Magnetic island

Magnetic is an island near the Townsville of Australia. Despite some episodic palms and tropical beaches it looks more like a place for walks through the hills and secluded bays. Pretty koalas often can be seen on the trees. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: -19.143395, 146.836825

See also: Best beaches in Magnetic island

Hotels [edit]

Magnetic island has no many hotels, but there are also no many tourists. As a result, there are always free rooms, and fares are rather cheap in general.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Townsville international airport (TSV). Next take a bus to the stop "Flinders St at Wickham Street" (routes 200, 201, 206).

From Townsville Breakwater marina take a ferry to Nelly Bay of the Magnetic island. You may roam around the island by bus, or by bycicle, or just walk on your own.

When to go [edit]

The best time for travel to Townsville in Australia is a dry season from April to November. That time sea water is relatively cold, but on the other hand you won't suffer from tropical rains.

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