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Tropical island views of the beautiful Coral Sea
The penthouse corner apartment faces the beautiful Coral Sea with ocean views. Personally decorated with top quality furnishings, it's located in the Mercure Resort, Nelly Bay, where you'll have access to gyms & 4 pools. There is no BBQ on balcony, but there are 3 BBQ's in the resort. A 5 min walk from the ferry terminal, IGA, Bottle-o and local bus stop to access beaches & bays, or hire an island car to explore this beautiful unspoilt island paradise. Installed with fast WIFI & Netflix.

Marina View Nelly Bay Magnetic Island
Your home away from home during your stay on Maggie is lovely "Marina View" a studio style apartment with a comfy Sealy King bed, bathroom with everything you need, coffee Pod machine, toaster & microwave, living area with TV and DVD and a private terrace with sensational views of the marina and our fantastic sunsets. Please note this is a resort studio style unit & the above is the only cooking amenity but you have BBQ’s & restaurant nearby and cafes within walking distance. Relax and enjoy!

Island Cottages
New fully equipped 2 bedroom house a block away from Nelly Bay beach on tropical Magnetic Island. Can be rented as a 1 bedroom (2nd bedroom will be locked if booked for 2 pax) or 2 bedroom house. Great central location, less than a minute walk to the beach, grocery store, pharmacy, clinic, playground and bottle shop. Couple minutes to cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, bakery and bank. There is a queen size bed in one room and two singles in the other which zip together to make a queen bed.

The Footbridge Garden Studio
The Footbridge is a one bedroom studio on the doorstep of beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Adult guests, whether your a single or couple , will enjoy a private courtyard and own pool. A queen size bed with attached en suite. Not suitable for infants and children. A brief walk ,160 steps, to great cafes, restaurants, beach, and bush walks. Enjoy beautiful beach side sunsets and the magic of the famous Magnetic island Butterfly park at your back door The Footbridge studio is the perfect getaway.

Nelly Bay Apartment with Magnesium Pool
Ground floor apartment, owners live upstairs. Friendly dog resides on the property. 2 bedrooms. 1 x queen bed, 1 x double bed. Patio, bbq and pool area all for guests. Lush tropical environment, shady trees, Magnesium pool. Close to bush-walking tracks, bus stops, 3-5 minutes walk to beach and shops. 8 minutes walk to ferry terminal. So close to all amenities but surrounded by trees, birds, wallabies, koalas. With the creek across the road you feel like you're in a tropical rainforest.

Cockle Bay Beach House
🏖️ Beachfront Bliss on Cockle Bay, Magnetic Island Unwind in seclusion just steps from the sand at this private beachfront retreat. Enjoy ocean views, peace, and privacy - perfect for couples, families, or solo travellers to relax, reconnect, and soak up nature. Wake to the sound of waves and make the beach your front yard. 🐨 Stay & Support Local Koalas For every night booked, we donate $10 to the Magnetic Island Koala Hospital, helping care for the island’s beautiful koalas. 💛🌿

Island Romance or Family & Pool
Looking for a newly renovated tropical romance with room to move or bring the whole family to this entire apartment with lots of room next to Nelly Bay Marina. A combined swimming and lap pool, banana lounges, view over foreshore park, master ensuite spa bath, and a great cafe across the road what more could you want? Lots of light and 2.5 bathrooms, you can enjoy everything a tropical island has to offer in style. Two balconies extend the living area outside. 6 min walk to ferry.

3102 Magnetic Island 🏝 Stunning Oceanfront Luxury
Wake up to stunning ocean and marina views as ferries pass your balcony—where nature meets adventure. Enjoy hiking, snorkelling, bushwalking, kayaking, golf, lawn bowls or even toad racing. See rock wallabies at your doorstep, soak in sunsets, and unwind with Townsville’s sparkling city lights. Free Wi-Fi & Netflix • 4 pools • Spa • Gym • 2-min walk to shops, cafés & supermarket 🌴 Perfect for couples, solo escapes or a relaxing tropical getaway 🌴

The Pineapple Packing Shed
This unique and tranquil getaway is located alongside the butterfly rainforest. Enjoy interacting with the wildlife including koalas and wallabies in their natural environment. Only 300m to pubs, cafes, restaurants, bus, beach and some of the island’s most spectacular bushwalks. Your accommodation is ideally suited for 2. This newly built granny flat is attached to a garage at the rear of the block with its own private entrance.

Luxury Waterfront Penthouse Blue on Blue Resort
LUXURY WATERFRONT PENTHOUSE Most spacious and well appointed in resort. Away from the noise of the lagoon! Intimate pool beside apartment 300 Sqm (most 3 bedroom 147 Sqm) Huge open living areas, wrap around balcony, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Supermarket, ferry, bus on door step 4 Bedroom 3 Bathrooms

NEW! Maggie A-frame hideaway
Maggie A-frame is a beautiful wooden A-frame house situated in Horseshoe Bay on tropical Magnetic Island. The island itself is within the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, easily located by a short ferry ride from Townsville, Queensland. Surrounded by palm trees and mango trees, Maggie A-frame houses five lucky guests – with a hammock and a private garden filled with birds and tropical plants.

Lagoon Front Retreat | Pool | Wildlife | Sleeps 7
Welcome to “Sundown”. Wake up to wallabies grazing by the lagoon, while kookaburras and koalas relax in the trees beside the deck. Spend your days by the private pool, and stroll just 700 metres to Horseshoe Bay Beach. Perfect for families and groups of up to 7 guests, Sundown combines peaceful waterfront living with easy access to Magnetic Island’s best beaches, cafés and walking trails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Magnetic Island located?
Magnetic Island sits off the northeastern coast of Queensland, Australia, near Townsville. The area has beaches, forested hills, and a national park known for local wildlife and walking trails.
When is the best time to visit Magnetic Island?
Visitors often explore Magnetic Island during the drier months between May and October, when temperatures usually range from 58–86°F (14–30°C). The summer season brings warmer weather and higher rainfall, creating lush scenery and a tropical atmosphere.
What are some things to do near Magnetic Island?
Visitors often explore hiking trails, snorkel around coral reefs, or relax at local beaches. The island also has wildlife encounters, including chances to see koalas and diverse birdlife, plus art galleries and outdoor markets.
How is the weather near Magnetic Island?
Magnetic Island has warm temperatures year-round, ranging from 58–90°F (14–32°C). The area sees heavier rainfall during summer months, while winter and spring are generally drier and slightly cooler.
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