Welcome to Magnetic Island Horseshoe Bay

We are situated a leisurely ten minute stroll from all Horseshoe Bay has to offer

Cafe's restaurants beach bars and water sports

Your ensuite room consists of one queen bed TV and video

 your own veranda furnished to a high standard

Our prices are as follows:

$ 120.00 per night for two adults

                                              $ 85.00 per night for one adult

A full cooked breakfast is included served on the private rear veranda

or in the privacy of your own room/veranda

Contact details:  Call Marick on 0488 571 421 or E-mail marick41@hotmail.com

Queen En-suite

Leads out to your own veranda via french doors with screening for your comfort.
The accommodation is en-suite with A/C and ceiling fan
 TV & Video with tea and coffee facilities

The Reception

En-suite

Magnetic Island Bus Service

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http://www.magnetictimes.com.au/article-3520.html

A quick look at Magnetic Island

Magnet Island is situated off the coast of Townsville

Ferries to and from the mainland run 365 days of the year courtesy of Sealink

Magnetic Island is the most accessible island in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

and is only 20 minutes ferry ride from Townsville. Relax in air conditioned comfort

onboard high speed catamarans, enjoy a drink from the bar and take in the clear blue

waters of Cleveland Bay. Ferries depart 19 times a day from the Breakwater Terminal

on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville. The terminal is conveniently located in close

proximity to the Townsville CBD and serviced by public buses, coaches, taxis and

airport transfer buses. Townsville is the capital of North Queensland and is

approximately half way between Cairns and Mackay. The city is easily accessible with

direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Cairns

through all the major airlines such as Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin. Additionally there are

many regional services that access many Queensland centers with airlines such as Rex.,

Qantaslink and Skytrans. The rail and bus network is also easily accessible through

Queensland's new Tilt Train, the Sunlander and express bus lines such as Greyhound

and Premier. Townsville is also a popular route for those wishing to take the scenic

track in a campervan or car.

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http://www.sealinkqld.com.au/ferry_services_informatio/magnetic_island_ferry/ferry_timetable.php

Nelly Bay

Nelly Bay is Magnetic Island's main residential bay. It is the first point of access to the island, as both the passenger and car ferries terminate here. Most transport facilities, from bicycles to car hire, are available for collection near the terminal. The local bus services and taxi rank are conveniently located just outside the terminal.

Most of the Magnetic Island's shopping and amenities are located in Nelly Bay. Nelly Bay is a great place to go for that early morning run or a leisurely walk. It's also the perfect place to go swimming or snorkeling on the fringing coral reef. And towards the northern end of the beach you will find a children's playground and a coin-operated barbecue area and further along, sheltered picnic tables and toilets.

Horsehoe Bay

Horseshoe Bay is the largest bay on the island and is ideal for watersports. Almost every watercraft imaginable is available for hire including jet skis, and from here sailing and fishing trips depart. Here too, you can experience swimming on horseback, and for thrill seekers there is parasailing.
Normally several fishing boats can be seen anchored at the eastern end of the bay making ready for their trip out to the Great Barrier Reef.

Balding Bay

Balding Bay Beach is not a legal nudist beach, but is unofficially widely recognised as a free beach, with many naturists reporting that it is their favourite nudist beach in the world. Secluded Balding Bay Beach can only be reached by boat or by a 45 minute trek through the National Park.

Arcadia

Arcadia is the smallest of the four main bays around Magnetic Island. Arcadia surrounds two of the Island's prominent bays: Alma Bay and Geoffrey Bay.

Geoffrey Bay is a Marine National Park Zone - which means no fishing or collecting - but is great for exploring during low tide.

The old barge jetty, which is situated on the left side, is a great spot for feeding rock wallabies at dusk.

Alma Bay is a very popular swimming spot for local and visitors alike.

The Arcadian Life Saving Club patrols the beach on weekends and public holidays.

There are also public amenities such as a gas barbecue, picnic tables, shaded children's play ground, changing areas and toilets.

Alma Bay is also famous for its ANZAC Day Commemorations. Real-life soldiers from the Thirty-fifth Field Squadron (Reservist Engineers) annually re-enact the events that took place and make a dawn landing right onto the beach.