50 return
Family Package $65.00 return
Students $19.00 return.
If you would like to
You’ll find a great selection of cars, 4WD’s, scooters and bike hire companies on Maggie.
The Mini Mokes are very popular and a unique way to get around the island.
Tropical Topless Car Rental - 4758 1111 -has very cute topless cars that seat 4. It’s the ultimate Magnetic Island fun car.
Want your car delivered to the Ferry terminal or delivered to Ascot Cottage?Then Magnetic Island C:Drive will do just that. With the largest range of vehicles on the island.
As they say at Road Runners Scooter Hire –“Put a little adventure into your day!” - 4778 5222.
Just around the corner from Ascot Cottage you will find Tropical Palms Inn. There you can hire 4wd’s and Italian scooters -4778 5076
Planning a day out? Check out some of the fantastic tour options available.
Tall Ship Sailing Magnetic Island Lunch Cruise Townsville and Surrounds
from $55 to $310
Sail on our luxury Tall Ship on the crystal clear waters surrounding Magnetic Island. Allow yourself to completely relax.
For the kids or even the young at heart don’t go past in horseshoe Bay. Hold a Koala, croc or snake. You’ll find wildlife interpretation shows and eco bushwalking not to mention a very tasty Al Fresco dining experience with open-air bar. Bungalow Bay Koala Park is the winner of the 2007 Australian Tourism Award.
What better way to sea the island than from
Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks.
Discover the peace and quiet of our Marine Park from the your kayak. Queensland Tourism award winner in 2004, and eco certified, these sea kayaks take only photos and only leave footprints.
Bookings for this tour can be made online. Please just click on the link above.
water tours are cruising at its best. This beautiful ocean going yacht has sun or shade areas, 3 separate cabins, toilet and shower and comfy cushioned seats. Visit many secluded and protected bays, hand feed fish and sea eagles. Have a go at Boom netting and while snorkelling view the Barrier Reef’s best coral and fish.
ph - 0404 875 530
has some of the best day trips on Magnetic Island.
They have won - 2 State-wide Tourism Awards and 10 North Queensland Tourism Awards.
Located on Maggie is North Queensland’s number one Comedy Cabaret Venue.
is open Friday and Saturday nights. Join your hosts Phill, Bernadette and Duncan for a fun filled evening of entertainment, fine dining and laughs galore.
*Highly recommended*
9 unique holes
Fully licensed Clubhouse
Pokies and Bar
Relax in Paradise. Open from 8am. Motorised buggies and clubs for hire.
Legendary golfer Greg Norman ranked the 5 hole in his top 18 list of the most difficult Holes in Queensland.
Extra information you will find helpful.
learn about our beautiful island, park features,boating, fishing, walking tracks etc from Queensland Goverment Parks and Forest.
Bringing a baby? No problem
If you are bringing a baby or toddler to Magnetic Island and you don’t want to carry all the gear with you, especially if you are flying, then we can make life easier for you. Just give Jen a call and you can hire all you need for a peaceful holiday.
Jen's Mobile Baby Equipment Hire
0439 093 773
Internet Access
Travellers Hideaway, Picnic BayDiscover Travel & Internet, Nelly Bay
Mag. Is. Post Office (Wireless Hotspot), Nelly Bay
Island Leisure Resort, Nelly Bay
Magnetic Island International Resort, Nelly Bay
Noodies Restaurant, Hoseshoe Bay
photo-Queensland Tourism
Any offers from third parties are not the responsibility of Ascot Cottage
