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Take a holiday at Magnetic for a day, a week, or forever and lose yourself. It’s like no other island getaway with the perfectly contrasting landscape of the island, rocky granite headlands and magnificent Hoop pine trees. All this creates a beautiful and dramatic coastline.

What to do when holidaying at Magnetic Bay:

Magnetic Island provides the perfect setting for a one of a kind escape with Mount Cook hovering above the eucalypt woods and green vine forests as the backdrop. two-thirds of this spectacular island is protected National Park which provides the perfect hide out for native wildlife, such as rock wallabies, possums, and over 100 species of birdlife. If wildlife is what you want to see, the island is home to Northern Australia’s largest Koala colony as well as abundant in many species of tropical fish and marine life. You can see them up close by snorkelling around the surrounding coral reefs and placid waters.

You can take the cruise over to Townsville while you enjoy the views of the bay.

Join in the learn to dive school to check out what’s beneath the waters and maybe even get good enough for a dive tour to a sunken ship wreck. If this seems a bit tiring for your holiday break you can simply relax on the tropical sandy beach with a good magazine or book. There are many adventure tours available and these are either on foot, by bike, on a cruise ship or yacht or using your muscles to propel you (or just float) by kayak or canoe. As well as adventure you can enjoy the arts and crafts on offer here on Magnetic Island. There are galleries, shops, and fashion boutiques all to be discovered and explored. Feel free to pop into the museums for some relevant history about the island and is inhabitants - whether they be human, mammal or sea creature! You can hold a Koala or a snake and get up close and personal with a crocodile!

You will be spoilt for choice when it’s time to eat. Choose from the many fine restaurants, cute cafes and scrumptious eateries that are found throughout the township. When your tummy is full and you’re relaxed, why not indulge in a spa treatment at the day spa’s close by.

There is an endless amount of fun waiting for you on Magnetic Island!

Magnetic Islands Climate:

When visiting Townsville, you can best describe their climate as a tropical Savannah type. However during the winter season which is typically the dry season you can expect the occasional monsoon. If you’re planning on visiting in summertime this is also known as the wet season which begins in November and doesn’t finish until the end of April. Most of this rainfall occurs between late December and mid-march. For the dry season, you should visit between May and October.

Discover the adventure that awaits you in Magnetic Island, QLD: read our Magnetic Island Holiday Guide