The island
A world away, a ferry ride from home.
Magnetic Island — Yunbenun — is a short ferry from Townsville and a long way from busy.
Magnetic Island Guide
Island guideFor a full guide to dining, activities and transport on the island, visit magneticislandguide.com.au. For snorkelling, diving and reef tours departing from the island, see Aquascene Magnetic Island.
Visit the guide →Things to do
- The Forts Walk
- Wartime history, sea views, and wild koalas overhead.
- Hidden beaches
- Quiet bays you'll have mostly to yourself.
- Snorkel the Coral Trail
- Straight off the sand.
- Slow mornings
- The pool, the gardens, a book, nothing at all.
Getting around
- Island buses
- Just 50¢ per ticket. The bus stop is 50 m from the resort, and the route loops the whole island all day — Nelly Bay, Arcadia, Horseshoe Bay and back.
- Ferry from Townsville
- A 20-minute passenger ferry runs hourly from Townsville to Nelly Bay. Park at the terminal and walk on — it's just 200 metres from the ferry terminal to Magnetic Glamping.
- On foot
- From the resort, the beach, cafés and the Forts Walk trailhead are all an easy walk or short bus ride away.
Directions
124–126 Sooning Street, Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island QLD 4819.
Accessible guide.
We want every guest to feel comfortable, confident, and well-informed before booking. As a nature-based, eco-luxury experience, our setting is intentionally immersed in the landscape, which means accessibility is different from traditional accommodation.
- Getting there
- Magnetic Island is accessible via ferry from Townsville. From the Nelly Bay ferry terminal, guests can travel by car, taxi, or bus. Detailed directions are provided prior to arrival.
- Property & terrain
- The resort is set within natural bushland with uneven ground, gravel paths, and natural surfaces. Some walking is required between tents and shared areas, and lighting is soft and minimal to preserve the natural environment. Guests with mobility considerations are encouraged to contact us so we can provide tailored guidance.
Stay nearby.
Make the island easy — stay with us, and step out the door into all of it.
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