4 good reasons why we loved Magnetic Island:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n- because it is NOT a resort-island:<\/strong> here you can choose from different type of accomodations<\/strong>, from the hostel to the small hotel;<\/li>
- it is easily reached from Townsville thanks to a ferry service<\/strong>, there are numerous rides and you can also visit for a one-day excursion<\/strong>;<\/li>
- Magnetic Island is home to a national park<\/strong> with a vast colony of resident koalas<\/strong>, it is possible to spot animals in the wild, and not only koalas even the rock-wallabies.<\/li>
- last but not least.. it is a very beautiful place!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to get to Magnetic Island (2020 updated) <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe choosed the Fantasea ferry which is no longer available, now the two ferry lines that cover the stretch daily to Magnetic Island from Townsville port terminal are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Sealink<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>
- and the Magnetic Island Fer<\/strong><\/a>ry<\/strong><\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>On the ferry to Magnetic Island<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat is the difference between the two companies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe main difference is that the Magnetic Island Ferry <\/strong>also carries vehicles<\/strong>, the ride takes around 40 minutes. The Sealink ferry instead is faster, the ride takes only about 20 minutes but it is a passengers ferry only<\/strong>. The cost of the ticket is the same (30 AUD per adult with return), but another difference is that the Sealink ticket is valid for 30 days starting from the day of purchase, the Magnetic Island Ferry ticket instead is valid only for the specific booked dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat vehicle types can you embark on the ferry? <\/strong>you can embark cars up to 6 meters lenght and motocycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEmbark your rental car: <\/mark><\/strong>if you are doing a Queensland road trip and want to drive your own rented car <\/strong>on Magnetic Island, remember to check that the renter allows it (usually it is NOT allowed). Only these two allow taking your rental car on the ferry to Magnetic Island: Thrifty Rentals<\/strong> and Independent Rentals<\/a> (a local car rental in Townsville).<\/p>\n\n\n\nCar parking:<\/strong> both ferries have a big parking whichs costs from 5 to 8 AUD per day per vehicle, the Magnetic Island Ferry parking is the cheapest.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you want to embark you car on the ferry it is highly recommended to book in advance!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
About Magnetic Island: what’s the island like? <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMagnetic Island is a small lovely island with a quiet and charming atmosphere, the beaches are bordered by beautiful vegetation and palm trees. On the island you can easily spot wildlife, beacuse it is renowed for its colony of resident koalas<\/strong> and rock-wallabies. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"sea](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.unadonnaconlavaligia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mare-magnetic-island-queensland-australia.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&ssl=1\")
The sea at Pic Nic Bay with the stinger nets <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSea and beaches are very nice everywhere along the coastline and during the summer season, when jellyfish are present, you can swim inside the protective nets at Picnic Bay and Horseshoe bay, our two favorite beaches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDistances are short, for example from Picnic Bay <\/strong>– the southernmost beach – to Horseshoe Bay<\/strong>, one of the northernmostest, it is about only 8 kilometers. Check out the interactive map!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to get to Magnetic Island (2020 updated) <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe choosed the Fantasea ferry which is no longer available, now the two ferry lines that cover the stretch daily to Magnetic Island from Townsville port terminal are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Sealink<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>
- and the Magnetic Island Fer<\/strong><\/a>ry<\/strong><\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>On the ferry to Magnetic Island<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat is the difference between the two companies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe main difference is that the Magnetic Island Ferry <\/strong>also carries vehicles<\/strong>, the ride takes around 40 minutes. The Sealink ferry instead is faster, the ride takes only about 20 minutes but it is a passengers ferry only<\/strong>. The cost of the ticket is the same (30 AUD per adult with return), but another difference is that the Sealink ticket is valid for 30 days starting from the day of purchase, the Magnetic Island Ferry ticket instead is valid only for the specific booked dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat vehicle types can you embark on the ferry? <\/strong>you can embark cars up to 6 meters lenght and motocycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEmbark your rental car: <\/mark><\/strong>if you are doing a Queensland road trip and want to drive your own rented car <\/strong>on Magnetic Island, remember to check that the renter allows it (usually it is NOT allowed). Only these two allow taking your rental car on the ferry to Magnetic Island: Thrifty Rentals<\/strong> and Independent Rentals<\/a> (a local car rental in Townsville).<\/p>\n\n\n\nCar parking:<\/strong> both ferries have a big parking whichs costs from 5 to 8 AUD per day per vehicle, the Magnetic Island Ferry parking is the cheapest.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you want to embark you car on the ferry it is highly recommended to book in advance!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
About Magnetic Island: what’s the island like? <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMagnetic Island is a small lovely island with a quiet and charming atmosphere, the beaches are bordered by beautiful vegetation and palm trees. On the island you can easily spot wildlife, beacuse it is renowed for its colony of resident koalas<\/strong> and rock-wallabies. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe sea at Pic Nic Bay with the stinger nets <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSea and beaches are very nice everywhere along the coastline and during the summer season, when jellyfish are present, you can swim inside the protective nets at Picnic Bay and Horseshoe bay, our two favorite beaches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDistances are short, for example from Picnic Bay <\/strong>– the southernmost beach – to Horseshoe Bay<\/strong>, one of the northernmostest, it is about only 8 kilometers. Check out the interactive map!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>What is the difference between the two companies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The main difference is that the Magnetic Island Ferry <\/strong>also carries vehicles<\/strong>, the ride takes around 40 minutes. The Sealink ferry instead is faster, the ride takes only about 20 minutes but it is a passengers ferry only<\/strong>. The cost of the ticket is the same (30 AUD per adult with return), but another difference is that the Sealink ticket is valid for 30 days starting from the day of purchase, the Magnetic Island Ferry ticket instead is valid only for the specific booked dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What vehicle types can you embark on the ferry? <\/strong>you can embark cars up to 6 meters lenght and motocycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Embark your rental car: <\/mark><\/strong>if you are doing a Queensland road trip and want to drive your own rented car <\/strong>on Magnetic Island, remember to check that the renter allows it (usually it is NOT allowed). Only these two allow taking your rental car on the ferry to Magnetic Island: Thrifty Rentals<\/strong> and Independent Rentals<\/a> (a local car rental in Townsville).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Car parking:<\/strong> both ferries have a big parking whichs costs from 5 to 8 AUD per day per vehicle, the Magnetic Island Ferry parking is the cheapest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to embark you car on the ferry it is highly recommended to book in advance!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Magnetic Island is a small lovely island with a quiet and charming atmosphere, the beaches are bordered by beautiful vegetation and palm trees. On the island you can easily spot wildlife, beacuse it is renowed for its colony of resident koalas<\/strong> and rock-wallabies. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sea and beaches are very nice everywhere along the coastline and during the summer season, when jellyfish are present, you can swim inside the protective nets at Picnic Bay and Horseshoe bay, our two favorite beaches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Distances are short, for example from Picnic Bay <\/strong>– the southernmost beach – to Horseshoe Bay<\/strong>, one of the northernmostest, it is about only 8 kilometers. Check out the interactive map!<\/p>\n\n\n\nAbout Magnetic Island: what’s the island like? <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n